Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Places to visit near Bretten

Bretten is a town in Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, home to about 28,144 people. Within 50 km by road there are 223 places to visit — 97 churches, 74 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Gaugrafenburg (2 km), St.-Laurentius-Kirche (9 km) and Wasserschloss Flehingen (10 km).

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Bretten, Baden-Württemberg
Bretten, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bretten at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Population
about 28,144
Coordinates
49.0369° N, 8.7074° E
Places within 50 km
223 (223 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bretten

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bretten: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Bretten, by type

Churches near Bretten

119 churches within 100 km of Bretten. The closest is St.-Laurentius-Kirche (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bretten

99 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bretten. The closest is Gaugrafenburg (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bretten

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bretten. The closest is Michaelsberg (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Michaelsberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Germersheim · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Ottilienberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Baiselsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Wattkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Germersheim · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Steinsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Geissberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~30 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bretten

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bretten. The closest is Naturpark Stromberg-Heuchelberg (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Bretten

15 museums within 100 km of Bretten. The closest is Reuchlinhaus (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Bretten

8 parks within 100 km of Bretten. The closest is Karlsruhe Zoo (28 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Bretten

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bretten
  2. 2 km Gaugrafenburg · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  3. 9 km Pfisterei, Klosterbäckerei · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  4. 8 km St.-Laurentius-Kirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  5. 4 km Wasserschloss Flehingen · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  6. 4 km Graf-Eberstein-Schloss · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  7. 10 km Back to Bretten

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From travellers near Bretten

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How to reach Bretten

    All places near Bretten by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Bergkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Burg Waldeck · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Königstuhl · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Storrenberg · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Wartberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Jakob · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Cornelienkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Burg Ehrenberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Pauluskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Kunibert-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Johanneskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Burg Guttenberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Komturei Heimbach · fort · Landkreis Germersheim · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Holderburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Bergfeste Dilsberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Trappensee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Peterskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Stadtkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Heidelberg Castle · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Bärenschlössle · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Eberstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Wunnenstein · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Kurpfälzisches Museum · museum · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Favorite · museum · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Einsiedelner Kapelle · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Rastatt · museum · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~52 km · Must-see
    • St. Alexander · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Schwalbennest · fort · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Lerchenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Kreuzkapelle · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Botanischer Garten Der Universität Heidelberg · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Martinskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Burg Frauenberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Burg Stettenfels · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Heidelberg Zoo · park · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Stadtmuseum Altes Rathaus · museum · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Hohloh · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Hinterburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Mittelburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Vorderburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~53 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bretten by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches97119St.-Laurentius-Kirche (9 km)
    Forts & heritage7499Gaugrafenburg (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1631Michaelsberg (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1215Naturpark Stromberg-Heuchelberg (18 km)
    Museums815Reuchlinhaus (21 km)
    Parks58Karlsruhe Zoo (28 km)
    Other attractions44Friolzheimer Riese (31 km)
    Buddhist sites22Kloster Maulbronn (11 km)
    Caves22Rainloch (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Fatih-Moschee (19 km)
    Treks22Täfelberg - Heumaden Im Hau (46 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Trappensee (52 km)

    Bretten: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bretten?

    Gaugrafenburg (heritage site, about 2 km), St.-Laurentius-Kirche (church, about 9 km), Wasserschloss Flehingen (heritage site, about 10 km), Graf-Eberstein-Schloss (heritage site, about 10 km), Pfisterei, Klosterbäckerei (heritage site, about 11 km), Kloster Maulbronn (Buddhist site, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bretten?

    223 places on Spotwander: 97 churches, 74 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Bretten?

    St.-Laurentius-Kirche, about 9 km by road; Sebastianskirche (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bretten?

    Gaugrafenburg, about 2 km by road; Wasserschloss Flehingen (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bretten?

    Michaelsberg, about 15 km by road; Ottilienberg (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bretten?

    Start in Bretten, visit Gaugrafenburg, then Pfisterei, Klosterbäckerei, then St.-Laurentius-Kirche, then Wasserschloss Flehingen, then Graf-Eberstein-Schloss, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bretten?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Bretten

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bretten’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bretten on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.