Landkreis Merzig-Wadern district, Saarland, Germany

Places to visit near Britten

Britten is a town in Landkreis Merzig-Wadern district, Saarland, Germany, home to about 1,400 people. Within 50 km by road there are 128 places to visit — 51 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 museums. The must-see places are Villeroy & Boch (8 km), Schloss Saareck (8 km) and St. Lutwinus (9 km).

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Britten at a glance

Location
Landkreis Merzig-Wadern district, Saarland, Germany
Population
about 1,400
Coordinates
49.5206° N, 6.6765° E
Places within 50 km
128 (128 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Britten

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Britten: 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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Forts & heritage near Britten

121 forts & heritage within 100 km of Britten. The closest is Villeroy & Boch (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Britten

83 churches within 100 km of Britten. The closest is St. Lutwinus (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Britten

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

  • Schimmelkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Merzig-Wadern · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Litermont · viewpoint · Landkreis Saarlouis · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Rösterkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Merzig-Wadern · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Saarpolygon · viewpoint · Landkreis Saarlouis · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Hohe Wurzel · viewpoint · Landkreis St. Wendel · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Schaumberg · viewpoint · Landkreis St. Wendel · ~32 km · Must-see

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Museums near Britten

18 museums within 100 km of Britten. The closest is Städtisches Museum Und Ludwig Galerie (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Britten

13 parks within 100 km of Britten. The closest is Das Bad Merzig (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Britten

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Britten. The closest is Noswendeler Bruch (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Britten

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Britten
  2. 8 km Schloss Saareck · heritage site, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  3. 1 km Villeroy & Boch · heritage site, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  4. 1 km St. Lutwinus · church, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  5. 3 km Burg Montclair · heritage site, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  6. 9 km Das Bad Merzig · park, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  7. 11 km Back to Britten

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How to reach Britten

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Britten by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage51121Villeroy & Boch (8 km)
    Churches3283St. Lutwinus (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1430Schimmelkopf (15 km)
    Museums818Städtisches Museum Und Ludwig Galerie (30 km)
    Parks713Das Bad Merzig (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens710Noswendeler Bruch (17 km)
    Other attractions47Amphitheater (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Staudamm Bostalsee (37 km)
    Treks11Auto-Pédestre Remich (29 km)
    Temples11Sri Maha Mariamman Tempel (47 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Le Juste Milieu (50 km)
    Caves01Schlossberghöhlen (66 km)
    Waterfalls01Gaalgebierg (68 km)

    Britten: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Britten?

    Villeroy & Boch (heritage site, about 8 km), Schloss Saareck (heritage site, about 8 km), St. Lutwinus (church, about 9 km), Das Bad Merzig (park, about 11 km), Burg Montclair (heritage site, about 11 km), Schimmelkopf (viewpoint, about 15 km).

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

    128 places on Spotwander: 51 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 museums, 7 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Britten?

    Villeroy & Boch, about 8 km by road; Schloss Saareck (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Britten?

    St. Lutwinus, about 9 km by road; Evangelische Kirche (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Britten?

    Schimmelkopf, about 15 km by road; Litermont (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Britten?

    Start in Britten, visit Schloss Saareck, then Villeroy & Boch, then St. Lutwinus, then Burg Montclair, then Das Bad Merzig, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Britten?

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

    Towns near Britten

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Britten’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.