Landkreis Gotha district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Bufleben

Bufleben is a town in Landkreis Gotha district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 1,081 people. Within 50 km by road there are 298 places to visit — 137 churches, 83 forts & heritage, 46 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 parks. The must-see places are Sankt Bonifatius (1 km), Sankt Johannes (4 km) and Sankt Margarethen (4 km).

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Bufleben, Thuringia
Bufleben, Landkreis Gotha district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bufleben at a glance

Location
Landkreis Gotha district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 1,081
Coordinates
51.0000° N, 10.7333° E
Places within 50 km
298 (298 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 parks

Top places to visit near Bufleben

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bufleben: 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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Churches near Bufleben

137 churches within 100 km of Bufleben. The closest is Sankt Bonifatius (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bufleben

83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bufleben. The closest is Hauptfriedhof (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bufleben

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

  • Boxberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Gotha · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Leichberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Alter Berg (Hainich) · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Roter Berg · viewpoint · Erfurt · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Hainich-Blick · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Zimmerberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Gotha · ~27 km · Must-see

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Parks near Bufleben

11 parks within 100 km of Bufleben. The closest is Tierpark Gotha (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Bufleben

5 museums within 100 km of Bufleben. The closest is Museum Der Natur (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bufleben

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bufleben. The closest is Botanischer Garten (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Bufleben

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bufleben
  2. 5 km Hauptfriedhof · heritage site, Landkreis Gotha
  3. 2 km Margarethenkirche · church, Landkreis Gotha
  4. 6 km Sankt Johannes · church, Landkreis Gotha
  5. 3 km Sankt Bonifatius · church, Landkreis Gotha
  6. 4 km Sankt Margarethen · church, Landkreis Gotha
  7. 4 km Back to Bufleben

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How to reach Bufleben

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    Within 15 km of Bufleben

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bufleben by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches137137Sankt Bonifatius (1 km)
    Forts & heritage8383Hauptfriedhof (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4646Boxberg (15 km)
    Parks1111Tierpark Gotha (9 km)
    Museums55Museum Der Natur (8 km)
    Other attractions55Bürgerturm (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Botanischer Garten (18 km)
    Caves33Marienglashöhle (25 km)
    Waterfalls33Spitter Waterfall (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Nordstrand (28 km)
    Treks11Geschichts- Und Naturlehrpfad Im Jonastal - Großer Wanderweg (29 km)

    Bufleben: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bufleben?

    Sankt Bonifatius (church, about 1 km), Sankt Johannes (church, about 4 km), Sankt Margarethen (church, about 4 km), Hauptfriedhof (heritage site, about 5 km), Margarethenkirche (church, about 7 km), Friedrichskirche (church, about 7 km).

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

    298 places on Spotwander: 137 churches, 83 forts & heritage, 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 parks, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Bufleben?

    Sankt Bonifatius, about 1 km by road; Sankt Johannes (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bufleben?

    Hauptfriedhof, about 5 km by road; Winterpalais (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bufleben?

    Boxberg, about 15 km by road; Leichberg (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bufleben?

    Start in Bufleben, visit Hauptfriedhof, then Margarethenkirche, then Sankt Johannes, then Sankt Bonifatius, then Sankt Margarethen, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bufleben?

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

    Towns near Bufleben

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