Wartburgkreis district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Buttlar

Buttlar is a town in Wartburgkreis district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 1,437 people. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit — 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 54 forts & heritage, 40 churches and 4 parks. The must-see places are Soisberg (7 km), Gehilfersberg (7 km) and Maria Schnee (9 km).

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Buttlar, Thuringia
Buttlar, Wartburgkreis district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Buttlar at a glance

Location
Wartburgkreis district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 1,437
Coordinates
50.7577° N, 9.9528° E
Places within 50 km
161 (161 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Buttlar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Buttlar: 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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  • Burg Fürsteneck · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Burg Lengsfeld · fort · Wartburgkreis · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Stadtkirche · church · Wartburgkreis · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Rößberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Dreienberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Andreaskirche · church · Wartburgkreis · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Ibengarten · sanctuary · Wartburgkreis · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Krayenburg · fort · Wartburgkreis · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Krayenberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Mackenzell · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Burg Fischberg · fort · Wartburgkreis · ~20 km · Must-see
  • St. Jakobus · church · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~20 km · Must-see

Things to see near Buttlar, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Buttlar

114 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Buttlar. The closest is Soisberg (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Soisberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Gehilfersberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Lichtberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Sachsenburg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Landecker Berg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Rößberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~17 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Buttlar

86 forts & heritage within 100 km of Buttlar. The closest is Ruine Rockenstuhl (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Buttlar

79 churches within 100 km of Buttlar. The closest is Maria Schnee (9 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Maria Schnee · church · Wartburgkreis · ~9 km · Must-see
  • St. Annen · church · Wartburgkreis · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Klosterkirche · church · Wartburgkreis · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Johanneskirche · church · Wartburgkreis · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Stadtkirche · church · Wartburgkreis · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Andreaskirche · church · Wartburgkreis · ~18 km · Must-see

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Parks near Buttlar

5 parks within 100 km of Buttlar. The closest is Park Und Schloss Altenstein (37 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Buttlar

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Buttlar. The closest is Ibengarten (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Ibengarten · sanctuary · Wartburgkreis · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Rhönwald · sanctuary · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Tierpark Bad Liebenstein · sanctuary · Wartburgkreis · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Wildpark Knüll · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~56 km · Must-see

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Waterfalls near Buttlar

3 waterfalls within 100 km of Buttlar. The closest is Luisenthaler Wasserfall (36 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Buttlar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Buttlar
  2. 9 km Maria Schnee · church, Wartburgkreis
  3. 2 km Ruine Rockenstuhl · heritage site, Wartburgkreis
  4. 8 km Gehilfersberg · viewpoint, Wartburgkreis
  5. 9 km Soisberg · viewpoint, Wartburgkreis
  6. 12 km St. Annen · church, Wartburgkreis
  7. 10 km Back to Buttlar

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From travellers near Buttlar

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How to reach Buttlar

    All places near Buttlar by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Buttlar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints55114Soisberg (7 km)
    Forts & heritage5486Ruine Rockenstuhl (10 km)
    Churches4079Maria Schnee (9 km)
    Parks45Park Und Schloss Altenstein (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Ibengarten (19 km)
    Waterfalls23Luisenthaler Wasserfall (36 km)
    Museums13Lutherhaus (44 km)
    Caves12Verfluchtes Jungfernloch (42 km)
    Treks11Milseburgweg (28 km)
    Other attractions01Bürgerturm (69 km)

    Buttlar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Buttlar?

    Soisberg (viewpoint, about 7 km), Gehilfersberg (viewpoint, about 7 km), Maria Schnee (church, about 9 km), St. Annen (church, about 10 km), Ruine Rockenstuhl (heritage site, about 10 km), Ruine Schönburg (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    161 places on Spotwander: 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 54 forts & heritage, 40 churches, 4 parks, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Buttlar?

    Soisberg, about 7 km by road; Gehilfersberg (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Buttlar?

    Ruine Rockenstuhl, about 10 km by road; Ruine Schönburg (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Buttlar?

    Maria Schnee, about 9 km by road; St. Annen (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Buttlar?

    Start in Buttlar, visit Maria Schnee, then Ruine Rockenstuhl, then Gehilfersberg, then Soisberg, then St. Annen, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Buttlar?

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

    Towns near Buttlar

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