Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Places to visit near Calw

Calw is a town in Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, home to about 23,740 people. Within 50 km by road there are 288 places to visit — 87 churches, 80 forts & heritage, 43 hill stations & viewpoints and 28 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Palais Vischer (1 km), Hermann-Hesse-Museum (1 km) and Aureliuskirche (3 km).

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

Calw at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Population
about 23,740
Coordinates
48.7142° N, 8.7403° E
Places within 50 km
288 (288 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 Calw

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Calw: 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 Calw

91 churches within 100 km of Calw. The closest is Aureliuskirche (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Calw

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

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Calw

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Calw. The closest is Lerchenberg (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Lerchenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Langenbrander Höhe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Fautsburg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~19 km · Must-see
  • AugenBlick-Runde Bad Wildbad Sommerberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Geissberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Stellberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~22 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Calw

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Calw. The closest is Waldmoor-Torfstich (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Calw

19 museums within 100 km of Calw. The closest is Palais Vischer (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Calw

12 parks within 100 km of Calw. The closest is Baumwipfelpfad Schwarzwald (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Calw

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Calw
  2. 1 km Hermann-Hesse-Museum · museum, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  3. 1 km Palais Vischer · museum, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  4. 3 km Aureliuskirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  5. 2 km Bruderhöhle · cave, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  6. 7 km Täfelberg - Heumaden Im Hau · trek, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  7. 3 km Back to Calw

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From travellers near Calw

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How to reach Calw

    All places near Calw by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Lutherkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Pauluskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Blankenhorn · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Kappelberg · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Evangelische Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~51 km · Must-see
    • St. Blasius · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Hoheneck · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Seekopf - Skilift Ruhestein · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Holderburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Katharinenlinde · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Hornisgrinde · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~52 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Calw by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8791Aureliuskirche (3 km)
    Forts & heritage8083Burgruine Zavelstein (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4346Lerchenberg (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2829Waldmoor-Torfstich (9 km)
    Museums1919Palais Vischer (1 km)
    Parks1212Baumwipfelpfad Schwarzwald (19 km)
    Treks44Täfelberg - Heumaden Im Hau (3 km)
    Other attractions44Kloster Hirsau (3 km)
    Caves33Bruderhöhle (5 km)
    Waterfalls33Geroldsauer Wasserfall (45 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Ulu-Moschee (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Huzenbacher See (41 km)
    Buddhist sites11Kloster Maulbronn (40 km)

    Calw: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Calw?

    Palais Vischer (museum, about 1 km), Hermann-Hesse-Museum (museum, about 1 km), Aureliuskirche (church, about 3 km), Täfelberg - Heumaden Im Hau (trek, about 3 km), Kloster Hirsau (attraction, about 3 km), Bruderhöhle (cave, about 5 km).

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

    288 places on Spotwander: 87 churches, 80 forts & heritage, 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Calw?

    Aureliuskirche, about 3 km by road; Dreifaltigkeitskirche (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Calw?

    Burgruine Zavelstein, about 5 km by road; Burg Waldeck (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Calw?

    Lerchenberg, about 9 km by road; Langenbrander Höhe (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Calw?

    Start in Calw, visit Hermann-Hesse-Museum, then Palais Vischer, then Aureliuskirche, then Bruderhöhle, then Täfelberg - Heumaden Im Hau, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Calw?

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

    Towns near Calw

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