Chemnitz district, Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Chemnitz

Chemnitz is a city in Chemnitz district, Saxony, Germany, home to about 247,220 people. Within 50 km by road there are 151 places to visit — 65 churches, 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are St. Petri Kirche (1 km), Schillerplatz (1 km) and St. Markus (1 km).

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Chemnitz, Saxony
Chemnitz, Chemnitz district, Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chemnitz at a glance

Location
Chemnitz district, Saxony, Germany
Population
about 247,220
Coordinates
50.8357° N, 12.9292° E
Places within 50 km
151 (151 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

Top places to visit near Chemnitz

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

121 churches within 100 km of Chemnitz. The closest is St. Petri Kirche (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chemnitz

83 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chemnitz. The closest is Geiersberg (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Geiersberg · viewpoint · Erzgebirgskreis · ~12 km · Must-see
  • TP Dittersdorfer Höhe · viewpoint · Erzgebirgskreis · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Totenstein · viewpoint · Chemnitz · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Götzhöhe · viewpoint · Erzgebirgskreis · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Treppenhauer · viewpoint · Mittelsachsen · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Pfaffenberg · viewpoint · Zwickau · ~18 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Chemnitz

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chemnitz. The closest is Vier Tageszeiten (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chemnitz

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chemnitz. The closest is Am Nördlichen Zeisigwald (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chemnitz

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chemnitz. The closest is Bockwitzer See (53 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Chemnitz

5 museums within 100 km of Chemnitz. The closest is Stein Castle (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Chemnitz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chemnitz
  2. 1 km Sankt Jakobi · church, Chemnitz
  3. 1 km Vier Tageszeiten · heritage site, Chemnitz
  4. 1 km Schillerplatz · park, Chemnitz
  5. 1 km St. Petri Kirche · church, Chemnitz
  6. 1 km St. Markus · church, Chemnitz
  7. 1 km Back to Chemnitz

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How to reach Chemnitz

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    Within 15 km of Chemnitz

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chemnitz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches65121St. Petri Kirche (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4283Geiersberg (12 km)
    Forts & heritage2750Vier Tageszeiten (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens921Am Nördlichen Zeisigwald (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs011Bockwitzer See (53 km)
    Museums45Stein Castle (35 km)
    Parks23Schillerplatz (1 km)
    Caves11Prinzenhöhle (35 km)
    Other attractions11Klosterpark Altzella (44 km)

    Chemnitz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chemnitz?

    St. Petri Kirche (church, about 1 km), Schillerplatz (park, about 1 km), St. Markus (church, about 1 km), Sankt Jakobi (church, about 1 km), Vier Tageszeiten (heritage site, about 2 km), Propsteikirche St. Johannes Nepomuk (church, about 2 km).

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

    151 places on Spotwander: 65 churches, 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Chemnitz?

    St. Petri Kirche, about 1 km by road; St. Markus (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chemnitz?

    Geiersberg, about 12 km by road; TP Dittersdorfer Höhe (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chemnitz?

    Vier Tageszeiten, about 2 km by road; Burg Rabenstein (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chemnitz?

    Start in Chemnitz, visit Sankt Jakobi, then Vier Tageszeiten, then Schillerplatz, then St. Petri Kirche, then St. Markus, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chemnitz?

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

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