Landkreis Gotha district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Dachwig

Dachwig is a town in Landkreis Gotha district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 1,594 people. Within 50 km by road there are 297 places to visit — 146 churches, 83 forts & heritage, 25 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 museums. The must-see places are Sankt Petri (1 km), Sankt Trinitatis (6 km) and Schlossruine Herbsleben (6 km).

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

Dachwig at a glance

Location
Landkreis Gotha district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 1,594
Coordinates
51.0777° N, 10.8548° E
Places within 50 km
297 (297 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 Dachwig

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

146 churches within 100 km of Dachwig. The closest is Sankt Petri (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Dachwig

83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dachwig. The closest is Schlossruine Herbsleben (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dachwig

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dachwig. The closest is Roter Berg (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Dachwig

14 museums within 100 km of Dachwig. The closest is Kunsthalle Erfurt (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Dachwig

12 parks within 100 km of Dachwig. The closest is Egapark Erfurt (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Caves near Dachwig

4 caves within 100 km of Dachwig. The closest is Marienglashöhle (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Dachwig

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dachwig
  2. 1 km Sankt Petri · church, Landkreis Gotha
  3. 6 km Sankt Peter Und Paul · church, Landkreis Sömmerda
  4. 9 km Schlossruine Herbsleben · heritage site, Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis
  5. 1 km Sankt Trinitatis · church, Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis
  6. 5 km Sankt Jacobi · church, Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis
  7. 8 km Back to Dachwig

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    All places near Dachwig by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dachwig by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches146146Sankt Petri (1 km)
    Forts & heritage8383Schlossruine Herbsleben (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2525Roter Berg (17 km)
    Museums1414Kunsthalle Erfurt (21 km)
    Parks1212Egapark Erfurt (20 km)
    Other attractions77Sankt Severi (20 km)
    Caves44Marienglashöhle (41 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Schwellenburg (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Nordstrand (20 km)
    Treks11Geschichts- Und Naturlehrpfad Im Jonastal - Großer Wanderweg (37 km)
    Waterfalls11Spitter Waterfall (49 km)

    Dachwig: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dachwig?

    Sankt Petri (church, about 1 km), Sankt Trinitatis (church, about 6 km), Schlossruine Herbsleben (heritage site, about 6 km), Sankt Peter Und Paul (church, about 6 km), Sankt Jacobi (church, about 8 km), Sankt Margarethen (church, about 11 km).

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

    297 places on Spotwander: 146 churches, 83 forts & heritage, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 museums, 12 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Dachwig?

    Sankt Petri, about 1 km by road; Sankt Trinitatis (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dachwig?

    Schlossruine Herbsleben, about 6 km by road; Schloss Dryburg (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dachwig?

    Roter Berg, about 17 km by road; Leichberg (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dachwig?

    Start in Dachwig, visit Sankt Petri, then Sankt Peter Und Paul, then Schlossruine Herbsleben, then Sankt Trinitatis, then Sankt Jacobi, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dachwig?

    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 Dachwig

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