Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Dormitz

Dormitz is a town in Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 1,966 people. Within 50 km by road there are 263 places to visit — 111 forts & heritage, 69 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints and 20 caves. The must-see places are Matthäuskirche (4 km), Schloß Marloffstein (5 km) and Sankt-Andreas-Kirche (6 km).

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Dormitz, Bavaria
Dormitz, Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dormitz at a glance

Location
Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 1,966
Coordinates
49.5979° N, 11.1176° E
Places within 50 km
263 (263 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 caves

Top places to visit near Dormitz

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Forts & heritage near Dormitz

126 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dormitz. The closest is Schloß Marloffstein (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Dormitz

82 churches within 100 km of Dormitz. The closest is Matthäuskirche (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dormitz

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

  • Lindelberg · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Hetzleser Berg · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Kunigundenberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Todsfelder Tal · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Kellerberg · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Schmausenbuck · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~21 km · Must-see

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Caves near Dormitz

21 caves within 100 km of Dormitz. The closest is Moggaster Höhle (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Dormitz

15 museums within 100 km of Dormitz. The closest is Heimatmuseum (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Dormitz

13 parks within 100 km of Dormitz. The closest is Irrhain (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Dormitz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dormitz
  2. 7 km Schloß Adlitz · heritage site, Middle Franconia
  3. 2 km Schloß Marloffstein · heritage site, Middle Franconia
  4. 3 km Schloss Puckenhof · heritage site, Middle Franconia
  5. 2 km Matthäuskirche · church, Middle Franconia
  6. 8 km Sankt-Andreas-Kirche · church, Middle Franconia
  7. 6 km Back to Dormitz

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How to reach Dormitz

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    Within 15 km of Dormitz

    • Irrhain · park · Middle Franconia · ~13 km · Must-see
    • St. Georg · church · Middle Franconia · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Dietzhof Castle · fort · Upper Franconia · ~15 km · Must-see

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dormitz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage111126Schloß Marloffstein (5 km)
    Churches6982Matthäuskirche (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2123Lindelberg (7 km)
    Caves2021Moggaster Höhle (28 km)
    Museums1515Heimatmuseum (17 km)
    Parks1313Irrhain (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens811Nuremberg Zoo (21 km)
    Other attractions33Martinskirche (18 km)
    Waterfalls22Klingender Wasserfall (23 km)
    Buddhist sites11Kloster (33 km)

    Dormitz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dormitz?

    Matthäuskirche (church, about 4 km), Schloß Marloffstein (heritage site, about 5 km), Sankt-Andreas-Kirche (church, about 6 km), Schloss Puckenhof (heritage site, about 6 km), Schloß Adlitz (heritage site, about 7 km), Lindelberg (viewpoint, about 7 km).

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

    263 places on Spotwander: 111 forts & heritage, 69 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 caves, 15 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dormitz?

    Schloß Marloffstein, about 5 km by road; Schloss Puckenhof (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Dormitz?

    Matthäuskirche, about 4 km by road; Sankt-Andreas-Kirche (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dormitz?

    Lindelberg, about 7 km by road; Hetzleser Berg (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dormitz?

    Start in Dormitz, visit Schloß Adlitz, then Schloß Marloffstein, then Schloss Puckenhof, then Matthäuskirche, then Sankt-Andreas-Kirche, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dormitz?

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

    Towns near Dormitz

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