Saale-Holzland-Kreis district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Droyßig

Droyßig is a town in Saale-Holzland-Kreis district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 1,907 people. Within 50 km by road there are 226 places to visit — 143 churches, 41 forts & heritage, 6 museums and 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Breitenbach Imperial Castle (7 km), St. Laurentius (8 km) and Schloss Moritzburg (Zeitz) (9 km).

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Droyßig, Thuringia
Droyßig, Saale-Holzland-Kreis district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Droyßig at a glance

Location
Saale-Holzland-Kreis district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 1,907
Coordinates
51.0425° N, 12.0259° E
Places within 50 km
226 (226 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Droyßig

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

179 churches within 100 km of Droyßig. The closest is St. Laurentius (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Droyßig

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Droyßig. The closest is Breitenbach Imperial Castle (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Droyßig

16 museums within 100 km of Droyßig. The closest is Heinrich-Schütz-Haus (Weißenfels) (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Droyßig

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Droyßig. The closest is Werbener See (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Droyßig

10 parks within 100 km of Droyßig. The closest is Küchengarten (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Droyßig

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Droyßig. The closest is Luftschiff (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Luftschiff · viewpoint · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Nikolaiturm · viewpoint · Altenburger Land · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Jenzig · viewpoint · Jena · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Fuchsturm · viewpoint · Jena · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Burg Greifenberg · viewpoint · Jena · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Mönchsberg · viewpoint · Jena · ~45 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Droyßig

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Droyßig
  2. 9 km Schloss Moritzburg (Zeitz) · heritage site, Gera
  3. 8 km Breitenbach Imperial Castle · heritage site, Gera
  4. 9 km St. Michael · church, Saale-Holzland-Kreis
  5. 3 km Dorfkirche Etzdorf · church, Saale-Holzland-Kreis
  6. 4 km St. Laurentius · church, Saale-Holzland-Kreis
  7. 8 km Back to Droyßig

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    All places near Droyßig by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Droyßig by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches143179St. Laurentius (8 km)
    Forts & heritage4149Breitenbach Imperial Castle (7 km)
    Museums616Heinrich-Schütz-Haus (Weißenfels) (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1516Werbener See (28 km)
    Parks710Küchengarten (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints79Luftschiff (36 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Goseck (25 km)
    Other attractions33Johannistor (42 km)
    Caves01Kniegrotte (60 km)

    Droyßig: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Droyßig?

    Breitenbach Imperial Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), St. Laurentius (church, about 8 km), Schloss Moritzburg (Zeitz) (heritage site, about 9 km), St. Michael (church, about 10 km), Dorfkirche Etzdorf (church, about 12 km), St. Bartholomäus (church, about 12 km).

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

    226 places on Spotwander: 143 churches, 41 forts & heritage, 6 museums, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Droyßig?

    St. Laurentius, about 8 km by road; St. Michael (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Droyßig?

    Breitenbach Imperial Castle, about 7 km by road; Schloss Moritzburg (Zeitz) (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Droyßig?

    Heinrich-Schütz-Haus (Weißenfels), about 22 km by road; Nietzsche-Haus (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Droyßig?

    Start in Droyßig, visit Schloss Moritzburg (Zeitz), then Breitenbach Imperial Castle, then St. Michael, then Dorfkirche Etzdorf, then St. Laurentius, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Droyßig?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Droyßig

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