Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Places to visit near Eiken

Eiken is a town in Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, home to about 1,923 people. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit — 73 forts & heritage, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 churches and 15 museums. The must-see places are Schloss Schönau (4 km), Säckingen Abbey (4 km) and Fridolinsmünster (5 km).

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Eiken, Baden-Württemberg
Eiken, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Eiken at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Population
about 1,923
Coordinates
47.5336° N, 7.9880° E
Places within 50 km
178 (178 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 Eiken

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Forts & heritage near Eiken

100 forts & heritage within 100 km of Eiken. The closest is Schloss Schönau (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Eiken

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

  • Eggberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Burg Hauenstein · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Benkerjoch Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Salhöhe Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Geissflue · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Wisenberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Sissach · ~21 km · Must-see

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Churches near Eiken

52 churches within 100 km of Eiken. The closest is Säckingen Abbey (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Eiken

34 museums within 100 km of Eiken. The closest is Vindonissa-Museum (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Eiken

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Eiken. The closest is Aargau Jura Park (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Eiken

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

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A one-day trip from Eiken

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 Eiken
  2. 7 km Eggberg · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  3. 4 km Fridolinsmünster · church, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  4. 1 km Säckingen Abbey · church, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  5. 1 km Schloss Schönau · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  6. 9 km Ruine Alt Homberg · heritage site, Bezirk Sissach
  7. 6 km Back to Eiken

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How to reach Eiken

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Eiken by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage73100Schloss Schönau (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3153Eggberg (7 km)
    Churches2952Säckingen Abbey (4 km)
    Museums1534Vindonissa-Museum (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1117Aargau Jura Park (13 km)
    Parks410Königsfelden (23 km)
    Other attractions410Fire Station (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Albstausee (33 km)
    Waterfalls23Todtnauer Wasserfall (43 km)
    Caves22Tschamberhöhle (18 km)
    Buddhist sites22Wat Srinagarindravararam (24 km)
    Treks12Ob Der Hauseckhalde - Stollenbach (50 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Werdinsel (50 km)
    Temples01Sri Sivasubramaniar Temple (60 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mahmood Mosque (60 km)

    Eiken: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Eiken?

    Schloss Schönau (heritage site, about 4 km), Säckingen Abbey (church, about 4 km), Fridolinsmünster (church, about 5 km), Ruine Alt Homberg (heritage site, about 6 km), Eggberg (viewpoint, about 7 km), Ruine Wieladingen (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    178 places on Spotwander: 73 forts & heritage, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 churches, 15 museums, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Eiken?

    Schloss Schönau, about 4 km by road; Ruine Alt Homberg (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Eiken?

    Eggberg, about 7 km by road; Burg Hauenstein (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Eiken?

    Säckingen Abbey, about 4 km by road; Fridolinsmünster (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Eiken?

    Start in Eiken, visit Eggberg, then Fridolinsmünster, then Säckingen Abbey, then Schloss Schönau, then Ruine Alt Homberg, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Eiken?

    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 Eiken

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