Landkreis Harz district, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Places to visit near Elbingerode

Elbingerode is a town in Landkreis Harz district, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, home to about 4,112 people. Within 50 km by road there are 243 places to visit — 96 hill stations & viewpoints, 59 churches, 39 forts & heritage and 16 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Galgenberg (1 km), Peterstein (4 km) and Bielsteinhöhlengebiet Bei Rübeland (4 km).

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Elbingerode, Saxony-Anhalt
Elbingerode, Landkreis Harz district, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Elbingerode at a glance

Location
Landkreis Harz district, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
Population
about 4,112
Coordinates
51.7704° N, 10.8056° E
Places within 50 km
243 (243 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 Elbingerode

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Elbingerode: 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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Things to see near Elbingerode, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Elbingerode

104 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Elbingerode. The closest is Galgenberg (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Galgenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Peterstein · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Scharfenstein · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Armeleuteberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Christianental · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Steinbergkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~8 km · Must-see

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Churches near Elbingerode

72 churches within 100 km of Elbingerode. The closest is Stiftskirche St. Sylvestri (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Elbingerode

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Elbingerode. The closest is Pfalz Bodfeld (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Elbingerode

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Elbingerode. The closest is Bielsteinhöhlengebiet Bei Rübeland (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Elbingerode

10 caves within 100 km of Elbingerode. The closest is Baumannshöhle (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Elbingerode

8 museums within 100 km of Elbingerode. The closest is Wernigerode Castle (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Elbingerode

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Elbingerode
  2. 1 km Galgenberg · viewpoint, Landkreis Harz
  3. 4 km Bielsteinhöhlengebiet Bei Rübeland · nature spot, Landkreis Harz
  4. 1 km Baumannshöhle · cave, Landkreis Harz
  5. 5 km Pfalz Bodfeld · heritage site, Landkreis Harz
  6. 5 km Peterstein · viewpoint, Landkreis Harz
  7. 4 km Back to Elbingerode

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From travellers near Elbingerode

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How to reach Elbingerode

    All places near Elbingerode by distance

    Within 15 km of Elbingerode

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Elbingerode by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints96104Galgenberg (1 km)
    Churches5972Stiftskirche St. Sylvestri (9 km)
    Forts & heritage3964Pfalz Bodfeld (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1620Bielsteinhöhlengebiet Bei Rübeland (4 km)
    Caves810Baumannshöhle (4 km)
    Museums78Wernigerode Castle (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Silberteich (20 km)
    Parks45Brühl (28 km)
    Waterfalls44Königshütter Wasserfall (5 km)
    Other attractions44Kaiserturm (7 km)
    Treks11Herzogstour Blankenburg (Harz) (10 km)

    Elbingerode: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Elbingerode?

    Galgenberg (viewpoint, about 1 km), Peterstein (viewpoint, about 4 km), Bielsteinhöhlengebiet Bei Rübeland (nature spot, about 4 km), Pfalz Bodfeld (heritage site, about 4 km), Baumannshöhle (cave, about 4 km), Hermannshöhle (cave, about 4 km).

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

    243 places on Spotwander: 96 hill stations & viewpoints, 59 churches, 39 forts & heritage, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Elbingerode?

    Galgenberg, about 1 km by road; Peterstein (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Elbingerode?

    Stiftskirche St. Sylvestri, about 9 km by road; St. Johannis-Kirche Wernigerode (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Elbingerode?

    Pfalz Bodfeld, about 4 km by road; Ruine Königsburg (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Elbingerode?

    Start in Elbingerode, visit Galgenberg, then Bielsteinhöhlengebiet Bei Rübeland, then Baumannshöhle, then Pfalz Bodfeld, then Peterstein, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Elbingerode?

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

    Towns near Elbingerode

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