Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Ellingen

Ellingen is a town in Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 3,738 people. Within 50 km by road there are 240 places to visit — 79 forts & heritage, 81 churches, 51 hill stations & viewpoints and 17 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Schloss Ellingen (1 km), St. Oswald-Kirche (3 km) and Ellinger Tor (4 km).

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

Ellingen at a glance

Location
Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 3,738
Coordinates
49.0608° N, 10.9678° E
Places within 50 km
240 (240 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

Top places to visit near Ellingen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ellingen: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Ellingen

  • Flüglinger Berg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Laubbichel · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Alte Bürg · fort · Middle Franconia · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Schwarzleite · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Eichelberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Steinberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Sandsee · fort · Middle Franconia · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Trommetsheimer Berg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~9 km · Must-see
  • St. Emmeran · church · Middle Franconia · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Weißenberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Dettenheim · fort · Middle Franconia · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Grafenmühle · sanctuary · Middle Franconia · ~11 km · Must-see

Things to see near Ellingen, by type

Forts & heritage near Ellingen

100 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ellingen. The closest is Schloss Ellingen (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ellingen

99 churches within 100 km of Ellingen. The closest is St. Oswald-Kirche (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ellingen

52 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ellingen. The closest is Rohrberg (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Rohrberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Flüglinger Berg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Laubbichel · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Schwarzleite · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Eichelberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Steinberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~9 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ellingen

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ellingen. The closest is Quellhorizonte Und Magerrasen Am Albtrauf Bei Niederhofen (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Ellingen

12 museums within 100 km of Ellingen. The closest is Römermuseum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ellingen

8 parks within 100 km of Ellingen. The closest is Bastionsgarten (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Ellingen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ellingen
  2. 1 km Schloss Ellingen · heritage site, Middle Franconia
  3. 3 km St. Oswald-Kirche · church, Middle Franconia
  4. 6 km Römermuseum · museum, Middle Franconia
  5. 1 km St. Andreas · church, Middle Franconia
  6. 1 km Ellinger Tor · heritage site, Middle Franconia
  7. 4 km Back to Ellingen

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How to reach Ellingen

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    Within 15 km of Ellingen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ellingen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage79100Schloss Ellingen (1 km)
    Churches8199St. Oswald-Kirche (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints5152Rohrberg (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1720Quellhorizonte Und Magerrasen Am Albtrauf Bei Niederhofen (6 km)
    Museums512Römermuseum (4 km)
    Parks28Bastionsgarten (30 km)
    Caves34Grubschwart Stollen (15 km)
    Other attractions12Kloster Rebdorf (30 km)
    Treks11European Long Distance Path E8, Fränkischer Albverein (16 km)

    Ellingen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ellingen?

    Schloss Ellingen (heritage site, about 1 km), St. Oswald-Kirche (church, about 3 km), Ellinger Tor (heritage site, about 4 km), St. Andreas (church, about 4 km), Römermuseum (museum, about 4 km), Kulturzentrum Karmeliterkirche (church, about 4 km).

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

    240 places on Spotwander: 79 forts & heritage, 81 churches, 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ellingen?

    Schloss Ellingen, about 1 km by road; Ellinger Tor (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ellingen?

    St. Oswald-Kirche, about 3 km by road; St. Andreas (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ellingen?

    Rohrberg, about 4 km by road; Flüglinger Berg (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ellingen?

    Start in Ellingen, visit Schloss Ellingen, then St. Oswald-Kirche, then Römermuseum, then St. Andreas, then Ellinger Tor, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ellingen?

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

    Towns near Ellingen

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