Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Places to visit near Eppelheim

Eppelheim is a town in Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, home to about 14,190 people. Within 50 km by road there are 234 places to visit — 84 forts & heritage, 79 churches, 43 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Heidelberg Zoo (3 km), Botanischer Garten Der Universität Heidelberg (3 km) and Sankt Peter (4 km).

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Eppelheim, Baden-Württemberg
Eppelheim, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Eppelheim at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Population
about 14,190
Coordinates
49.4019° N, 8.6364° E
Places within 50 km
234 (234 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 Eppelheim

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Forts & heritage near Eppelheim

109 forts & heritage within 100 km of Eppelheim. The closest is Heidelberg Castle (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Eppelheim

96 churches within 100 km of Eppelheim. The closest is Sankt Peter (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Eppelheim

59 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Eppelheim. The closest is Königstuhl (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Königstuhl · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Hoher Nistler · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Eichelberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Goldkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Daumberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Waldskopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~23 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Eppelheim

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Eppelheim. The closest is Botanischer Garten Der Universität Heidelberg (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Eppelheim

9 museums within 100 km of Eppelheim. The closest is Kurpfälzisches Museum (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Eppelheim

6 parks within 100 km of Eppelheim. The closest is Heidelberg Zoo (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Heidelberg Zoo · park · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Leimbach Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Luisenpark · park · Ludwigshafen am Rhein · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Friedrichsplatz · park · Ludwigshafen am Rhein · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Friedenspark · park · Ludwigshafen am Rhein · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Kurpfalz-Park · park · Landkreis Bad Dürkheim · ~49 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Eppelheim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Eppelheim
  2. 3 km Heidelberg Zoo · park, Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt
  3. 1 km Botanischer Garten Der Universität Heidelberg · nature spot, Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt
  4. 3 km Kurpfälzisches Museum · museum, Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt
  5. 5 km Sankt Peter · church, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  6. 1 km Petruskirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  7. 4 km Back to Eppelheim

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Eppelheim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage84109Heidelberg Castle (7 km)
    Churches7996Sankt Peter (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4359Königstuhl (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens612Botanischer Garten Der Universität Heidelberg (3 km)
    Museums99Kurpfälzisches Museum (6 km)
    Parks66Heidelberg Zoo (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Niederwaldsee (44 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Ehsaan Mosque (13 km)
    Other attractions12Altpörtel (22 km)
    Buddhist sites11Augustinerkloster (22 km)
    Caves11Fuchshöhle (49 km)

    Eppelheim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Eppelheim?

    Heidelberg Zoo (park, about 3 km), Botanischer Garten Der Universität Heidelberg (nature spot, about 3 km), Sankt Peter (church, about 4 km), Petruskirche (church, about 4 km), Kurpfälzisches Museum (museum, about 6 km), Peterskirche (church, about 6 km).

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

    234 places on Spotwander: 84 forts & heritage, 79 churches, 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Eppelheim?

    Heidelberg Castle, about 7 km by road; Posseltslust (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Eppelheim?

    Sankt Peter, about 4 km by road; Petruskirche (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Eppelheim?

    Königstuhl, about 8 km by road; Hoher Nistler (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Eppelheim?

    Start in Eppelheim, visit Heidelberg Zoo, then Botanischer Garten Der Universität Heidelberg, then Kurpfälzisches Museum, then Sankt Peter, then Petruskirche, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Eppelheim?

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

    Towns near Eppelheim

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