European Collectivity of Alsace district, Grand Est, France

Places to visit near Erstein

Erstein is a town in European Collectivity of Alsace district, Grand Est, France, home to about 9,647 people. Within 50 km by road there are 175 places to visit — 68 forts & heritage, 56 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 museums. The must-see places are Château des Zorn de Bulach (4 km), Chapelle Saint-Ludan (6 km) and Église Saint-Maurice (9 km).

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Erstein, Grand Est
Erstein, European Collectivity of Alsace district, Grand Est, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Erstein at a glance

Location
European Collectivity of Alsace district, Grand Est, France
Population
about 9,647
Coordinates
48.4237° N, 7.6626° E
Places within 50 km
175 (175 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 Erstein

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Forts & heritage near Erstein

105 forts & heritage within 100 km of Erstein. The closest is Château des Zorn de Bulach (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Erstein

73 churches within 100 km of Erstein. The closest is Chapelle Saint-Ludan (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Erstein

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Erstein. The closest is La Bloss (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • La Bloss · viewpoint · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Mont Sainte-Odile · viewpoint · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Mündel Turm · viewpoint · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Geißkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Ungersberg · viewpoint · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Brandeckkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~34 km · Must-see

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Museums near Erstein

21 museums within 100 km of Erstein. The closest is Les Secrets du Chocolat (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Erstein

10 parks within 100 km of Erstein. The closest is Christian Wilhelm Jamm (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Christian Wilhelm Jamm · park · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Rulantica · park · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Parc Contades · park · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Parc de l'Orangerie · park · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Cigoland · park · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Kaiserstuhlbad · park · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~55 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Erstein

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Erstein. The closest is Jardin Botanique (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Erstein

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Erstein
  2. 4 km Château des Zorn de Bulach · heritage site, European Collectivity of Alsace
  3. 11 km Église Saint-Blaise · church, European Collectivity of Alsace
  4. 17 km Église Sainte-Marguerite · church, European Collectivity of Alsace
  5. 5 km Église Saint-Maurice · church, European Collectivity of Alsace
  6. 3 km Chapelle Saint-Ludan · church, European Collectivity of Alsace
  7. 6 km Back to Erstein

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From travellers near Erstein

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How to reach Erstein

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Erstein by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage68105Château des Zorn de Bulach (4 km)
    Churches5673Chapelle Saint-Ludan (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2145La Bloss (23 km)
    Museums1321Les Secrets du Chocolat (14 km)
    Parks510Christian Wilhelm Jamm (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Jardin Botanique (24 km)
    Other attractions35Pegasus (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Baggersee (18 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Mosquée Turque Eyyub-Sultan (21 km)
    Temples33Swiss Bobsleigh Run (23 km)
    Waterfalls03All Saints' Waterfall (51 km)
    Caves01Grotte Saint-Vit (53 km)
    Treks01Büchereck - Büchereck Parkplatz (54 km)

    Erstein: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Erstein?

    Château des Zorn de Bulach (heritage site, about 4 km), Chapelle Saint-Ludan (church, about 6 km), Église Saint-Maurice (church, about 9 km), Église Sainte-Marguerite (church, about 13 km), Église Saint-Blaise (church, about 13 km), Château de Landsberg (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    175 places on Spotwander: 68 forts & heritage, 56 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 museums, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Erstein?

    Château des Zorn de Bulach, about 4 km by road; Château de Landsberg (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Erstein?

    Chapelle Saint-Ludan, about 6 km by road; Église Saint-Maurice (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Erstein?

    La Bloss, about 23 km by road; Mont Sainte-Odile (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Erstein?

    Start in Erstein, visit Château des Zorn de Bulach, then Église Saint-Blaise, then Église Sainte-Marguerite, then Église Saint-Maurice, then Chapelle Saint-Ludan, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Erstein?

    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 Erstein

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