Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Essenbach

Essenbach is a town in Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 11,070 people. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit — 17 churches, 14 forts & heritage, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 museums. The must-see places are Hergott Auf Der Wies (7 km), St. Martin (8 km) and Ehemaliger Standortübungsplatz Landshut Mit Isarleite (8 km).

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Essenbach, Bavaria
Essenbach, Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Essenbach at a glance

Location
Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 11,070
Coordinates
48.6133° N, 12.2183° E
Places within 50 km
43 (43 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Essenbach

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Churches near Essenbach

98 churches within 100 km of Essenbach. The closest is Hergott Auf Der Wies (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Essenbach

98 forts & heritage within 100 km of Essenbach. The closest is Stadtresidenz (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Essenbach

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Essenbach. The closest is Ehemaliger Standortübungsplatz Landshut Mit Isarleite (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Essenbach

24 museums within 100 km of Essenbach. The closest is Königmuseum Im Hofberg (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Essenbach

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

  • Gatterberge · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Bogenberg · viewpoint · Lower Bavaria · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Kobelberg · viewpoint · Saxony · ~62 km · Must-see
  • Gallner · viewpoint · Saxony · ~74 km · Must-see
  • Fröttmaninger Berg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~78 km · Must-see
  • Hirschenstein · viewpoint · Saxony · ~78 km · Must-see

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Parks near Essenbach

16 parks within 100 km of Essenbach. The closest is Schlosspark (74 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Essenbach

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Essenbach
  2. 8 km St. Martin · church, Lower Bavaria
  3. 4 km Hergott Auf Der Wies · church, Lower Bavaria
  4. 14 km Ehemaliger Standortübungsplatz Landshut Mit Isarleite · nature spot, Lower Bavaria
  5. 6 km Heilig Geist · church, Lower Bavaria
  6. 1 km St. Nikola · church, Lower Bavaria
  7. 12 km Back to Essenbach

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How to reach Essenbach

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Essenbach by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1798Hergott Auf Der Wies (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1498Stadtresidenz (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens826Ehemaliger Standortübungsplatz Landshut Mit Isarleite (8 km)
    Museums224Königmuseum Im Hofberg (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints022Gatterberge (53 km)
    Parks016Schlosspark (74 km)
    Other attractions15Stadtturm (49 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Sarchinger Weiher (55 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Selimiye Moschee (73 km)
    Caves02Räuberhöhle Oder Druidenhöhle (63 km)
    Buddhist sites11Kloster Moosen (48 km)

    Essenbach: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Essenbach?

    Hergott Auf Der Wies (church, about 7 km), St. Martin (church, about 8 km), Ehemaliger Standortübungsplatz Landshut Mit Isarleite (nature spot, about 8 km), St. Nikola (church, about 12 km), Heilig Geist (church, about 12 km), Stadtresidenz (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    43 places on Spotwander: 17 churches, 14 forts & heritage, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 museums, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest church to Essenbach?

    Hergott Auf Der Wies, about 7 km by road; St. Martin (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Essenbach?

    Stadtresidenz, about 12 km by road; Burg Trausnitz (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Essenbach?

    Ehemaliger Standortübungsplatz Landshut Mit Isarleite, about 8 km by road; Vogelfreistätte Mittlere Isarstauseen (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Essenbach?

    Start in Essenbach, visit St. Martin, then Hergott Auf Der Wies, then Ehemaliger Standortübungsplatz Landshut Mit Isarleite, then Heilig Geist, then St. Nikola, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Essenbach?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Essenbach

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