Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Essing

Essing is a town in Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 1,002 people. Within 50 km by road there are 101 places to visit — 52 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Burg Randeck (1 km), Schulerloch (3 km) and Schloss Prunn (5 km).

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

Essing at a glance

Location
Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 1,002
Coordinates
48.9347° N, 11.7897° E
Places within 50 km
101 (101 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

Top places to visit near Essing

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Essing: 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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Forts & heritage near Essing

129 forts & heritage within 100 km of Essing. The closest is Burg Randeck (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Essing

75 churches within 100 km of Essing. The closest is St. Georg (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Essing

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Essing. The closest is Schulerloch (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Schulerloch · sanctuary · Lower Bavaria · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Prunn · sanctuary · Lower Bavaria · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Wuzenfelsen · sanctuary · Upper Palatinate · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Sippenauer Moor · sanctuary · Lower Bavaria · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Goldau · sanctuary · Lower Bavaria · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Wolfsberg Bei Dietfurt · sanctuary · Upper Palatinate · ~21 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Essing

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Essing. The closest is Arzberg (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Arzberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Göschberg · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Schellenberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Altmühltal · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Burgstall Thürsnacht · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Ottenberg · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~60 km · Must-see

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Museums near Essing

15 museums within 100 km of Essing. The closest is Archäologisches Museum (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Essing

7 caves within 100 km of Essing. The closest is Mühlbachquellhöhle (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Essing

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Essing
  2. 6 km St. Georg · church, Lower Bavaria
  3. 4 km Schulerloch · nature spot, Lower Bavaria
  4. 3 km Burg Randeck · heritage site, Lower Bavaria
  5. 5 km Schloss Prunn · nature spot, Lower Bavaria
  6. 1 km Burg Prunn · heritage site, Lower Bavaria
  7. 5 km Back to Essing

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Essing by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage52129Burg Randeck (1 km)
    Churches2175St. Georg (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1133Schulerloch (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints425Arzberg (31 km)
    Museums615Archäologisches Museum (8 km)
    Caves37Mühlbachquellhöhle (20 km)
    Other attractions26Kloster Weltenburg (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Sarchinger Weiher (43 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Kocatepe-Moschee (40 km)
    Parks01Bastionsgarten (57 km)
    Treks01European Long Distance Path E8, Fränkischer Albverein (66 km)

    Essing: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Essing?

    Burg Randeck (heritage site, about 1 km), Schulerloch (nature spot, about 3 km), Schloss Prunn (nature spot, about 5 km), Burg Prunn (heritage site, about 5 km), Kloster Weltenburg (attraction, about 6 km), St. Georg (church, about 6 km).

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

    101 places on Spotwander: 52 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Essing?

    Burg Randeck, about 1 km by road; Burg Prunn (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Essing?

    St. Georg, about 6 km by road; Frauenbergkapelle (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Essing?

    Schulerloch, about 3 km by road; Schloss Prunn (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Essing?

    Start in Essing, visit St. Georg, then Schulerloch, then Burg Randeck, then Schloss Prunn, then Burg Prunn, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Essing?

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

    Towns near Essing

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