Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Farchant

Farchant is a town in Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 3,722 people. Within 50 km by road there are 291 places to visit — 220 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 forts & heritage, 23 churches and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Burgruine Werdenfels (3 km), Frickenhöhle (3 km) and Hoher Fricken (4 km).

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Farchant, Bavaria
Farchant, Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Farchant at a glance

Location
Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 3,722
Coordinates
47.5304° N, 11.1115° E
Places within 50 km
291 (291 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Farchant

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Farchant: 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 Farchant

  • Krottenkopf · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Rießersee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Eckbauer · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Kofel · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Hohe Kisten · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~10 km · Must-see
  • St. Peter Und Paul · church · Upper Bavaria · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Hoher Ziegspitz · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Kreuzjoch · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Kreuzeck · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Sonnenberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Großer Aufacker · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Elmau · fort · Upper Bavaria · ~12 km · Must-see

Things to see near Farchant, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Farchant

220 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Farchant. The closest is Hoher Fricken (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Farchant

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Farchant. The closest is Burgruine Werdenfels (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Farchant

23 churches within 100 km of Farchant. The closest is Kloster Ettal (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Farchant

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Farchant. The closest is Rießersee (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Rießersee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Ferchensee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Luttensee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Lautersee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Staffelsee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Walchensee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~24 km · Must-see

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Museums near Farchant

4 museums within 100 km of Farchant. The closest is Münter-Haus (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Farchant

3 caves within 100 km of Farchant. The closest is Frickenhöhle (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Farchant

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Farchant
  2. 6 km Kloster Ettal · church, Upper Bavaria
  3. 7 km Frickenhöhle · cave, Upper Bavaria
  4. 1 km Hoher Fricken · viewpoint, Upper Bavaria
  5. 3 km Wank · viewpoint, Upper Bavaria
  6. 5 km Burgruine Werdenfels · heritage site, Upper Bavaria
  7. 3 km Back to Farchant

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From travellers near Farchant

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How to reach Farchant

    All places near Farchant by distance

    Within 15 km of Farchant

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Farchant by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints220220Hoher Fricken (4 km)
    Forts & heritage2424Burgruine Werdenfels (3 km)
    Churches2323Kloster Ettal (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs99Rießersee (8 km)
    Museums44Münter-Haus (22 km)
    Caves33Frickenhöhle (3 km)
    Waterfalls22Schleierwasserfallhöhle (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Eyüp-Sultan-Moschee (31 km)
    Parks22Baumgarten (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Buckelwiesen Am Geißschädel (14 km)
    Treks11Via Alpina Red R45 (17 km)

    Farchant: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Farchant?

    Burgruine Werdenfels (heritage site, about 3 km), Frickenhöhle (cave, about 3 km), Hoher Fricken (viewpoint, about 4 km), Wank (viewpoint, about 4 km), Kloster Ettal (church, about 6 km), Notkarspitze (viewpoint, about 6 km).

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

    291 places on Spotwander: 220 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Farchant?

    Hoher Fricken, about 4 km by road; Wank (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Farchant?

    Burgruine Werdenfels, about 3 km by road; Schloss Elmau (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Farchant?

    Kloster Ettal, about 6 km by road; St. Peter Und Paul (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Farchant?

    Start in Farchant, visit Kloster Ettal, then Frickenhöhle, then Hoher Fricken, then Wank, then Burgruine Werdenfels, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Farchant?

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

    Towns near Farchant

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