Mittelsachsen district, Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Freiberg

Freiberg is a town in Mittelsachsen district, Saxony, Germany, home to about 43,670 people. Within 50 km by road there are 245 places to visit — 93 churches, 70 forts & heritage, 39 hill stations & viewpoints and 22 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Petrikirche (1 km), Freiberg Cathedral (1 km) and Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirchgemeinde Brand-Erbisdorf-St.Michaelis (7 km).

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Freiberg, Saxony
Freiberg, Mittelsachsen district, Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Freiberg at a glance

Location
Mittelsachsen district, Saxony, Germany
Population
about 43,670
Coordinates
50.9109° N, 13.3388° E
Places within 50 km
245 (245 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 Freiberg

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Freiberg: 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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Churches near Freiberg

115 churches within 100 km of Freiberg. The closest is Petrikirche (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Freiberg

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Freiberg. The closest is Schloss Reinsberg (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Freiberg

54 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Freiberg. The closest is Wasserturm Bräunsdorf (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Wasserturm Bräunsdorf · viewpoint · Mittelsachsen · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Udohöhe · viewpoint · Mittelsachsen · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Landberg · viewpoint · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Baeyerhöhe · viewpoint · Meissen · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Eisernes Kreuz · viewpoint · Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Treppenhauer · viewpoint · Mittelsachsen · ~28 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Freiberg

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Freiberg. The closest is Zschopautalhänge Bei Lichtenwalde (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Freiberg

11 parks within 100 km of Freiberg. The closest is Oberer Bienertpark (36 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Freiberg

5 museums within 100 km of Freiberg. The closest is Buchmuseum (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Freiberg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Freiberg
  2. 1 km Petrikirche · church, Mittelsachsen
  3. 1 km Freiberg Cathedral · church, Mittelsachsen
  4. 9 km Kandlerkirche · church, Mittelsachsen
  5. 6 km Dorfkirche Großschirma · church, Mittelsachsen
  6. 15 km Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirchgemeinde Brand-Erbisdorf-St.Michaelis · church, Mittelsachsen
  7. 7 km Back to Freiberg

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How to reach Freiberg

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Freiberg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches93115Petrikirche (1 km)
    Forts & heritage7080Schloss Reinsberg (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3954Wasserturm Bräunsdorf (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2227Zschopautalhänge Bei Lichtenwalde (28 km)
    Parks1111Oberer Bienertpark (36 km)
    Museums55Buchmuseum (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Vodní Nádrž Fláje (39 km)
    Other attractions22Klosterpark Altzella (21 km)
    Waterfalls11Tiefenbach-Wasserfall (44 km)

    Freiberg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Freiberg?

    Petrikirche (church, about 1 km), Freiberg Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirchgemeinde Brand-Erbisdorf-St.Michaelis (church, about 7 km), Dorfkirche Großschirma (church, about 8 km), Kandlerkirche (church, about 10 km), Wasserturm Bräunsdorf (viewpoint, about 12 km).

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

    245 places on Spotwander: 93 churches, 70 forts & heritage, 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Freiberg?

    Petrikirche, about 1 km by road; Freiberg Cathedral (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Freiberg?

    Schloss Reinsberg, about 13 km by road; Burgruine Frauenstein (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Freiberg?

    Wasserturm Bräunsdorf, about 12 km by road; Udohöhe (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Freiberg?

    Start in Freiberg, visit Petrikirche, then Freiberg Cathedral, then Kandlerkirche, then Dorfkirche Großschirma, then Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirchgemeinde Brand-Erbisdorf-St.Michaelis, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Freiberg?

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

    Towns near Freiberg

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