Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Friedberg

Friedberg is a town in Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 29,189 people. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit — 59 churches, 66 forts & heritage, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 parks. The must-see places are St. Jakob (1 km), Wittelsbacher Schloss (1 km) and Rathaus (1 km).

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Friedberg, Bavaria
Friedberg, Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Friedberg at a glance

Location
Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 29,189
Coordinates
48.3569° N, 10.9846° E
Places within 50 km
156 (156 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 parks

Top places to visit near Friedberg

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

119 churches within 100 km of Friedberg. The closest is St. Jakob (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Friedberg

106 forts & heritage within 100 km of Friedberg. The closest is Wittelsbacher Schloss (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Friedberg

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Friedberg. The closest is Botanical Garden Augsburg (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Friedberg

19 parks within 100 km of Friedberg. The closest is Zoo Augsburg (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Friedberg

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Friedberg. The closest is Friedberger Baggersee (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Friedberg

6 museums within 100 km of Friedberg. The closest is Deutsche Barockgalerie (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Friedberg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Friedberg
  2. 1 km Wittelsbacher Schloss · heritage site, Swabia
  3. 1 km Rathaus · heritage site, Swabia
  4. 1 km St. Jakob · church, Swabia
  5. 1 km Sankt Stephan · church, Swabia
  6. 1 km Herrgottsruh · church, Swabia
  7. 1 km Back to Friedberg

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How to reach Friedberg

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    Within 15 km of Friedberg

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Friedberg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches59119St. Jakob (1 km)
    Forts & heritage66106Wittelsbacher Schloss (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1225Botanical Garden Augsburg (7 km)
    Parks419Zoo Augsburg (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs710Friedberger Baggersee (2 km)
    Museums26Deutsche Barockgalerie (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints25Schuttberg (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Kammgarn-Selimiye-Moschee (6 km)
    Other attractions13Kloster Thierhaupten (29 km)

    Friedberg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Friedberg?

    St. Jakob (church, about 1 km), Wittelsbacher Schloss (heritage site, about 1 km), Rathaus (heritage site, about 1 km), Herrgottsruh (church, about 1 km), Sankt Stephan (church, about 1 km), Friedberger Baggersee (lake, about 2 km).

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

    156 places on Spotwander: 59 churches, 66 forts & heritage, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 parks, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Friedberg?

    St. Jakob, about 1 km by road; Herrgottsruh (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Friedberg?

    Wittelsbacher Schloss, about 1 km by road; Rathaus (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Friedberg?

    Botanical Garden Augsburg, about 7 km by road; Kissinger Heide (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Friedberg?

    Start in Friedberg, visit Wittelsbacher Schloss, then Rathaus, then St. Jakob, then Sankt Stephan, then Herrgottsruh, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Friedberg?

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

    Towns near Friedberg

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