Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Fürth

Fürth is a city in Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 112,025 people. Within 50 km by road there are 243 places to visit — 92 forts & heritage, 87 churches, 20 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 caves. The must-see places are Kriminalmuseum Fürth (1 km), Ludwig Erhard Zentrum (1 km) and Jüdisches Museum Franken (1 km).

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Fürth, Bavaria
Fürth, Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fürth at a glance

Location
Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 112,025
Coordinates
49.4759° N, 10.9886° E
Places within 50 km
243 (243 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 and caves

Top places to visit near Fürth

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Forts & heritage near Fürth

116 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fürth. The closest is Alte Veste (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Fürth

95 churches within 100 km of Fürth. The closest is St. Michael (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fürth

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fürth. The closest is Schmausenbuck (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Schmausenbuck · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Kunigundenberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Lindelberg · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Hetzleser Berg · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Nonnenberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Buchenberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~36 km · Must-see

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Caves near Fürth

16 caves within 100 km of Fürth. The closest is Silbersandhöhle (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Fürth

13 museums within 100 km of Fürth. The closest is Kriminalmuseum Fürth (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Fürth

13 parks within 100 km of Fürth. The closest is Hesperidengärten (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Hesperidengärten · park · Middle Franconia · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Rosenau · park · Middle Franconia · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Hallerwiese · park · Middle Franconia · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Kontumazgarten · park · Middle Franconia · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Archivpark · park · Middle Franconia · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Irrhain · park · Middle Franconia · ~8 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Fürth

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fürth
  2. 1 km Kriminalmuseum Fürth · museum, Middle Franconia
  3. 1 km Ludwig Erhard Zentrum · museum, Middle Franconia
  4. 1 km Jüdisches Museum Franken · museum, Middle Franconia
  5. 1 km St. Michael · church, Middle Franconia
  6. 2 km Christkönig-Kirche · church, Middle Franconia
  7. 2 km Back to Fürth

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How to reach Fürth

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    Within 15 km of Fürth

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fürth by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage92116Alte Veste (4 km)
    Churches8795St. Michael (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2025Schmausenbuck (15 km)
    Caves516Silbersandhöhle (41 km)
    Museums1113Kriminalmuseum Fürth (1 km)
    Parks1313Hesperidengärten (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1113Nuremberg Zoo (15 km)
    Other attractions24St. Trinitatis (18 km)
    Buddhist sites12Kloster (18 km)
    Waterfalls12Klingender Wasserfall (28 km)

    Fürth: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fürth?

    Kriminalmuseum Fürth (museum, about 1 km), Ludwig Erhard Zentrum (museum, about 1 km), Jüdisches Museum Franken (museum, about 1 km), St. Michael (church, about 1 km), Christkönig-Kirche (church, about 2 km), Erlöserkirche (church, about 4 km).

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

    243 places on Spotwander: 92 forts & heritage, 87 churches, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 caves, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Fürth?

    Alte Veste, about 4 km by road; Schloss Neunhof (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Fürth?

    St. Michael, about 1 km by road; Christkönig-Kirche (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fürth?

    Schmausenbuck, about 15 km by road; Kunigundenberg (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fürth?

    Start in Fürth, visit Kriminalmuseum Fürth, then Ludwig Erhard Zentrum, then Jüdisches Museum Franken, then St. Michael, then Christkönig-Kirche, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fürth?

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

    Towns near Fürth

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