Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Gars

Gars is a town in Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 3,802 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit — 20 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 0 parks. The must-see places are Burgstall Königswart (4 km), St. Georg (5 km) and Kloster Au Am Inn (5 km).

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

Gars at a glance

Location
Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 3,802
Coordinates
48.1539° N, 12.2777° E
Places within 50 km
55 (55 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 parks

Top places to visit near Gars

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Churches near Gars

102 churches within 100 km of Gars. The closest is St. Georg (5 km). Best time: year-round.

  • St. Georg · church · Upper Bavaria · ~5 km · Must-see
  • St. Wolfgang · church · Upper Bavaria · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Kloster Attel · church · Upper Bavaria · ~20 km · Must-see
  • St. Anna · church · Upper Bavaria · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Rott Abbey · church · Upper Bavaria · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Hubertuskapelle · church · Upper Bavaria · ~31 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Gars

74 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gars. The closest is Burgstall Königswart (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gars

47 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gars. The closest is Gatterberge (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Gars

25 parks within 100 km of Gars. The closest is Riemer Park (54 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gars

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gars. The closest is Irlhamer Moos (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Gars

15 museums within 100 km of Gars. The closest is Neue Schatzkammer Und Wallfahrtsmuseum (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Gars

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gars
  2. 5 km St. Georg · church, Upper Bavaria
  3. 11 km Schloss Jettenbach · heritage site, Upper Bavaria
  4. 12 km Irlhamer Moos · nature spot, Upper Bavaria
  5. 7 km Burgstall Hohenburg · heritage site, Upper Bavaria
  6. 5 km Burgstall Königswart · heritage site, Upper Bavaria
  7. 4 km Back to Gars

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How to reach Gars

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gars by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches20102St. Georg (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2074Burgstall Königswart (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints347Gatterberge (13 km)
    Parks025Riemer Park (54 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens618Irlhamer Moos (8 km)
    Museums315Neue Schatzkammer Und Wallfahrtsmuseum (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs110Lake Chiemsee (41 km)
    Other attractions12Kloster Au Am Inn (5 km)
    Buddhist sites12Kloster Moosen (18 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Islamisches Zentrum München (60 km)
    Caves01Wendelsteinhöhle (67 km)
    Treks01Hocheck Short (71 km)

    Gars: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gars?

    Burgstall Königswart (heritage site, about 4 km), St. Georg (church, about 5 km), Kloster Au Am Inn (attraction, about 5 km), Irlhamer Moos (nature spot, about 8 km), Burgstall Hohenburg (heritage site, about 9 km), Schloss Jettenbach (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    55 places on Spotwander: 20 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Gars?

    St. Georg, about 5 km by road; St. Wolfgang (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gars?

    Burgstall Königswart, about 4 km by road; Burgstall Hohenburg (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gars?

    Gatterberge, about 13 km by road; Rainbichl (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gars?

    Start in Gars, visit St. Georg, then Schloss Jettenbach, then Irlhamer Moos, then Burgstall Hohenburg, then Burgstall Königswart, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gars?

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

    Towns near Gars

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