Gera district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Gera

Gera is a city in Gera district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 104,659 people. Within 50 km by road there are 234 places to visit — 155 churches, 44 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are St. Johanniskirche Gera (1 km), St. Trinitatis (1 km) and Küchengarten (1 km).

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Gera, Thuringia
Gera, Gera district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gera at a glance

Location
Gera district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 104,659
Coordinates
50.8803° N, 12.0819° E
Places within 50 km
234 (234 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 Gera

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

180 churches within 100 km of Gera. The closest is St. Johanniskirche Gera (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Gera

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gera. The closest is Haus Schulenburg (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gera

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gera. The closest is Nikolaiturm (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Nikolaiturm · viewpoint · Altenburger Land · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Luftschiff · viewpoint · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Jenzig · viewpoint · Jena · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Fuchsturm · viewpoint · Jena · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Burg Greifenberg · viewpoint · Jena · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Dohlenstein · viewpoint · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~43 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gera

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gera. The closest is Aussichtsturm Haselbacher Teiche (41 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Gera

9 museums within 100 km of Gera. The closest is August Horch Museum (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Gera

7 parks within 100 km of Gera. The closest is Küchengarten (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Gera

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 Gera
  2. 1 km St. Johanniskirche Gera · church, Gera
  3. 1 km Küchengarten · park, Gera
  4. 1 km St. Marien · church, Gera
  5. 1 km Hofwiesenpark · park, Gera
  6. 1 km St. Trinitatis · church, Gera
  7. 1 km Back to Gera

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How to reach Gera

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    Within 15 km of Gera

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gera by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches155180St. Johanniskirche Gera (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4456Haus Schulenburg (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints813Nikolaiturm (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs412Aussichtsturm Haselbacher Teiche (41 km)
    Museums89August Horch Museum (41 km)
    Parks77Küchengarten (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Hohe Lehde (38 km)
    Other attractions33Karmelitenkloster (44 km)
    Caves12Kniegrotte (47 km)

    Gera: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gera?

    St. Johanniskirche Gera (church, about 1 km), St. Trinitatis (church, about 1 km), Küchengarten (park, about 1 km), Hofwiesenpark (park, about 1 km), St. Marien (church, about 2 km), Haus Schulenburg (heritage site, about 3 km).

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

    234 places on Spotwander: 155 churches, 44 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Gera?

    St. Johanniskirche Gera, about 1 km by road; St. Trinitatis (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gera?

    Haus Schulenburg, about 3 km by road; Naulitzer Schanze (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gera?

    Nikolaiturm, about 34 km by road; Luftschiff (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gera?

    Start in Gera, visit St. Johanniskirche Gera, then Küchengarten, then St. Marien, then Hofwiesenpark, then St. Trinitatis, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gera?

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

    Towns near Gera

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