Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Geretsried

Geretsried is a town in Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 23,364 people. Within 50 km by road there are 299 places to visit — 86 churches, 86 hill stations & viewpoints, 60 forts & heritage and 28 parks. The must-see places are Schloss Harmating (7 km), St. Martin (9 km) and St. Andreas (10 km).

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

Geretsried at a glance

Location
Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 23,364
Coordinates
47.8578° N, 11.4805° E
Places within 50 km
299 (299 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Geretsried

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Geretsried: 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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  • Stallauer Eck · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Blomberg Westgipfel · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Schlossbichl · fort · Upper Bavaria · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Islamisches Forum Penzberg · dargah · Upper Bavaria · ~18 km · Must-see
  • St. Margaret · church · Upper Bavaria · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Heigelkopf · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Zwiesel · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Birg · fort · Upper Bavaria · ~19 km · Must-see
  • St. Ulrich · church · Upper Bavaria · ~19 km · Must-see
  • St. Vitus · church · Upper Bavaria · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Berg Castle · fort · Upper Bavaria · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Roseninsel · park · Upper Bavaria · ~20 km · Must-see

Things to see near Geretsried, by type

Churches near Geretsried

86 churches within 100 km of Geretsried. The closest is St. Martin (9 km). Best time: year-round.

  • St. Martin · church · Upper Bavaria · ~9 km · Must-see
  • St. Andreas · church · Upper Bavaria · ~10 km · Must-see
  • St. Peter Und Paul · church · Upper Bavaria · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Maria Elend · church · Upper Bavaria · ~11 km · Must-see
  • St. Florian · church · Upper Bavaria · ~13 km · Must-see
  • St. Margaret · church · Upper Bavaria · ~18 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Geretsried

86 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Geretsried. The closest is Riemerschmid Gedenkstein (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Geretsried

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Geretsried. The closest is Schloss Harmating (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Geretsried

28 parks within 100 km of Geretsried. The closest is Roseninsel (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Geretsried

13 museums within 100 km of Geretsried. The closest is Museum Starnberger See (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Geretsried

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Geretsried. The closest is Kirchsee (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Kirchsee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Starnberg · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Tegernsee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Kochelsee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Tegernsee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Pilsensee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~35 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Geretsried

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Geretsried
  2. 10 km St. Andreas · church, Upper Bavaria
  3. 9 km St. Martin · church, Upper Bavaria
  4. 2 km St. Peter Und Paul · church, Upper Bavaria
  5. 5 km Schloss Harmating · heritage site, Upper Bavaria
  6. 8 km Maria Elend · church, Upper Bavaria
  7. 11 km Back to Geretsried

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From travellers near Geretsried

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How to reach Geretsried

    All places near Geretsried by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Geretsried by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8686St. Martin (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints8686Riemerschmid Gedenkstein (12 km)
    Forts & heritage6060Schloss Harmating (7 km)
    Parks2828Roseninsel (20 km)
    Museums1313Museum Starnberger See (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1111Kirchsee (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1010Leutstettener Moos (24 km)
    Other attractions22Maria Eich (35 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Islamisches Forum Penzberg (18 km)
    Buddhist sites11Wat Thai (37 km)
    Caves11Angerlloch (45 km)

    Geretsried: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Geretsried?

    Schloss Harmating (heritage site, about 7 km), St. Martin (church, about 9 km), St. Andreas (church, about 10 km), St. Peter Und Paul (church, about 10 km), Maria Elend (church, about 11 km), Riemerschmid Gedenkstein (viewpoint, about 12 km).

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

    299 places on Spotwander: 86 churches, 86 hill stations & viewpoints, 60 forts & heritage, 28 parks, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Geretsried?

    St. Martin, about 9 km by road; St. Andreas (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Geretsried?

    Riemerschmid Gedenkstein, about 12 km by road; Ludwigshöhe (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Geretsried?

    Schloss Harmating, about 7 km by road; Burgstall Schallenkam (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Geretsried?

    Start in Geretsried, visit St. Andreas, then St. Martin, then St. Peter Und Paul, then Schloss Harmating, then Maria Elend, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Geretsried?

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

    Towns near Geretsried

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