Landkreis Eichsfeld district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Gernrode

Gernrode is a town in Landkreis Eichsfeld district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 1,680 people. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit — 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 72 churches, 43 forts & heritage and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Klien (5 km), Kreuzkirche (6 km) and St. Martin (6 km).

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Gernrode, Thuringia
Gernrode, Landkreis Eichsfeld district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gernrode at a glance

Location
Landkreis Eichsfeld district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 1,680
Coordinates
51.4000° N, 10.4000° E
Places within 50 km
189 (189 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

Top places to visit near Gernrode

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gernrode: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Gernrode

  • Ohmberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Burg Scharfenstein · fort · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Burg Großbodungen · fort · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Hockelrain · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Burg Westernhagen · fort · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Sonnenstein · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Gertrudiskirche · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~14 km · Must-see
  • St. Ursula · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Maria Geburt · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Wasserburg Keula · fort · Kyffhäuserkreis · ~15 km · Must-see
  • St. Marien · church · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~16 km · Must-see
  • St. Stephanus · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~16 km · Must-see

Things to see near Gernrode, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Gernrode

105 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gernrode. The closest is Klien (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Klien · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Birkenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Ohmberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Hockelrain · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Sonnenstein · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Eichelkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~26 km · Must-see

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Churches near Gernrode

97 churches within 100 km of Gernrode. The closest is Kreuzkirche (6 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Kreuzkirche · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~6 km · Must-see
  • St. Martin · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~6 km · Must-see
  • St. Judas Thaddäus · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Maria Magdalena · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Waldkapelle · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Gertrudiskirche · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~14 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Gernrode

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gernrode. The closest is Harburg (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gernrode

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gernrode. The closest is Westliche Hainleite (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gernrode

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gernrode. The closest is Seeburger See (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Seeburger See · lake · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Silberteich · lake · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Grüner See · lake · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Oderteich · lake · Landkreis Harz · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Katzsohlteich · lake · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Bauerngraben · lake · Kyffhäuserkreis · ~60 km · Must-see

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Caves near Gernrode

7 caves within 100 km of Gernrode. The closest is Unicorn Cave (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Gernrode

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gernrode
  2. 7 km Maria Magdalena · church, Landkreis Eichsfeld
  3. 4 km Klien · viewpoint, Landkreis Eichsfeld
  4. 4 km St. Judas Thaddäus · church, Landkreis Eichsfeld
  5. 10 km Kreuzkirche · church, Landkreis Eichsfeld
  6. 2 km St. Martin · church, Landkreis Eichsfeld
  7. 6 km Back to Gernrode

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From travellers near Gernrode

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How to reach Gernrode

    All places near Gernrode by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gernrode by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints63105Klien (5 km)
    Churches7297Kreuzkirche (6 km)
    Forts & heritage4365Harburg (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48Westliche Hainleite (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs37Seeburger See (31 km)
    Caves27Unicorn Cave (33 km)
    Parks15Schlosspark (41 km)
    Museums12Grenzlandmuseum Eichsfeld (17 km)
    Waterfalls02Königshütter Wasserfall (58 km)

    Gernrode: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gernrode?

    Klien (viewpoint, about 5 km), Kreuzkirche (church, about 6 km), St. Martin (church, about 6 km), St. Judas Thaddäus (church, about 7 km), Maria Magdalena (church, about 7 km), Harburg (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

    189 places on Spotwander: 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 72 churches, 43 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gernrode?

    Klien, about 5 km by road; Birkenberg (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Gernrode?

    Kreuzkirche, about 6 km by road; St. Martin (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gernrode?

    Harburg, about 7 km by road; Ruine Mühlhäuser Burg (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gernrode?

    Start in Gernrode, visit Maria Magdalena, then Klien, then St. Judas Thaddäus, then Kreuzkirche, then St. Martin, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gernrode?

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

    Towns near Gernrode

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