Landkreis Gotha district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Gotha

Gotha is a town in Landkreis Gotha district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 46,615 people. Within 50 km by road there are 298 places to visit — 138 churches, 80 forts & heritage, 47 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 parks. The must-see places are Augustinerkirche (1 km), Margarethenkirche (1 km) and Schloss Friedenstein (1 km).

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Gotha, Thuringia
Gotha, Landkreis Gotha district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gotha at a glance

Location
Landkreis Gotha district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 46,615
Coordinates
50.9482° N, 10.7019° E
Places within 50 km
298 (298 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 Gotha

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Churches near Gotha

138 churches within 100 km of Gotha. The closest is Augustinerkirche (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Gotha

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gotha. The closest is Schloss Friedenstein (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gotha

47 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gotha. The closest is Boxberg (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Boxberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Gotha · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Leichberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Zimmerberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Gotha · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Hopfenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Gotha · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Großer Inselsberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Backofenloch · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~25 km · Must-see

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Parks near Gotha

11 parks within 100 km of Gotha. The closest is Tierpark Gotha (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Gotha

6 museums within 100 km of Gotha. The closest is Museum Der Natur (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Gotha

3 caves within 100 km of Gotha. The closest is Marienglashöhle (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Gotha

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

  1. Start in Gotha
  2. 1 km Augustinerkirche · church, Landkreis Gotha
  3. 1 km Studnitz-Pyramide · heritage site, Landkreis Gotha
  4. 1 km Museum Der Natur · museum, Landkreis Gotha
  5. 1 km Schloss Friedenstein · heritage site, Landkreis Gotha
  6. 1 km Margarethenkirche · church, Landkreis Gotha
  7. 0 km Back to Gotha

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How to reach Gotha

    All places near Gotha by distance

    Within 15 km of Gotha

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gotha by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches138138Augustinerkirche (1 km)
    Forts & heritage8080Schloss Friedenstein (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4747Boxberg (7 km)
    Parks1111Tierpark Gotha (2 km)
    Museums66Museum Der Natur (1 km)
    Other attractions55Bürgerturm (4 km)
    Caves33Marienglashöhle (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Botanischer Garten (24 km)
    Waterfalls33Spitter Waterfall (26 km)
    Treks11Geschichts- Und Naturlehrpfad Im Jonastal - Großer Wanderweg (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Nordstrand (31 km)

    Gotha: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gotha?

    Augustinerkirche (church, about 1 km), Margarethenkirche (church, about 1 km), Schloss Friedenstein (heritage site, about 1 km), Studnitz-Pyramide (heritage site, about 1 km), Museum Der Natur (museum, about 1 km), Denkmal Der Freunschaft (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    298 places on Spotwander: 138 churches, 80 forts & heritage, 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 parks, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Gotha?

    Augustinerkirche, about 1 km by road; Margarethenkirche (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gotha?

    Schloss Friedenstein, about 1 km by road; Studnitz-Pyramide (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gotha?

    Boxberg, about 7 km by road; Leichberg (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gotha?

    Start in Gotha, visit Augustinerkirche, then Studnitz-Pyramide, then Museum Der Natur, then Schloss Friedenstein, then Margarethenkirche, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gotha?

    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 Gotha

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