European Collectivity of Alsace district, Grand Est, France

Places to visit near Greffern

Greffern is a town in European Collectivity of Alsace district, Grand Est, France, home to about 1,984 people. Within 50 km by road there are 177 places to visit — 50 forts & heritage, 54 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints and 16 museums. The must-see places are Église Saint-Louis (8 km), Église de l'Exaltation-de-la-Sainte-Croix (9 km) and Maison des Arts (13 km).

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Greffern at a glance

Location
European Collectivity of Alsace district, Grand Est, France
Population
about 1,984
Coordinates
48.7520° N, 8.0052° E
Places within 50 km
177 (177 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 museums

Top places to visit near Greffern

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

  • Stourdza-Kapelle · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Hardberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Musée Historique · museum · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Staatliche Kunsthalle · museum · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Rathaus · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Gönneranlage · park · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Neues Schloss · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Église Saint-Nicolas · church · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Stiftskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Église Saint-Étienne · church · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Altes Schloss · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Battert · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~23 km · Must-see

Things to see near Greffern, by type

Forts & heritage near Greffern

96 forts & heritage within 100 km of Greffern. The closest is Burg Windeck (18 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Burg Windeck · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Burg Neuwindeck · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Rathaus · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Neues Schloss · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Altes Schloss · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Brigittenschloss · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~24 km · Must-see

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Churches near Greffern

83 churches within 100 km of Greffern. The closest is Église Saint-Louis (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Greffern

56 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Greffern. The closest is Fremersberg (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Fremersberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Yberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Hardberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Battert · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Hochkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Merkur · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~25 km · Must-see

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Museums near Greffern

20 museums within 100 km of Greffern. The closest is Maison des Arts (13 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Maison des Arts · museum · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Musée de la Laub · museum · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Musée Historique · museum · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Staatliche Kunsthalle · museum · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Brahmshaus · museum · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Rastatt · museum · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~24 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Greffern

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Greffern. The closest is Réserve Naturelle du Delta de la Sauer (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Greffern

7 parks within 100 km of Greffern. The closest is Gönneranlage (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Greffern

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Greffern
  2. 8 km Église Saint-Louis · church, European Collectivity of Alsace
  3. 6 km Église Saint-Michel · church, European Collectivity of Alsace
  4. 6 km Église de l'Exaltation-de-la-Sainte-Croix · church, European Collectivity of Alsace
  5. 15 km Musée de la Laub · museum, European Collectivity of Alsace
  6. 1 km Maison des Arts · museum, European Collectivity of Alsace
  7. 13 km Back to Greffern

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From travellers near Greffern

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How to reach Greffern

    All places near Greffern by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Greffern by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5096Burg Windeck (18 km)
    Churches5483Église Saint-Louis (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3356Fremersberg (18 km)
    Museums1620Maison des Arts (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens510Réserve Naturelle du Delta de la Sauer (24 km)
    Parks67Gönneranlage (22 km)
    Waterfalls45Geroldsauer Wasserfall (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Schurmsee (35 km)
    Other attractions23Weißtannenturm (32 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Strasbourg Mosque (35 km)
    Caves01Grotte Saint-Vit (63 km)

    Greffern: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Greffern?

    Église Saint-Louis (church, about 8 km), Église de l'Exaltation-de-la-Sainte-Croix (church, about 9 km), Maison des Arts (museum, about 13 km), Musée de la Laub (museum, about 14 km), Église Saint-Michel (church, about 14 km), Klostergut Fremersberg (church, about 17 km).

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

    177 places on Spotwander: 50 forts & heritage, 54 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Greffern?

    Burg Windeck, about 18 km by road; Burg Neuwindeck (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Greffern?

    Église Saint-Louis, about 8 km by road; Église de l'Exaltation-de-la-Sainte-Croix (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Greffern?

    Fremersberg, about 18 km by road; Yberg (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Greffern?

    Start in Greffern, visit Église Saint-Louis, then Église Saint-Michel, then Église de l'Exaltation-de-la-Sainte-Croix, then Musée de la Laub, then Maison des Arts, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Greffern?

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

    Towns near Greffern

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Greffern’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.