Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Places to visit near Greimerath

Greimerath is a town in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, home to about 1,019 people. Within 50 km by road there are 114 places to visit — 47 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 museums. The must-see places are Schimmelkopf (12 km), Schloss Saareck (12 km) and Villeroy & Boch (12 km).

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Greimerath, Rhineland-Palatinate
Greimerath, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Greimerath at a glance

Location
Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Population
about 1,019
Coordinates
49.5615° N, 6.6837° E
Places within 50 km
114 (114 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 Greimerath

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Greimerath: 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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Things to see near Greimerath, by type

Forts & heritage near Greimerath

123 forts & heritage within 100 km of Greimerath. The closest is Schloss Saareck (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Greimerath

83 churches within 100 km of Greimerath. The closest is St. Lutwinus (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Greimerath

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Greimerath. The closest is Schimmelkopf (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Schimmelkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Merzig-Wadern · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Rösterkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Merzig-Wadern · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Litermont · viewpoint · Landkreis Saarlouis · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Hohe Wurzel · viewpoint · Landkreis St. Wendel · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Dollberg · viewpoint · Landkreis St. Wendel · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Schaumberg · viewpoint · Landkreis St. Wendel · ~33 km · Must-see

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Museums near Greimerath

17 museums within 100 km of Greimerath. The closest is Karl-Marx-Haus (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Greimerath

12 parks within 100 km of Greimerath. The closest is Das Bad Merzig (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Greimerath

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Greimerath. The closest is Noswendeler Bruch (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Greimerath

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Greimerath
  2. 12 km Schimmelkopf · viewpoint, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  3. 23 km Schloss Saareck · heritage site, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  4. 1 km Villeroy & Boch · heritage site, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  5. 1 km St. Lutwinus · church, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  6. 3 km Burg Montclair · heritage site, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  7. 15 km Back to Greimerath

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From travellers near Greimerath

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How to reach Greimerath

    All places near Greimerath by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Greimerath by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage47123Schloss Saareck (12 km)
    Churches2683St. Lutwinus (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1532Schimmelkopf (12 km)
    Museums817Karl-Marx-Haus (27 km)
    Parks312Das Bad Merzig (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens510Noswendeler Bruch (16 km)
    Other attractions57Amphitheater (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Staudamm Bostalsee (36 km)
    Treks12Auto-Pédestre Remich (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Le Juste Milieu (50 km)
    Temples11Sri Maha Mariamman Tempel (50 km)
    Caves01Schlossberghöhlen (68 km)
    Waterfalls01Gaalgebierg (69 km)

    Greimerath: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Greimerath?

    Schimmelkopf (viewpoint, about 12 km), Schloss Saareck (heritage site, about 12 km), Villeroy & Boch (heritage site, about 12 km), St. Lutwinus (church, about 13 km), Burg Montclair (heritage site, about 15 km), Noswendeler Bruch (nature spot, about 16 km).

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

    114 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 museums, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Greimerath?

    Schloss Saareck, about 12 km by road; Villeroy & Boch (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Greimerath?

    St. Lutwinus, about 13 km by road; Rheinisches Landesmuseum (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Greimerath?

    Schimmelkopf, about 12 km by road; Rösterkopf (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Greimerath?

    Start in Greimerath, visit Schimmelkopf, then Schloss Saareck, then Villeroy & Boch, then St. Lutwinus, then Burg Montclair, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Greimerath?

    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 Greimerath

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