Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Grünwald

Grünwald is a town in Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 10,836 people. Within 50 km by road there are 265 places to visit — 97 churches, 70 forts & heritage, 26 hill stations & viewpoints and 30 parks. The must-see places are Burg Grünwald (1 km), Burg Schwaneck (3 km) and Römerschanze Grünwald (3 km).

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

Grünwald at a glance

Location
Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 10,836
Coordinates
48.0395° N, 11.5232° E
Places within 50 km
265 (265 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 Grünwald

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Grünwald: 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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Churches near Grünwald

103 churches within 100 km of Grünwald. The closest is Alte St. Johann Baptist (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Grünwald

83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Grünwald. The closest is Burg Grünwald (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Grünwald

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Grünwald. The closest is Perlacher Mugl (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Grünwald

30 parks within 100 km of Grünwald. The closest is Gierlinger Park (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Grünwald

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Grünwald. The closest is Tierpark Hellabrunn (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Grünwald

13 museums within 100 km of Grünwald. The closest is Pfanni Museum (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Grünwald

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Grünwald
  2. 6 km Perlacher Mugl · viewpoint, Upper Bavaria
  3. 6 km Alte St. Johann Baptist · church, Upper Bavaria
  4. 3 km Burg Schwaneck · heritage site, Upper Bavaria
  5. 2 km Burg Grünwald · heritage site, Upper Bavaria
  6. 3 km Römerschanze Grünwald · heritage site, Upper Bavaria
  7. 3 km Back to Grünwald

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How to reach Grünwald

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    Within 15 km of Grünwald

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Grünwald by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches97103Alte St. Johann Baptist (5 km)
    Forts & heritage7083Burg Grünwald (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2637Perlacher Mugl (6 km)
    Parks3030Gierlinger Park (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1920Tierpark Hellabrunn (9 km)
    Museums1113Pfanni Museum (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs78Schloss Starnberg (18 km)
    Other attractions22Maria Eich (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Islamisches Zentrum München (26 km)
    Buddhist sites11Wat Thai (12 km)

    Grünwald: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Grünwald?

    Burg Grünwald (heritage site, about 1 km), Burg Schwaneck (heritage site, about 3 km), Römerschanze Grünwald (heritage site, about 3 km), Alte St. Johann Baptist (church, about 5 km), Perlacher Mugl (viewpoint, about 6 km), St. Ulrich (church, about 7 km).

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

    265 places on Spotwander: 97 churches, 70 forts & heritage, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 parks, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Grünwald?

    Alte St. Johann Baptist, about 5 km by road; St. Ulrich (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Grünwald?

    Burg Grünwald, about 1 km by road; Burg Schwaneck (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Grünwald?

    Perlacher Mugl, about 6 km by road; Ludwigshöhe (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Grünwald?

    Start in Grünwald, visit Perlacher Mugl, then Alte St. Johann Baptist, then Burg Schwaneck, then Burg Grünwald, then Römerschanze Grünwald, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Grünwald?

    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 Grünwald

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