Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Places to visit near Heimsheim

Heimsheim is a town in Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, home to about 5,234 people. Within 50 km by road there are 299 places to visit — 110 churches, 86 forts & heritage, 37 hill stations & viewpoints and 22 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Feuerbacher Heide-Dickenberg (2 km), Friolzheimer Riese (5 km) and Geissberg (5 km).

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Heimsheim, Baden-Württemberg
Heimsheim, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Heimsheim at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Population
about 5,234
Coordinates
48.8066° N, 8.8674° E
Places within 50 km
299 (299 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

Top places to visit near Heimsheim

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

110 churches within 100 km of Heimsheim. The closest is St. Peter Und Paul (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Heimsheim

86 forts & heritage within 100 km of Heimsheim. The closest is Burgruine Liebeneck (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Heimsheim

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

  • Geissberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Engelberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Lerchenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Bernhartshöhe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Grüner Heiner · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Langenbrander Höhe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~23 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Heimsheim

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Heimsheim. The closest is Feuerbacher Heide-Dickenberg (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Heimsheim

17 museums within 100 km of Heimsheim. The closest is Palais Vischer (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Heimsheim

11 parks within 100 km of Heimsheim. The closest is Höhenpark Killesberg (28 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Heimsheim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Heimsheim
  2. 2 km Feuerbacher Heide-Dickenberg · nature spot, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  3. 4 km Geissberg · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  4. 3 km Nikolauskirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  5. 11 km Burgruine Liebeneck · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  6. 16 km St. Peter Und Paul · church, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  7. 8 km Back to Heimsheim

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How to reach Heimsheim

    All places near Heimsheim by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Heimsheim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches110110St. Peter Und Paul (8 km)
    Forts & heritage8686Burgruine Liebeneck (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3737Geissberg (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2222Feuerbacher Heide-Dickenberg (2 km)
    Museums1717Palais Vischer (17 km)
    Parks1111Höhenpark Killesberg (28 km)
    Other attractions77Friolzheimer Riese (5 km)
    Treks33Gerhard-Hörmann-Weg Sindelfingen - Weil Der Stadt (12 km)
    Caves33Bruderhöhle (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Fatih-Moschee (18 km)
    Buddhist sites11Kloster Maulbronn (27 km)

    Heimsheim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Heimsheim?

    Feuerbacher Heide-Dickenberg (nature spot, about 2 km), Friolzheimer Riese (attraction, about 5 km), Geissberg (viewpoint, about 5 km), St. Peter Und Paul (church, about 8 km), Nikolauskirche (church, about 8 km), Burgruine Liebeneck (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    299 places on Spotwander: 110 churches, 86 forts & heritage, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Heimsheim?

    St. Peter Und Paul, about 8 km by road; Nikolauskirche (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Heimsheim?

    Burgruine Liebeneck, about 11 km by road; Schloss Dätzingen (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Heimsheim?

    Geissberg, about 5 km by road; Engelberg (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Heimsheim?

    Start in Heimsheim, visit Feuerbacher Heide-Dickenberg, then Geissberg, then Nikolauskirche, then Burgruine Liebeneck, then St. Peter Und Paul, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Heimsheim?

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

    Towns near Heimsheim

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