Wartburgkreis district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Heringen

Heringen is a town in Wartburgkreis district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 7,993 people. Within 50 km by road there are 173 places to visit — 61 hill stations & viewpoints, 55 forts & heritage, 44 churches and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Johanneskirche (8 km), Burg Wendelstein (8 km) and Dorfkirche Gospenroda (9 km).

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Heringen, Thuringia
Heringen, Wartburgkreis district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Heringen at a glance

Location
Wartburgkreis district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 7,993
Coordinates
50.8880° N, 10.0072° E
Places within 50 km
173 (173 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Heringen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Heringen: 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 Heringen, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Heringen

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

  • Dreienberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Landecker Berg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Krayenberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Toter Mann · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Herzberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Soisberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~18 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Heringen

95 forts & heritage within 100 km of Heringen. The closest is Burg Wendelstein (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Heringen

84 churches within 100 km of Heringen. The closest is Johanneskirche (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Heringen

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Heringen. The closest is Ibengarten (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Heringen

5 parks within 100 km of Heringen. The closest is Alter Friedhof (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Heringen

3 museums within 100 km of Heringen. The closest is Lutherhaus (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Heringen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Heringen
  2. 9 km Klosterkirche · church, Wartburgkreis
  3. 1 km St. Annen · church, Wartburgkreis
  4. 2 km Johanneskirche · church, Wartburgkreis
  5. 1 km Burg Wendelstein · heritage site, Wartburgkreis
  6. 13 km Dorfkirche Gospenroda · church, Wartburgkreis
  7. 9 km Back to Heringen

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From travellers near Heringen

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How to reach Heringen

    All places near Heringen by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Burg Herzberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Kirchenburg Walldorf · fort · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Maulkuppe · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Hutsberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Hutsburg · fort · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Knüllköpfchen · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~51 km · Must-see
    • St. Johannis Kirche · church · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Burg Oppershausen · fort · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Unserer Lieben Frauen · church · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~52 km · Must-see
    • St. Ulrich · church · Landkreis Gotha · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Wildpark Knüll · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Landsberg · fort · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Burg Landeswehre · fort · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Hohekopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Jakobus Der Ältere · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Ev. Kirche Springstille · church · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Neuberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Abtsrodaer Kuppe · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Johannes · church · Landkreis Gotha · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Wallanlage Tannenburg · fort · Landkreis Gotha · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Opfermoor · fort · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Hirschberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~54 km · Must-see
    • St. Martini · church · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Wasserkuppe · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Versöhnungskirche · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Abtei Zur Hl. Maria · church · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Michaelskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Rohrberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Severi · church · Landkreis Gotha · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Stirnberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Dolmar · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~55 km · Must-see
    • St. Pankratius · church · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~55 km · Must-see
    • St. Johannis · church · Landkreis Gotha · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Giebelrain · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Pferdskopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Hallenburg · fort · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Mathesberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Kirche Helba · church · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Burg Ropperhausen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~56 km · Must-see
    • St. Marien · church · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~56 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Heringen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints6197Dreienberg (12 km)
    Forts & heritage5595Burg Wendelstein (8 km)
    Churches4484Johanneskirche (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Ibengarten (29 km)
    Parks35Alter Friedhof (30 km)
    Museums13Lutherhaus (30 km)
    Waterfalls33Luisenthaler Wasserfall (30 km)
    Caves22Verfluchtes Jungfernloch (28 km)
    Treks11Milseburgweg (45 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Grüner See (58 km)
    Other attractions01Bürgerturm (59 km)

    Heringen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Heringen?

    Johanneskirche (church, about 8 km), Burg Wendelstein (heritage site, about 8 km), Dorfkirche Gospenroda (church, about 9 km), Klosterkirche (church, about 9 km), St. Annen (church, about 10 km), Rundkirche Untersuhl (church, about 10 km).

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

    173 places on Spotwander: 61 hill stations & viewpoints, 55 forts & heritage, 44 churches, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Heringen?

    Dreienberg, about 12 km by road; Landecker Berg (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Heringen?

    Burg Wendelstein, about 8 km by road; Krayenburg (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Heringen?

    Johanneskirche, about 8 km by road; Dorfkirche Gospenroda (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Heringen?

    Start in Heringen, visit Klosterkirche, then St. Annen, then Johanneskirche, then Burg Wendelstein, then Dorfkirche Gospenroda, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Heringen?

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

    Towns near Heringen

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