Landkreis Nordhausen district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Heringen

Heringen is a town in Landkreis Nordhausen district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 2,411 people. Within 50 km by road there are 183 places to visit — 64 churches, 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 44 forts & heritage and 12 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Schloß Heringen (1 km), St. Petrus (3 km) and St. Petrus Und Paulus (6 km).

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Heringen, Thuringia
Heringen, Landkreis Nordhausen district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Heringen at a glance

Location
Landkreis Nordhausen district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 2,411
Coordinates
51.4470° N, 10.8761° E
Places within 50 km
183 (183 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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Churches near Heringen

95 churches within 100 km of Heringen. The closest is St. Petrus (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Heringen

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

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Forts & heritage near Heringen

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Heringen. The closest is Schloß Heringen (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Heringen

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Heringen. The closest is Alter Stolberg (Sachsen-Anhalt) Und Grasburger Wiesen (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Heringen

8 caves within 100 km of Heringen. The closest is Numburg Höhle (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Heringen

7 museums within 100 km of Heringen. The closest is Walpurgis Hall (42 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 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Heringen
  2. 1 km Schloß Heringen · heritage site, Landkreis Nordhausen
  3. 6 km St. Petrus Und Paulus · church, Landkreis Nordhausen
  4. 12 km St. Martin · church, Landkreis Nordhausen
  5. 6 km St. Laurentius · church, Landkreis Nordhausen
  6. 4 km St. Petrus · church, Landkreis Nordhausen
  7. 3 km Back to Heringen

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    Within 15 km of Heringen

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Heringen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6495St. Petrus (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4893Spatenberg (12 km)
    Forts & heritage4465Schloß Heringen (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1214Alter Stolberg (Sachsen-Anhalt) Und Grasburger Wiesen (11 km)
    Caves68Numburg Höhle (10 km)
    Museums17Walpurgis Hall (42 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Bauerngraben (18 km)
    Parks13Schlosspark (10 km)
    Waterfalls13Königshütter Wasserfall (44 km)
    Other attractions13Kloster Wendhusen (45 km)
    Treks11Herzogstour Blankenburg (Harz) (48 km)

    Heringen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Heringen?

    Schloß Heringen (heritage site, about 1 km), St. Petrus (church, about 3 km), St. Petrus Und Paulus (church, about 6 km), St. Laurentius (church, about 6 km), St. Martin (church, about 7 km), Dorfkirche Hain (church, about 8 km).

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

    183 places on Spotwander: 64 churches, 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 44 forts & heritage, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 caves.

    Which is the nearest church to Heringen?

    St. Petrus, about 3 km by road; St. Petrus Und Paulus (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Heringen?

    Spatenberg, about 12 km by road; Butterberg (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Heringen?

    Schloß Heringen, about 1 km by road; Burg Furra (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Heringen?

    Start in Heringen, visit Schloß Heringen, then St. Petrus Und Paulus, then St. Martin, then St. Laurentius, then St. Petrus, and drive back — about 32 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.