Lower Austria, Austria

Places to visit near Hernstein

Hernstein is a town in Lower Austria, Austria, home to about 473 people. Within 50 km by road there are 264 places to visit — 70 hill stations & viewpoints, 60 churches, 54 forts & heritage and 33 museums. The must-see places are Burgruine Starhemberg (4 km), Einhornhöhle ("Unicorn Cave") (5 km) and Arthur Krupp Monument, Berndorf, Lower Austria (7 km).

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Hernstein, Lower Austria
Hernstein, Lower Austria, Austria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hernstein at a glance

Location
Lower Austria, Austria
Population
about 473
Coordinates
47.8946° N, 16.1056° E
Places within 50 km
264 (264 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Hernstein

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hernstein: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hernstein

70 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hernstein. The closest is Tierpark Streichelzoo Wildgehege Hohe Wand (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Tierpark Streichelzoo Wildgehege Hohe Wand · viewpoint · Bezirk Mattersburg · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Almesbrunnberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Wiener Neustadt · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Dürre Wand · viewpoint · Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Kieneck · viewpoint · Bezirk Wiener Neustadt · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Unterberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Wiener Neustadt · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Araburg · viewpoint · Bezirk Lilienfeld · ~27 km · Must-see

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Churches near Hernstein

60 churches within 100 km of Hernstein. The closest is Burg Wiener Neustadt (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hernstein

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hernstein. The closest is Burgruine Starhemberg (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Hernstein

33 museums within 100 km of Hernstein. The closest is Flugmuseum Aviaticum (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Hernstein

32 parks within 100 km of Hernstein. The closest is Bertha-Neumann-Park (38 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hernstein

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hernstein. The closest is Lainzer Tiergarten (41 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Hernstein

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hernstein
  2. 7 km Arthur Krupp Monument, Berndorf, Lower Austria · monument, Bezirk Eisenstadt-Umgebung
  3. 19 km Flugmuseum Aviaticum · museum, Bezirk Mattersburg
  4. 22 km Tierpark Streichelzoo Wildgehege Hohe Wand · viewpoint, Bezirk Mattersburg
  5. 7 km Einhornhöhle ("Unicorn Cave") · cave, Bezirk Mattersburg
  6. 2 km Burgruine Starhemberg · heritage site, Bezirk Mattersburg
  7. 4 km Back to Hernstein

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From travellers near Hernstein

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How to reach Hernstein

    All places near Hernstein by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hernstein by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints7070Tierpark Streichelzoo Wildgehege Hohe Wand (12 km)
    Churches6060Burg Wiener Neustadt (18 km)
    Forts & heritage5454Burgruine Starhemberg (4 km)
    Museums3333Flugmuseum Aviaticum (15 km)
    Parks3232Bertha-Neumann-Park (38 km)
    Other attractions66Spinnerin Am Kreuz (45 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens55Lainzer Tiergarten (41 km)
    Treks22Hirschweg (Kaumberg - Gerichtsberg - Bramerkapelle - Großreith) (28 km)
    Caves11Einhornhöhle ("Unicorn Cave") (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Wienerwaldsee (40 km)

    Hernstein: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hernstein?

    Burgruine Starhemberg (heritage site, about 4 km), Einhornhöhle ("Unicorn Cave") (cave, about 5 km), Arthur Krupp Monument, Berndorf, Lower Austria (monument, about 7 km), Tierpark Streichelzoo Wildgehege Hohe Wand (viewpoint, about 12 km), Flugmuseum Aviaticum (museum, about 15 km), Reckturm (museum, about 17 km).

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

    264 places on Spotwander: 70 hill stations & viewpoints, 60 churches, 54 forts & heritage, 33 museums, 32 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hernstein?

    Tierpark Streichelzoo Wildgehege Hohe Wand, about 12 km by road; Almesbrunnberg (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hernstein?

    Burg Wiener Neustadt, about 18 km by road; Rosalienkapelle (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hernstein?

    Burgruine Starhemberg, about 4 km by road; Arthur Krupp Monument, Berndorf, Lower Austria (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hernstein?

    Start in Hernstein, visit Arthur Krupp Monument, Berndorf, Lower Austria, then Flugmuseum Aviaticum, then Tierpark Streichelzoo Wildgehege Hohe Wand, then Einhornhöhle ("Unicorn Cave"), then Burgruine Starhemberg, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hernstein?

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

    Towns near Hernstein

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