Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Hof

Hof is a town in Bavaria, Germany, home to about 49,239 people. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit — 27 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 33 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Untreusee (5 km), Schloss Hirschberg (15 km) and Dorfkirche (18 km).

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Hof, Bavaria
Hof, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hof at a glance

Location
Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 49,239
Coordinates
50.3130° N, 11.9126° E
Places within 50 km
108 (108 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 Hof

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

102 churches within 100 km of Hof. The closest is Dorfkirche (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hof

78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hof. The closest is Schloss Hirschberg (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hof

76 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hof. The closest is Platzerberg (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Platzerberg · viewpoint · Thuringia · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Großer Kornberg · viewpoint · Saxony · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Bergkopf · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Döbraberg · viewpoint · Saale-Orla-Kreis · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Großer Waldstein · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Haidberg · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~27 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hof

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hof. The closest is Vernéřovské Doly (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Hof

9 museums within 100 km of Hof. The closest is Porzellanikon (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hof

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hof. The closest is Untreusee (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Hof

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 92 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hof
  2. 5 km Untreusee · lake, Saale-Orla-Kreis
  3. 13 km Dorfkirche · church, Upper Franconia
  4. 9 km Großer Kornberg · viewpoint, Saxony
  5. 24 km Platzerberg · viewpoint, Thuringia
  6. 26 km Schloss Hirschberg · heritage site, Saale-Orla-Kreis
  7. 15 km Back to Hof

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How to reach Hof

    All places near Hof by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hof by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches27102Dorfkirche (18 km)
    Forts & heritage2978Schloss Hirschberg (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3376Platzerberg (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens514Vernéřovské Doly (32 km)
    Museums69Porzellanikon (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Untreusee (5 km)
    Caves04Ilsenhöhle (57 km)
    Treks33European Walking Route E3, Taunus (23 km)
    Parks22Landschaftsgarten (43 km)
    Buddhist sites11Buddhistisches Waldkloster Muttodaya (35 km)
    Other attractions01Zaniklý Klášter Milosrdných Sester (52 km)

    Hof: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hof?

    Untreusee (lake, about 5 km), Schloss Hirschberg (heritage site, about 15 km), Dorfkirche (church, about 18 km), Platzerberg (viewpoint, about 18 km), Großer Kornberg (viewpoint, about 20 km), Burgruine Blankenberg (heritage site, about 21 km).

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

    108 places on Spotwander: 27 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Hof?

    Dorfkirche, about 18 km by road; St. Veit (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hof?

    Schloss Hirschberg, about 15 km by road; Burgruine Blankenberg (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hof?

    Platzerberg, about 18 km by road; Großer Kornberg (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hof?

    Start in Hof, visit Untreusee, then Dorfkirche, then Großer Kornberg, then Platzerberg, then Schloss Hirschberg, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hof?

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

    Towns near Hof

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