Regierungsbezirk Gießen district, Hesse, Germany

Places to visit near Hungen

Hungen is a town in Regierungsbezirk Gießen district, Hesse, Germany, home to about 4,588 people. Within 50 km by road there are 200 places to visit — 88 forts & heritage, 53 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 parks. The must-see places are Heiliger Stein (8 km), Schloss Lich (9 km) and Kloster Arnsburg (9 km).

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Hungen, Hesse
Hungen, Regierungsbezirk Gießen district, Hesse, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hungen at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Gießen district, Hesse, Germany
Population
about 4,588
Coordinates
50.4737° N, 8.8933° E
Places within 50 km
200 (200 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Hungen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hungen: 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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Forts & heritage near Hungen

114 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hungen. The closest is Heiliger Stein (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Hungen

77 churches within 100 km of Hungen. The closest is Kloster Arnsburg (9 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Kloster Arnsburg · church · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~9 km · Must-see
  • St. Gallus Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Alte Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Wirberg · church · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Dankeskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Comturkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~21 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hungen

47 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hungen. The closest is Volkssternwarte Wetterau (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Volkssternwarte Wetterau · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Glauberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Hangelstein · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Hausberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Bilstein · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Steinkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~29 km · Must-see

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Parks near Hungen

26 parks within 100 km of Hungen. The closest is Goldsteinpark (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Goldsteinpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Spielbank Bad Homburg · park · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Schlosspark · park · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Alter Flugplatz · park · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Kätcheslachpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Huthpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~48 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hungen

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hungen. The closest is Am Berger Hang (45 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Hungen

9 museums within 100 km of Hungen. The closest is Wetterau-Museum (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Hungen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hungen
  2. 8 km Heiliger Stein · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Gießen
  3. 3 km Burg Arnsburg · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Gießen
  4. 1 km Kloster Arnsburg · church, Regierungsbezirk Gießen
  5. 4 km Schloss Lich · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Gießen
  6. 1 km Burg Warnsberg · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Gießen
  7. 10 km Back to Hungen

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How to reach Hungen

    All places near Hungen by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hungen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage88114Heiliger Stein (8 km)
    Churches5377Kloster Arnsburg (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3347Volkssternwarte Wetterau (21 km)
    Parks926Goldsteinpark (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1014Am Berger Hang (45 km)
    Museums39Wetterau-Museum (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13Baitul Huda Mosque (38 km)
    Other attractions12Kaiser-Wilhelm-Turm (48 km)
    Treks11Planetenwanderweg Bad Nauheim (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Dutenhofener See (28 km)
    Buddhist sites01Karmeliterkloster (54 km)

    Hungen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hungen?

    Heiliger Stein (heritage site, about 8 km), Schloss Lich (heritage site, about 9 km), Kloster Arnsburg (church, about 9 km), Burg Arnsburg (heritage site, about 9 km), Burg Warnsberg (heritage site, about 10 km), Kastell Arnsburg - Alteburg (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    200 places on Spotwander: 88 forts & heritage, 53 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 parks, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hungen?

    Heiliger Stein, about 8 km by road; Schloss Lich (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hungen?

    Kloster Arnsburg, about 9 km by road; St. Gallus Kirche (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hungen?

    Volkssternwarte Wetterau, about 21 km by road; Glauberg (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hungen?

    Start in Hungen, visit Heiliger Stein, then Burg Arnsburg, then Kloster Arnsburg, then Schloss Lich, then Burg Warnsberg, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hungen?

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

    Towns near Hungen

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