Wartburgkreis district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Ifta

Ifta is a town in Wartburgkreis district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 1,309 people. Within 50 km by road there are 206 places to visit — 75 churches, 57 forts & heritage, 58 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 parks. The must-see places are St. Trinitatis (1 km), Burg Creuzburg (6 km) and Heldrastein (6 km).

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Ifta at a glance

Location
Wartburgkreis district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 1,309
Coordinates
51.0667° N, 10.1833° E
Places within 50 km
206 (206 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 Ifta

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

111 churches within 100 km of Ifta. The closest is St. Trinitatis (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ifta

91 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ifta. The closest is Burg Creuzburg (6 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Burg Creuzburg · fort · Wartburgkreis · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Brandenburg · fort · Wartburgkreis · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Burg Normannstein · fort · Wartburgkreis · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Alte Burg · fort · Wartburgkreis · ~15 km · Must-see
  • St. Georg · fort · Wartburgkreis · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Wartburg · fort · Wartburgkreis · ~18 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ifta

77 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ifta. The closest is Heldrastein (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Heldrastein · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Breitenberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Sandberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Töpferberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Adolfsburg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Sülzenberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~11 km · Must-see

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Parks near Ifta

4 parks within 100 km of Ifta. The closest is Alter Friedhof (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Ifta

4 museums within 100 km of Ifta. The closest is Lutherhaus (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ifta

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ifta. The closest is Tierpark Bad Liebenstein (37 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ifta

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 Ifta
  2. 1 km St. Trinitatis · church, Wartburgkreis
  3. 6 km Burg Creuzburg · heritage site, Wartburgkreis
  4. 8 km Breitenberg · viewpoint, Wartburgkreis
  5. 2 km Sandberg · viewpoint, Wartburgkreis
  6. 4 km Heldrastein · viewpoint, Wartburgkreis
  7. 6 km Back to Ifta

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From travellers near Ifta

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    All places near Ifta by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Sankt Margarethen · church · Landkreis Gotha · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Ermschwerd · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Ibengarten · sanctuary · Wartburgkreis · ~52 km · Must-see
    • St. Helena · church · Landkreis Gotha · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Bielstein · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Burg Fürsteneck · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Haferberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~53 km · Must-see
    • St. Martin · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Jacobi · church · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Michelskopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~53 km · Must-see
    • St. Elisabeth · church · Landkreis Gotha · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Queste · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Wilhelmsburg · fort · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Eichhof · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Burg Westernhagen · fort · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Heimkehrerdenkmal · fort · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Kreuzkirche · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Gehilfersberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Dorfkirche Asbach · church · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~54 km · Must-see
    • St. Stephanus · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~55 km · Must-see
    • St. Judas Thaddäus · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Lichtberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Mühlhäuser Burg · fort · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Wasserburg Günthersleben · fort · Landkreis Gotha · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Maria Schnee · church · Wartburgkreis · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Burg Bodenstein · fort · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~56 km · Must-see
    • St. Petri · church · Landkreis Gotha · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Burg Ziegenberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Stiftskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Stellerskuppe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~56 km · Must-see
    • St. Mariae · church · Kyffhäuserkreis · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Harburg · fort · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~57 km · Must-see
    • St. Viti · church · Landkreis Gotha · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Rockenstuhl · fort · Wartburgkreis · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Stellberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Burg Fischberg · fort · Wartburgkreis · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Milnrode · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Georg · church · Landkreis Gotha · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Trinitatis · church · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Schlossruine Herbsleben · fort · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~58 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ifta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches75111St. Trinitatis (1 km)
    Forts & heritage5791Burg Creuzburg (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints5877Heldrastein (6 km)
    Parks44Alter Friedhof (17 km)
    Museums34Lutherhaus (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Tierpark Bad Liebenstein (37 km)
    Waterfalls33Luisenthaler Wasserfall (34 km)
    Caves22Verfluchtes Jungfernloch (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Grüner See (43 km)
    Other attractions11Bürgerturm (45 km)

    Ifta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ifta?

    St. Trinitatis (church, about 1 km), Burg Creuzburg (heritage site, about 6 km), Heldrastein (viewpoint, about 6 km), Breitenberg (viewpoint, about 7 km), Sandberg (viewpoint, about 9 km), St. Katharina (church, about 9 km).

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

    206 places on Spotwander: 75 churches, 57 forts & heritage, 58 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 parks, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Ifta?

    St. Trinitatis, about 1 km by road; St. Katharina (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ifta?

    Burg Creuzburg, about 6 km by road; Brandenburg (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ifta?

    Heldrastein, about 6 km by road; Breitenberg (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ifta?

    Start in Ifta, visit St. Trinitatis, then Burg Creuzburg, then Breitenberg, then Sandberg, then Heldrastein, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ifta?

    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 Ifta

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