Lower Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Iphofen

Iphofen is a town in Lower Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 4,413 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 25 forts & heritage, 24 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 museums. The must-see places are Schwanberg (3 km), St. Johannes (10 km) and Burgsstall Oberschloss (10 km).

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Iphofen, Bavaria
Iphofen, Lower Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Iphofen at a glance

Location
Lower Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 4,413
Coordinates
49.7024° N, 10.2604° E
Places within 50 km
79 (79 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 museums

Top places to visit near Iphofen

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

126 forts & heritage within 100 km of Iphofen. The closest is Burgsstall Oberschloss (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Iphofen

96 churches within 100 km of Iphofen. The closest is St. Johannes (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Iphofen

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Iphofen. The closest is Rotes Hörnle (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Rotes Hörnle · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Vollberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Nußberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Zabelstein · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Gangolfsberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Petersberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~39 km · Must-see

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Museums near Iphofen

17 museums within 100 km of Iphofen. The closest is Fränkisches Freilandmuseum (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Iphofen

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Iphofen. The closest is Schwanberg (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Iphofen

12 parks within 100 km of Iphofen. The closest is Wildpark An Den Eichen (50 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Iphofen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Iphofen
  2. 3 km Schwanberg · nature spot, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  3. 8 km Burgsstall Oberschloss · heritage site, Lower Franconia
  4. 1 km St. Johannes · church, Lower Franconia
  5. 14 km Abtei Münsterschwarzach · church, Lower Franconia
  6. 20 km Marktbreit · heritage site, Hesse
  7. 10 km Back to Iphofen

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How to reach Iphofen

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Iphofen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage25126Burgsstall Oberschloss (10 km)
    Churches2496St. Johannes (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints921Rotes Hörnle (15 km)
    Museums417Fränkisches Freilandmuseum (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1116Schwanberg (3 km)
    Parks112Wildpark An Den Eichen (50 km)
    Other attractions36Weinturm (29 km)
    Buddhist sites12Kloster Schwarzenberg (20 km)
    Temples11Top Of The World (21 km)
    Caves01Jungfernhöhle (80 km)

    Iphofen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Iphofen?

    Schwanberg (nature spot, about 3 km), St. Johannes (church, about 10 km), Burgsstall Oberschloss (heritage site, about 10 km), Marktbreit (heritage site, about 10 km), Abtei Münsterschwarzach (church, about 14 km), Klosterkirche Münsterschwarzach (church, about 15 km).

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

    79 places on Spotwander: 25 forts & heritage, 24 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 museums, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Iphofen?

    Burgsstall Oberschloss, about 10 km by road; Marktbreit (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Iphofen?

    St. Johannes, about 10 km by road; Abtei Münsterschwarzach (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Iphofen?

    Rotes Hörnle, about 15 km by road; Vollberg (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Iphofen?

    Start in Iphofen, visit Schwanberg, then Burgsstall Oberschloss, then St. Johannes, then Abtei Münsterschwarzach, then Marktbreit, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Iphofen?

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

    Towns near Iphofen

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