Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Ipsheim

Ipsheim is a town in Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 2,162 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit — 47 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 museums. The must-see places are Burg Hoheneck (2 km), St. Michael (3 km) and Fränkisches Freilandmuseum (7 km).

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Ipsheim, Bavaria
Ipsheim, Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ipsheim at a glance

Location
Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 2,162
Coordinates
49.5275° N, 10.4818° E
Places within 50 km
96 (96 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 Ipsheim

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Churches near Ipsheim

113 churches within 100 km of Ipsheim. The closest is St. Michael (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ipsheim

110 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ipsheim. The closest is Burg Hoheneck (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ipsheim

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ipsheim. The closest is Petersberg (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Petersberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Büttelberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Rotes Hörnle · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Vollberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Birkenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Höhberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~54 km · Must-see

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Museums near Ipsheim

16 museums within 100 km of Ipsheim. The closest is Fränkisches Freilandmuseum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ipsheim

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ipsheim. The closest is Gipshöhle Höllern Und Gipshügel "Sieben Buckel" (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Ipsheim

13 parks within 100 km of Ipsheim. The closest is Faberpark (52 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Ipsheim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ipsheim
  2. 2 km Burg Hoheneck · heritage site, Middle Franconia
  3. 8 km Fränkisches Freilandmuseum · museum, Middle Franconia
  4. 12 km Gipshöhle Höllern Und Gipshügel "Sieben Buckel" · nature spot, Middle Franconia
  5. 8 km Altes Schloss · heritage site, Middle Franconia
  6. 9 km St. Michael · church, Middle Franconia
  7. 3 km Back to Ipsheim

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How to reach Ipsheim

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ipsheim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches47113St. Michael (3 km)
    Forts & heritage31110Burg Hoheneck (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints324Petersberg (16 km)
    Museums416Fränkisches Freilandmuseum (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens515Gipshöhle Höllern Und Gipshügel "Sieben Buckel" (13 km)
    Parks013Faberpark (52 km)
    Other attractions35Handwerkerhaus Aus Bad Windsheim (7 km)
    Buddhist sites22Kloster Schwarzenberg (20 km)
    Temples11Top Of The World (35 km)

    Ipsheim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ipsheim?

    Burg Hoheneck (heritage site, about 2 km), St. Michael (church, about 3 km), Fränkisches Freilandmuseum (museum, about 7 km), Handwerkerhaus Aus Bad Windsheim (attraction, about 7 km), Weinturm (attraction, about 8 km), Altes Schloss (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    96 places on Spotwander: 47 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Ipsheim?

    St. Michael, about 3 km by road; Bartholomäuskirche (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ipsheim?

    Burg Hoheneck, about 2 km by road; Altes Schloss (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ipsheim?

    Petersberg, about 16 km by road; Büttelberg (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ipsheim?

    Start in Ipsheim, visit Burg Hoheneck, then Fränkisches Freilandmuseum, then Gipshöhle Höllern Und Gipshügel "Sieben Buckel", then Altes Schloss, then St. Michael, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ipsheim?

    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 Ipsheim

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