Anhalt-Bitterfeld district, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Places to visit near Jeßnitz

Jeßnitz is a town in Anhalt-Bitterfeld district, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, home to about 3,667 people. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit — 22 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 10 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Goitzsche (10 km), Niemegk (10 km) and Steinhorste (13 km).

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Jeßnitz at a glance

Location
Anhalt-Bitterfeld district, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
Population
about 3,667
Coordinates
51.6831° N, 12.2999° E
Places within 50 km
83 (83 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Jeßnitz

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

101 churches within 100 km of Jeßnitz. The closest is Marienkirche (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Jeßnitz

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jeßnitz. The closest is Niemegk (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Jeßnitz

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Jeßnitz. The closest is Goitzsche (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Goitzsche · lake · Altenburger Land · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Gröberner See · lake · Altenburger Land · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Gremminer See · lake · Wittenberg · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Seelhausener See · lake · Altenburger Land · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Pelze · lake · Dessau-Roßlau · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Werbeliner See · lake · Altenburger Land · ~29 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Jeßnitz

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Jeßnitz. The closest is Steinhorste (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Jeßnitz

21 museums within 100 km of Jeßnitz. The closest is Ferropolis (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Jeßnitz

13 parks within 100 km of Jeßnitz. The closest is Schillerpark (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Jeßnitz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jeßnitz
  2. 10 km Niemegk · heritage site, Anhalt-Bitterfeld
  3. 2 km Goitzsche · lake, Altenburger Land
  4. 13 km Gröberner See · lake, Altenburger Land
  5. 7 km Gremminer See · lake, Wittenberg
  6. 16 km Steinhorste · nature spot, Anhalt-Bitterfeld
  7. 13 km Back to Jeßnitz

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How to reach Jeßnitz

    All places near Jeßnitz by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jeßnitz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches22101Marienkirche (21 km)
    Forts & heritage2272Niemegk (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1129Goitzsche (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1022Steinhorste (13 km)
    Museums1421Ferropolis (16 km)
    Parks413Schillerpark (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints09Löbenberg (56 km)
    Other attractions02Zinna Abbey (84 km)
    Buddhist sites01Kloster Unser Lieben Frauen (84 km)

    Jeßnitz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jeßnitz?

    Goitzsche (lake, about 10 km), Niemegk (heritage site, about 10 km), Steinhorste (nature spot, about 13 km), Gröberner See (lake, about 13 km), Gremminer See (lake, about 16 km), Ferropolis (museum, about 16 km).

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

    83 places on Spotwander: 22 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Jeßnitz?

    Marienkirche, about 21 km by road; Sankt Petri (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Jeßnitz?

    Niemegk, about 10 km by road; Schloss Oranienbaum (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Jeßnitz?

    Goitzsche, about 10 km by road; Gröberner See (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jeßnitz?

    Start in Jeßnitz, visit Niemegk, then Goitzsche, then Gröberner See, then Gremminer See, then Steinhorste, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jeßnitz?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Jeßnitz

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