Kyffhäuserkreis district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Kelbra

Kelbra is a town in Kyffhäuserkreis district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 3,117 people. Within 50 km by road there are 150 places to visit — 64 churches, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 forts & heritage and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Rothenburg (3 km), Kulpenberg (4 km) and Numburg Höhle (5 km).

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Kelbra, Thuringia
Kelbra, Kyffhäuserkreis district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kelbra at a glance

Location
Kyffhäuserkreis district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 3,117
Coordinates
51.4353° N, 11.0414° E
Places within 50 km
150 (150 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Kelbra

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kelbra: 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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Things to see near Kelbra, by type

Churches near Kelbra

107 churches within 100 km of Kelbra. The closest is St. Petrus Und Paulus (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kelbra

72 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kelbra. The closest is Kulpenberg (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Kelbra

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kelbra. The closest is Rothenburg (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kelbra

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kelbra. The closest is Alter Stolberg (Sachsen-Anhalt) Und Grasburger Wiesen (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Kelbra

8 caves within 100 km of Kelbra. The closest is Numburg Höhle (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kelbra

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kelbra. The closest is Bauerngraben (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Bauerngraben · lake · Kyffhäuserkreis · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Teufelsteich · lake · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Katzsohlteich · lake · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Silberteich · lake · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Bindersee · lake · Kyffhäuserkreis · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Nordstrand · lake · Erfurt · ~61 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Kelbra

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kelbra
  2. 3 km Rothenburg · heritage site, Kyffhäuserkreis
  3. 4 km Reichsburg Kyffhausen · heritage site, Kyffhäuserkreis
  4. 1 km Kyffhäuserdenkmal · heritage site, Kyffhäuserkreis
  5. 3 km Kulpenberg · viewpoint, Kyffhäuserkreis
  6. 8 km Numburg Höhle · cave, Kyffhäuserkreis
  7. 5 km Back to Kelbra

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From travellers near Kelbra

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How to reach Kelbra

    All places near Kelbra by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Harburg · fort · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Eichenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Galgenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Herzogstour Blankenburg (Harz) · trek · Landkreis Harz · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Volkmarskeller · cave · Landkreis Harz · ~51 km · Must-see
    • St. Nikolaus · church · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Ravensberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Eckstedt · fort · Landkreis Sömmerda · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Waldkapelle · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Stöberhai · viewpoint · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Pfalz Bodfeld · fort · Landkreis Harz · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Königstein · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Petri · church · Landkreis Gotha · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Maria Geburt · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Salzberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Hasselkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Burg Und Festung Regenstein · fort · Landkreis Harz · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Sandhöhlen Im Heers · cave · Landkreis Harz · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Nikolausturm · fort · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Peterstein · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~54 km · Must-see
    • St. Michaelis · church · Landkreis Sömmerda · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Ohmberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Burgstelle Tafelberg · fort · Landkreis Sömmerda · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Barenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Scherstorklippen · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Kramershai · sanctuary · Landkreis Harz · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Homburg · fort · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Trinitatis · church · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Birkenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Ziegenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Trudenstein · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Struvenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Scharfenstein · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Heidberg · sanctuary · Landkreis Harz · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Botanischer Garten · sanctuary · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~56 km · Must-see
    • St.-Bonifatius-Kirche · church · Landkreis Harz · ~56 km · Must-see
    • St. Michaelis · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Silberteich · lake · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Erdbeerkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Harz · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Schwellenburg · sanctuary · Erfurt · ~57 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kelbra by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches64107St. Petrus Und Paulus (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2372Kulpenberg (4 km)
    Forts & heritage4070Rothenburg (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens914Alter Stolberg (Sachsen-Anhalt) Und Grasburger Wiesen (15 km)
    Caves48Numburg Höhle (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs37Bauerngraben (8 km)
    Museums27Walpurgis Hall (41 km)
    Other attractions15Kloster Wendhusen (45 km)
    Parks33Schlosspark (17 km)
    Waterfalls13Königshütter Wasserfall (50 km)
    Treks01Herzogstour Blankenburg (Harz) (51 km)

    Kelbra: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kelbra?

    Rothenburg (heritage site, about 3 km), Kulpenberg (viewpoint, about 4 km), Numburg Höhle (cave, about 5 km), Reichsburg Kyffhausen (heritage site, about 7 km), Kyffhäuserdenkmal (heritage site, about 7 km), Mittelburg (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

    150 places on Spotwander: 64 churches, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 caves.

    Which is the nearest church to Kelbra?

    St. Petrus Und Paulus, about 10 km by road; Unserer Lieben Frauen Am Berge (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kelbra?

    Kulpenberg, about 4 km by road; Spatenberg (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kelbra?

    Rothenburg, about 3 km by road; Reichsburg Kyffhausen (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kelbra?

    Start in Kelbra, visit Rothenburg, then Reichsburg Kyffhausen, then Kyffhäuserdenkmal, then Kulpenberg, then Numburg Höhle, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kelbra?

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

    Towns near Kelbra

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