Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Kelheim

Kelheim is a town in Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 15,723 people. Within 50 km by road there are 88 places to visit — 43 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mariä Himmelfahrt (1 km), Archäologisches Museum (1 km) and Hall of Liberation (2 km).

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Kelheim, Bavaria
Kelheim, Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kelheim at a glance

Location
Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 15,723
Coordinates
48.9173° N, 11.8862° E
Places within 50 km
88 (88 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Kelheim

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

132 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kelheim. The closest is Hall of Liberation (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Kelheim

71 churches within 100 km of Kelheim. The closest is Mariä Himmelfahrt (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kelheim

35 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kelheim. The closest is Schulerloch (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kelheim

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kelheim. The closest is Arzberg (40 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Arzberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Göschberg · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Schellenberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Altmühltal · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Kobelberg · viewpoint · Saxony · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Burgstall Thürsnacht · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~61 km · Must-see

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Museums near Kelheim

15 museums within 100 km of Kelheim. The closest is Archäologisches Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Kelheim

7 caves within 100 km of Kelheim. The closest is Räuberhöhle Oder Druidenhöhle (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Kelheim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kelheim
  2. 1 km Mariä Himmelfahrt · church, Lower Bavaria
  3. 1 km Hall of Liberation · heritage site, Lower Bavaria
  4. 4 km Schulerloch · nature spot, Lower Bavaria
  5. 4 km St. Georg · church, Lower Bavaria
  6. 1 km Frauenbergkapelle · church, Lower Bavaria
  7. 7 km Back to Kelheim

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kelheim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage43132Hall of Liberation (2 km)
    Churches2171Mariä Himmelfahrt (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens935Schulerloch (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints324Arzberg (40 km)
    Museums615Archäologisches Museum (1 km)
    Caves27Räuberhöhle Oder Druidenhöhle (19 km)
    Other attractions26Donaudurchbruch (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Sarchinger Weiher (36 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Kocatepe-Moschee (47 km)
    Parks01Bastionsgarten (65 km)
    Treks01European Long Distance Path E8, Fränkischer Albverein (75 km)

    Kelheim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kelheim?

    Mariä Himmelfahrt (church, about 1 km), Hall of Liberation (heritage site, about 2 km), Donaudurchbruch (attraction, about 6 km), Schulerloch (nature spot, about 6 km), St. Georg (church, about 7 km), Kloster Weltenburg (attraction, about 7 km).

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

    88 places on Spotwander: 43 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kelheim?

    Hall of Liberation, about 2 km by road; Burg Randeck (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Kelheim?

    Mariä Himmelfahrt, about 1 km by road; St. Georg (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Kelheim?

    Schulerloch, about 6 km by road; Sippenauer Moor (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kelheim?

    Start in Kelheim, visit Mariä Himmelfahrt, then Hall of Liberation, then Schulerloch, then St. Georg, then Frauenbergkapelle, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kelheim?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Kelheim

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