Speyer district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Places to visit near Ketsch

Ketsch is a town in Speyer district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, home to about 13,124 people. Within 50 km by road there are 244 places to visit — 85 forts & heritage, 75 churches, 55 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 museums. The must-see places are Schwetzingen Palace (4 km), Protestantische Kirche Altrip (9 km) and St. Konrad (10 km).

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Ketsch, Rhineland-Palatinate
Ketsch, Speyer district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ketsch at a glance

Location
Speyer district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Population
about 13,124
Coordinates
49.3678° N, 8.5311° E
Places within 50 km
244 (244 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 Ketsch

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Forts & heritage near Ketsch

108 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ketsch. The closest is Heidelberg Castle (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ketsch

85 churches within 100 km of Ketsch. The closest is Protestantische Kirche Altrip (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ketsch

67 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ketsch. The closest is Königstuhl (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Königstuhl · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Hoher Nistler · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Eichelberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Goldkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Daumberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Waldskopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~32 km · Must-see

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Museums near Ketsch

10 museums within 100 km of Ketsch. The closest is Schwetzingen Palace (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ketsch

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ketsch. The closest is Botanischer Garten Der Universität Heidelberg (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Ketsch

7 parks within 100 km of Ketsch. The closest is Heidelberg Zoo (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Heidelberg Zoo · park · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Leimbach Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Luisenpark · park · Ludwigshafen am Rhein · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Friedrichsplatz · park · Ludwigshafen am Rhein · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Friedenspark · park · Ludwigshafen am Rhein · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Kurpfalz-Park · park · Landkreis Bad Dürkheim · ~40 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Ketsch

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ketsch
  2. 4 km Schwetzingen Palace · palace, Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis
  3. 9 km Protestantische Kirche Altrip · church, Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis
  4. 14 km St. Konrad · church, Speyer
  5. 4 km Kloster St. Magdalena · church, Speyer
  6. 1 km Dom Zu Speyer · church, Speyer
  7. 11 km Back to Ketsch

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How to reach Ketsch

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ketsch by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage85108Heidelberg Castle (18 km)
    Churches7585Protestantische Kirche Altrip (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints5567Königstuhl (19 km)
    Museums810Schwetzingen Palace (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens610Botanischer Garten Der Universität Heidelberg (14 km)
    Parks67Heidelberg Zoo (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Ungeheuersee (41 km)
    Other attractions23Altpörtel (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Ehsaan Mosque (12 km)
    Treks02Naturfreundeweg Elmstein (52 km)
    Buddhist sites11Augustinerkloster (11 km)
    Caves11Fuchshöhle (43 km)

    Ketsch: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ketsch?

    Schwetzingen Palace (palace, about 4 km), Protestantische Kirche Altrip (church, about 9 km), St. Konrad (church, about 10 km), Kloster St. Magdalena (church, about 10 km), Dom Zu Speyer (church, about 11 km), Dreifaltigkeitskirche (church, about 11 km).

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

    244 places on Spotwander: 85 forts & heritage, 75 churches, 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ketsch?

    Heidelberg Castle, about 18 km by road; Posseltslust (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ketsch?

    Protestantische Kirche Altrip, about 9 km by road; St. Konrad (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ketsch?

    Königstuhl, about 19 km by road; Hoher Nistler (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ketsch?

    Start in Ketsch, visit Schwetzingen Palace, then Protestantische Kirche Altrip, then St. Konrad, then Kloster St. Magdalena, then Dom Zu Speyer, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ketsch?

    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 Ketsch

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