Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Kitzen

Kitzen is a town in Saxony, Germany, home to about 2,036 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 64 churches, 15 forts & heritage, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 11 museums. The must-see places are Werbener See (4 km), Zwenkauer See (8 km) and Pegau Abbey (8 km).

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Kitzen, Saxony
Kitzen, Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kitzen at a glance

Location
Saxony, Germany
Population
about 2,036
Coordinates
51.2217° N, 12.2235° E
Places within 50 km
115 (115 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Kitzen

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

161 churches within 100 km of Kitzen. The closest is Bethanienkirche (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Kitzen

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kitzen. The closest is Richard-Wagner-Denkmal (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kitzen

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kitzen. The closest is Werbener See (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Kitzen

17 museums within 100 km of Kitzen. The closest is Pegau Abbey (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kitzen

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kitzen. The closest is Nikolaiturm (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Nikolaiturm · viewpoint · Altenburger Land · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Rochlitzer Berg · viewpoint · Burgenlandkreis · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Löbenberg · viewpoint · Wittenberg · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Luftschiff · viewpoint · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Jenzig · viewpoint · Jena · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Fuchsturm · viewpoint · Jena · ~67 km · Must-see

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Parks near Kitzen

10 parks within 100 km of Kitzen. The closest is Clara-Zetkin-Park (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Kitzen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kitzen
  2. 4 km Werbener See · lake, Thuringia
  3. 4 km Pegau Abbey · museum, Thuringia
  4. 8 km Großstolpener See · lake, Altenburger Land
  5. 19 km Lake Markkleeberg · lake, Altenburger Land
  6. 10 km Zwenkauer See · lake, Altenburger Land
  7. 8 km Back to Kitzen

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How to reach Kitzen

    All places near Kitzen by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kitzen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches64161Bethanienkirche (17 km)
    Forts & heritage1555Richard-Wagner-Denkmal (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1823Werbener See (4 km)
    Museums1117Pegau Abbey (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints111Nikolaiturm (38 km)
    Parks510Clara-Zetkin-Park (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens19Goseck (31 km)
    Other attractions03Johannistor (69 km)

    Kitzen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kitzen?

    Werbener See (lake, about 4 km), Zwenkauer See (lake, about 8 km), Pegau Abbey (museum, about 8 km), Großstolpener See (lake, about 15 km), Lake Markkleeberg (lake, about 17 km), Bethanienkirche (church, about 17 km).

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

    115 places on Spotwander: 64 churches, 15 forts & heritage, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 museums, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest church to Kitzen?

    Bethanienkirche, about 17 km by road; Ev. Filialkirche Prößdorf (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kitzen?

    Richard-Wagner-Denkmal, about 21 km by road; Schloss Moritzburg (Zeitz) (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Kitzen?

    Werbener See, about 4 km by road; Zwenkauer See (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kitzen?

    Start in Kitzen, visit Werbener See, then Pegau Abbey, then Großstolpener See, then Lake Markkleeberg, then Zwenkauer See, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kitzen?

    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 and museums.

    Towns near Kitzen

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