Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Könitz

Könitz is a town in Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 1,719 people. Within 50 km by road there are 277 places to visit — 160 churches, 57 forts & heritage, 29 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 museums. The must-see places are Burg Könitz (1 km), St. Peter Und Paul (3 km) and St. Peter Und Paul (6 km).

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Könitz at a glance

Location
Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 1,719
Coordinates
50.6498° N, 11.4881° E
Places within 50 km
277 (277 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 Könitz

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Könitz: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Könitz

  • St. Nikolai · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Sankt Josef · church · Saale-Orla-Kreis · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Johanneskirche · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Saalfeld · fort · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Kulm · viewpoint · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Weißenburg · fort · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Dorfkirche Weißen · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Feengrotten · cave · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Kniegrotte · cave · Saale-Orla-Kreis · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Evangelische Kirche Kleindembach · church · Saale-Orla-Kreis · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Kemenate Ziegenrück · fort · Saale-Orla-Kreis · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Dorfkirche Beutelsdorf · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~15 km · Must-see

Things to see near Könitz, by type

Churches near Könitz

166 churches within 100 km of Könitz. The closest is St. Peter Und Paul (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Könitz

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Könitz. The closest is Burg Könitz (1 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Burg Könitz · fort · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~0 km · Must-see
  • Burg Ranis · fort · Saale-Orla-Kreis · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Schloß Eichicht · fort · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Burg Stein · fort · Saale-Orla-Kreis · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Wetzelstein · fort · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Hoher Schwarm · fort · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~11 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Könitz

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

  • Kulm · viewpoint · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Kemenate · viewpoint · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Walpersberg · viewpoint · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Dohlenstein · viewpoint · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Aßberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Rauhhügel · viewpoint · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~28 km · Must-see

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Museums near Könitz

13 museums within 100 km of Könitz. The closest is Schillers Gartenhaus (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Könitz

6 parks within 100 km of Könitz. The closest is Thüringer Schieferpark Lehesten (27 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Caves near Könitz

4 caves within 100 km of Könitz. The closest is Ilsenhöhle (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Könitz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Könitz
  2. 1 km Burg Könitz · heritage site, Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
  3. 5 km St. Peter Und Paul · church, Saale-Orla-Kreis
  4. 4 km Stadtkirche Sankt Margarethen · church, Saale-Orla-Kreis
  5. 8 km Dorfkirche Neidenberga · church, Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
  6. 8 km St. Peter Und Paul · church, Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
  7. 3 km Back to Könitz

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From travellers near Könitz

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How to reach Könitz

    All places near Könitz by distance

    Within 15 km of Könitz

    • Dorfkirche Oberhasel · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Petruskirche · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~15 km · Must-see

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Könitz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches160166St. Peter Und Paul (3 km)
    Forts & heritage5760Burg Könitz (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2932Kulm (11 km)
    Museums1313Schillers Gartenhaus (39 km)
    Parks56Thüringer Schieferpark Lehesten (27 km)
    Other attractions66Klosterruine Paulinzella (34 km)
    Caves44Ilsenhöhle (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Leutratal Und Cospoth (33 km)

    Könitz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Könitz?

    Burg Könitz (heritage site, about 1 km), St. Peter Und Paul (church, about 3 km), St. Peter Und Paul (church, about 6 km), Dorfkirche Neidenberga (church, about 6 km), Stadtkirche Sankt Margarethen (church, about 7 km), Burg Ranis (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

    277 places on Spotwander: 160 churches, 57 forts & heritage, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 museums, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Könitz?

    St. Peter Und Paul, about 3 km by road; St. Peter Und Paul (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Könitz?

    Burg Könitz, about 1 km by road; Burg Ranis (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Könitz?

    Kulm, about 11 km by road; Kemenate (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Könitz?

    Start in Könitz, visit Burg Könitz, then St. Peter Und Paul, then Stadtkirche Sankt Margarethen, then Dorfkirche Neidenberga, then St. Peter Und Paul, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Könitz?

    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 Könitz

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Könitz’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.