Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Kossa

Kossa is a town in Saxony, Germany, home to about 2,514 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 16 churches, 16 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 6 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Bundesradfahrerdenkmal (10 km), Thielenhaide (15 km) and Renaissance-Schloss Pretzsch (18 km).

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Kossa at a glance

Location
Saxony, Germany
Population
about 2,514
Coordinates
51.6171° N, 12.6820° E
Places within 50 km
62 (62 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

Top places to visit near Kossa

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

87 churches within 100 km of Kossa. The closest is Stadtkirche St. Marien (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Kossa

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kossa. The closest is Bundesradfahrerdenkmal (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kossa

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kossa. The closest is Seelhausener See (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kossa

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kossa. The closest is Thielenhaide (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Kossa

19 museums within 100 km of Kossa. The closest is Ferropolis (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kossa

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kossa. The closest is Löbenberg (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Löbenberg · viewpoint · Wittenberg · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Collmberg · viewpoint · Nordsachsen · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Hagelberg · viewpoint · Potsdam-Mittelmark · ~74 km · Must-see
  • Golmberg · viewpoint · Teltow-Fläming · ~79 km · Must-see
  • Rochlitzer Berg · viewpoint · Burgenlandkreis · ~82 km · Must-see
  • Nikolaiturm · viewpoint · Altenburger Land · ~91 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Kossa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kossa
  2. 22 km Stadtkirche St. Marien · church, Wittenberg
  3. 12 km Renaissance-Schloss Pretzsch · heritage site, Wittenberg
  4. 6 km Alte Elbe Bei Bösewig · nature spot, Wittenberg
  5. 12 km Bundesradfahrerdenkmal · heritage site, Wittenberg
  6. 13 km Thielenhaide · nature spot, Wittenberg
  7. 15 km Back to Kossa

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How to reach Kossa

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kossa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1687Stadtkirche St. Marien (22 km)
    Forts & heritage1673Bundesradfahrerdenkmal (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs729Seelhausener See (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens628Thielenhaide (15 km)
    Museums1219Ferropolis (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints114Löbenberg (29 km)
    Parks45Rosental (46 km)
    Other attractions03Zinna Abbey (67 km)
    Treks01Rundwanderweg Kmehlener Berge (96 km)

    Kossa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kossa?

    Bundesradfahrerdenkmal (heritage site, about 10 km), Thielenhaide (nature spot, about 15 km), Renaissance-Schloss Pretzsch (heritage site, about 18 km), Stadtkirche St. Marien (church, about 22 km), Alte Elbe Bei Bösewig (nature spot, about 22 km), Kirche "Unser Lieben Frauen" (church, about 22 km).

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

    62 places on Spotwander: 16 churches, 16 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Kossa?

    Stadtkirche St. Marien, about 22 km by road; Kirche "Unser Lieben Frauen" (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kossa?

    Bundesradfahrerdenkmal, about 10 km by road; Renaissance-Schloss Pretzsch (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Kossa?

    Seelhausener See, about 22 km by road; Gröberner See (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kossa?

    Start in Kossa, visit Stadtkirche St. Marien, then Renaissance-Schloss Pretzsch, then Alte Elbe Bei Bösewig, then Bundesradfahrerdenkmal, then Thielenhaide, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kossa?

    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.

    Towns near Kossa

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