Altenburger Land district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Krostitz

Krostitz is a town in Altenburger Land district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 4,033 people. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit — 9 churches, 7 forts & heritage, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Schladitzer See (10 km), Werbeliner See (12 km) and Gedächtniskirche (15 km).

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Krostitz, Thuringia
Krostitz, Altenburger Land district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Krostitz at a glance

Location
Altenburger Land district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 4,033
Coordinates
51.4621° N, 12.4536° E
Places within 50 km
52 (52 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 Krostitz

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

132 churches within 100 km of Krostitz. The closest is Gedächtniskirche (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Krostitz

74 forts & heritage within 100 km of Krostitz. The closest is Richard-Wagner-Denkmal (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Krostitz

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Krostitz. The closest is Schladitzer See (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Krostitz

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Krostitz. The closest is Thielenhaide (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Krostitz

19 museums within 100 km of Krostitz. The closest is Schillerhaus (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Krostitz

9 parks within 100 km of Krostitz. The closest is Rosental (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Krostitz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Krostitz
  2. 15 km Gedächtniskirche · church, Altenburger Land
  3. 4 km Schillerhaus · museum, Altenburger Land
  4. 12 km Schladitzer See · lake, Altenburger Land
  5. 5 km Werbeliner See · lake, Altenburger Land
  6. 18 km Seelhausener See · lake, Altenburger Land
  7. 17 km Back to Krostitz

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From travellers near Krostitz

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How to reach Krostitz

    All places near Krostitz by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Krostitz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches9132Gedächtniskirche (15 km)
    Forts & heritage774Richard-Wagner-Denkmal (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1925Schladitzer See (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens223Thielenhaide (36 km)
    Museums1119Schillerhaus (16 km)
    Parks39Rosental (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints19Löbenberg (30 km)
    Other attractions01Klosterpark Altzella (91 km)

    Krostitz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Krostitz?

    Schladitzer See (lake, about 10 km), Werbeliner See (lake, about 12 km), Gedächtniskirche (church, about 15 km), Schillerhaus (museum, about 16 km), Seelhausener See (lake, about 17 km), Auensee (lake, about 17 km).

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

    52 places on Spotwander: 9 churches, 7 forts & heritage, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Krostitz?

    Gedächtniskirche, about 15 km by road; Johanniskirche (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Krostitz?

    Richard-Wagner-Denkmal, about 18 km by road; Niemegk (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Krostitz?

    Schladitzer See, about 10 km by road; Werbeliner See (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Krostitz?

    Start in Krostitz, visit Gedächtniskirche, then Schillerhaus, then Schladitzer See, then Werbeliner See, then Seelhausener See, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Krostitz?

    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 Krostitz

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