Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Krün

Krün is a town in Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 2,032 people. Within 50 km by road there are 290 places to visit — 213 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 churches, 24 forts & heritage and 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Buckelwiesen Am Geißschädel (4 km), Schöttelkarspitze (5 km) and Luttensee (7 km).

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Krün, Bavaria
Krün, Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Krün at a glance

Location
Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 2,032
Coordinates
47.5052° N, 11.2792° E
Places within 50 km
290 (290 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Krün

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

  • Lautersee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Hohe Kisten · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Hochkarspitze · viewpoint · Bavaria · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Elmau · fort · Upper Bavaria · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Westliches Kirchl · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Nördliche Linderspitze · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Bischof · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Ferchensee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Henneneck · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Hoher Fricken · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Wank · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Karwendeltal · viewpoint · Bezirk Innsbruck-Land · ~13 km · Must-see

Things to see near Krün, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Krün

213 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Krün. The closest is Schöttelkarspitze (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Schöttelkarspitze · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Brendten · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Soiernspitze · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Simetsberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Hoher Kranzberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Wörner · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~9 km · Must-see

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Churches near Krün

28 churches within 100 km of Krün. The closest is St. Nikolaus (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Krün

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Krün. The closest is Schloss Elmau (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Krün

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Krün. The closest is Luttensee (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Luttensee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Lautersee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Ferchensee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Walchensee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Rießersee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Kochelsee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~21 km · Must-see

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Museums near Krün

5 museums within 100 km of Krün. The closest is Franz Marc Museum (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Krün

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Krün. The closest is Buckelwiesen Am Geißschädel (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Krün

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Krün
  2. 4 km Buckelwiesen Am Geißschädel · nature spot, Upper Bavaria
  3. 4 km Brendten · viewpoint, Upper Bavaria
  4. 1 km Luttensee · lake, Upper Bavaria
  5. 9 km Schöttelkarspitze · viewpoint, Upper Bavaria
  6. 10 km Angerlloch · cave, Upper Bavaria
  7. 8 km Back to Krün

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From travellers near Krün

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How to reach Krün

    All places near Krün by distance

    Within 15 km of Krün

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Krün by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints213213Schöttelkarspitze (5 km)
    Churches2828St. Nikolaus (9 km)
    Forts & heritage2424Schloss Elmau (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs77Luttensee (7 km)
    Museums55Franz Marc Museum (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Buckelwiesen Am Geißschädel (4 km)
    Caves33Angerlloch (8 km)
    Parks33Alpenzoo (33 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Eyüp-Sultan-Moschee (34 km)
    Treks11Via Alpina Red R45 (23 km)
    Waterfalls11Schleierwasserfallhöhle (36 km)

    Krün: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Krün?

    Buckelwiesen Am Geißschädel (nature spot, about 4 km), Schöttelkarspitze (viewpoint, about 5 km), Luttensee (lake, about 7 km), Brendten (viewpoint, about 7 km), Angerlloch (cave, about 8 km), Soiernspitze (viewpoint, about 8 km).

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

    290 places on Spotwander: 213 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Krün?

    Schöttelkarspitze, about 5 km by road; Brendten (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Krün?

    St. Nikolaus, about 9 km by road; Kloster Ettal (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Krün?

    Schloss Elmau, about 11 km by road; Mauerreste Der Porta Claudia (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Krün?

    Start in Krün, visit Buckelwiesen Am Geißschädel, then Brendten, then Luttensee, then Schöttelkarspitze, then Angerlloch, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Krün?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Krün

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