Landkreis Sonneberg district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Lauscha

Lauscha is a town in Landkreis Sonneberg district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 4,104 people. Within 50 km by road there are 201 places to visit — 105 churches, 45 forts & heritage, 38 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 museums. The must-see places are Stadtkirche Lauscha (1 km), Stadtkirche Neuhaus Am Rennweg (5 km) and Apelsberg (5 km).

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Lauscha, Thuringia
Lauscha, Landkreis Sonneberg district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lauscha at a glance

Location
Landkreis Sonneberg district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 4,104
Coordinates
50.4769° N, 11.1596° E
Places within 50 km
201 (201 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 Lauscha

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

  • Rauhhügel · viewpoint · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Hettstädt · viewpoint · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Spitzer Berg · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Großer Farmdenkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Burg Rauenstein · fort · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~12 km · Must-see
  • St. Katharinenkirche · church · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~12 km · Must-see
  • St. Nikolaus · church · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Aßberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Dorfkirche Meuselbach · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Burg Sonneberg · fort · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Kirche Großneundorf · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Kirche Goldisthal · church · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~15 km · Must-see

Things to see near Lauscha, by type

Churches near Lauscha

149 churches within 100 km of Lauscha. The closest is Stadtkirche Lauscha (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lauscha

75 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lauscha. The closest is Burg Rauenstein (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lauscha

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

  • Apelsberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Mittelberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Kieferle · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Fellberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Rückersbiel · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Hahnbergblick · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~7 km · Must-see

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Museums near Lauscha

7 museums within 100 km of Lauscha. The closest is Deutsches Spielzeugmuseum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Lauscha

5 caves within 100 km of Lauscha. The closest is Feengrotten (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Lauscha

2 parks within 100 km of Lauscha. The closest is Thüringer Schieferpark Lehesten (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Lauscha

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lauscha
  2. 1 km Stadtkirche Lauscha · church, Landkreis Sonneberg
  3. 6 km Mittelberg · viewpoint, Landkreis Sonneberg
  4. 3 km Apelsberg · viewpoint, Landkreis Sonneberg
  5. 2 km Stadtkirche Neuhaus Am Rennweg · church, Landkreis Sonneberg
  6. 7 km Kieferle · viewpoint, Landkreis Sonneberg
  7. 6 km Back to Lauscha

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From travellers near Lauscha

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How to reach Lauscha

    All places near Lauscha by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lauscha by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches105149Stadtkirche Lauscha (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4575Burg Rauenstein (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3853Apelsberg (5 km)
    Museums47Deutsches Spielzeugmuseum (16 km)
    Caves45Feengrotten (27 km)
    Parks22Thüringer Schieferpark Lehesten (25 km)
    Other attractions12Klosterruine Paulinzella (32 km)
    Treks02European Walking Route E3, Taunus (52 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Froschgrundsee (21 km)
    Buddhist sites11Kloster Banz (50 km)

    Lauscha: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lauscha?

    Stadtkirche Lauscha (church, about 1 km), Stadtkirche Neuhaus Am Rennweg (church, about 5 km), Apelsberg (viewpoint, about 5 km), Mittelberg (viewpoint, about 6 km), Kieferle (viewpoint, about 6 km), Fellberg (viewpoint, about 6 km).

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

    201 places on Spotwander: 105 churches, 45 forts & heritage, 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 museums, 4 caves.

    Which is the nearest church to Lauscha?

    Stadtkirche Lauscha, about 1 km by road; Stadtkirche Neuhaus Am Rennweg (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lauscha?

    Burg Rauenstein, about 12 km by road; Burg Sonneberg (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lauscha?

    Apelsberg, about 5 km by road; Mittelberg (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lauscha?

    Start in Lauscha, visit Stadtkirche Lauscha, then Mittelberg, then Apelsberg, then Stadtkirche Neuhaus Am Rennweg, then Kieferle, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lauscha?

    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 Lauscha

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