Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Places to visit near Leimen

Leimen is a town in Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, home to about 27,190 people. Within 50 km by road there are 198 places to visit — 73 churches, 72 forts & heritage, 28 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 museums. The must-see places are Evangelische Kirche (4 km), Sankt Paul (4 km) and Petruskirche (4 km).

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Leimen, Baden-Württemberg
Leimen, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Leimen at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Population
about 27,190
Coordinates
49.3474° N, 8.6873° E
Places within 50 km
198 (198 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 Leimen

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Churches near Leimen

106 churches within 100 km of Leimen. The closest is Evangelische Kirche (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Leimen

106 forts & heritage within 100 km of Leimen. The closest is Wasserburg Gauangelloch (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Leimen

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Leimen. The closest is Königstuhl (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Königstuhl · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Hoher Nistler · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Eichelberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Daumberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Steinsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Goldkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~26 km · Must-see

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Museums near Leimen

11 museums within 100 km of Leimen. The closest is Kurpfälzisches Museum (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Leimen

7 parks within 100 km of Leimen. The closest is Leimbach Park (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Leimbach Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Heidelberg Zoo · park · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Luisenpark · park · Ludwigshafen am Rhein · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Friedrichsplatz · park · Ludwigshafen am Rhein · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Friedenspark · park · Ludwigshafen am Rhein · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Kurpfalz-Park · park · Landkreis Bad Dürkheim · ~54 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Leimen

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Leimen. The closest is Botanischer Garten Der Universität Heidelberg (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Leimen

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 Leimen
  2. 4 km Evangelische Kirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  3. 6 km Wasserburg Gauangelloch · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  4. 7 km Sankt Paul · church, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  5. 3 km Sankt Peter · church, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  6. 1 km Petruskirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  7. 4 km Back to Leimen

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How to reach Leimen

    All places near Leimen by distance

    Within 15 km of Leimen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Leimen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches73106Evangelische Kirche (4 km)
    Forts & heritage72106Wasserburg Gauangelloch (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2855Königstuhl (9 km)
    Museums911Kurpfälzisches Museum (9 km)
    Parks57Leimbach Park (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens67Botanischer Garten Der Universität Heidelberg (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Ehsaan Mosque (22 km)
    Buddhist sites22Augustinerkloster (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Niederwaldsee (52 km)
    Other attractions11Altpörtel (23 km)
    Caves01Fuchshöhle (57 km)

    Leimen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Leimen?

    Evangelische Kirche (church, about 4 km), Sankt Paul (church, about 4 km), Petruskirche (church, about 4 km), Sankt Peter (church, about 5 km), Wasserburg Gauangelloch (heritage site, about 6 km), Posseltslust (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

    198 places on Spotwander: 73 churches, 72 forts & heritage, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 museums, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Leimen?

    Evangelische Kirche, about 4 km by road; Sankt Paul (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Leimen?

    Wasserburg Gauangelloch, about 6 km by road; Posseltslust (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Leimen?

    Königstuhl, about 9 km by road; Hoher Nistler (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Leimen?

    Start in Leimen, visit Evangelische Kirche, then Wasserburg Gauangelloch, then Sankt Paul, then Sankt Peter, then Petruskirche, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Leimen?

    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 Leimen

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