Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Places to visit near Leonberg

Leonberg is a town in Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, home to about 45,711 people. Within 50 km by road there are 299 places to visit — 111 churches, 84 forts & heritage, 37 hill stations & viewpoints and 22 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Engelberg (1 km), St. Johannes Der Täufer (1 km) and St. Laurentius (2 km).

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Leonberg, Baden-Württemberg
Leonberg, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Leonberg at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Population
about 45,711
Coordinates
48.8000° N, 9.0167° E
Places within 50 km
299 (299 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

Top places to visit near Leonberg

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Leonberg: 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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Things to see near Leonberg, by type

Churches near Leonberg

111 churches within 100 km of Leonberg. The closest is St. Johannes Der Täufer (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Leonberg

84 forts & heritage within 100 km of Leonberg. The closest is Schloss Solitude (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Leonberg

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Leonberg. The closest is Engelberg (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Engelberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Grüner Heiner · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Bernhartshöhe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Lemberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Mahnmal Birkenkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Hasenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~13 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Leonberg

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Leonberg. The closest is Büsnauer Wiesental (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Leonberg

18 museums within 100 km of Leonberg. The closest is Stadtmuseum Altes Rathaus (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Leonberg

11 parks within 100 km of Leonberg. The closest is Höhenpark Killesberg (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Leonberg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Leonberg
  2. 1 km St. Johannes Der Täufer · church, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  3. 3 km St. Laurentius · church, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  4. 5 km Konstanzer Kirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  5. 6 km Schloss Solitude · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  6. 6 km Engelberg · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  7. 1 km Back to Leonberg

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From travellers near Leonberg

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How to reach Leonberg

    All places near Leonberg by distance

    Within 15 km of Leonberg

    • Christus König · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~13 km · Must-see
    • SCHAUWERK Sindelfingen · museum · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~14 km · Must-see
    • St. Fidelis · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Johanneskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Höhenpark Killesberg · park · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Ulu-Moschee · dargah · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Matthäuskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Stadtgarten Stuttgart · park · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Städtisches Lapidarium · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Kirche Zum Heiligen Kreuz · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Wartberg · park · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see
    • St. Peter Und Paul · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Pauluskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Kunstmuseum · museum · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Fruchtkasten · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Stiftskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see
    • St. Georg · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Schiller-Denkmal · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Hegelhaus · museum · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Johanneskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Markuskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Jubiläumssäule · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Altes Schloss · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Landesmuseum Württemberg · museum · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Neues Schloss · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Motorworld · museum · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Leonhardskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~15 km · Must-see

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Leonberg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches111111St. Johannes Der Täufer (1 km)
    Forts & heritage8484Schloss Solitude (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3737Engelberg (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2222Büsnauer Wiesental (10 km)
    Museums1818Stadtmuseum Altes Rathaus (13 km)
    Parks1111Höhenpark Killesberg (14 km)
    Other attractions77Friolzheimer Riese (16 km)
    Treks33Gerhard-Hörmann-Weg Sindelfingen - Weil Der Stadt (12 km)
    Caves33Bruderhöhle (28 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Ulu-Moschee (14 km)
    Buddhist sites11Kloster Maulbronn (34 km)

    Leonberg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Leonberg?

    Engelberg (viewpoint, about 1 km), St. Johannes Der Täufer (church, about 1 km), St. Laurentius (church, about 2 km), Konstanzer Kirche (church, about 6 km), Schloss Solitude (heritage site, about 6 km), Kaiserstein (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    299 places on Spotwander: 111 churches, 84 forts & heritage, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Leonberg?

    St. Johannes Der Täufer, about 1 km by road; St. Laurentius (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Leonberg?

    Schloss Solitude, about 6 km by road; Kaiserstein (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Leonberg?

    Engelberg, about 1 km by road; Grüner Heiner (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Leonberg?

    Start in Leonberg, visit St. Johannes Der Täufer, then St. Laurentius, then Konstanzer Kirche, then Schloss Solitude, then Engelberg, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Leonberg?

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

    Towns near Leonberg

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