Landkreis Gotha district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Luisenthal

Luisenthal is a town in Landkreis Gotha district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 1,470 people. Within 50 km by road there are 297 places to visit — 140 churches, 74 forts & heritage, 48 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 parks. The must-see places are Sankt Marien (5 km), Sankt Michaelis (6 km) and Schloss Ehrenstein (6 km).

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Luisenthal, Thuringia
Luisenthal, Landkreis Gotha district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Luisenthal at a glance

Location
Landkreis Gotha district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 1,470
Coordinates
50.7833° N, 10.7333° E
Places within 50 km
297 (297 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 parks

Top places to visit near Luisenthal

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

  • Sankt Lukas · church · Landkreis Gotha · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Gebrannter Stein · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Ehrenburg · fort · Ilm-Kreis · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Mühlburg · fort · Landkreis Gotha · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Hohe Warte · viewpoint · Ilm-Kreis · ~15 km · Must-see
  • St. Viti · church · Landkreis Gotha · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Sankt Nikolaus · church · Ilm-Kreis · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Großer Hermannsberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Evangelische Kirche · church · Ilm-Kreis · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Ruppberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~16 km · Must-see
  • St. Peter Und Paul · church · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Wachsenburg · fort · Ilm-Kreis · ~16 km · Must-see

Things to see near Luisenthal, by type

Churches near Luisenthal

140 churches within 100 km of Luisenthal. The closest is Sankt Marien (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Luisenthal

74 forts & heritage within 100 km of Luisenthal. The closest is Schloss Ehrenstein (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Luisenthal

48 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Luisenthal. The closest is Schützenberg (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Schützenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Gebrannter Stein · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Hohe Warte · viewpoint · Ilm-Kreis · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Großer Hermannsberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Ruppberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Schneekopf · viewpoint · Suhl · ~17 km · Must-see

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Parks near Luisenthal

12 parks within 100 km of Luisenthal. The closest is Rennsteiggarten Oberhof (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Luisenthal

6 museums within 100 km of Luisenthal. The closest is Neues Palais (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Luisenthal

3 waterfalls within 100 km of Luisenthal. The closest is Spitter Waterfall (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Luisenthal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Luisenthal
  2. 9 km St. Elisabeth · church, Landkreis Gotha
  3. 7 km Sankt Michaelis · church, Landkreis Gotha
  4. 1 km Schloss Ehrenstein · heritage site, Landkreis Gotha
  5. 8 km Sankt Marien · church, Landkreis Gotha
  6. 9 km Ruine Raubschloss · heritage site, Ilm-Kreis
  7. 10 km Back to Luisenthal

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How to reach Luisenthal

    All places near Luisenthal by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Luisenthal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches140140Sankt Marien (5 km)
    Forts & heritage7474Schloss Ehrenstein (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4848Schützenberg (12 km)
    Parks1212Rennsteiggarten Oberhof (13 km)
    Museums66Neues Palais (20 km)
    Other attractions66Bürgerturm (25 km)
    Waterfalls33Spitter Waterfall (17 km)
    Caves33Marienglashöhle (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Tierpark Bad Liebenstein (34 km)
    Treks11Geschichts- Und Naturlehrpfad Im Jonastal - Großer Wanderweg (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Nordstrand (41 km)

    Luisenthal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Luisenthal?

    Sankt Marien (church, about 5 km), Sankt Michaelis (church, about 6 km), Schloss Ehrenstein (heritage site, about 6 km), St. Elisabeth (church, about 9 km), Ruine Raubschloss (heritage site, about 10 km), Burg Liebenstein (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    297 places on Spotwander: 140 churches, 74 forts & heritage, 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 parks, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Luisenthal?

    Sankt Marien, about 5 km by road; Sankt Michaelis (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Luisenthal?

    Schloss Ehrenstein, about 6 km by road; Ruine Raubschloss (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Luisenthal?

    Schützenberg, about 12 km by road; Gebrannter Stein (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Luisenthal?

    Start in Luisenthal, visit St. Elisabeth, then Sankt Michaelis, then Schloss Ehrenstein, then Sankt Marien, then Ruine Raubschloss, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Luisenthal?

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

    Towns near Luisenthal

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