Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Machern

Machern is a town in Saxony, Germany, home to about 6,747 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 15 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Löbenberg (16 km), Gedächtniskirche (19 km) and Lene-Voigt-Park (21 km).

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Machern, Saxony
Machern, Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Machern at a glance

Location
Saxony, Germany
Population
about 6,747
Coordinates
51.3667° N, 12.6333° E
Places within 50 km
63 (63 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Machern

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Machern: 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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Churches near Machern

129 churches within 100 km of Machern. The closest is Gedächtniskirche (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Machern

75 forts & heritage within 100 km of Machern. The closest is Richard-Wagner-Denkmal (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Machern

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Machern. The closest is Lake Markkleeberg (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Machern

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Machern. The closest is Maylust (43 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Machern

20 museums within 100 km of Machern. The closest is Schumann-Haus (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Machern

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Machern. The closest is Löbenberg (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Löbenberg · viewpoint · Wittenberg · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Collmberg · viewpoint · Nordsachsen · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Rochlitzer Berg · viewpoint · Burgenlandkreis · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Nikolaiturm · viewpoint · Altenburger Land · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Treppenhauer · viewpoint · Mittelsachsen · ~69 km · Must-see
  • Totenstein · viewpoint · Chemnitz · ~76 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Machern

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Machern
  2. 16 km Löbenberg · viewpoint, Wittenberg
  3. 35 km Gedächtniskirche · church, Altenburger Land
  4. 3 km Schumann-Haus · museum, Altenburger Land
  5. 1 km Museum of Musical Instruments of Leipzig University · museum, Leipzig
  6. 1 km Lene-Voigt-Park · park, Altenburger Land
  7. 21 km Back to Machern

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From travellers near Machern

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How to reach Machern

    All places near Machern by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Machern by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches15129Gedächtniskirche (19 km)
    Forts & heritage1175Richard-Wagner-Denkmal (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1925Lake Markkleeberg (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens323Maylust (43 km)
    Museums920Schumann-Haus (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints311Löbenberg (16 km)
    Parks39Lene-Voigt-Park (21 km)
    Other attractions01Klosterpark Altzella (70 km)

    Machern: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Machern?

    Löbenberg (viewpoint, about 16 km), Gedächtniskirche (church, about 19 km), Lene-Voigt-Park (park, about 21 km), Schumann-Haus (museum, about 21 km), Museum of Musical Instruments of Leipzig University (museum, about 22 km), Grassi Museum (museum, about 22 km).

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

    63 places on Spotwander: 15 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Machern?

    Gedächtniskirche, about 19 km by road; Johanniskirche (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Machern?

    Richard-Wagner-Denkmal, about 23 km by road; Hubertusburg (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Machern?

    Lake Markkleeberg, about 24 km by road; Lake Störmthal (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Machern?

    Start in Machern, visit Löbenberg, then Gedächtniskirche, then Schumann-Haus, then Museum of Musical Instruments of Leipzig University, then Lene-Voigt-Park, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Machern?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Machern

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