Ludwigshafen am Rhein district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Places to visit near Mannheim

Mannheim is a city in Ludwigshafen am Rhein district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, home to about 307,960 people. Within 50 km by road there are 239 places to visit — 80 forts & heritage, 64 churches, 55 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Reiss-Engelhorn-Museum (1 km), Jesuit Church (1 km) and Friedrichsplatz (1 km).

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Mannheim, Rhineland-Palatinate
Mannheim, Ludwigshafen am Rhein district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mannheim at a glance

Location
Ludwigshafen am Rhein district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Population
about 307,960
Coordinates
49.4891° N, 8.4669° E
Places within 50 km
239 (239 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 Mannheim

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mannheim: 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 Mannheim, by type

Forts & heritage near Mannheim

103 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mannheim. The closest is Schloss (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Mannheim

80 churches within 100 km of Mannheim. The closest is Jesuit Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mannheim

68 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mannheim. The closest is Goldkopf (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Goldkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Hoher Nistler · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Eichelberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Königstuhl · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Daumberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Waldskopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~28 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mannheim

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mannheim. The closest is Botanischer Garten Der Universität Heidelberg (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Mannheim

10 parks within 100 km of Mannheim. The closest is Friedrichsplatz (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Friedrichsplatz · park · Ludwigshafen am Rhein · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Luisenpark · park · Ludwigshafen am Rhein · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Friedenspark · park · Ludwigshafen am Rhein · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Heidelberg Zoo · park · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Leimbach Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Kurpfalz-Park · park · Landkreis Bad Dürkheim · ~35 km · Must-see

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Museums near Mannheim

9 museums within 100 km of Mannheim. The closest is Reiss-Engelhorn-Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mannheim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mannheim
  2. 1 km Friedrichsplatz · park, Ludwigshafen am Rhein
  3. 3 km Wilhelm-Hack-Museum · museum, Ludwigshafen am Rhein
  4. 1 km Synagoge · church, Ludwigshafen am Rhein
  5. 1 km Jesuit Church · church, Ludwigshafen am Rhein
  6. 1 km Reiss-Engelhorn-Museum · museum, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  7. 0 km Back to Mannheim

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From travellers near Mannheim

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How to reach Mannheim

    All places near Mannheim by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Burg Nieder-Modau · fort · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Roßberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Stifterhof Odenheim · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Ehem. Ringwall · fort · Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Deutsches Weinbaumuseum · museum · Landkreis Mainz-Bingen · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Klosterkirche · church · Landkreis Kaiserslautern · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Burg Tannenfels · fort · Donnersbergkreis · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Bartholomäuskirche · church · Landkreis Mainz-Bingen · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Katharinenkapelle · church · Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Gautor · fort · Landkreis Mainz-Bingen · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Burgstall Alt-Scharfeneck · fort · Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Frank-Loebsches Haus · fort · Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Herrenweide · sanctuary · Landkreis Mainz-Bingen · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Krähberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Großer Schweinsberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Bad Dürkheim · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Riedsee Bei Leeheim · lake · Landkreis Mainz-Bingen · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Katharinenkirche · church · Landkreis Mainz-Bingen · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Stiftskirche · church · Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Drosselfels-Schwarzfels · sanctuary · Donnersbergkreis · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Burg Wildenstein · fort · Donnersbergkreis · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Landskron · fort · Landkreis Mainz-Bingen · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Burg Elmstein · fort · Landkreis Bad Dürkheim · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Katzenbuckel · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Ramburg · fort · Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Ruprechtsturm · fort · Landkreis Mainz-Bingen · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Neuscharfeneck · fort · Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Marienkirche · church · Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Zwingenberg Castle · fort · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Bergfried · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Uhrturm · fort · Landkreis Mainz-Bingen · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Stadtkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Schnellerts · fort · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Ludwigshöhe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Totenkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Orensberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Stadtkirche St. Salvator · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Pfarrkirche St.Maria · church · Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Moosberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Erbacher Schloss · fort · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Pfarrkirche St. Peter · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~53 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mannheim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage80103Schloss (19 km)
    Churches6480Jesuit Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints5568Goldkopf (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1417Botanischer Garten Der Universität Heidelberg (21 km)
    Parks610Friedrichsplatz (1 km)
    Museums89Reiss-Engelhorn-Museum (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Ungeheuersee (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Ehsaan Mosque (7 km)
    Other attractions22Altpörtel (24 km)
    Treks22Kneipp Wein-Wanderweg Zellertal (42 km)
    Buddhist sites11Augustinerkloster (24 km)
    Caves11Fuchshöhle (30 km)

    Mannheim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mannheim?

    Reiss-Engelhorn-Museum (museum, about 1 km), Jesuit Church (church, about 1 km), Friedrichsplatz (park, about 1 km), Synagoge (church, about 2 km), Wilhelm-Hack-Museum (museum, about 2 km), Luisenpark (park, about 3 km).

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

    239 places on Spotwander: 80 forts & heritage, 64 churches, 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mannheim?

    Schloss, about 19 km by road; Ehemalige Burg Gronau (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mannheim?

    Jesuit Church, about 1 km by road; Synagoge (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mannheim?

    Goldkopf, about 21 km by road; Hoher Nistler (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mannheim?

    Start in Mannheim, visit Friedrichsplatz, then Wilhelm-Hack-Museum, then Synagoge, then Jesuit Church, then Reiss-Engelhorn-Museum, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mannheim?

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

    Towns near Mannheim

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