Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany
Places to visit near Marktoffingen
Marktoffingen is a town in Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 1,382 people. Within 50 km by road there are 205 places to visit — 82 forts & heritage, 52 churches, 46 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Burgstall Maihingen (2 km), Schloss Wallerstein (5 km) and Rieskratermuseum (10 km).

Marktoffingen at a glance
- Location
- Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany
- Population
- about 1,382
- Coordinates
- 48.9257° N, 10.4708° E
- Places within 50 km
- 205 (205 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 Marktoffingen
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Marktoffingen: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Burgstall MaihingenForts · SwabiaMust-see
- Schloss WallersteinForts · SwabiaMust-see
- RieskratermuseumMuseums · SwabiaMust-see
- Baldinger TorForts · SwabiaMust-see
- StadtmauermuseumMuseums · SwabiaMust-see
- Deininger TorForts · SwabiaMust-see
- St. GeorgChurches · SwabiaMust-see
- ReißturmForts · SwabiaMust-see
- Berger TorForts · SwabiaMust-see
- Bayerisches EisenbahnmuseumMuseums · SwabiaMust-see
- Reimlinger TorForts · SwabiaMust-see
- St. JakobChurches · SwabiaMust-see
More places near Marktoffingen
- Ipf · sanctuary · Swabia · ~13 km · Must-see
- Museum Im Seelhaus · museum · Swabia · ~14 km · Must-see
- Schloss Baldern · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~14 km · Must-see
- Ofnethöhlen Bei Holheim · cave · Swabia · ~15 km · Must-see
- Römisches Kastell Ruffenhofen · fort · Middle Franconia · ~17 km · Must-see
- Burg Schenkenstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~17 km · Must-see
- Schloß Alerheim · fort · Swabia · ~18 km · Must-see
- Kastell Halheim · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~19 km · Must-see
- Burgruine Niederhaus · fort · Swabia · ~19 km · Must-see
- St. Maria Und Anna · church · Swabia · ~20 km · Must-see
- Schloss Lierheim · fort · Swabia · ~20 km · Must-see
- Hesselberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~20 km · Must-see
Things to see near Marktoffingen, by type
Forts & heritage near Marktoffingen
127 forts & heritage within 100 km of Marktoffingen. The closest is Burgstall Maihingen (2 km). Best time: october to february.
- Burgstall Maihingen · fort · Swabia · ~2 km · Must-see
- Schloss Wallerstein · fort · Swabia · ~5 km · Must-see
- Baldinger Tor · fort · Swabia · ~10 km · Must-see
- Deininger Tor · fort · Swabia · ~10 km · Must-see
- Reißturm · fort · Swabia · ~11 km · Must-see
- Berger Tor · fort · Swabia · ~11 km · Must-see
Churches near Marktoffingen
80 churches within 100 km of Marktoffingen. The closest is St. Georg (11 km). Best time: year-round.
- St. Georg · church · Swabia · ~11 km · Must-see
- St. Jakob · church · Swabia · ~13 km · Must-see
- St. Maria Und Anna · church · Swabia · ~20 km · Must-see
- St. Peter · church · Middle Franconia · ~21 km · Must-see
- St. Nikolaus Und Theobald · church · Middle Franconia · ~23 km · Must-see
- St. Urban · church · Middle Franconia · ~26 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Marktoffingen
55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Marktoffingen. The closest is Hesselberg (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Hesselberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~20 km · Must-see
- Roter Berg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~24 km · Must-see
- Hungerberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~25 km · Must-see
- Heidenheimer Buck · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~26 km · Must-see
- Hühnerberg · viewpoint · Swabia · ~27 km · Must-see
- Efferaberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~28 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Marktoffingen
16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Marktoffingen. The closest is Ipf (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Ipf · sanctuary · Swabia · ~13 km · Must-see
- Dossinger Tal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~25 km · Must-see
- Steinerne Rinne Bei Wolfsbronn · sanctuary · Middle Franconia · ~31 km · Must-see
- Priel · sanctuary · Swabia · ~32 km · Must-see
- Apfelwörth · sanctuary · Swabia · ~44 km · Must-see
- Mertinger Hölle · sanctuary · Swabia · ~46 km · Must-see
Caves near Marktoffingen
9 caves within 100 km of Marktoffingen. The closest is Ofnethöhlen Bei Holheim (15 km). Best time: year-round.
- Ofnethöhlen Bei Holheim · cave · Swabia · ~15 km · Must-see
- Hexenküche · cave · Swabia · ~21 km · Must-see
- Irpfelhöhle · cave · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~47 km · Must-see
- (Finsteres Loch) · cave · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~50 km · Must-see
- Charlottenhöhle · cave · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~53 km · Must-see
- Grubschwart Stollen · cave · Middle Franconia · ~57 km · Must-see
Museums near Marktoffingen
7 museums within 100 km of Marktoffingen. The closest is Rieskratermuseum (10 km). Best time: year-round.
- Rieskratermuseum · museum · Swabia · ~10 km · Must-see
- Stadtmauermuseum · museum · Swabia · ~10 km · Must-see
- Bayerisches Eisenbahnmuseum · museum · Swabia · ~11 km · Must-see
- Museum Im Seelhaus · museum · Swabia · ~14 km · Must-see
- Neresheim Abbey · museum · Swabia · ~26 km · Must-see
- Härtsfeld-Museumsbahn · museum · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~27 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Marktoffingen
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.
- Start in Marktoffingen
- 2 km Burgstall Maihingen · heritage site, Swabia
- 11 km Stadtmauermuseum · museum, Swabia
- 1 km Rieskratermuseum · museum, Swabia
- 1 km Baldinger Tor · heritage site, Swabia
- 5 km Schloss Wallerstein · heritage site, Swabia
- 5 km Back to Marktoffingen
Plan a longer trip from Marktoffingen — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Marktoffingen
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How to reach Marktoffingen
All places near Marktoffingen by distance
Within 15 km of Marktoffingen
- Gerd Müller Statue · fort · Swabia · ~11 km · Must-see
15–50 km — half-day trips
- St. Peter · church · Middle Franconia · ~21 km · Must-see
- Hexenküche · cave · Swabia · ~21 km · Must-see
- Schloss Polsingen · fort · Middle Franconia · ~22 km · Must-see
- St. Nikolaus Und Theobald · church · Middle Franconia · ~23 km · Must-see
- Burg Mohrenstetten · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~24 km · Must-see
- Kapfenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~24 km · Must-see
- Roter Berg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~24 km · Must-see
- Dossinger Tal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~25 km · Must-see
- Hungerberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~25 km · Must-see
- Heidenheimer Buck · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~26 km · Must-see
- Katharinenkapelle · fort · Middle Franconia · ~26 km · Must-see
- Schloss Gosheim · fort · Swabia · ~26 km · Must-see
- Neresheim Abbey · museum · Swabia · ~26 km · Must-see
- Römisches Kastell Dambach · fort · Middle Franconia · ~26 km · Must-see
- St. Urban · church · Middle Franconia · ~26 km · Must-see
- Hühnerberg · viewpoint · Swabia · ~27 km · Must-see
- Härtsfeld-Museumsbahn · museum · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~27 km · Must-see
- Schlössle von Reichenbach · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~27 km · Must-see
- Efferaberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~28 km · Must-see
- Harburg Castle · fort · Swabia · ~28 km · Must-see
- Schlosskirche St. Michael · church · Swabia · ~28 km · Must-see
- Schloss Spielberg · fort · Middle Franconia · ~28 km · Must-see
- Schloss Amerdingen · fort · Swabia · ~28 km · Must-see
- Hornberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~28 km · Must-see
- Agnesburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~28 km · Must-see
- Spielberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~29 km · Must-see
- Burg Eybburg · fort · Middle Franconia · ~29 km · Must-see
- Limestor Dalkingen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~29 km · Must-see
- Hörlesbuck · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~29 km · Must-see
- Burgstall Thurneck · fort · Swabia · ~29 km · Must-see
- Vorachbuck · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~29 km · Must-see
- Katzenstein Castle · fort · Swabia · ~29 km · Must-see
- St. Peter · church · Middle Franconia · ~29 km · Must-see
- Dürrenberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~29 km · Must-see
- AWO Therapiezentrum Schloss Cronheim · fort · Middle Franconia · ~30 km · Must-see
- Burgruine Wellwart · fort · Swabia · ~30 km · Must-see
- Kastell Buch · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~30 km · Must-see
- St. Martin · church · Middle Franconia · ~30 km · Must-see
- Schellenberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~30 km · Must-see
- Schmalenberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~30 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Wülzburg · fort · Middle Franconia · ~51 km · Must-see
- Alte Bürg · fort · Middle Franconia · ~51 km · Must-see
- St. Michael · church · Middle Franconia · ~51 km · Must-see
- Apollo-Grannus-Tempel · fort · Swabia · ~51 km · Must-see
- Schwarzleite · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~51 km · Must-see
- Steinberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~51 km · Must-see
- Rohrberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~52 km · Must-see
- Ruine Rosenstein · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~52 km · Must-see
- Tannenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~52 km · Must-see
- Schloss Gröningen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~52 km · Must-see
- Kastell Unterböbingen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~52 km · Must-see
- Altenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~52 km · Must-see
- Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche · church · Middle Franconia · ~52 km · Must-see
- Laubbichel · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~52 km · Must-see
- Eichelberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~52 km · Must-see
- St. Stephan · fort · Swabia · ~53 km · Must-see
- St. Nikolaus · church · Middle Franconia · ~53 km · Must-see
- Wasserburg Kottspiel · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~53 km · Must-see
- Burgstall Burgberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~53 km · Must-see
- Dreieinigkeitskirche · church · Middle Franconia · ~53 km · Must-see
- Festung Lichtenau · fort · Middle Franconia · ~53 km · Must-see
- Synagoge Ansbach · fort · Middle Franconia · ~53 km · Must-see
- Steinplatte · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~53 km · Must-see
- Burg Wernfels · fort · Middle Franconia · ~53 km · Must-see
- Galluskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~53 km · Must-see
- Hofgarten · fort · Middle Franconia · ~53 km · Must-see
- Ehem. Burg Falkenstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~53 km · Must-see
- St. Gumbertus · church · Middle Franconia · ~53 km · Must-see
- Markgräfliche Residenz · fort · Middle Franconia · ~53 km · Must-see
- St. Johannis · church · Middle Franconia · ~53 km · Must-see
- Charlottenhöhle · cave · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~53 km · Must-see
- Quellhorizonte Und Magerrasen Am Albtrauf Bei Niederhofen · sanctuary · Middle Franconia · ~53 km · Must-see
- St. Alban · church · Middle Franconia · ~53 km · Must-see
- Kaltenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~53 km · Must-see
- Scheerweihergebiet Bei Schalkhausen · sanctuary · Middle Franconia · ~53 km · Must-see
- St.Georg · church · Middle Franconia · ~54 km · Must-see
- Eichen-Hainbuchenwald Laubenbuch Bei Rothenstein · sanctuary · Middle Franconia · ~54 km · Must-see
- Georgskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~55 km · Must-see
- Anhäuser Mauer · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~55 km · Must-see
- St. Nikolaus · church · Middle Franconia · ~55 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 82 | 127 | Burgstall Maihingen (2 km) |
| Churches | 52 | 80 | St. Georg (11 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 46 | 55 | Hesselberg (20 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 11 | 16 | Ipf (13 km) |
| Caves | 4 | 9 | Ofnethöhlen Bei Holheim (15 km) |
| Museums | 7 | 7 | Rieskratermuseum (10 km) |
| Other attractions | 1 | 1 | Benediktinerkloster Heilig Kreuz (40 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 1 | 1 | Itzelberger See (41 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 1 | 1 | Hicret-Moschee (49 km) |
| Treks | 0 | 1 | European Long Distance Path E8, Fränkischer Albverein (55 km) |
Marktoffingen: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Marktoffingen?
Burgstall Maihingen (heritage site, about 2 km), Schloss Wallerstein (heritage site, about 5 km), Rieskratermuseum (museum, about 10 km), Baldinger Tor (heritage site, about 10 km), Stadtmauermuseum (museum, about 10 km), Deininger Tor (heritage site, about 10 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Marktoffingen?
205 places on Spotwander: 82 forts & heritage, 52 churches, 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 caves.
Which is the nearest fort to Marktoffingen?
Burgstall Maihingen, about 2 km by road; Schloss Wallerstein (5 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Marktoffingen?
St. Georg, about 11 km by road; St. Jakob (13 km) is next.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Marktoffingen?
Hesselberg, about 20 km by road; Roter Berg (24 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Marktoffingen?
Start in Marktoffingen, visit Burgstall Maihingen, then Stadtmauermuseum, then Rieskratermuseum, then Baldinger Tor, then Schloss Wallerstein, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Marktoffingen?
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.
Towns near Marktoffingen
- Places near Maihingen · 3 km
- Places near Wallerstein · 5 km
- Places near Fremdingen · 7 km
- Places near Kirchheim am Ries · 9 km
- Places near Unterschneidheim · 10 km
- Places near Nördlingen · 10 km
- Places near Munningen · 12 km
- Places near Deiningen · 12 km
- Places near Tannhausen · 12 km
- Places near Oettingen in Bayern · 13 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Marktoffingen’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Marktoffingen on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.