Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Massing

Massing is a town in Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 4,144 people. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit — 12 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are St. Salvator (6 km), St. Vitus (10 km) and Schloss Gerzen (23 km).

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Massing, Bavaria
Massing, Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Massing at a glance

Location
Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 4,144
Coordinates
48.3912° N, 12.6095° E
Places within 50 km
39 (39 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 Massing

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Massing: 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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Forts & heritage near Massing

93 forts & heritage within 100 km of Massing. The closest is Schloss Gerzen (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Massing

77 churches within 100 km of Massing. The closest is St. Salvator (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Massing

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Massing. The closest is Gatterberge (43 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Gatterberge · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Rainbichl · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Schlossberg von Tettelham · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~62 km · Must-see
  • Bogenberg · viewpoint · Lower Bavaria · ~71 km · Must-see
  • Haunsberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Salzburg-Umgebung · ~75 km · Must-see
  • Hochberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~77 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Massing

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Massing. The closest is Ehemaliger Standortübungsplatz Landshut Mit Isarleite (43 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Massing

18 museums within 100 km of Massing. The closest is Neue Schatzkammer Und Wallfahrtsmuseum (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Massing

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Massing. The closest is Wöhrsee (38 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Massing

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 93 km on the road.

  1. Start in Massing
  2. 6 km St. Salvator · church, Lower Bavaria
  3. 17 km Schloss Gerzen · heritage site, Lower Bavaria
  4. 22 km St. Vitus · church, Upper Bavaria
  5. 23 km Basilika St. Anna · church, Upper Bavaria
  6. 1 km Neue Schatzkammer Und Wallfahrtsmuseum · museum, Upper Bavaria
  7. 24 km Back to Massing

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How to reach Massing

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Massing by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1293Schloss Gerzen (23 km)
    Churches1577St. Salvator (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints262Gatterberge (43 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens222Ehemaliger Standortübungsplatz Landshut Mit Isarleite (43 km)
    Museums518Neue Schatzkammer Und Wallfahrtsmuseum (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs110Wöhrsee (38 km)
    Parks04Schlosspark (90 km)
    Other attractions13Kloster Au Am Inn (41 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Selimiye Moschee (67 km)
    Buddhist sites11Kloster Moosen (44 km)

    Massing: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Massing?

    St. Salvator (church, about 6 km), St. Vitus (church, about 10 km), Schloss Gerzen (heritage site, about 23 km), Basilika St. Anna (church, about 23 km), Neue Schatzkammer Und Wallfahrtsmuseum (museum, about 24 km), Gnadenkapelle (church, about 24 km).

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

    39 places on Spotwander: 12 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Massing?

    Schloss Gerzen, about 23 km by road; Schloss Tüßling (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Massing?

    St. Salvator, about 6 km by road; St. Vitus (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Massing?

    Gatterberge, about 43 km by road; Rainbichl (46 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Massing?

    Start in Massing, visit St. Salvator, then Schloss Gerzen, then St. Vitus, then Basilika St. Anna, then Neue Schatzkammer Und Wallfahrtsmuseum, and drive back — about 93 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Massing?

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

    Towns near Massing

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