Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Mittenwald

Mittenwald is a town in Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 7,996 people. Within 50 km by road there are 290 places to visit — 209 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 churches, 27 forts & heritage and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are St. Nikolaus (1 km), Luttensee (2 km) and Lautersee (3 km).

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Mittenwald, Bavaria
Mittenwald, Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mittenwald at a glance

Location
Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 7,996
Coordinates
47.4422° N, 11.2619° E
Places within 50 km
290 (290 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Mittenwald

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

Hill stations & viewpoints near Mittenwald

209 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mittenwald. The closest is Brendten (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Mittenwald

31 churches within 100 km of Mittenwald. The closest is St. Nikolaus (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mittenwald

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mittenwald. The closest is Mauerreste Der Porta Claudia (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mittenwald

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mittenwald. The closest is Luttensee (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Luttensee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Lautersee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Ferchensee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Rießersee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Walchensee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Kochelsee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~30 km · Must-see

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Museums near Mittenwald

6 museums within 100 km of Mittenwald. The closest is Volkskunstmuseum (27 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Volkskunstmuseum · museum · Bezirk Innsbruck-Land · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Zeughaus · museum · Bezirk Innsbruck-Land · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Localbahnmuseum · museum · Bezirk Innsbruck-Land · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Franz Marc Museum · museum · Upper Bavaria · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Bergbaumuseum · museum · Bezirk Innsbruck-Land · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Münter-Haus · museum · Upper Bavaria · ~33 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mittenwald

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mittenwald. The closest is Buckelwiesen Am Geißschädel (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Mittenwald

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mittenwald
  2. 1 km St. Nikolaus · church, Upper Bavaria
  3. 2 km Luttensee · lake, Upper Bavaria
  4. 1 km Brendten · viewpoint, Upper Bavaria
  5. 2 km Hoher Kranzberg · viewpoint, Upper Bavaria
  6. 2 km Lautersee · lake, Upper Bavaria
  7. 3 km Back to Mittenwald

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From travellers near Mittenwald

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How to reach Mittenwald

    All places near Mittenwald by distance

    Within 15 km of Mittenwald

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mittenwald by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints209209Brendten (3 km)
    Churches3131St. Nikolaus (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2727Mauerreste Der Porta Claudia (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs66Luttensee (2 km)
    Museums66Volkskunstmuseum (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Buckelwiesen Am Geißschädel (6 km)
    Caves33Angerlloch (17 km)
    Parks33Alpenzoo (26 km)
    Treks11Via Alpina Red R45 (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Eyüp-Sultan-Moschee (26 km)

    Mittenwald: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mittenwald?

    St. Nikolaus (church, about 1 km), Luttensee (lake, about 2 km), Lautersee (lake, about 3 km), Brendten (viewpoint, about 3 km), Hoher Kranzberg (viewpoint, about 3 km), Nördliche Linderspitze (viewpoint, about 4 km).

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

    290 places on Spotwander: 209 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mittenwald?

    Brendten, about 3 km by road; Hoher Kranzberg (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mittenwald?

    St. Nikolaus, about 1 km by road; Pfarrkirche St. Oswald (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mittenwald?

    Mauerreste Der Porta Claudia, about 7 km by road; Schloss Elmau (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mittenwald?

    Start in Mittenwald, visit St. Nikolaus, then Luttensee, then Brendten, then Hoher Kranzberg, then Lautersee, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mittenwald?

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

    Towns near Mittenwald

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