Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Places to visit near Offenburg

Offenburg is a town in Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, home to about 59,238 people. Within 50 km by road there are 187 places to visit — 59 forts & heritage, 53 churches, 28 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 museums. The must-see places are Ritterhaus-Museum (1 km), Schloss Ortenberg (5 km) and Pfarrkirche St. Heinrich (7 km).

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Offenburg, Baden-Württemberg
Offenburg, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Offenburg at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Population
about 59,238
Coordinates
48.4738° N, 7.9450° E
Places within 50 km
187 (187 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Offenburg

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

Forts & heritage near Offenburg

91 forts & heritage within 100 km of Offenburg. The closest is Schloss Ortenberg (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Offenburg

84 churches within 100 km of Offenburg. The closest is Pfarrkirche St. Heinrich (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Offenburg

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Offenburg. The closest is Brandeckkopf (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Brandeckkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Geißkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~8 km · Must-see
  • An Der Moos - Mahlerweg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Karlsruher Grat · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Schliffkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Brandenkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~27 km · Must-see

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Museums near Offenburg

22 museums within 100 km of Offenburg. The closest is Ritterhaus-Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Offenburg

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Offenburg. The closest is Jardin Botanique (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Offenburg

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Offenburg. The closest is All Saints' Waterfall (24 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Offenburg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Offenburg
  2. 1 km Ritterhaus-Museum · museum, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  3. 4 km Schloss Ortenberg · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  4. 4 km Geißkopf · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  5. 8 km Brandeckkopf · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  6. 4 km Pfarrkirche St. Heinrich · church, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  7. 7 km Back to Offenburg

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From travellers near Offenburg

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How to reach Offenburg

    All places near Offenburg by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Église Saint-Matthias · church · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Merkur · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Battert · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Hornberg (Breisgau) · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste · church · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Große Tannen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Château de Dreistein Occidental · fort · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Tour Ronde · fort · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Château de Spesbourg · fort · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Sankt-Wendelinus-Kapelle · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~52 km · Must-see
    • St. Katharina · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Église des Saints-Innocents · church · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Kastelburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Église Saint-Michel · church · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Alt-Eberstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Schultiskopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Chapelle Saint-Wendelin · church · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Obereck · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Hohenschramberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Mündel Turm · viewpoint · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Eberstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Château de Guirbaden · fort · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~53 km · Must-see
    • St. Maria · church · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Brandeck · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Heilig-Geist-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Jakob · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Église Sainte-Foy · church · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Hohloh · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Falkenstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Église Protestante · church · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Simonswälder Tal · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Château du Bernstein · fort · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Triberg Waterfalls · waterfall · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Favorite · museum · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Lautenfelsen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Nimberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Martinskapelle · church · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Bregquelle · attraction · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Schwarzenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Sulgener Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~56 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Offenburg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5991Schloss Ortenberg (5 km)
    Churches5384Pfarrkirche St. Heinrich (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2846Brandeckkopf (8 km)
    Museums1822Ritterhaus-Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens39Jardin Botanique (22 km)
    Waterfalls58All Saints' Waterfall (24 km)
    Parks57Christian Wilhelm Jamm (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Baggersee (21 km)
    Other attractions34Weißtannenturm (18 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Mosquée Turque Eyyub-Sultan (22 km)
    Temples33Swiss Bobsleigh Run (35 km)
    Treks23Büchereck - Büchereck Parkplatz (39 km)

    Offenburg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Offenburg?

    Ritterhaus-Museum (museum, about 1 km), Schloss Ortenberg (heritage site, about 5 km), Pfarrkirche St. Heinrich (church, about 7 km), Brandeckkopf (viewpoint, about 8 km), Geißkopf (viewpoint, about 8 km), Schloss Staufenberg (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    187 places on Spotwander: 59 forts & heritage, 53 churches, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Offenburg?

    Schloss Ortenberg, about 5 km by road; Schloss Staufenberg (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Offenburg?

    Pfarrkirche St. Heinrich, about 7 km by road; Jakobuskapelle Auf Dem Bergle (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Offenburg?

    Brandeckkopf, about 8 km by road; Geißkopf (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Offenburg?

    Start in Offenburg, visit Ritterhaus-Museum, then Schloss Ortenberg, then Geißkopf, then Brandeckkopf, then Pfarrkirche St. Heinrich, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Offenburg?

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

    Towns near Offenburg

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