Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Places to visit near Oftersheim

Oftersheim is a town in Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, home to about 10,100 people. Within 50 km by road there are 234 places to visit — 78 forts & heritage, 76 churches, 52 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 museums. The must-see places are Schwetzingen Palace (3 km), Petruskirche (8 km) and Sankt Peter (8 km).

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Oftersheim, Baden-Württemberg
Oftersheim, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Oftersheim at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Population
about 10,100
Coordinates
49.3653° N, 8.5831° E
Places within 50 km
234 (234 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 Oftersheim

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Oftersheim: 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 Oftersheim

109 forts & heritage within 100 km of Oftersheim. The closest is Heidelberg Castle (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Oftersheim

90 churches within 100 km of Oftersheim. The closest is Petruskirche (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Oftersheim

64 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Oftersheim. The closest is Königstuhl (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Königstuhl · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Hoher Nistler · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Eichelberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Goldkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Daumberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Waldskopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~30 km · Must-see

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Museums near Oftersheim

11 museums within 100 km of Oftersheim. The closest is Schwetzingen Palace (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Oftersheim

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Oftersheim. The closest is Botanischer Garten Der Universität Heidelberg (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Oftersheim

7 parks within 100 km of Oftersheim. The closest is Heidelberg Zoo (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Heidelberg Zoo · park · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Leimbach Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Luisenpark · park · Ludwigshafen am Rhein · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Friedrichsplatz · park · Ludwigshafen am Rhein · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Friedenspark · park · Ludwigshafen am Rhein · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Kurpfalz-Park · park · Landkreis Bad Dürkheim · ~44 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Oftersheim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oftersheim
  2. 3 km Schwetzingen Palace · palace, Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis
  3. 9 km Heidelberg Zoo · park, Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt
  4. 5 km Sankt Peter · church, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  5. 1 km Petruskirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  6. 11 km Evangelische Stadtkirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  7. 10 km Back to Oftersheim

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How to reach Oftersheim

    All places near Oftersheim by distance

    Within 15 km of Oftersheim

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oftersheim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage78109Heidelberg Castle (14 km)
    Churches7690Petruskirche (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints5264Königstuhl (14 km)
    Museums811Schwetzingen Palace (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens69Botanischer Garten Der Universität Heidelberg (10 km)
    Parks67Heidelberg Zoo (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Ungeheuersee (46 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Ehsaan Mosque (14 km)
    Buddhist sites12Augustinerkloster (15 km)
    Other attractions22Altpörtel (15 km)
    Caves11Fuchshöhle (47 km)

    Oftersheim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oftersheim?

    Schwetzingen Palace (palace, about 3 km), Petruskirche (church, about 8 km), Sankt Peter (church, about 8 km), Heidelberg Zoo (park, about 10 km), Evangelische Stadtkirche (church, about 10 km), Botanischer Garten Der Universität Heidelberg (nature spot, about 10 km).

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

    234 places on Spotwander: 78 forts & heritage, 76 churches, 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Oftersheim?

    Heidelberg Castle, about 14 km by road; Posseltslust (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Oftersheim?

    Petruskirche, about 8 km by road; Sankt Peter (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Oftersheim?

    Königstuhl, about 14 km by road; Hoher Nistler (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oftersheim?

    Start in Oftersheim, visit Schwetzingen Palace, then Heidelberg Zoo, then Sankt Peter, then Petruskirche, then Evangelische Stadtkirche, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oftersheim?

    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 Oftersheim

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