Saale-Holzland-Kreis district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Osterfeld

Osterfeld is a town in Saale-Holzland-Kreis district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 1,365 people. Within 50 km by road there are 217 places to visit — 139 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 6 museums and 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are St. Laurentius (10 km), Wasserburg Schkölen (11 km) and Burg Schönburg (12 km).

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Osterfeld, Thuringia
Osterfeld, Saale-Holzland-Kreis district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Osterfeld at a glance

Location
Saale-Holzland-Kreis district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 1,365
Coordinates
51.0801° N, 11.9305° E
Places within 50 km
217 (217 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Osterfeld

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Osterfeld: 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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Churches near Osterfeld

169 churches within 100 km of Osterfeld. The closest is St. Laurentius (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Osterfeld

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Osterfeld. The closest is Wasserburg Schkölen (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Osterfeld

22 museums within 100 km of Osterfeld. The closest is Nietzsche-Haus (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Osterfeld

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Osterfeld. The closest is Südfeldsee (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Osterfeld

11 parks within 100 km of Osterfeld. The closest is Dornburger Schlösser (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Osterfeld

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Osterfeld. The closest is Luftschiff (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Luftschiff · viewpoint · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Jenzig · viewpoint · Jena · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Fuchsturm · viewpoint · Jena · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Burg Greifenberg · viewpoint · Jena · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Mönchsberg · viewpoint · Jena · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Nikolaiturm · viewpoint · Altenburger Land · ~46 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Osterfeld

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Osterfeld
  2. 10 km St. Laurentius · church, Saale-Holzland-Kreis
  3. 7 km Dorfkirche Gösen · church, Saale-Holzland-Kreis
  4. 6 km Dorfkirche Dothen · church, Saale-Holzland-Kreis
  5. 4 km Wasserburg Schkölen · heritage site, Saale-Holzland-Kreis
  6. 17 km Burg Schönburg · heritage site, Saale-Holzland-Kreis
  7. 12 km Back to Osterfeld

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From travellers near Osterfeld

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How to reach Osterfeld

    All places near Osterfeld by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Osterfeld by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches139169St. Laurentius (10 km)
    Forts & heritage3851Wasserburg Schkölen (11 km)
    Museums622Nietzsche-Haus (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1416Südfeldsee (28 km)
    Parks611Dornburger Schlösser (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints79Luftschiff (33 km)
    Other attractions35Johannistor (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Goseck (16 km)

    Osterfeld: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Osterfeld?

    St. Laurentius (church, about 10 km), Wasserburg Schkölen (heritage site, about 11 km), Burg Schönburg (heritage site, about 12 km), Dorfkirche Gösen (church, about 13 km), Dorfkirche Dothen (church, about 13 km), St. Wendelin (church, about 14 km).

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

    217 places on Spotwander: 139 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 6 museums, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Osterfeld?

    St. Laurentius, about 10 km by road; Dorfkirche Gösen (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Osterfeld?

    Wasserburg Schkölen, about 11 km by road; Burg Schönburg (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Osterfeld?

    Nietzsche-Haus, about 14 km by road; Heinrich-Schütz-Haus (Weißenfels) (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Osterfeld?

    Start in Osterfeld, visit St. Laurentius, then Dorfkirche Gösen, then Dorfkirche Dothen, then Wasserburg Schkölen, then Burg Schönburg, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Osterfeld?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Osterfeld

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