Bezirk Deutschlandsberg district, Styria, Austria

Places to visit near Osterwitz

Osterwitz is a town in Bezirk Deutschlandsberg district, Styria, Austria, home to about 135 people. Within 50 km by road there are 148 places to visit — 59 forts & heritage, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 47 churches and 2 caves. The must-see places are Rosenkogel (8 km), Schloss Wildbach (11 km) and Burgruine Spangstein (Ahnherrenschloß) (12 km).

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Osterwitz, Styria
Osterwitz, Bezirk Deutschlandsberg district, Styria, Austria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Osterwitz at a glance

Location
Bezirk Deutschlandsberg district, Styria, Austria
Population
about 135
Coordinates
46.8594° N, 15.0900° E
Places within 50 km
148 (148 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 caves

Top places to visit near Osterwitz

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Forts & heritage near Osterwitz

113 forts & heritage within 100 km of Osterwitz. The closest is Schloss Wildbach (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Osterwitz

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

  • Rosenkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk Deutschlandsberg · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Großer Speikkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk Wolfsberg · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Packsattel · viewpoint · Bezirk Wolfsberg · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Soboth Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Wolfsberg · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Lavanttal · viewpoint · Bezirk Wolfsberg · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Demmerkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk Leibnitz · ~34 km · Must-see

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Churches near Osterwitz

64 churches within 100 km of Osterwitz. The closest is Filialkirche St. Wolfgang (Wolfgangikirche) (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Osterwitz

27 caves within 100 km of Osterwitz. The closest is Eisbründlhöhle (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Osterwitz

5 museums within 100 km of Osterwitz. The closest is Museen in Schloss Stainz (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Osterwitz

3 parks within 100 km of Osterwitz. The closest is Volksgarten (44 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Osterwitz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Osterwitz
  2. 8 km Rosenkogel · viewpoint, Bezirk Deutschlandsberg
  3. 8 km Schloss Wildbach · heritage site, Bezirk Deutschlandsberg
  4. 5 km Burg Deutschlandsberg · heritage site, Bezirk Deutschlandsberg
  5. 3 km Filialkirche St. Wolfgang (Wolfgangikirche) · church, Bezirk Deutschlandsberg
  6. 2 km Burgruine Spangstein (Ahnherrenschloß) · heritage site, Bezirk Deutschlandsberg
  7. 12 km Back to Osterwitz

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How to reach Osterwitz

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Osterwitz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage59113Schloss Wildbach (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3374Rosenkogel (8 km)
    Churches4764Filialkirche St. Wolfgang (Wolfgangikirche) (14 km)
    Caves227Eisbründlhöhle (37 km)
    Museums35Museen in Schloss Stainz (17 km)
    Parks23Volksgarten (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Vogelschutzgebiet Weinzödl (45 km)
    Other attractions02Stift Seckau (64 km)
    Waterfalls01Kesselfall (56 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Maribor Island (64 km)

    Osterwitz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Osterwitz?

    Rosenkogel (viewpoint, about 8 km), Schloss Wildbach (heritage site, about 11 km), Burgruine Spangstein (Ahnherrenschloß) (heritage site, about 12 km), Burg Deutschlandsberg (heritage site, about 12 km), Filialkirche St. Wolfgang (Wolfgangikirche) (church, about 14 km), Großer Speikkogel (viewpoint, about 15 km).

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

    148 places on Spotwander: 59 forts & heritage, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 47 churches, 2 caves, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Osterwitz?

    Schloss Wildbach, about 11 km by road; Burgruine Spangstein (Ahnherrenschloß) (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Osterwitz?

    Rosenkogel, about 8 km by road; Großer Speikkogel (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Osterwitz?

    Filialkirche St. Wolfgang (Wolfgangikirche), about 14 km by road; Pfarrkirche St. Anna Ob Schwanberg (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Osterwitz?

    Start in Osterwitz, visit Rosenkogel, then Schloss Wildbach, then Burg Deutschlandsberg, then Filialkirche St. Wolfgang (Wolfgangikirche), then Burgruine Spangstein (Ahnherrenschloß), and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Osterwitz?

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

    Towns near Osterwitz

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