European Collectivity of Alsace district, Grand Est, France

Places to visit near Ostwald

Ostwald is a town in European Collectivity of Alsace district, Grand Est, France, home to about 11,261 people. Within 50 km by road there are 184 places to visit — 68 forts & heritage, 58 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints and 16 museums. The must-see places are Les Secrets du Chocolat (3 km), Baggersee (3 km) and Mosquée Turque Eyyub-Sultan (4 km).

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Ostwald, Grand Est
Ostwald, European Collectivity of Alsace district, Grand Est, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ostwald at a glance

Location
European Collectivity of Alsace district, Grand Est, France
Population
about 11,261
Coordinates
48.5437° N, 7.7110° E
Places within 50 km
184 (184 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 Ostwald

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

101 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ostwald. The closest is Monument du Général Kléber (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ostwald

81 churches within 100 km of Ostwald. The closest is Église Saint-Paul (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ostwald

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ostwald. The closest is Kochersberg (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kochersberg · viewpoint · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Geißkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Brandeckkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Mont Sainte-Odile · viewpoint · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~32 km · Must-see
  • La Bloss · viewpoint · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Mündel Turm · viewpoint · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~33 km · Must-see

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Museums near Ostwald

23 museums within 100 km of Ostwald. The closest is Les Secrets du Chocolat (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ostwald

7 parks within 100 km of Ostwald. The closest is Parc Contades (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Parc Contades · park · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Parc de l'Orangerie · park · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Christian Wilhelm Jamm · park · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Rulantica · park · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Cigoland · park · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Didi'land · park · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~52 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ostwald

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ostwald. The closest is Baggersee (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Baggersee · lake · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Buhlbachsee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Glaswaldsee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Schurmsee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Huzenbacher See · lake · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~59 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Ostwald

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ostwald
  2. 3 km Les Secrets du Chocolat · museum, European Collectivity of Alsace
  3. 6 km Baggersee · lake, European Collectivity of Alsace
  4. 3 km Mosquée Turque Eyyub-Sultan · mosque or dargah, European Collectivity of Alsace
  5. 2 km Strasbourg Mosque · mosque, European Collectivity of Alsace
  6. 2 km Église Saint-Paul · church, European Collectivity of Alsace
  7. 5 km Back to Ostwald

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From travellers near Ostwald

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How to reach Ostwald

    All places near Ostwald by distance

    Within 15 km of Ostwald

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ostwald by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage68101Monument du Général Kléber (6 km)
    Churches5881Église Saint-Paul (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2142Kochersberg (24 km)
    Museums1623Les Secrets du Chocolat (3 km)
    Parks57Parc Contades (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Baggersee (3 km)
    Waterfalls25All Saints' Waterfall (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Jardin Botanique (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Mosquée Turque Eyyub-Sultan (4 km)
    Other attractions33Weißtannenturm (10 km)
    Temples33Swiss Bobsleigh Run (39 km)
    Caves11Grotte Saint-Vit (44 km)
    Treks01Büchereck - Büchereck Parkplatz (60 km)

    Ostwald: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ostwald?

    Les Secrets du Chocolat (museum, about 3 km), Baggersee (lake, about 3 km), Mosquée Turque Eyyub-Sultan (mosque or dargah, about 4 km), Église Saint-Paul (church, about 5 km), Strasbourg Mosque (mosque, about 5 km), Église Catholique Saint-Louis (church, about 6 km).

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

    184 places on Spotwander: 68 forts & heritage, 58 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 museums, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ostwald?

    Monument du Général Kléber, about 6 km by road; Palais Rohan (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ostwald?

    Église Saint-Paul, about 5 km by road; Église Catholique Saint-Louis (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ostwald?

    Kochersberg, about 24 km by road; Geißkopf (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ostwald?

    Start in Ostwald, visit Les Secrets du Chocolat, then Baggersee, then Mosquée Turque Eyyub-Sultan, then Strasbourg Mosque, then Église Saint-Paul, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ostwald?

    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 Ostwald

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