Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Palling

Palling is a town in Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 3,416 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 forts & heritage, 30 churches and 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Schlossberg von Tettelham (8 km), Burg Stein Hochschloss (9 km) and Rainbichl (9 km).

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Palling, Bavaria
Palling, Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Palling at a glance

Location
Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 3,416
Coordinates
48.0020° N, 12.6370° E
Places within 50 km
126 (126 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Palling

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Palling: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Palling

134 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Palling. The closest is Schlossberg von Tettelham (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Palling

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Palling. The closest is Burg Stein Hochschloss (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Palling

44 churches within 100 km of Palling. The closest is St. Coloman (10 km). Best time: year-round.

  • St. Coloman · church · Upper Bavaria · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Mariä Himmelfahrt · church · Upper Bavaria · ~18 km · Must-see
  • St. Koloman · church · Upper Bavaria · ~22 km · Must-see
  • St. Johann · church · Upper Bavaria · ~24 km · Must-see
  • St. Jakob · church · Upper Bavaria · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Stiftskirche · church · Upper Bavaria · ~31 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Palling

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Palling. The closest is Fridolfinger See (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Fridolfinger See · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Höllerersee · lake · Bezirk Salzburg-Umgebung · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Lake Chiemsee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Abtsdorfer See · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Wöhrsee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Thumsee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~43 km · Must-see

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Museums near Palling

12 museums within 100 km of Palling. The closest is Stadtmuseum Burghausen (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Palling

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Palling. The closest is Mündung Der Tiroler Achen (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Palling

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Palling
  2. 9 km Rainbichl · viewpoint, Upper Bavaria
  3. 12 km St. Coloman · church, Upper Bavaria
  4. 9 km Schlossberg von Tettelham · viewpoint, Upper Bavaria
  5. 13 km Burg Stein Hochschloss · heritage site, Upper Bavaria
  6. 2 km Kloster Baumburg · heritage site, Upper Bavaria
  7. 10 km Back to Palling

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How to reach Palling

    All places near Palling by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Palling by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints40134Schlossberg von Tettelham (8 km)
    Forts & heritage3363Burg Stein Hochschloss (9 km)
    Churches3044St. Coloman (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs716Fridolfinger See (19 km)
    Museums912Stadtmuseum Burghausen (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Mündung Der Tiroler Achen (25 km)
    Caves06Kolowratshöhle (51 km)
    Other attractions22Kloster Au Am Inn (37 km)
    Parks22Kurgarten (46 km)
    Waterfalls02Plötz Wasserfall (58 km)
    Buddhist sites01Kloster Moosen (57 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Christlieger (67 km)
    Treks01Hocheck Short (67 km)

    Palling: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Palling?

    Schlossberg von Tettelham (viewpoint, about 8 km), Burg Stein Hochschloss (heritage site, about 9 km), Rainbichl (viewpoint, about 9 km), Kloster Baumburg (heritage site, about 10 km), St. Coloman (church, about 10 km), Mariä Himmelfahrt (church, about 18 km).

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

    126 places on Spotwander: 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Palling?

    Schlossberg von Tettelham, about 8 km by road; Rainbichl (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Palling?

    Burg Stein Hochschloss, about 9 km by road; Kloster Baumburg (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Palling?

    St. Coloman, about 10 km by road; Mariä Himmelfahrt (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Palling?

    Start in Palling, visit Rainbichl, then St. Coloman, then Schlossberg von Tettelham, then Burg Stein Hochschloss, then Kloster Baumburg, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Palling?

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

    Towns near Palling

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