Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Penzing

Penzing is a town in Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 3,707 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit — 57 churches, 69 forts & heritage, 6 parks and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Zwingerturm (5 km), Sandauer Tor (6 km) and Bayertor (6 km).

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

Penzing at a glance

Location
Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 3,707
Coordinates
48.0748° N, 10.9275° E
Places within 50 km
162 (162 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Penzing

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

122 churches within 100 km of Penzing. The closest is Johanniskirche (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Penzing

102 forts & heritage within 100 km of Penzing. The closest is Zwingerturm (5 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Zwingerturm · fort · Upper Bavaria · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Sandauer Tor · fort · Upper Bavaria · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Bayertor · fort · Upper Bavaria · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Schmalzturm · fort · Upper Bavaria · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Fronfestturm · fort · Upper Bavaria · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Pöring · fort · Upper Bavaria · ~9 km · Must-see

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Parks near Penzing

21 parks within 100 km of Penzing. The closest is Schacky-Park (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Penzing

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Penzing. The closest is Forstlicher Versuchsgarten Grafrath (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Penzing

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Penzing. The closest is Am Heisteig (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Penzing

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Penzing. The closest is Wörthsee (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Penzing

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Penzing
  2. 6 km Bayertor · heritage site, Upper Bavaria
  3. 1 km Zwingerturm · heritage site, Upper Bavaria
  4. 1 km Stadtpfarrkirche Mariae Himmelfahrt · church, Upper Bavaria
  5. 1 km Johanniskirche · church, Upper Bavaria
  6. 1 km Sandauer Tor · heritage site, Upper Bavaria
  7. 6 km Back to Penzing

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How to reach Penzing

    All places near Penzing by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Penzing by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches57122Johanniskirche (6 km)
    Forts & heritage69102Zwingerturm (5 km)
    Parks621Schacky-Park (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens915Forstlicher Versuchsgarten Grafrath (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints512Am Heisteig (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs810Wörthsee (24 km)
    Museums410Museum Starnberger See (40 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Kammgarn-Selimiye-Moschee (40 km)
    Other attractions11Maria Eich (45 km)
    Waterfalls01Schleierwasserfallhöhle (56 km)

    Penzing: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Penzing?

    Zwingerturm (heritage site, about 5 km), Sandauer Tor (heritage site, about 6 km), Bayertor (heritage site, about 6 km), Johanniskirche (church, about 6 km), Stadtpfarrkirche Mariae Himmelfahrt (church, about 6 km), Schmalzturm (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

    162 places on Spotwander: 57 churches, 69 forts & heritage, 6 parks, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Penzing?

    Johanniskirche, about 6 km by road; Stadtpfarrkirche Mariae Himmelfahrt (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Penzing?

    Zwingerturm, about 5 km by road; Sandauer Tor (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Penzing?

    Schacky-Park, about 25 km by road; Zoo Augsburg (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Penzing?

    Start in Penzing, visit Bayertor, then Zwingerturm, then Stadtpfarrkirche Mariae Himmelfahrt, then Johanniskirche, then Sandauer Tor, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Penzing?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Penzing

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