Wartburgkreis district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Philippsthal

Philippsthal is a town in Wartburgkreis district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 4,570 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit — 62 hill stations & viewpoints, 57 forts & heritage, 47 churches and 3 parks. The must-see places are Johanneskirche (2 km), Burg Wendelstein (2 km) and Klosterkirche (2 km).

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Philippsthal, Thuringia
Philippsthal, Wartburgkreis district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Philippsthal at a glance

Location
Wartburgkreis district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 4,570
Coordinates
50.8395° N, 10.0091° E
Places within 50 km
179 (179 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Philippsthal

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

101 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Philippsthal. The closest is Landecker Berg (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Landecker Berg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Krayenberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Soisberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Dreienberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Toter Mann · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Sachsenburg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~18 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Philippsthal

94 forts & heritage within 100 km of Philippsthal. The closest is Burg Wendelstein (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Philippsthal

82 churches within 100 km of Philippsthal. The closest is Johanneskirche (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Philippsthal

5 parks within 100 km of Philippsthal. The closest is Park Und Schloss Altenstein (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Philippsthal

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Philippsthal. The closest is Ibengarten (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Ibengarten · sanctuary · Wartburgkreis · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Tierpark Bad Liebenstein · sanctuary · Wartburgkreis · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Rhönwald · sanctuary · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Wildpark Knüll · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~55 km · Must-see

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Waterfalls near Philippsthal

3 waterfalls within 100 km of Philippsthal. The closest is Luisenthaler Wasserfall (29 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Philippsthal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Philippsthal
  2. 2 km Johanneskirche · church, Wartburgkreis
  3. 1 km Burg Wendelstein · heritage site, Wartburgkreis
  4. 1 km Klosterkirche · church, Wartburgkreis
  5. 1 km St. Annen · church, Wartburgkreis
  6. 10 km Krayenburg · heritage site, Wartburgkreis
  7. 11 km Back to Philippsthal

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From travellers near Philippsthal

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How to reach Philippsthal

    All places near Philippsthal by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Kirche Helba · church · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Dörnerberg · viewpoint · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Dolmar · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Martin-Luther-Kirche · church · Wartburgkreis · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Feldberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Friedrichswerth · fort · Landkreis Gotha · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Schlosspark · park · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Herzogliche Gruftkapelle · church · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Gangolfsberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Leichberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Knüllköpfchen · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Ebersberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Hallenburg · fort · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Hoher Meissner · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Johanniterburg Kühndorf · fort · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Fasanerie · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Keudelskuppe · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Pentersrück · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Kalbe · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~54 km · Must-see
    • St. Ulrich · church · Landkreis Gotha · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Wallanlage Tannenburg · fort · Landkreis Gotha · ~54 km · Must-see
    • St. Andreas · church · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~54 km · Must-see
    • St. Peter Und Paul · church · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Dünberg · viewpoint · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Hülfensberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~54 km · Must-see
    • St. Johannis · church · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Wildpark Knüll · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Burg Greifenstein · fort · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Kasseler Kuppe · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Johannes · church · Landkreis Gotha · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Hohe Schule · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Untermaßfeld · fort · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Burg Stein · fort · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Wartenberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Kirchenburg Ostheim · church · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Burg Oppershausen · fort · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Großer Hermannsberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~57 km · Must-see
    • St. Johannis · church · Landkreis Gotha · ~57 km · Must-see
    • St. Elisabeth · church · Landkreis Gotha · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Hohe Hölle · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~57 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Philippsthal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints62101Landecker Berg (11 km)
    Forts & heritage5794Burg Wendelstein (2 km)
    Churches4782Johanneskirche (2 km)
    Parks35Park Und Schloss Altenstein (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Ibengarten (23 km)
    Waterfalls33Luisenthaler Wasserfall (29 km)
    Museums13Lutherhaus (33 km)
    Caves22Verfluchtes Jungfernloch (31 km)
    Treks11Milseburgweg (38 km)
    Other attractions01Bürgerturm (60 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Grüner See (65 km)

    Philippsthal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Philippsthal?

    Johanneskirche (church, about 2 km), Burg Wendelstein (heritage site, about 2 km), Klosterkirche (church, about 2 km), St. Annen (church, about 3 km), Krayenburg (heritage site, about 11 km), Landecker Berg (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

    179 places on Spotwander: 62 hill stations & viewpoints, 57 forts & heritage, 47 churches, 3 parks, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Philippsthal?

    Landecker Berg, about 11 km by road; Krayenberg (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Philippsthal?

    Burg Wendelstein, about 2 km by road; Krayenburg (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Philippsthal?

    Johanneskirche, about 2 km by road; Klosterkirche (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Philippsthal?

    Start in Philippsthal, visit Johanneskirche, then Burg Wendelstein, then Klosterkirche, then St. Annen, then Krayenburg, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Philippsthal?

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

    Towns near Philippsthal

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