Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Polling

Polling is a town in Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 3,465 people. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit — 15 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 churches and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Schloss Tüßling (3 km), Basilika St. Anna (10 km) and Stiftskirche (10 km).

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

Polling at a glance

Location
Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 3,465
Coordinates
48.2167° N, 12.5667° E
Places within 50 km
43 (43 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

Top places to visit near Polling

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Forts & heritage near Polling

89 forts & heritage within 100 km of Polling. The closest is Schloss Tüßling (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Polling

75 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Polling. The closest is Rainbichl (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Rainbichl · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Gatterberge · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Schlossberg von Tettelham · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Hochberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Haunsberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Salzburg-Umgebung · ~58 km · Must-see
  • Teisenberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~60 km · Must-see

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Churches near Polling

70 churches within 100 km of Polling. The closest is Basilika St. Anna (10 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Basilika St. Anna · church · Upper Bavaria · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Stiftskirche · church · Upper Bavaria · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Gnadenkapelle · church · Upper Bavaria · ~10 km · Must-see
  • St. Johann · church · Upper Bavaria · ~17 km · Must-see
  • St. Vitus · church · Upper Bavaria · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Sankt Oswald · church · Upper Bavaria · ~26 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Polling

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Polling. The closest is Irlhamer Moos (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Polling

14 museums within 100 km of Polling. The closest is Neue Schatzkammer Und Wallfahrtsmuseum (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Polling

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Polling. The closest is Wöhrsee (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Wöhrsee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Höllerersee · lake · Bezirk Salzburg-Umgebung · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Fridolfinger See · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Lake Chiemsee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Abtsdorfer See · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Thumsee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~73 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Polling

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Polling
  2. 3 km Schloss Tüßling · heritage site, Upper Bavaria
  3. 7 km Stiftskirche · church, Upper Bavaria
  4. 1 km Gnadenkapelle · church, Upper Bavaria
  5. 1 km Neue Schatzkammer Und Wallfahrtsmuseum · museum, Upper Bavaria
  6. 1 km Basilika St. Anna · church, Upper Bavaria
  7. 10 km Back to Polling

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How to reach Polling

    All places near Polling by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Polling by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1589Schloss Tüßling (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints375Rainbichl (23 km)
    Churches1470Basilika St. Anna (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens117Irlhamer Moos (29 km)
    Museums414Neue Schatzkammer Und Wallfahrtsmuseum (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs410Wöhrsee (25 km)
    Parks06Kurgarten (72 km)
    Caves03Kolowratshöhle (79 km)
    Other attractions12Kloster Au Am Inn (23 km)
    Buddhist sites11Kloster Moosen (37 km)
    Waterfalls01Plötz Wasserfall (81 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Islamisches Zentrum München (86 km)
    Treks01Hocheck Short (88 km)

    Polling: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Polling?

    Schloss Tüßling (heritage site, about 3 km), Basilika St. Anna (church, about 10 km), Stiftskirche (church, about 10 km), Neue Schatzkammer Und Wallfahrtsmuseum (museum, about 10 km), Gnadenkapelle (church, about 10 km), Jerusalem Panorama (museum, about 11 km).

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

    43 places on Spotwander: 15 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 churches, 1 sanctuary, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Polling?

    Schloss Tüßling, about 3 km by road; Schloss Jettenbach (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Polling?

    Rainbichl, about 23 km by road; Gatterberge (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Polling?

    Basilika St. Anna, about 10 km by road; Stiftskirche (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Polling?

    Start in Polling, visit Schloss Tüßling, then Stiftskirche, then Gnadenkapelle, then Neue Schatzkammer Und Wallfahrtsmuseum, then Basilika St. Anna, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Polling?

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

    Towns near Polling

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