Gera district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Pölzig

Pölzig is a town in Gera district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 1,395 people. Within 50 km by road there are 180 places to visit — 122 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 museums. The must-see places are Evangelische Dorfkirche (1 km), Kirche Bethenhausen (3 km) and Evangelische Dorfkirche Brahmenau (4 km).

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Pölzig, Thuringia
Pölzig, Gera district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pölzig at a glance

Location
Gera district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 1,395
Coordinates
50.9500° N, 12.2000° E
Places within 50 km
180 (180 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Pölzig

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

170 churches within 100 km of Pölzig. The closest is Evangelische Dorfkirche (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Pölzig

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pölzig. The closest is Naulitzer Schanze (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pölzig

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pölzig. The closest is Aussichtsturm Haselbacher Teiche (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Pölzig

15 museums within 100 km of Pölzig. The closest is Pegau Abbey (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pölzig

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pölzig. The closest is Nikolaiturm (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Nikolaiturm · viewpoint · Altenburger Land · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Luftschiff · viewpoint · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Pfaffenberg · viewpoint · Zwickau · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Jenzig · viewpoint · Jena · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Fuchsturm · viewpoint · Jena · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Rochlitzer Berg · viewpoint · Burgenlandkreis · ~51 km · Must-see

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Parks near Pölzig

10 parks within 100 km of Pölzig. The closest is Neue Landschaft Ronneburg (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Pölzig

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 Pölzig
  2. 7 km Dorfkirche Dobitschen · church, Altenburger Land
  3. 8 km Kirche Bethenhausen · church, Greiz
  4. 3 km Evangelische Dorfkirche Brahmenau · church, Greiz
  5. 3 km Evangelische Dorfkirche · church, Gera
  6. 5 km Evangelische Dorfkirche · church, Greiz
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How to reach Pölzig

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    Within 15 km of Pölzig

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pölzig by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches122170Evangelische Dorfkirche (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3151Naulitzer Schanze (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1116Aussichtsturm Haselbacher Teiche (27 km)
    Museums515Pegau Abbey (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints414Nikolaiturm (21 km)
    Parks510Neue Landschaft Ronneburg (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Goseck (44 km)
    Other attractions03Karmelitenkloster (54 km)
    Caves02Prinzenhöhle (61 km)

    Pölzig: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pölzig?

    Evangelische Dorfkirche (church, about 1 km), Kirche Bethenhausen (church, about 3 km), Evangelische Dorfkirche Brahmenau (church, about 4 km), Evangelische Dorfkirche (church, about 5 km), Dorfkirche Dobitschen (church, about 7 km), Trinitatiskirche (church, about 10 km).

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

    180 places on Spotwander: 122 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 museums, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Pölzig?

    Evangelische Dorfkirche, about 1 km by road; Kirche Bethenhausen (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pölzig?

    Naulitzer Schanze, about 12 km by road; Ronneburger Schloss (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Pölzig?

    Aussichtsturm Haselbacher Teiche, about 27 km by road; Großstolpener See (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pölzig?

    Start in Pölzig, visit Dorfkirche Dobitschen, then Kirche Bethenhausen, then Evangelische Dorfkirche Brahmenau, then Evangelische Dorfkirche, then Evangelische Dorfkirche, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pölzig?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Pölzig

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