Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Pöttmes

Pöttmes is a town in Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 6,315 people. Within 50 km by road there are 169 places to visit — 65 forts & heritage, 58 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are St. Peter Und Paul (1 km), Schloss Schorn (2 km) and Schanze Wagesenberg (3 km).

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Pöttmes, Bavaria
Pöttmes, Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pöttmes at a glance

Location
Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 6,315
Coordinates
48.5838° N, 11.0876° E
Places within 50 km
169 (169 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 Pöttmes

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Forts & heritage near Pöttmes

121 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pöttmes. The closest is Schloss Schorn (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Pöttmes

85 churches within 100 km of Pöttmes. The closest is St. Peter Und Paul (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pöttmes

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pöttmes. The closest is Schuttberg (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Schuttberg · viewpoint · Swabia · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Weilheimer Trockental · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Staufenberg · viewpoint · Swabia · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Hühnerberg · viewpoint · Swabia · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Hirschberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Mühlberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~53 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pöttmes

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pöttmes. The closest is Lechauen Bei Thierhaupten (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Pöttmes

11 museums within 100 km of Pöttmes. The closest is Museum Altomünster (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pöttmes

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pöttmes. The closest is Kaisersee (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Pöttmes

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pöttmes
  2. 3 km Schanze Wagesenberg · heritage site, Swabia
  3. 1 km Burgstall Wagesenberg · heritage site, Swabia
  4. 11 km Schloß Sandizell · heritage site, Upper Bavaria
  5. 7 km Schloss Schorn · heritage site, Swabia
  6. 2 km St. Peter Und Paul · church, Swabia
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How to reach Pöttmes

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pöttmes by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage65121Schloss Schorn (2 km)
    Churches5885St. Peter Und Paul (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints435Schuttberg (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1422Lechauen Bei Thierhaupten (19 km)
    Museums1011Museum Altomünster (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Kaisersee (28 km)
    Mosques & dargahs45Eyüp-Sultan-Moschee (30 km)
    Parks55Hofgarten (34 km)
    Other attractions33Kloster Thierhaupten (16 km)
    Caves13Mammuthöhle (49 km)
    Treks01European Long Distance Path E8, Fränkischer Albverein (54 km)

    Pöttmes: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pöttmes?

    St. Peter Und Paul (church, about 1 km), Schloss Schorn (heritage site, about 2 km), Schanze Wagesenberg (heritage site, about 3 km), Burgstall Wagesenberg (heritage site, about 4 km), Schloß Sandizell (heritage site, about 8 km), Schloss Unterbaar (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    169 places on Spotwander: 65 forts & heritage, 58 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pöttmes?

    Schloss Schorn, about 2 km by road; Schanze Wagesenberg (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Pöttmes?

    St. Peter Und Paul, about 1 km by road; St. Vitus (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pöttmes?

    Schuttberg, about 29 km by road; Weilheimer Trockental (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pöttmes?

    Start in Pöttmes, visit Schanze Wagesenberg, then Burgstall Wagesenberg, then Schloß Sandizell, then Schloss Schorn, then St. Peter Und Paul, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pöttmes?

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

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