Kyffhäuserkreis district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Queis

Queis is a town in Kyffhäuserkreis district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 1,518 people. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit — 10 churches, 9 forts & heritage, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 13 museums. The must-see places are Raßnitzer See (14 km), Francke Foundations (14 km) and Market Church of Our Dear Ladies (14 km).

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Queis at a glance

Location
Kyffhäuserkreis district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 1,518
Coordinates
51.4763° N, 12.1346° E
Places within 50 km
57 (57 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 Queis

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

144 churches within 100 km of Queis. The closest is Market Church of Our Dear Ladies (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Queis

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Queis. The closest is Niemegk (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Queis

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Queis. The closest is Raßnitzer See (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Queis

19 museums within 100 km of Queis. The closest is Francke Foundations (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Queis

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Queis. The closest is Steinhorste (43 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Queis

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Queis. The closest is Löbenberg (58 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Löbenberg · viewpoint · Wittenberg · ~58 km · Must-see
  • Gudenesstein · viewpoint · Salzlandkreis · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Wartenberg · viewpoint · Salzlandkreis · ~71 km · Must-see
  • Nikolaiturm · viewpoint · Altenburger Land · ~73 km · Must-see
  • Collmberg · viewpoint · Nordsachsen · ~80 km · Must-see
  • Künzelsberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Sömmerda · ~81 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Queis

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Queis
  2. 14 km Market Church of Our Dear Ladies · church, Kyffhäuserkreis
  3. 1 km Wilhelm-Friedemann-Bach-Haus · museum, Kyffhäuserkreis
  4. 1 km Francke Foundations · museum, Kyffhäuserkreis
  5. 17 km Raßnitzer See · lake, Thuringia
  6. 23 km Werbeliner See · lake, Altenburger Land
  7. 15 km Back to Queis

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From travellers near Queis

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How to reach Queis

    All places near Queis by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Queis by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches10144Market Church of Our Dear Ladies (14 km)
    Forts & heritage965Niemegk (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1825Raßnitzer See (14 km)
    Museums1319Francke Foundations (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens419Steinhorste (43 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints011Löbenberg (58 km)
    Parks38Rosental (27 km)

    Queis: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Queis?

    Raßnitzer See (lake, about 14 km), Francke Foundations (museum, about 14 km), Market Church of Our Dear Ladies (church, about 14 km), Wilhelm-Friedemann-Bach-Haus (museum, about 15 km), Werbeliner See (lake, about 15 km), Wallendorfer See (lake, about 16 km).

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

    57 places on Spotwander: 10 churches, 9 forts & heritage, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Queis?

    Market Church of Our Dear Ladies, about 14 km by road; König-Heinrich-Denkmal (Merseburg) (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Queis?

    Niemegk, about 26 km by road; Richard-Wagner-Denkmal (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Queis?

    Raßnitzer See, about 14 km by road; Werbeliner See (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Queis?

    Start in Queis, visit Market Church of Our Dear Ladies, then Wilhelm-Friedemann-Bach-Haus, then Francke Foundations, then Raßnitzer See, then Werbeliner See, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Queis?

    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 Queis

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