Altenburger Land district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Rackwitz

Rackwitz is a town in Altenburger Land district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 3,118 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 9 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Schladitzer See (4 km), Werbeliner See (8 km) and Schillerhaus (11 km).

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Rackwitz, Thuringia
Rackwitz, Altenburger Land district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rackwitz at a glance

Location
Altenburger Land district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 3,118
Coordinates
51.4333° N, 12.3833° E
Places within 50 km
51 (51 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

Top places to visit near Rackwitz

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Churches near Rackwitz

137 churches within 100 km of Rackwitz. The closest is Gedächtniskirche (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Rackwitz

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rackwitz. The closest is Richard-Wagner-Denkmal (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rackwitz

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rackwitz. The closest is Schladitzer See (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rackwitz

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rackwitz. The closest is Thielenhaide (42 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Rackwitz

19 museums within 100 km of Rackwitz. The closest is Schillerhaus (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Rackwitz

9 parks within 100 km of Rackwitz. The closest is Rosental (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Rackwitz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rackwitz
  2. 8 km Werbeliner See · lake, Altenburger Land
  3. 5 km Schladitzer See · lake, Altenburger Land
  4. 10 km Auensee · lake, Altenburger Land
  5. 4 km Schillerhaus · museum, Altenburger Land
  6. 4 km Gedächtniskirche · church, Altenburger Land
  7. 11 km Back to Rackwitz

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How to reach Rackwitz

    All places near Rackwitz by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rackwitz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches9137Gedächtniskirche (11 km)
    Forts & heritage369Richard-Wagner-Denkmal (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2125Schladitzer See (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens222Thielenhaide (42 km)
    Museums1219Schillerhaus (11 km)
    Parks39Rosental (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints19Löbenberg (36 km)

    Rackwitz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rackwitz?

    Schladitzer See (lake, about 4 km), Werbeliner See (lake, about 8 km), Schillerhaus (museum, about 11 km), Gedächtniskirche (church, about 11 km), Auensee (lake, about 11 km), Rosental (park, about 12 km).

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

    51 places on Spotwander: 9 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Rackwitz?

    Gedächtniskirche, about 11 km by road; St Thomas Monastry (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rackwitz?

    Richard-Wagner-Denkmal, about 13 km by road; Niemegk (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rackwitz?

    Schladitzer See, about 4 km by road; Werbeliner See (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rackwitz?

    Start in Rackwitz, visit Werbeliner See, then Schladitzer See, then Auensee, then Schillerhaus, then Gedächtniskirche, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rackwitz?

    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.

    Towns near Rackwitz

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