Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Places to visit near Rastatt

Rastatt is a town in Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, home to about 47,906 people. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit — 44 forts & heritage, 44 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 museums. The must-see places are Einsiedelner Kapelle (1 km), Schloss Rastatt (1 km) and St. Alexander (1 km).

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Rastatt, Baden-Württemberg
Rastatt, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rastatt at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Population
about 47,906
Coordinates
48.8585° N, 8.2096° E
Places within 50 km
154 (154 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Rastatt

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rastatt: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Rastatt

  • Battert · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Burgruine Waldenfels · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Stourdza-Kapelle · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Neues Schloss · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Stiftskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Rathaus · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Staatliche Kunsthalle · museum · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Église Saint-Michel · church · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Merkur · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Fremersberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Gönneranlage · park · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~15 km · Must-see
  • St. Jodok · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~15 km · Must-see

Things to see near Rastatt, by type

Forts & heritage near Rastatt

89 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rastatt. The closest is Alt-Eberstein (12 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Alt-Eberstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Altes Schloss · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Burgruine Waldenfels · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Neues Schloss · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Rathaus · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Eberstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~19 km · Must-see

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Churches near Rastatt

74 churches within 100 km of Rastatt. The closest is Einsiedelner Kapelle (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rastatt

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

  • Hardberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Battert · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Merkur · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Fremersberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Mahlberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Yberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~18 km · Must-see

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Museums near Rastatt

20 museums within 100 km of Rastatt. The closest is Schloss Rastatt (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rastatt

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rastatt. The closest is Réserve Naturelle du Delta de la Sauer (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Rastatt

6 parks within 100 km of Rastatt. The closest is Gönneranlage (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Rastatt

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rastatt
  2. 1 km Schloss Rastatt · museum, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  3. 1 km St. Alexander · church, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  4. 7 km St. Katharina · church, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  5. 5 km Schloss Favorite · museum, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  6. 6 km Einsiedelner Kapelle · church, Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe
  7. 0 km Back to Rastatt

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From travellers near Rastatt

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How to reach Rastatt

    All places near Rastatt by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rastatt by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4489Alt-Eberstein (12 km)
    Churches4474Einsiedelner Kapelle (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3364Hardberg (11 km)
    Museums1220Schloss Rastatt (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens716Réserve Naturelle du Delta de la Sauer (9 km)
    Parks46Gönneranlage (15 km)
    Other attractions25Wildline (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Schurmsee (36 km)
    Waterfalls34Geroldsauer Wasserfall (21 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13Fatih-Moschee (48 km)
    Caves12Bruderhöhle (50 km)
    Treks01Täfelberg - Heumaden Im Hau (56 km)
    Buddhist sites01Kloster Maulbronn (58 km)

    Rastatt: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rastatt?

    Einsiedelner Kapelle (church, about 1 km), Schloss Rastatt (museum, about 1 km), St. Alexander (church, about 1 km), Schloss Favorite (museum, about 6 km), St. Katharina (church, about 7 km), Heilig Kreuz (church, about 8 km).

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

    154 places on Spotwander: 44 forts & heritage, 44 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 museums, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rastatt?

    Alt-Eberstein, about 12 km by road; Altes Schloss (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rastatt?

    Einsiedelner Kapelle, about 1 km by road; St. Alexander (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rastatt?

    Hardberg, about 11 km by road; Battert (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rastatt?

    Start in Rastatt, visit Schloss Rastatt, then St. Alexander, then St. Katharina, then Schloss Favorite, then Einsiedelner Kapelle, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rastatt?

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

    Towns near Rastatt

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