Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Places to visit near Reichenau

Reichenau is a town in Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, home to about 5,144 people. Within 50 km by road there are 223 places to visit — 121 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Heilig-Geist-Kirche (1 km), Reichenau (1 km) and Schloss Arenenberg (2 km).

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Reichenau, Baden-Württemberg
Reichenau, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Reichenau at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Population
about 5,144
Coordinates
47.6889° N, 9.0635° E
Places within 50 km
223 (223 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 Reichenau

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Reichenau: 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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Forts & heritage near Reichenau

161 forts & heritage within 100 km of Reichenau. The closest is Schloss Arenenberg (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Reichenau

40 churches within 100 km of Reichenau. The closest is Heilig-Geist-Kirche (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Reichenau

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Reichenau. The closest is Taborberg (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Taborberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Fürstenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Marienschlucht · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Schiener Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Friedinger Schlossberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Aussichtsturm Hohenbodman · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~23 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Reichenau

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Reichenau. The closest is Wollmatinger Ried - Untersee - Gnadensee (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Reichenau

16 museums within 100 km of Reichenau. The closest is Petershausen Abbey (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Reichenau

8 caves within 100 km of Reichenau. The closest is Heidenhöhlen (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Reichenau

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Reichenau
  2. 1 km Heilig-Geist-Kirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  3. 1 km Reichenau · river spot, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  4. 3 km Schopflen · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  5. 4 km Schloss Wolfsberg · heritage site, Bezirk Kreuzlingen
  6. 3 km Schloss Arenenberg · heritage site, Bezirk Kreuzlingen
  7. 2 km Back to Reichenau

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From travellers near Reichenau

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    Within 15 km of Reichenau

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Reichenau by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage121161Schloss Arenenberg (2 km)
    Churches3340Heilig-Geist-Kirche (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2127Taborberg (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1420Wollmatinger Ried - Untersee - Gnadensee (5 km)
    Museums1116Petershausen Abbey (11 km)
    Caves48Heidenhöhlen (26 km)
    Parks57Conny-Land (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Untersee (6 km)
    Other attractions34Zisterzienserinnenkloster Feldbach (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Reichenau (1 km)
    Treks22European Long Distance Path E1 - Part Switzerland (11 km)
    Buddhist sites12Kloster St. Georgen (19 km)
    Waterfalls11Rhine Falls (41 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mevlana-Moschee Ravensburg (54 km)

    Reichenau: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Reichenau?

    Heilig-Geist-Kirche (church, about 1 km), Reichenau (river spot, about 1 km), Schloss Arenenberg (heritage site, about 2 km), Schopflen (heritage site, about 3 km), Schloss Wolfsberg (heritage site, about 4 km), Wollmatinger Ried - Untersee - Gnadensee (nature spot, about 5 km).

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

    223 places on Spotwander: 121 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Reichenau?

    Schloss Arenenberg, about 2 km by road; Schopflen (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Reichenau?

    Heilig-Geist-Kirche, about 1 km by road; Christuskirche (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Reichenau?

    Taborberg, about 9 km by road; Fürstenberg (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Reichenau?

    Start in Reichenau, visit Heilig-Geist-Kirche, then Reichenau, then Schopflen, then Schloss Wolfsberg, then Schloss Arenenberg, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Reichenau?

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

    Towns near Reichenau

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