Landkreis Eichsfeld district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Rhumspringe

Rhumspringe is a town in Landkreis Eichsfeld district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 2,050 people. Within 50 km by road there are 204 places to visit — 83 hill stations & viewpoints, 65 churches, 38 forts & heritage and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Herzberg Castle (10 km), Allerburg (11 km) and St. Michaelis (11 km).

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Rhumspringe, Thuringia
Rhumspringe, Landkreis Eichsfeld district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rhumspringe at a glance

Location
Landkreis Eichsfeld district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 2,050
Coordinates
51.5833° N, 10.3000° E
Places within 50 km
204 (204 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Rhumspringe

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

  • Pagelsburg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Großer Knollen · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Großer Mittelberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Langfast · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Fissenkenkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Ohmberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Adlersberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Maria Geburt · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Kloppstert · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Franzosenkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~18 km · Must-see
  • St. Stephanus · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Burg Bodenstein · fort · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~18 km · Must-see

Things to see near Rhumspringe, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Rhumspringe

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

  • Eichelkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Sonnenstein · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Steile Wand · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Kleiner Knollen · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Höxterberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Pagelsburg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~16 km · Must-see

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Churches near Rhumspringe

79 churches within 100 km of Rhumspringe. The closest is St. Michaelis (11 km). Best time: year-round.

  • St. Michaelis · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~11 km · Must-see
  • St. Ursula · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Maria Geburt · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~17 km · Must-see
  • St. Stephanus · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~18 km · Must-see
  • St. Judas Thaddäus · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Waldkapelle · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~20 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Rhumspringe

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rhumspringe. The closest is Herzberg Castle (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rhumspringe

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rhumspringe. The closest is Forstbotanischer Garten (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rhumspringe

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rhumspringe. The closest is Seeburger See (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Rhumspringe

5 caves within 100 km of Rhumspringe. The closest is Unicorn Cave (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Rhumspringe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rhumspringe
  2. 10 km Herzberg Castle · heritage site, Landkreis Eichsfeld
  3. 7 km Unicorn Cave · cave, Landkreis Eichsfeld
  4. 7 km Eichelkopf · viewpoint, Landkreis Eichsfeld
  5. 3 km St. Michaelis · church, Landkreis Eichsfeld
  6. 2 km Allerburg · heritage site, Landkreis Eichsfeld
  7. 11 km Back to Rhumspringe

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From travellers near Rhumspringe

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How to reach Rhumspringe

    All places near Rhumspringe by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rhumspringe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints83116Eichelkopf (11 km)
    Churches6579St. Michaelis (11 km)
    Forts & heritage3863Herzberg Castle (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens513Forstbotanischer Garten (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Seeburger See (12 km)
    Caves25Unicorn Cave (12 km)
    Museums15Grenzlandmuseum Eichsfeld (14 km)
    Waterfalls44Romkerhaller Wasserfall (41 km)
    Parks23WeltWald Harz (33 km)
    Other attractions02Kaiserturm (53 km)
    Treks01Herzogstour Blankenburg (Harz) (60 km)

    Rhumspringe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rhumspringe?

    Herzberg Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Allerburg (heritage site, about 11 km), St. Michaelis (church, about 11 km), Eichelkopf (viewpoint, about 11 km), Unicorn Cave (cave, about 12 km), Seeburger See (lake, about 12 km).

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

    204 places on Spotwander: 83 hill stations & viewpoints, 65 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rhumspringe?

    Eichelkopf, about 11 km by road; Sonnenstein (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rhumspringe?

    St. Michaelis, about 11 km by road; St. Ursula (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rhumspringe?

    Herzberg Castle, about 10 km by road; Allerburg (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rhumspringe?

    Start in Rhumspringe, visit Herzberg Castle, then Unicorn Cave, then Eichelkopf, then St. Michaelis, then Allerburg, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rhumspringe?

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

    Towns near Rhumspringe

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