Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Saal

Saal is a town in Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 5,626 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 38 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Sippenauer Moor (5 km), Mariä Himmelfahrt (6 km) and Archäologisches Museum (6 km).

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Saal at a glance

Location
Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 5,626
Coordinates
48.9010° N, 11.9320° E
Places within 50 km
77 (77 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Saal

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

127 forts & heritage within 100 km of Saal. The closest is Hall of Liberation (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Saal

71 churches within 100 km of Saal. The closest is Mariä Himmelfahrt (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Saal

37 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Saal. The closest is Sippenauer Moor (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Saal

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Saal. The closest is Arzberg (45 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Arzberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Göschberg · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Schellenberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Kobelberg · viewpoint · Saxony · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Altmühltal · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~58 km · Must-see
  • Burgstall Thürsnacht · viewpoint · Upper Palatinate · ~65 km · Must-see

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Museums near Saal

14 museums within 100 km of Saal. The closest is Archäologisches Museum (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Saal

7 caves within 100 km of Saal. The closest is Räuberhöhle Oder Druidenhöhle (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Saal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Saal
  2. 5 km Sippenauer Moor · nature spot, Lower Bavaria
  3. 13 km Frauenbergkapelle · church, Lower Bavaria
  4. 1 km St. Georg · church, Lower Bavaria
  5. 5 km Hall of Liberation · heritage site, Lower Bavaria
  6. 1 km Mariä Himmelfahrt · church, Lower Bavaria
  7. 6 km Back to Saal

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    Within 15 km of Saal

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Saal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage38127Hall of Liberation (7 km)
    Churches1971Mariä Himmelfahrt (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens837Sippenauer Moor (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints228Arzberg (45 km)
    Museums414Archäologisches Museum (6 km)
    Caves27Räuberhöhle Oder Druidenhöhle (20 km)
    Other attractions26Donaudurchbruch (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Sarchinger Weiher (33 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Kocatepe-Moschee (50 km)
    Parks01Bastionsgarten (70 km)
    Treks01European Long Distance Path E8, Fränkischer Albverein (79 km)

    Saal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Saal?

    Sippenauer Moor (nature spot, about 5 km), Mariä Himmelfahrt (church, about 6 km), Hall of Liberation (heritage site, about 7 km), Donaudurchbruch (attraction, about 9 km), St. Georg (church, about 10 km), Kloster Weltenburg (attraction, about 10 km).

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

    77 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Saal?

    Hall of Liberation, about 7 km by road; Burg Randeck (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Saal?

    Mariä Himmelfahrt, about 6 km by road; St. Georg (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Saal?

    Sippenauer Moor, about 5 km by road; Schulerloch (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Saal?

    Start in Saal, visit Sippenauer Moor, then Frauenbergkapelle, then St. Georg, then Hall of Liberation, then Mariä Himmelfahrt, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Saal?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Saal

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Saal’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.