Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Scharnitz

Scharnitz is a town in Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 1,403 people. Within 50 km by road there are 290 places to visit — 210 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 churches, 27 forts & heritage and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Mauerreste Der Porta Claudia (1 km), Brunnsteinspitze (3 km) and Rotwandlspitze (3 km).

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Scharnitz, Bavaria
Scharnitz, Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Scharnitz at a glance

Location
Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 1,403
Coordinates
47.3890° N, 11.2645° E
Places within 50 km
290 (290 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 Scharnitz

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Scharnitz: 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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Things to see near Scharnitz, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Scharnitz

210 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Scharnitz. The closest is Brunnsteinspitze (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Scharnitz

32 churches within 100 km of Scharnitz. The closest is St. Nikolaus (8 km). Best time: year-round.

  • St. Nikolaus · church · Upper Bavaria · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Pfarrkirche St. Oswald · church · Bezirk Innsbruck-Land · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Hl. Kreuz · church · Bezirk Innsbruck-Land · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Höttinger Bild · church · Bezirk Innsbruck-Land · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Theresienkirche · church · Bezirk Innsbruck-Land · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Hl. Maria · church · Bezirk Innsbruck-Land · ~19 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Scharnitz

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Scharnitz. The closest is Mauerreste Der Porta Claudia (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Scharnitz

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Scharnitz. The closest is Lautersee (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lautersee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Ferchensee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Luttensee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Rießersee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Walchensee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~29 km · Must-see

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Museums near Scharnitz

5 museums within 100 km of Scharnitz. The closest is Volkskunstmuseum (21 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Volkskunstmuseum · museum · Bezirk Innsbruck-Land · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Zeughaus · museum · Bezirk Innsbruck-Land · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Localbahnmuseum · museum · Bezirk Innsbruck-Land · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Bergbaumuseum · museum · Bezirk Innsbruck-Land · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Museum Wattens · museum · Bezirk Innsbruck-Land · ~34 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Scharnitz

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Scharnitz. The closest is Buckelwiesen Am Geißschädel (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Scharnitz

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 Scharnitz
  2. 1 km Mauerreste Der Porta Claudia · heritage site, Bezirk Innsbruck-Land
  3. 3 km Brunnsteinspitze · viewpoint, Upper Bavaria
  4. 1 km Rotwandlspitze · viewpoint, Upper Bavaria
  5. 3 km Nördliche Linderspitze · viewpoint, Upper Bavaria
  6. 8 km Große Arnspitze · viewpoint, Bavaria
  7. 4 km Back to Scharnitz

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From travellers near Scharnitz

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How to reach Scharnitz

    All places near Scharnitz by distance

    Within 15 km of Scharnitz

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Scharnitz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints210210Brunnsteinspitze (3 km)
    Churches3232St. Nikolaus (8 km)
    Forts & heritage2727Mauerreste Der Porta Claudia (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Lautersee (7 km)
    Museums55Volkskunstmuseum (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Buckelwiesen Am Geißschädel (14 km)
    Caves33Kaiser-Max-Grotte (17 km)
    Parks33Alpenzoo (20 km)
    Treks11Via Alpina Red R45 (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Eyüp-Sultan-Moschee (21 km)

    Scharnitz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Scharnitz?

    Mauerreste Der Porta Claudia (heritage site, about 1 km), Brunnsteinspitze (viewpoint, about 3 km), Rotwandlspitze (viewpoint, about 3 km), Große Arnspitze (viewpoint, about 4 km), Nördliche Linderspitze (viewpoint, about 6 km), Gleirschtal (viewpoint, about 6 km).

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

    290 places on Spotwander: 210 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Scharnitz?

    Brunnsteinspitze, about 3 km by road; Rotwandlspitze (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Scharnitz?

    St. Nikolaus, about 8 km by road; Pfarrkirche St. Oswald (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Scharnitz?

    Mauerreste Der Porta Claudia, about 1 km by road; Burg Schlossberg (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Scharnitz?

    Start in Scharnitz, visit Mauerreste Der Porta Claudia, then Brunnsteinspitze, then Rotwandlspitze, then Nördliche Linderspitze, then Große Arnspitze, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Scharnitz?

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

    Towns near Scharnitz

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