Elbe-Elster district, Brandenburg, Germany

Places to visit near Schönewalde

Schönewalde is a town in Elbe-Elster district, Brandenburg, Germany, home to about 3,740 people. Within 50 km by road there are 58 places to visit — 15 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens and 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Schloss Doberlug (11 km), Dorfkirche Sorno (16 km) and Besucherbergwerk F60 (20 km).

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Schönewalde at a glance

Location
Elbe-Elster district, Brandenburg, Germany
Population
about 3,740
Coordinates
51.6790° N, 13.6025° E
Places within 50 km
58 (58 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 Schönewalde

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Schönewalde: 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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Churches near Schönewalde

98 churches within 100 km of Schönewalde. The closest is Dorfkirche Sorno (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Schönewalde

89 forts & heritage within 100 km of Schönewalde. The closest is Schloss Doberlug (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Schönewalde

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Schönewalde. The closest is Wanninchen (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Schönewalde

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Schönewalde. The closest is Bergheider See (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Bergheider See · lake · Elbe-Elster · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Schlabendorfer See · lake · Dahme-Spreewald · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Drehnaer See · lake · Oberspreewald-Lausitz - Górne Błota-Łužyca · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Grünewalder Lauch · lake · Oberspreewald-Lausitz - Górne Błota-Łužyca · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Lichtenauer See · lake · Oberspreewald-Lausitz - Górne Błota-Łužyca · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Schönfelder See · lake · Oberspreewald-Lausitz - Górne Błota-Łužyca · ~32 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Schönewalde

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

  • Kutschenberg · viewpoint · Oberspreewald-Lausitz - Górne Błota-Łužyca · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Landmarke Lausitzer Seenland "Rostiger Nagel" · viewpoint · Oberspreewald-Lausitz - Górne Błota-Łužyca · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Golmberg · viewpoint · Teltow-Fläming · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Schlossberg · viewpoint · Spree-Neiße - Sprjewja-Nysa · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Wehlaberg · viewpoint · Dahme-Spreewald · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Oßlinger Berg · viewpoint · Oberspreewald-Lausitz - Górne Błota-Łužyca · ~65 km · Must-see

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Museums near Schönewalde

16 museums within 100 km of Schönewalde. The closest is Spreewald-Museum Lübbenau (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Schönewalde

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 108 km on the road.

  1. Start in Schönewalde
  2. 21 km Wanninchen · nature spot, Dahme-Spreewald
  3. 4 km Wasserschloss Fürstlich Drehna · heritage site, Dahme-Spreewald
  4. 29 km Dorfkirche Sorno · church, Elbe-Elster
  5. 12 km Schloss Doberlug · heritage site, Elbe-Elster
  6. 22 km KZ Schlieben · heritage site, Elbe-Elster
  7. 20 km Back to Schönewalde

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How to reach Schönewalde

    All places near Schönewalde by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Schönewalde by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1598Dorfkirche Sorno (16 km)
    Forts & heritage2089Schloss Doberlug (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens325Wanninchen (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1225Bergheider See (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints225Kutschenberg (45 km)
    Museums316Spreewald-Museum Lübbenau (41 km)
    Parks116Schlosspark Senftenberg (42 km)
    Other attractions14Besucherbergwerk F60 (20 km)
    Treks11Rundwanderweg Kmehlener Berge (44 km)

    Schönewalde: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Schönewalde?

    Schloss Doberlug (heritage site, about 11 km), Dorfkirche Sorno (church, about 16 km), Besucherbergwerk F60 (attraction, about 20 km), KZ Schlieben (heritage site, about 20 km), Wasserschloss Fürstlich Drehna (heritage site, about 21 km), Wanninchen (nature spot, about 21 km).

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

    58 places on Spotwander: 15 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Schönewalde?

    Dorfkirche Sorno, about 16 km by road; Dorfkirche Lebusa (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Schönewalde?

    Schloss Doberlug, about 11 km by road; KZ Schlieben (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Schönewalde?

    Wanninchen, about 21 km by road; Alte Röder Bei Prieschka (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Schönewalde?

    Start in Schönewalde, visit Wanninchen, then Wasserschloss Fürstlich Drehna, then Dorfkirche Sorno, then Schloss Doberlug, then KZ Schlieben, and drive back — about 108 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Schönewalde?

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

    Towns near Schönewalde

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