Lower Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Schwanfeld

Schwanfeld is a town in Lower Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 2,032 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit — 27 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Konstitutionssäule (8 km), Kloster Pons Mariae (11 km) and Unteres Tor (11 km).

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Schwanfeld, Bavaria
Schwanfeld, Lower Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Schwanfeld at a glance

Location
Lower Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 2,032
Coordinates
49.9217° N, 10.1387° E
Places within 50 km
78 (78 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 Schwanfeld

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

94 forts & heritage within 100 km of Schwanfeld. The closest is Konstitutionssäule (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Schwanfeld

84 churches within 100 km of Schwanfeld. The closest is Kloster Pons Mariae (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Schwanfeld

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

  • Vollberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Zabelstein · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Nußberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Gangolfsberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Großer Knetzberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Rotes Hörnle · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~37 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Schwanfeld

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Schwanfeld. The closest is Riedholz Und Grettstädter Wiesen (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Schwanfeld

12 museums within 100 km of Schwanfeld. The closest is Museum Georg Schäfer (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Schwanfeld

3 parks within 100 km of Schwanfeld. The closest is Wildpark An Den Eichen (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Schwanfeld

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Schwanfeld
  2. 8 km Konstitutionssäule · heritage site, Lower Franconia
  3. 4 km Unteres Tor · heritage site, Lower Franconia
  4. 1 km Marktbrunnen Mit Marienstatue · heritage site, Lower Franconia
  5. 1 km Rathaus · heritage site, Lower Franconia
  6. 1 km Kloster Pons Mariae · church, Hesse
  7. 11 km Back to Schwanfeld

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How to reach Schwanfeld

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Schwanfeld by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2794Konstitutionssäule (8 km)
    Churches2184Kloster Pons Mariae (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints872Vollberg (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1319Riedholz Und Grettstädter Wiesen (15 km)
    Museums412Museum Georg Schäfer (19 km)
    Other attractions17Altes Rathaus (19 km)
    Parks23Wildpark An Den Eichen (22 km)
    Buddhist sites13Kloster Schwarzenberg (46 km)
    Temples11Top Of The World (35 km)
    Caves01Jungfernhöhle (85 km)

    Schwanfeld: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Schwanfeld?

    Konstitutionssäule (heritage site, about 8 km), Kloster Pons Mariae (church, about 11 km), Unteres Tor (heritage site, about 11 km), Rathaus (heritage site, about 11 km), Marktbrunnen Mit Marienstatue (heritage site, about 11 km), Stettenburg (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    78 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Schwanfeld?

    Konstitutionssäule, about 8 km by road; Unteres Tor (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Schwanfeld?

    Kloster Pons Mariae, about 11 km by road; Klosterkirche Münsterschwarzach (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Schwanfeld?

    Vollberg, about 28 km by road; Zabelstein (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Schwanfeld?

    Start in Schwanfeld, visit Konstitutionssäule, then Unteres Tor, then Marktbrunnen Mit Marienstatue, then Rathaus, then Kloster Pons Mariae, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Schwanfeld?

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

    Towns near Schwanfeld

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