Landkreis Weimarer Land district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Schwarza

Schwarza is a town in Landkreis Weimarer Land district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 1,398 people. Within 50 km by road there are 293 places to visit — 168 churches, 68 forts & heritage, 14 museums and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Sankt Severi (2 km), Schloss Blankenhain (2 km) and Kirche Lengefeld (4 km).

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Schwarza, Thuringia
Schwarza, Landkreis Weimarer Land district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Schwarza at a glance

Location
Landkreis Weimarer Land district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 1,398
Coordinates
50.8539° N, 11.3243° E
Places within 50 km
293 (293 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Schwarza

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

168 churches within 100 km of Schwarza. The closest is Sankt Severi (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Schwarza

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Schwarza. The closest is Schloss Blankenhain (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Schwarza

14 museums within 100 km of Schwarza. The closest is Deutsches Bienenmuseum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Schwarza

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Schwarza. The closest is Riechheimer Berg (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Riechheimer Berg · viewpoint · Landkreis Weimarer Land · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Großer Kalmberg · viewpoint · Ilm-Kreis · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Kemenate · viewpoint · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Walpersberg · viewpoint · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Mönchsberg · viewpoint · Jena · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Kulm · viewpoint · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~24 km · Must-see

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Parks near Schwarza

11 parks within 100 km of Schwarza. The closest is Ilmpark (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Ilmpark · park · Landkreis Weimarer Land · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Leutraquelle · park · Landkreis Weimarer Land · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Volkspark Oberaue · park · Jena · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Paradies · park · Jena · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Südpark · park · Erfurt · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Stadtpark · park · Erfurt · ~30 km · Must-see

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Caves near Schwarza

4 caves within 100 km of Schwarza. The closest is Karsthöhle Dienstedt (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Schwarza

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Schwarza
  2. 2 km Sankt Severi · church, Landkreis Weimarer Land
  3. 1 km Schloss Blankenhain · heritage site, Landkreis Weimarer Land
  4. 4 km Kirche Lengefeld · church, Landkreis Weimarer Land
  5. 10 km St. Michael · church, Landkreis Weimarer Land
  6. 1 km Burg Tannroda · heritage site, Landkreis Weimarer Land
  7. 7 km Back to Schwarza

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From travellers near Schwarza

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How to reach Schwarza

    All places near Schwarza by distance

    Within 15 km of Schwarza

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Schwarza by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches168168Sankt Severi (2 km)
    Forts & heritage6868Schloss Blankenhain (2 km)
    Museums1414Deutsches Bienenmuseum (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1414Riechheimer Berg (18 km)
    Parks1111Ilmpark (17 km)
    Other attractions1010Duchess Anna Amalia Library (17 km)
    Caves44Karsthöhle Dienstedt (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Leutratal Und Cospoth (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Nordstrand (31 km)

    Schwarza: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Schwarza?

    Sankt Severi (church, about 2 km), Schloss Blankenhain (heritage site, about 2 km), Kirche Lengefeld (church, about 4 km), St. Michael (church, about 7 km), Burg Tannroda (heritage site, about 7 km), Stadtkirche Sankt Marien (church, about 7 km).

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

    293 places on Spotwander: 168 churches, 68 forts & heritage, 14 museums, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Schwarza?

    Sankt Severi, about 2 km by road; Kirche Lengefeld (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Schwarza?

    Schloss Blankenhain, about 2 km by road; Burg Tannroda (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Schwarza?

    Deutsches Bienenmuseum, about 16 km by road; Haus Am Horn (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Schwarza?

    Start in Schwarza, visit Sankt Severi, then Schloss Blankenhain, then Kirche Lengefeld, then St. Michael, then Burg Tannroda, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Schwarza?

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

    Towns near Schwarza

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