Lower Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Schweinfurt

Schweinfurt is a town in Lower Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 54,012 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit — 30 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Christuskirche (1 km), Altes Rathaus (1 km) and Museum Georg Schäfer (1 km).

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

Schweinfurt at a glance

Location
Lower Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 54,012
Coordinates
50.0494° N, 10.2218° E
Places within 50 km
91 (91 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 Schweinfurt

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Schweinfurt: 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 Schweinfurt, by type

Forts & heritage near Schweinfurt

94 forts & heritage within 100 km of Schweinfurt. The closest is Schloss Mainberg (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Schweinfurt

87 churches within 100 km of Schweinfurt. The closest is Christuskirche (1 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Christuskirche · church · Lower Franconia · ~1 km · Must-see
  • St. Salvator · church · Lower Franconia · ~2 km · Must-see
  • St. Lukas · church · Lower Franconia · ~2 km · Must-see
  • St. Michael · church · Lower Franconia · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Alte Kirche · church · Lower Franconia · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Maria Vom Sieg · church · Lower Franconia · ~14 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Schweinfurt

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

  • Zabelstein · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Nußberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Gangolfsberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Vollberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Großer Knetzberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Nassacher Höhe · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~31 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Schweinfurt

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Schweinfurt. The closest is Spitalholz Bei Gochsheim (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Schweinfurt

12 museums within 100 km of Schweinfurt. The closest is Museum Georg Schäfer (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Schweinfurt

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

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A one-day trip from Schweinfurt

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Schweinfurt
  2. 1 km Christuskirche · church, Lower Franconia
  3. 2 km Wildpark An Den Eichen · park, Lower Franconia
  4. 1 km St. Lukas · church, Lower Franconia
  5. 2 km St. Salvator · church, Lower Franconia
  6. 1 km Museum Georg Schäfer · museum, Lower Franconia
  7. 1 km Back to Schweinfurt

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From travellers near Schweinfurt

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How to reach Schweinfurt

    All places near Schweinfurt by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Schweinfurt by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3094Schloss Mainberg (6 km)
    Churches2587Christuskirche (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1569Zabelstein (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1420Spitalholz Bei Gochsheim (5 km)
    Museums312Museum Georg Schäfer (1 km)
    Other attractions15Altes Rathaus (1 km)
    Parks23Wildpark An Den Eichen (3 km)
    Buddhist sites02Kloster Schwarzenberg (57 km)
    Temples11Top Of The World (43 km)
    Treks01Milseburgweg (73 km)
    Caves01Jungfernhöhle (79 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Froschgrundsee (83 km)

    Schweinfurt: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Schweinfurt?

    Christuskirche (church, about 1 km), Altes Rathaus (attraction, about 1 km), Museum Georg Schäfer (museum, about 1 km), St. Salvator (church, about 2 km), St. Lukas (church, about 2 km), Wildpark An Den Eichen (park, about 3 km).

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

    91 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Schweinfurt?

    Schloss Mainberg, about 6 km by road; Konstitutionssäule (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Schweinfurt?

    Christuskirche, about 1 km by road; St. Salvator (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Schweinfurt?

    Zabelstein, about 25 km by road; Nußberg (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Schweinfurt?

    Start in Schweinfurt, visit Christuskirche, then Wildpark An Den Eichen, then St. Lukas, then St. Salvator, then Museum Georg Schäfer, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Schweinfurt?

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

    Towns near Schweinfurt

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