Lower Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Seßlach

Seßlach is a town in Lower Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 4,088 people. Within 50 km by road there are 174 places to visit — 66 churches, 65 forts & heritage, 24 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Schloss Heilgersdorf (4 km), Alte Burg (7 km) and Schloß Ziegelsdorf (8 km).

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Seßlach at a glance

Location
Lower Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 4,088
Coordinates
50.1897° N, 10.8420° E
Places within 50 km
174 (174 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 Seßlach

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

113 churches within 100 km of Seßlach. The closest is Sankt Bartholomäus (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Seßlach

94 forts & heritage within 100 km of Seßlach. The closest is Schloss Heilgersdorf (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Seßlach

51 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Seßlach. The closest is Zeilberg (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Zeilberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Staffelberg · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Kraiberg · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Kemitzenstein · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Nassacher Höhe · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Muppberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~32 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Seßlach

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Seßlach. The closest is Naturpark Haßberge (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Seßlach

10 museums within 100 km of Seßlach. The closest is Veste Coburg Art Collections (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Seßlach

4 parks within 100 km of Seßlach. The closest is Landschaftspark Bettenburg (26 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Seßlach

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Seßlach
  2. 4 km Schloss Heilgersdorf · heritage site, Upper Franconia
  3. 5 km Alte Burg · heritage site, Lower Franconia
  4. 5 km Burg Lichtenstein · heritage site, Lower Franconia
  5. 4 km Schloss Gereuth · heritage site, Lower Franconia
  6. 13 km Schloß Ziegelsdorf · heritage site, Upper Franconia
  7. 8 km Back to Seßlach

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How to reach Seßlach

    All places near Seßlach by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Seßlach by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches66113Sankt Bartholomäus (10 km)
    Forts & heritage6594Schloss Heilgersdorf (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2451Zeilberg (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens513Naturpark Haßberge (19 km)
    Museums710Veste Coburg Art Collections (16 km)
    Parks14Landschaftspark Bettenburg (26 km)
    Caves24Ebnether Keller (36 km)
    Other attractions23Rathaus (19 km)
    Buddhist sites11Kloster Banz (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Froschgrundsee (28 km)
    Temples01Top Of The World (66 km)

    Seßlach: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Seßlach?

    Schloss Heilgersdorf (heritage site, about 4 km), Alte Burg (heritage site, about 7 km), Schloß Ziegelsdorf (heritage site, about 8 km), Burg Lichtenstein (heritage site, about 9 km), Schloss Gereuth (heritage site, about 9 km), Burgruine Altenstein (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    174 places on Spotwander: 66 churches, 65 forts & heritage, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Seßlach?

    Sankt Bartholomäus, about 10 km by road; Sankt Andreas (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Seßlach?

    Schloss Heilgersdorf, about 4 km by road; Alte Burg (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Seßlach?

    Zeilberg, about 14 km by road; Staffelberg (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Seßlach?

    Start in Seßlach, visit Schloss Heilgersdorf, then Alte Burg, then Burg Lichtenstein, then Schloss Gereuth, then Schloß Ziegelsdorf, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Seßlach?

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

    Towns near Seßlach

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