Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Sonnefeld

Sonnefeld is a town in Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 5,345 people. Within 50 km by road there are 174 places to visit — 63 forts & heritage, 63 churches, 29 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 caves. The must-see places are Herz Jesu (7 km), Deutsches Korbmuseum (8 km) and Schloss Redwitz (9 km).

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Sonnefeld, Bavaria
Sonnefeld, Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sonnefeld at a glance

Location
Upper Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 5,345
Coordinates
50.2167° N, 11.1333° 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 and caves

Top places to visit near Sonnefeld

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

108 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sonnefeld. The closest is Schloss Redwitz (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Sonnefeld

103 churches within 100 km of Sonnefeld. The closest is Herz Jesu (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sonnefeld

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

  • Külmitz · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Muppberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Kordigast Berglauf · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Staffelberg · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Kalkberg · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Kemitzenstein · viewpoint · Upper Franconia · ~23 km · Must-see

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Caves near Sonnefeld

13 caves within 100 km of Sonnefeld. The closest is Ebnether Keller (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Sonnefeld

10 museums within 100 km of Sonnefeld. The closest is Deutsches Korbmuseum (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sonnefeld

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sonnefeld. The closest is Wacholderhänge bei Wonsees (37 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Sonnefeld

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sonnefeld
  2. 12 km Spitalkirche · church, Upper Franconia
  3. 5 km Deutsches Korbmuseum · museum, Upper Franconia
  4. 3 km Herz Jesu · church, Upper Franconia
  5. 8 km Ebnether Keller · cave, Upper Franconia
  6. 4 km Schloss Redwitz · heritage site, Upper Franconia
  7. 9 km Back to Sonnefeld

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    Places near Sonnefeld by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Forts & heritage108Schloss Redwitz (9 km)
    Churches103Herz Jesu (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints48Külmitz (14 km)
    Caves13Ebnether Keller (12 km)
    Museums10Deutsches Korbmuseum (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens5Wacholderhänge bei Wonsees (37 km)
    Buddhist sites2Kloster Banz (17 km)
    Other attractions2Rathaus (20 km)
    Parks2Thüringer Schieferpark Lehesten (43 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1Froschgrundsee (21 km)
    Treks1European Walking Route E3, Taunus (48 km)
    Waterfalls1Dooser Wasserfall (58 km)

    Sonnefeld: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sonnefeld?

    Herz Jesu (church, about 7 km), Deutsches Korbmuseum (museum, about 8 km), Schloss Redwitz (heritage site, about 9 km), Spitalkirche (church, about 12 km), Ebnether Keller (cave, about 12 km), Heunischenburg (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    174 places on Spotwander: 63 forts & heritage, 63 churches, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 caves, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sonnefeld?

    Schloss Redwitz, about 9 km by road; Heunischenburg (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Sonnefeld?

    Herz Jesu, about 7 km by road; Spitalkirche (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sonnefeld?

    Külmitz, about 14 km by road; Muppberg (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sonnefeld?

    Start in Sonnefeld, visit Spitalkirche, then Deutsches Korbmuseum, then Herz Jesu, then Ebnether Keller, then Schloss Redwitz, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sonnefeld?

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

    Towns near Sonnefeld

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