Saale-Holzland-Kreis district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Stößen

Stößen is a town in Saale-Holzland-Kreis district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 1,191 people. Within 50 km by road there are 217 places to visit — 134 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 9 museums and 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Burg Schönburg (8 km), Nietzsche-Haus (11 km) and Goseck (12 km).

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Stößen, Thuringia
Stößen, Saale-Holzland-Kreis district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Stößen at a glance

Location
Saale-Holzland-Kreis district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 1,191
Coordinates
51.1144° N, 11.9240° E
Places within 50 km
217 (217 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Stößen

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

169 churches within 100 km of Stößen. The closest is Naumburg Cathedral (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Stößen

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Stößen. The closest is Burg Schönburg (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Stößen

23 museums within 100 km of Stößen. The closest is Nietzsche-Haus (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Stößen

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Stößen. The closest is Südfeldsee (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Stößen

11 parks within 100 km of Stößen. The closest is Dornburger Schlösser (27 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Stößen

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Stößen. The closest is Jenzig (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Jenzig · viewpoint · Jena · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Luftschiff · viewpoint · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Fuchsturm · viewpoint · Jena · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Burg Greifenberg · viewpoint · Jena · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Mönchsberg · viewpoint · Jena · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Nikolaiturm · viewpoint · Altenburger Land · ~48 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Stößen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Stößen
  2. 11 km Nietzsche-Haus · museum, Landkreis Weimarer Land
  3. 1 km Naumburg Cathedral · church, Landkreis Weimarer Land
  4. 6 km Burg Schönburg · heritage site, Saale-Holzland-Kreis
  5. 4 km Goseck · nature spot, Saale-Holzland-Kreis
  6. 9 km Heinrich-Schütz-Haus (Weißenfels) · museum, Saale-Holzland-Kreis
  7. 13 km Back to Stößen

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How to reach Stößen

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Stößen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches134169Naumburg Cathedral (12 km)
    Forts & heritage3850Burg Schönburg (8 km)
    Museums923Nietzsche-Haus (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1517Südfeldsee (23 km)
    Parks811Dornburger Schlösser (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints68Jenzig (36 km)
    Other attractions35Johannistor (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Goseck (12 km)

    Stößen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Stößen?

    Burg Schönburg (heritage site, about 8 km), Nietzsche-Haus (museum, about 11 km), Goseck (nature spot, about 12 km), Naumburg Cathedral (church, about 12 km), Heinrich-Schütz-Haus (Weißenfels) (museum, about 13 km), Wasserburg Schkölen (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    217 places on Spotwander: 134 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 9 museums, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Stößen?

    Naumburg Cathedral, about 12 km by road; St. Laurentius (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Stößen?

    Burg Schönburg, about 8 km by road; Wasserburg Schkölen (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Stößen?

    Nietzsche-Haus, about 11 km by road; Heinrich-Schütz-Haus (Weißenfels) (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Stößen?

    Start in Stößen, visit Nietzsche-Haus, then Naumburg Cathedral, then Burg Schönburg, then Goseck, then Heinrich-Schütz-Haus (Weißenfels), and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Stößen?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Stößen

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