Lower Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Sulzheim

Sulzheim is a town in Lower Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 2,014 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 47 forts & heritage, 28 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Riedholz Und Grettstädter Wiesen (7 km), Dolinen Im Mahlholz (10 km) and Burgruine Zabelstein (10 km).

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

Sulzheim at a glance

Location
Lower Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 2,014
Coordinates
49.9500° N, 10.3333° E
Places within 50 km
110 (110 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 Sulzheim

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

106 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sulzheim. The closest is Burgruine Zabelstein (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Sulzheim

92 churches within 100 km of Sulzheim. The closest is St. Michael (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sulzheim

53 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sulzheim. The closest is Zabelstein (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Zabelstein · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Nußberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Vollberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Gangolfsberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Großer Knetzberg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Hollacher Berg · viewpoint · Lower Franconia · ~20 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sulzheim

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sulzheim. The closest is Riedholz Und Grettstädter Wiesen (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Sulzheim

14 museums within 100 km of Sulzheim. The closest is Museum Georg Schäfer (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Sulzheim

3 parks within 100 km of Sulzheim. The closest is Wildpark An Den Eichen (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Sulzheim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sulzheim
  2. 7 km Riedholz Und Grettstädter Wiesen · nature spot, Lower Franconia
  3. 5 km St. Michael · church, Lower Franconia
  4. 18 km Burgruine Zabelstein · heritage site, Lower Franconia
  5. 1 km Zabelstein · viewpoint, Lower Franconia
  6. 9 km Dolinen Im Mahlholz · nature spot, Lower Franconia
  7. 10 km Back to Sulzheim

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How to reach Sulzheim

    All places near Sulzheim by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sulzheim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage47106Burgruine Zabelstein (10 km)
    Churches2892St. Michael (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1053Zabelstein (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1416Riedholz Und Grettstädter Wiesen (7 km)
    Museums514Museum Georg Schäfer (16 km)
    Other attractions27Altes Rathaus (16 km)
    Parks23Wildpark An Den Eichen (18 km)
    Buddhist sites13Kloster Schwarzenberg (41 km)
    Temples11Top Of The World (26 km)
    Caves01Jungfernhöhle (68 km)

    Sulzheim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sulzheim?

    Riedholz Und Grettstädter Wiesen (nature spot, about 7 km), Dolinen Im Mahlholz (nature spot, about 10 km), Burgruine Zabelstein (heritage site, about 10 km), Zabelstein (viewpoint, about 11 km), St. Michael (church, about 11 km), Naturwaldreservat Zwerchstück (nature spot, about 12 km).

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

    110 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 28 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sulzheim?

    Burgruine Zabelstein, about 10 km by road; Stettenburg (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Sulzheim?

    St. Michael, about 11 km by road; Maria Vom Sieg (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sulzheim?

    Zabelstein, about 11 km by road; Nußberg (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sulzheim?

    Start in Sulzheim, visit Riedholz Und Grettstädter Wiesen, then St. Michael, then Burgruine Zabelstein, then Zabelstein, then Dolinen Im Mahlholz, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sulzheim?

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

    Towns near Sulzheim

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