Landkreis Gotha district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Tabarz

Tabarz is a town in Landkreis Gotha district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 4,192 people. Within 50 km by road there are 298 places to visit — 126 churches, 84 forts & heritage, 55 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 parks. The must-see places are Zimmerberg (1 km), Marienglashöhle (3 km) and Schloss Tenneberg (4 km).

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Tabarz at a glance

Location
Landkreis Gotha district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 4,192
Coordinates
50.8753° N, 10.5161° E
Places within 50 km
298 (298 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 parks

Top places to visit near Tabarz

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

126 churches within 100 km of Tabarz. The closest is Stadtkirche St. Blasius (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Tabarz

84 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tabarz. The closest is Schloss Tenneberg (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tabarz

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tabarz. The closest is Zimmerberg (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Zimmerberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Gotha · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Hopfenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Gotha · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Großer Inselsberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Backofenloch · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Seimberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Gerberstein · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~11 km · Must-see

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Parks near Tabarz

12 parks within 100 km of Tabarz. The closest is Park Und Schloss Altenstein (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Tabarz

6 museums within 100 km of Tabarz. The closest is Museum Der Natur (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tabarz

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tabarz. The closest is Tierpark Bad Liebenstein (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Tabarz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tabarz
  2. 4 km Schloss Tenneberg · heritage site, Landkreis Gotha
  3. 5 km Stadtkirche St. Blasius · church, Landkreis Gotha
  4. 2 km Marienglashöhle · cave, Landkreis Gotha
  5. 2 km Zimmerberg · viewpoint, Landkreis Gotha
  6. 6 km Hopfenberg · viewpoint, Landkreis Gotha
  7. 5 km Back to Tabarz

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How to reach Tabarz

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    Within 15 km of Tabarz

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tabarz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches126126Stadtkirche St. Blasius (5 km)
    Forts & heritage8484Schloss Tenneberg (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints5555Zimmerberg (1 km)
    Parks1212Park Und Schloss Altenstein (15 km)
    Museums66Museum Der Natur (19 km)
    Other attractions55Bürgerturm (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Tierpark Bad Liebenstein (16 km)
    Waterfalls33Spitter Waterfall (12 km)
    Caves22Marienglashöhle (3 km)
    Treks11Geschichts- Und Naturlehrpfad Im Jonastal - Großer Wanderweg (33 km)

    Tabarz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tabarz?

    Zimmerberg (viewpoint, about 1 km), Marienglashöhle (cave, about 3 km), Schloss Tenneberg (heritage site, about 4 km), Stadtkirche St. Blasius (church, about 5 km), Hopfenberg (viewpoint, about 5 km), Großer Inselsberg (viewpoint, about 6 km).

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

    298 places on Spotwander: 126 churches, 84 forts & heritage, 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 parks, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Tabarz?

    Stadtkirche St. Blasius, about 5 km by road; Peter Und Paulskirche (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tabarz?

    Schloss Tenneberg, about 4 km by road; Sommerstein (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tabarz?

    Zimmerberg, about 1 km by road; Hopfenberg (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tabarz?

    Start in Tabarz, visit Schloss Tenneberg, then Stadtkirche St. Blasius, then Marienglashöhle, then Zimmerberg, then Hopfenberg, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tabarz?

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

    Towns near Tabarz

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