Bezirk Spittal an der Drau district, Carinthia, Austria

Places to visit near Thurn

Thurn is a town in Bezirk Spittal an der Drau district, Carinthia, Austria, home to about 270 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 104 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 6 churches and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are Schloss Bruck (3 km), Aguntum (6 km) and Tristacher See (7 km).

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Thurn, Carinthia
Thurn, Bezirk Spittal an der Drau district, Carinthia, Austria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Thurn at a glance

Location
Bezirk Spittal an der Drau district, Carinthia, Austria
Population
about 270
Coordinates
46.8506° N, 12.7686° E
Places within 50 km
127 (127 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Thurn

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Thurn: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Thurn

216 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Thurn. The closest is Iselsberg Pass (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Iselsberg Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Prijakt · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Spitzkofel · viewpoint · Bezirk Hermagor · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Große Sandspitze · viewpoint · Bezirk Hermagor · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Hoher Perschitzkopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Petzeck · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~14 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Thurn

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Thurn. The closest is Schloss Bruck (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Thurn

22 churches within 100 km of Thurn. The closest is Pfarrkirche Rangersdorf (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Thurn

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Thurn. The closest is Raggaschlucht (37 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Thurn

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Thurn. The closest is High Tauern National Park (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Thurn

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Thurn. The closest is Tristacher See (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Tristacher See · lake · Bezirk Hermagor · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Gritzer See · lake · Salzburg · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Kölnbrein Dam · lake · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Zeller See · lake · Bezirk Zell am See · ~66 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Thurn

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Thurn
  2. 3 km Schloss Bruck · heritage site, Bezirk Spittal an der Drau
  3. 6 km Tristacher See · lake, Bezirk Hermagor
  4. 4 km Aguntum · heritage site, Bezirk Spittal an der Drau
  5. 5 km Iselsberg Pass · viewpoint, Bezirk Spittal an der Drau
  6. 16 km Prijakt · viewpoint, Bezirk Spittal an der Drau
  7. 11 km Back to Thurn

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From travellers near Thurn

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How to reach Thurn

    All places near Thurn by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Burgruine Flaschberg · fort · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Mölltal · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Lesachtal · viewpoint · Bezirk Hermagor · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Sadnig · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Aichhorner Kapelle · church · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Gössnitztal · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Gamskofel · viewpoint · Bezirk Hermagor · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Gailbergsattel · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Fleißtal · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Bricciuskapelle · church · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Stein · fort · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Pittersberg · fort · Bezirk Hermagor · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Hochkreuz · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Guttal · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Sandkopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~30 km · Must-see
    • High Tauern National Park · sanctuary · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Plenge · viewpoint · Bezirk Hermagor · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Hofmannskees · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Schareck · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Monte Chiadenis · viewpoint · Udine · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Kleinglockner · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Großglockner · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Racherin · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Glocknerhorn · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Hochpustertal - Alta Pusteria · viewpoint · Friuli – Venezia Giulia · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Pasterze · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Fragant · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Gamskofel · viewpoint · Friuli – Venezia Giulia · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Mittagsspitz · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Hoher Sonnblick · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Porze / Cima Palombino · viewpoint · Friuli – Venezia Giulia · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Spielmann · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Schartenkopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Knoten · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Heinfels Castle · fort · Salzburg · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Rosskopf · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Brennkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Romariswandköpfe · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Fuscher-Kar-Kees · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Weildegg · fort · Bezirk Hermagor · ~36 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Thurn by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints104216Iselsberg Pass (9 km)
    Forts & heritage1236Schloss Bruck (3 km)
    Churches622Pfarrkirche Rangersdorf (19 km)
    Waterfalls17Raggaschlucht (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25High Tauern National Park (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Tristacher See (7 km)
    Museums04Gustav Mahler Composing Hut (57 km)
    Caves01Entrische Kirche (67 km)

    Thurn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Thurn?

    Schloss Bruck (heritage site, about 3 km), Aguntum (heritage site, about 6 km), Tristacher See (lake, about 7 km), Iselsberg Pass (viewpoint, about 9 km), Prijakt (viewpoint, about 11 km), Spitzkofel (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

    127 places on Spotwander: 104 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 1 waterfall, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Thurn?

    Iselsberg Pass, about 9 km by road; Prijakt (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Thurn?

    Schloss Bruck, about 3 km by road; Aguntum (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Thurn?

    Pfarrkirche Rangersdorf, about 19 km by road; Wallfahrtsbasilika Maria Luggau (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Thurn?

    Start in Thurn, visit Schloss Bruck, then Tristacher See, then Aguntum, then Iselsberg Pass, then Prijakt, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Thurn?

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

    Towns near Thurn

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