Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Traunstein

Traunstein is a town in Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 18,422 people. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit — 77 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 forts & heritage, 30 churches and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Hochberg (4 km), Schlossberg von Tettelham (12 km) and Zinnkopf (13 km).

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Traunstein, Bavaria
Traunstein, Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Traunstein at a glance

Location
Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 18,422
Coordinates
47.8683° N, 12.6433° E
Places within 50 km
178 (178 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 Traunstein

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

145 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Traunstein. The closest is Hochberg (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Traunstein

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Traunstein. The closest is Burgruine Raschenberg (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Traunstein

38 churches within 100 km of Traunstein. The closest is St. Coloman (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Traunstein

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Traunstein. The closest is Lake Chiemsee (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lake Chiemsee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Abtsdorfer See · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Fridolfinger See · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Thumsee · lake · Upper Bavaria · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Taubensee · lake · Salzburg · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Höllerersee · lake · Bezirk Salzburg-Umgebung · ~32 km · Must-see

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Museums near Traunstein

13 museums within 100 km of Traunstein. The closest is ReichenhallMuseum (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Traunstein

7 caves within 100 km of Traunstein. The closest is Kolowratshöhle (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Traunstein

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Traunstein
  2. 12 km Schlossberg von Tettelham · viewpoint, Upper Bavaria
  3. 17 km Burgruine Raschenberg · heritage site, Upper Bavaria
  4. 14 km Zinnkopf · viewpoint, Upper Bavaria
  5. 9 km Hochberg · viewpoint, Upper Bavaria
  6. 14 km Mündung Der Tiroler Achen · nature spot, Upper Bavaria
  7. 13 km Back to Traunstein

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How to reach Traunstein

    All places near Traunstein by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Traunstein by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints77145Hochberg (4 km)
    Forts & heritage3954Burgruine Raschenberg (13 km)
    Churches3038St. Coloman (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs919Lake Chiemsee (19 km)
    Museums1213ReichenhallMuseum (30 km)
    Caves37Kolowratshöhle (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens55Mündung Der Tiroler Achen (13 km)
    Waterfalls03Plötz Wasserfall (51 km)
    Other attractions12Predigtstuhlbahn (31 km)
    Parks22Kurgarten (38 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Christlieger (51 km)
    Treks01Hocheck Short (56 km)

    Traunstein: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Traunstein?

    Hochberg (viewpoint, about 4 km), Schlossberg von Tettelham (viewpoint, about 12 km), Zinnkopf (viewpoint, about 13 km), Mündung Der Tiroler Achen (nature spot, about 13 km), Burgruine Raschenberg (heritage site, about 13 km), Teisenberg (viewpoint, about 15 km).

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

    178 places on Spotwander: 77 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Traunstein?

    Hochberg, about 4 km by road; Schlossberg von Tettelham (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Traunstein?

    Burgruine Raschenberg, about 13 km by road; Burg Stein Hochschloss (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Traunstein?

    St. Coloman, about 20 km by road; Kloster Höglwörth (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Traunstein?

    Start in Traunstein, visit Schlossberg von Tettelham, then Burgruine Raschenberg, then Zinnkopf, then Hochberg, then Mündung Der Tiroler Achen, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Traunstein?

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

    Towns near Traunstein

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