Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Urbach

Urbach is a town in Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 1,013 people. Within 50 km by road there are 206 places to visit — 96 churches, 58 forts & heritage, 39 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 parks. The must-see places are Sankt Johannis (1 km), Sankt Michaelis (4 km) and Wasserburg Keula (9 km).

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Urbach at a glance

Location
Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 1,013
Coordinates
51.2947° N, 10.6054° E
Places within 50 km
206 (206 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 Urbach

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Urbach: 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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Things to see near Urbach, by type

Churches near Urbach

129 churches within 100 km of Urbach. The closest is Sankt Johannis (1 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Sankt Johannis · church · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~0 km · Must-see
  • Sankt Michaelis · church · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~4 km · Must-see
  • St. Nikolaus · church · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~9 km · Must-see
  • St. Andreas · church · Kyffhäuserkreis · ~16 km · Must-see
  • St. Mariae · church · Kyffhäuserkreis · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Allerheiligenkirche · church · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~17 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Urbach

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Urbach. The closest is Wasserburg Keula (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Urbach

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Urbach. The closest is Wettenburg (Hainleite) (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Urbach

6 parks within 100 km of Urbach. The closest is Schlosspark (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Urbach

5 museums within 100 km of Urbach. The closest is Grenzlandmuseum Eichsfeld (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Urbach

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Urbach. The closest is Westliche Hainleite (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Urbach

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Urbach
  2. 1 km Sankt Johannis · church, Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis
  3. 4 km Sankt Michaelis · church, Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis
  4. 6 km St. Nikolaus · church, Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis
  5. 8 km Wasserburg Keula · heritage site, Kyffhäuserkreis
  6. 16 km Westliche Hainleite · nature spot, Landkreis Nordhausen
  7. 16 km Back to Urbach

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From travellers near Urbach

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How to reach Urbach

    All places near Urbach by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Nikolausturm · fort · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Opfermoor · fort · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Homburg · fort · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Freizeit Und Erholungpark "Zum Possen" · viewpoint · Kyffhäuserkreis · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Harburg · fort · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Hasenburg · fort · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~24 km · Must-see
    • St. Matthias · church · Kyffhäuserkreis · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Spatenberg · viewpoint · Kyffhäuserkreis · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Dorfkirche Hain · church · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Schernberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Sondershausen · fort · Kyffhäuserkreis · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Butterberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Schlosspark · park · Kyffhäuserkreis · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Gertrudiskirche · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Botanischer Garten · sanctuary · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~25 km · Must-see
    • St. Martini · church · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~26 km · Must-see
    • St. Trinitatis · church · Kyffhäuserkreis · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Burg Oppershausen · fort · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~26 km · Must-see
    • St. Stephan · church · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~26 km · Must-see
    • St. Johannis · church · Kyffhäuserkreis · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Dryburg · fort · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Burg Großbodungen · fort · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Klien · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Waldkapelle · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Maria Magdalena · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Jakobus Der Ältere · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~28 km · Must-see
    • St. Pankratius · church · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~28 km · Must-see
    • St. Andreas · church · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~28 km · Must-see
    • St. Georg Und Juliana · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Jacobi · church · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Birkenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Hockelrain · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~29 km · Must-see
    • St. Petrus · church · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~29 km · Must-see
    • St. Judas Thaddäus · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~30 km · Must-see
    • St. Laurentius · church · Landkreis Nordhausen · ~30 km · Must-see
    • St. Gumberti · church · Kyffhäuserkreis · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Burg Scharfenstein · fort · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Ohmberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Martini · church · Kyffhäuserkreis · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Maria Geburt · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~31 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Urbach by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches96129Sankt Johannis (1 km)
    Forts & heritage5880Wasserburg Keula (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3962Wettenburg (Hainleite) (17 km)
    Parks16Schlosspark (25 km)
    Museums35Grenzlandmuseum Eichsfeld (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Westliche Hainleite (16 km)
    Caves34Numburg Höhle (37 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Bauerngraben (49 km)
    Other attractions13Bürgerturm (47 km)

    Urbach: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Urbach?

    Sankt Johannis (church, about 1 km), Sankt Michaelis (church, about 4 km), Wasserburg Keula (heritage site, about 9 km), St. Nikolaus (church, about 9 km), Westliche Hainleite (nature spot, about 16 km), St. Andreas (church, about 16 km).

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

    206 places on Spotwander: 96 churches, 58 forts & heritage, 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 park, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Urbach?

    Sankt Johannis, about 1 km by road; Sankt Michaelis (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Urbach?

    Wasserburg Keula, about 9 km by road; Ruine „Kirchberg Alte Kirche“ (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Urbach?

    Wettenburg (Hainleite), about 17 km by road; Freizeit Und Erholungpark "Zum Possen" (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Urbach?

    Start in Urbach, visit Sankt Johannis, then Sankt Michaelis, then St. Nikolaus, then Wasserburg Keula, then Westliche Hainleite, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Urbach?

    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 Urbach

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Urbach’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.