Wartburgkreis district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Vacha

Vacha is a town in Wartburgkreis district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 3,856 people. Within 50 km by road there are 181 places to visit — 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 57 forts & heritage, 47 churches and 4 parks. The must-see places are Johanneskirche (1 km), Burg Wendelstein (1 km) and Klosterkirche (1 km).

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Vacha, Thuringia
Vacha, Wartburgkreis district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vacha at a glance

Location
Wartburgkreis district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 3,856
Coordinates
50.8279° N, 10.0219° E
Places within 50 km
181 (181 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Vacha

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Vacha: 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 Vacha, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Vacha

100 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vacha. The closest is Krayenberg (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Krayenberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Landecker Berg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Soisberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Dreienberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Sachsenburg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Gehilfersberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~19 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Vacha

93 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vacha. The closest is Burg Wendelstein (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Vacha

82 churches within 100 km of Vacha. The closest is Johanneskirche (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Vacha

6 parks within 100 km of Vacha. The closest is Park Und Schloss Altenstein (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vacha

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vacha. The closest is Ibengarten (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Ibengarten · sanctuary · Wartburgkreis · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Tierpark Bad Liebenstein · sanctuary · Wartburgkreis · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Rhönwald · sanctuary · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Wildpark Knüll · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~56 km · Must-see

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Museums near Vacha

4 museums within 100 km of Vacha. The closest is Lutherhaus (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Vacha

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vacha
  2. 1 km Klosterkirche · church, Wartburgkreis
  3. 1 km St. Annen · church, Wartburgkreis
  4. 10 km Krayenburg · heritage site, Wartburgkreis
  5. 9 km Burg Wendelstein · heritage site, Wartburgkreis
  6. 1 km Johanneskirche · church, Wartburgkreis
  7. 0 km Back to Vacha

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How to reach Vacha

    All places near Vacha by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Bromsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Gangolfsberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~51 km · Must-see
    • St. Johannes · church · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Martin-Luther-Kirche · church · Wartburgkreis · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Klosterkirche Reichenbach · church · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Friedrichswerth · fort · Landkreis Gotha · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Hallenburg · fort · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Johanniterburg Kühndorf · fort · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Ebersberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Dörnerberg · viewpoint · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Leichberg · viewpoint · Wartburgkreis · ~52 km · Must-see
    • St. Peter Und Paul · church · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Fasanerie · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~52 km · Must-see
    • St. Johannis · church · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Wallanlage Tannenburg · fort · Landkreis Gotha · ~53 km · Must-see
    • St. Ulrich · church · Landkreis Gotha · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Hohe Schule · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Untermaßfeld · fort · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Knüllköpfchen · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~54 km · Must-see
    • St. Andreas · church · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Keudelskuppe · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Kirchenburg Ostheim · church · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Hoher Meissner · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Großer Hermannsberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Johannes · church · Landkreis Gotha · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Dünberg · viewpoint · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Pentersrück · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Kalbe · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Hülfensberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Hohe Hölle · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~56 km · Must-see
    • St. Elisabeth · church · Landkreis Gotha · ~56 km · Must-see
    • St. Johannis · church · Landkreis Gotha · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Wartenberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Burg Greifenstein · fort · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Wildpark Knüll · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Himmeldunkberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Boxberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Gotha · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Kirchenburg Einhausen · fort · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Burg Oppershausen · fort · Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Severi · church · Landkreis Gotha · ~57 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vacha by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints63100Krayenberg (10 km)
    Forts & heritage5793Burg Wendelstein (1 km)
    Churches4782Johanneskirche (1 km)
    Parks46Park Und Schloss Altenstein (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Ibengarten (21 km)
    Museums14Lutherhaus (33 km)
    Waterfalls33Luisenthaler Wasserfall (28 km)
    Caves22Verfluchtes Jungfernloch (31 km)
    Treks11Milseburgweg (37 km)
    Other attractions01Bürgerturm (59 km)

    Vacha: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vacha?

    Johanneskirche (church, about 1 km), Burg Wendelstein (heritage site, about 1 km), Klosterkirche (church, about 1 km), St. Annen (church, about 1 km), Krayenburg (heritage site, about 9 km), Krayenberg (viewpoint, about 10 km).

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

    181 places on Spotwander: 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 57 forts & heritage, 47 churches, 4 parks, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vacha?

    Krayenberg, about 10 km by road; Landecker Berg (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vacha?

    Burg Wendelstein, about 1 km by road; Krayenburg (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vacha?

    Johanneskirche, about 1 km by road; Klosterkirche (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vacha?

    Start in Vacha, visit Klosterkirche, then St. Annen, then Krayenburg, then Burg Wendelstein, then Johanneskirche, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vacha?

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

    Towns near Vacha

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