Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Vilsheim

Vilsheim is a town in Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 2,404 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 27 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 0 parks and 12 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Vogelfreistätte Mittlere Isarstauseen (11 km), St. Ottilie (12 km) and Burg Trausnitz (12 km).

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Vilsheim, Bavaria
Vilsheim, Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vilsheim at a glance

Location
Lower Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 2,404
Coordinates
48.4488° N, 12.1069° E
Places within 50 km
72 (72 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Vilsheim

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Churches near Vilsheim

118 churches within 100 km of Vilsheim. The closest is St. Ottilie (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Vilsheim

87 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vilsheim. The closest is Burg Trausnitz (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Vilsheim

28 parks within 100 km of Vilsheim. The closest is Schlosspark (51 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vilsheim

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vilsheim. The closest is Vogelfreistätte Mittlere Isarstauseen (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Vilsheim

21 museums within 100 km of Vilsheim. The closest is Königmuseum Im Hofberg (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vilsheim

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vilsheim. The closest is Gatterberge (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Gatterberge · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Fröttmaninger Berg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Olympiaberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Bavaria · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~68 km · Must-see
  • Perlacher Mugl · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~72 km · Must-see
  • Rainbichl · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~74 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Vilsheim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vilsheim
  2. 11 km Vogelfreistätte Mittlere Isarstauseen · nature spot, Lower Bavaria
  3. 13 km Herzog Ludwig Der Reiche · heritage site, Lower Bavaria
  4. 1 km Basilika Sankt Martin · church, Lower Bavaria
  5. 1 km Burg Trausnitz · heritage site, Lower Bavaria
  6. 3 km St. Ottilie · church, Lower Bavaria
  7. 12 km Back to Vilsheim

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How to reach Vilsheim

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vilsheim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches27118St. Ottilie (12 km)
    Forts & heritage2687Burg Trausnitz (12 km)
    Parks028Schlosspark (51 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1227Vogelfreistätte Mittlere Isarstauseen (11 km)
    Museums421Königmuseum Im Hofberg (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints16Gatterberge (31 km)
    Other attractions15Kloster Au Am Inn (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Garchinger See (51 km)
    Buddhist sites12Kloster Moosen (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Islamisches Zentrum München (55 km)

    Vilsheim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vilsheim?

    Vogelfreistätte Mittlere Isarstauseen (nature spot, about 11 km), St. Ottilie (church, about 12 km), Burg Trausnitz (heritage site, about 12 km), Herzog Ludwig Der Reiche (heritage site, about 12 km), Basilika Sankt Martin (church, about 13 km), Königmuseum Im Hofberg (museum, about 13 km).

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

    72 places on Spotwander: 27 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest church to Vilsheim?

    St. Ottilie, about 12 km by road; Basilika Sankt Martin (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vilsheim?

    Burg Trausnitz, about 12 km by road; Herzog Ludwig Der Reiche (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Vilsheim?

    Schlosspark, about 51 km by road; Riemer Park (58 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vilsheim?

    Start in Vilsheim, visit Vogelfreistätte Mittlere Isarstauseen, then Herzog Ludwig Der Reiche, then Basilika Sankt Martin, then Burg Trausnitz, then St. Ottilie, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vilsheim?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Vilsheim

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