Landkreis Merzig-Wadern district, Saarland, Germany

Places to visit near Weiskirchen

Weiskirchen is a town in Landkreis Merzig-Wadern district, Saarland, Germany, home to about 6,316 people. Within 50 km by road there are 112 places to visit — 36 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 museums. The must-see places are Noswendeler Bruch (4 km), Schimmelkopf (6 km) and Burg Dagstuhl (8 km).

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Weiskirchen, Saarland
Weiskirchen, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern district, Saarland, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Weiskirchen at a glance

Location
Landkreis Merzig-Wadern district, Saarland, Germany
Population
about 6,316
Coordinates
49.5500° N, 6.8167° E
Places within 50 km
112 (112 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 museums

Top places to visit near Weiskirchen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Weiskirchen: 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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Forts & heritage near Weiskirchen

117 forts & heritage within 100 km of Weiskirchen. The closest is Burg Dagstuhl (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Weiskirchen

86 churches within 100 km of Weiskirchen. The closest is Blasiuskapelle (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Weiskirchen

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

  • Schimmelkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Merzig-Wadern · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Rösterkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Merzig-Wadern · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Litermont · viewpoint · Landkreis Saarlouis · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Schaumberg · viewpoint · Landkreis St. Wendel · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Dollberg · viewpoint · Landkreis St. Wendel · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Hohe Wurzel · viewpoint · Landkreis St. Wendel · ~22 km · Must-see

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Museums near Weiskirchen

19 museums within 100 km of Weiskirchen. The closest is Karl-Marx-Haus (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Weiskirchen

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

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Parks near Weiskirchen

12 parks within 100 km of Weiskirchen. The closest is Das Bad Merzig (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Weiskirchen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Weiskirchen
  2. 4 km Noswendeler Bruch · nature spot, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  3. 3 km Burg Dagstuhl · heritage site, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  4. 7 km Gallo-Römische Monumentalgrabhügel · heritage site, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  5. 15 km Rösterkopf · viewpoint, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  6. 12 km Schimmelkopf · viewpoint, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  7. 6 km Back to Weiskirchen

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    All places near Weiskirchen by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Weiskirchen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage36117Burg Dagstuhl (8 km)
    Churches3586Blasiuskapelle (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1733Schimmelkopf (6 km)
    Museums619Karl-Marx-Haus (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens516Noswendeler Bruch (4 km)
    Parks612Das Bad Merzig (22 km)
    Other attractions37Amphitheater (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Staudamm Bostalsee (24 km)
    Temples11Sri Maha Mariamman Tempel (41 km)
    Treks11Auto-Pédestre Remich (41 km)
    Caves01Schlossberghöhlen (57 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Le Juste Milieu (62 km)

    Weiskirchen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Weiskirchen?

    Noswendeler Bruch (nature spot, about 4 km), Schimmelkopf (viewpoint, about 6 km), Burg Dagstuhl (heritage site, about 8 km), Gallo-Römische Monumentalgrabhügel (heritage site, about 10 km), Rösterkopf (viewpoint, about 17 km), Blasiuskapelle (church, about 19 km).

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

    112 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Weiskirchen?

    Burg Dagstuhl, about 8 km by road; Gallo-Römische Monumentalgrabhügel (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Weiskirchen?

    Blasiuskapelle, about 19 km by road; St. Lutwinus (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Weiskirchen?

    Schimmelkopf, about 6 km by road; Rösterkopf (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Weiskirchen?

    Start in Weiskirchen, visit Noswendeler Bruch, then Burg Dagstuhl, then Gallo-Römische Monumentalgrabhügel, then Rösterkopf, then Schimmelkopf, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Weiskirchen?

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

    Towns near Weiskirchen

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