Landkreis Merzig-Wadern district, Saarland, Germany

Places to visit near Weiten

Weiten is a town in Landkreis Merzig-Wadern district, Saarland, Germany, home to about 1,209 people. Within 50 km by road there are 138 places to visit — 67 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 museums. The must-see places are Burg Montclair (5 km), Schloss Saareck (7 km) and Villeroy & Boch (7 km).

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Weiten at a glance

Location
Landkreis Merzig-Wadern district, Saarland, Germany
Population
about 1,209
Coordinates
49.5301° N, 6.5406° E
Places within 50 km
138 (138 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 Weiten

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

128 forts & heritage within 100 km of Weiten. The closest is Burg Montclair (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Weiten

80 churches within 100 km of Weiten. The closest is St. Lutwinus (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Weiten

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Weiten. The closest is Schimmelkopf (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Schimmelkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Merzig-Wadern · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Widdebierg · viewpoint · Canton Grevenmacher · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Litermont · viewpoint · Landkreis Saarlouis · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Rösterkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Merzig-Wadern · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Saarpolygon · viewpoint · Landkreis Saarlouis · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Hohe Wurzel · viewpoint · Landkreis St. Wendel · ~38 km · Must-see

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Museums near Weiten

15 museums within 100 km of Weiten. The closest is Karl-Marx-Haus (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Weiten

13 parks within 100 km of Weiten. The closest is Das Bad Merzig (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Weiten

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Weiten. The closest is Aquarium Wasserbillig (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Weiten

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Weiten
  2. 5 km Burg Montclair · heritage site, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  3. 9 km Das Bad Merzig · park, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  4. 7 km St. Lutwinus · church, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  5. 1 km Villeroy & Boch · heritage site, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  6. 1 km Schloss Saareck · heritage site, Landkreis Merzig-Wadern
  7. 7 km Back to Weiten

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How to reach Weiten

    All places near Weiten by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Weiten by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage67128Burg Montclair (5 km)
    Churches2980St. Lutwinus (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1227Schimmelkopf (25 km)
    Museums915Karl-Marx-Haus (32 km)
    Parks513Das Bad Merzig (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens610Aquarium Wasserbillig (26 km)
    Other attractions67Chartreuse de Rettel (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Lac d'Echternach (39 km)
    Treks12Auto-Pédestre Remich (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Le Juste Milieu (38 km)
    Waterfalls01Gaalgebierg (56 km)
    Temples01Sri Maha Mariamman Tempel (57 km)

    Weiten: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Weiten?

    Burg Montclair (heritage site, about 5 km), Schloss Saareck (heritage site, about 7 km), Villeroy & Boch (heritage site, about 7 km), St. Lutwinus (church, about 7 km), Das Bad Merzig (park, about 14 km), Malbrouck Castle (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    138 places on Spotwander: 67 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 museums, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Weiten?

    Burg Montclair, about 5 km by road; Schloss Saareck (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Weiten?

    St. Lutwinus, about 7 km by road; Exaltation-de-la-Sainte-Croix (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Weiten?

    Schimmelkopf, about 25 km by road; Widdebierg (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Weiten?

    Start in Weiten, visit Burg Montclair, then Das Bad Merzig, then St. Lutwinus, then Villeroy & Boch, then Schloss Saareck, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Weiten?

    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 Weiten

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