Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Wemding

Wemding is a town in Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 5,669 people. Within 50 km by road there are 224 places to visit — 79 forts & heritage, 60 churches, 48 hill stations & viewpoints and 17 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Schloss Gosheim (6 km), Schloss Polsingen (7 km) and St. Urban (9 km).

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Wemding, Bavaria
Wemding, Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wemding at a glance

Location
Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 5,669
Coordinates
48.8746° N, 10.7245° E
Places within 50 km
224 (224 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

Top places to visit near Wemding

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wemding: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Wemding

  • Hausberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Hühnerberg · viewpoint · Swabia · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Schmalenberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Burgruine Wellwart · fort · Swabia · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Hexenküche · cave · Swabia · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Geißberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Kirschbühl · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Lierheim · fort · Swabia · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Ecklestein · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Katharinenkapelle · fort · Middle Franconia · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Moselstein · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Priel · sanctuary · Swabia · ~15 km · Must-see

Things to see near Wemding, by type

Forts & heritage near Wemding

118 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wemding. The closest is Schloss Gosheim (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Wemding

86 churches within 100 km of Wemding. The closest is St. Urban (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wemding

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

  • Vorachbuck · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Hungerberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Uhlberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Kühberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Schellenberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Hausberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~13 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wemding

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wemding. The closest is Priel (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Wemding

10 museums within 100 km of Wemding. The closest is Bayerisches Eisenbahnmuseum (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Wemding

5 caves within 100 km of Wemding. The closest is Hexenküche (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Wemding

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wemding
  2. 6 km Schloss Gosheim · heritage site, Swabia
  3. 7 km St. Maria Und Anna · church, Swabia
  4. 13 km Schloss Polsingen · heritage site, Middle Franconia
  5. 5 km St. Urban · church, Middle Franconia
  6. 3 km Vorachbuck · viewpoint, Middle Franconia
  7. 10 km Back to Wemding

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From travellers near Wemding

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How to reach Wemding

    All places near Wemding by distance

    Within 15 km of Wemding

    • Gehäubichel · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Roter Berg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~15 km · Must-see

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wemding by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage79118Schloss Gosheim (6 km)
    Churches6086St. Urban (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4852Vorachbuck (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1719Priel (15 km)
    Museums1010Bayerisches Eisenbahnmuseum (21 km)
    Caves45Hexenküche (14 km)
    Other attractions33Benediktinerkloster Heilig Kreuz (22 km)
    Treks11European Long Distance Path E8, Fränkischer Albverein (34 km)
    Parks11Bastionsgarten (41 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Hicret-Moschee (49 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Itzelberger See (58 km)

    Wemding: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wemding?

    Schloss Gosheim (heritage site, about 6 km), Schloss Polsingen (heritage site, about 7 km), St. Urban (church, about 9 km), St. Maria Und Anna (church, about 9 km), Vorachbuck (viewpoint, about 10 km), Hungerberg (viewpoint, about 12 km).

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

    224 places on Spotwander: 79 forts & heritage, 60 churches, 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wemding?

    Schloss Gosheim, about 6 km by road; Schloss Polsingen (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Wemding?

    St. Urban, about 9 km by road; St. Maria Und Anna (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Wemding?

    Vorachbuck, about 10 km by road; Hungerberg (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wemding?

    Start in Wemding, visit Schloss Gosheim, then St. Maria Und Anna, then Schloss Polsingen, then St. Urban, then Vorachbuck, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wemding?

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

    Towns near Wemding

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