Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Places to visit near Widdern

Widdern is a town in Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, home to about 1,967 people. Within 50 km by road there are 181 places to visit — 107 forts & heritage, 56 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 museums. The must-see places are Burg Widdern (1 km), Götzenburg Jagsthausen (4 km) and Freilichtmuseum Römerbad (5 km).

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Widdern, Baden-Württemberg
Widdern, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Widdern at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Population
about 1,967
Coordinates
49.3182° N, 9.4221° E
Places within 50 km
181 (181 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 Widdern

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

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

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Churches near Widdern

81 churches within 100 km of Widdern. The closest is Pfarrkirche Heilig Kreuz (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Widdern

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Widdern. The closest is Scheuerberg (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Scheuerberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Michaelsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Wartberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Galgenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Steinknickle · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Margarethenschlucht · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~32 km · Must-see

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Museums near Widdern

2 museums within 100 km of Widdern. The closest is Siebenbürgisches Museum (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Widdern

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Widdern. The closest is Naturpark Stromberg-Heuchelberg (60 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Widdern

2 parks within 100 km of Widdern. The closest is Favoritepark (61 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Favoritepark · park · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~61 km · Must-see
  • Blühendes Barock · park · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~62 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Widdern

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Widdern
  2. 1 km Burg Widdern · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  3. 4 km Freilichtmuseum Römerbad · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  4. 1 km Götzenburg Jagsthausen · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  5. 9 km Burg Korb · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  6. 5 km Burg Möckmühl · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart
  7. 6 km Back to Widdern

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From travellers near Widdern

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How to reach Widdern

    All places near Widdern by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Neuenstein Castle · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Burg Duttenberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~22 km · Must-see
    • St. Kilian · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Dallau · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Scheuerberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Burg Nagelsberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Kreuzkapelle · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Numeruskastell · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Stadtpfarrkirche St. Nikolaus · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Siebenbürgisches Museum · museum · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Horneck · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Michaelsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Michaelskapelle · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Cornelienkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Johanneskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Kunibert-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Hellmath · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Burg Hornberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~25 km · Must-see
    • St. Juliana · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Altenberg-Schanze · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Burg Gabelstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Burg Ehrenberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Weibertreu · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Bergkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Burg Altgabelstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Mauritius-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Stadtkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Burg Guttenberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Heilig Kreuz · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Burg Gleichen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Eselsburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Burgstall Heidenschlössle · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~27 km · Must-see
    • St. Wendel Zum Stein · church · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Wartberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Notburga-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Burg Maienfels · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Galgenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Martinskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Karlsruhe · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Trappensee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Villa Rustica · fort · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~29 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Widdern by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage107180Burg Widdern (1 km)
    Churches5681Pfarrkirche Heilig Kreuz (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1429Scheuerberg (23 km)
    Museums22Siebenbürgisches Museum (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Naturpark Stromberg-Heuchelberg (60 km)
    Parks02Favoritepark (61 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Trappensee (29 km)
    Other attractions11Amorbach Abbey (49 km)
    Waterfalls01Hörschbachschlucht (51 km)

    Widdern: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Widdern?

    Burg Widdern (heritage site, about 1 km), Götzenburg Jagsthausen (heritage site, about 4 km), Freilichtmuseum Römerbad (heritage site, about 5 km), Burg Korb (heritage site, about 6 km), Burg Möckmühl (heritage site, about 6 km), Burg Berlichingen (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

    181 places on Spotwander: 107 forts & heritage, 56 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 museums, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest fort to Widdern?

    Burg Widdern, about 1 km by road; Götzenburg Jagsthausen (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Widdern?

    Pfarrkirche Heilig Kreuz, about 13 km by road; Ruine Helmbundkirche (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Widdern?

    Scheuerberg, about 23 km by road; Michaelsberg (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Widdern?

    Start in Widdern, visit Burg Widdern, then Freilichtmuseum Römerbad, then Götzenburg Jagsthausen, then Burg Korb, then Burg Möckmühl, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Widdern?

    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 Widdern

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