Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Windsbach

Windsbach is a town in Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 6,235 people. Within 50 km by road there are 243 places to visit — 89 churches, 68 forts & heritage, 49 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are St. Laurentius (3 km), St. Nikolaus (4 km) and St. Kunigund (5 km).

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

Windsbach at a glance

Location
Middle Franconia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 6,235
Coordinates
49.2479° N, 10.8265° E
Places within 50 km
243 (243 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 Windsbach

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Windsbach: 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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Churches near Windsbach

105 churches within 100 km of Windsbach. The closest is St. Laurentius (3 km). Best time: year-round.

  • St. Laurentius · church · Middle Franconia · ~3 km · Must-see
  • St. Nikolaus · church · Middle Franconia · ~4 km · Must-see
  • St. Kunigund · church · Middle Franconia · ~5 km · Must-see
  • St. Walburga · church · Middle Franconia · ~5 km · Must-see
  • St. Nikolaus · church · Middle Franconia · ~6 km · Must-see
  • St. Nikolai · church · Middle Franconia · ~6 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Windsbach

91 forts & heritage within 100 km of Windsbach. The closest is Schloss Dürrenmungenau (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Windsbach

53 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Windsbach. The closest is Höhberg (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Höhberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Mittelberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Haubenberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Reckenberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Büchelberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Weißenberg · viewpoint · Middle Franconia · ~19 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Windsbach

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Windsbach. The closest is Stauwurzel des Igelsbachsees (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Windsbach

13 parks within 100 km of Windsbach. The closest is Faberpark (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Windsbach

13 museums within 100 km of Windsbach. The closest is Römermuseum (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Windsbach

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 Windsbach
  2. 5 km St. Kunigund · church, Middle Franconia
  3. 3 km St. Laurentius · church, Middle Franconia
  4. 7 km St. Walburga · church, Middle Franconia
  5. 1 km St. Nikolaus · church, Middle Franconia
  6. 6 km St. Nikolaus · church, Middle Franconia
  7. 4 km Back to Windsbach

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How to reach Windsbach

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    Within 15 km of Windsbach

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Windsbach by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches89105St. Laurentius (3 km)
    Forts & heritage6891Schloss Dürrenmungenau (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4953Höhberg (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1115Stauwurzel des Igelsbachsees (14 km)
    Parks1213Faberpark (29 km)
    Museums1013Römermuseum (33 km)
    Other attractions14St. Trinitatis (34 km)
    Caves12Grubschwart Stollen (43 km)
    Buddhist sites11Kloster (34 km)
    Treks11European Long Distance Path E8, Fränkischer Albverein (45 km)
    Waterfalls01Klingender Wasserfall (53 km)

    Windsbach: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Windsbach?

    St. Laurentius (church, about 3 km), St. Nikolaus (church, about 4 km), St. Kunigund (church, about 5 km), St. Walburga (church, about 5 km), St. Nikolaus (church, about 6 km), St. Nikolai (church, about 6 km).

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

    243 places on Spotwander: 89 churches, 68 forts & heritage, 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Windsbach?

    St. Laurentius, about 3 km by road; St. Nikolaus (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Windsbach?

    Schloss Dürrenmungenau, about 8 km by road; Burg Wernfels (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Windsbach?

    Höhberg, about 8 km by road; Mittelberg (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Windsbach?

    Start in Windsbach, visit St. Kunigund, then St. Laurentius, then St. Walburga, then St. Nikolaus, then St. Nikolaus, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Windsbach?

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

    Towns near Windsbach

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