Landkreis Eichsfeld district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Wingerode

Wingerode is a town in Landkreis Eichsfeld district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 1,243 people. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit — 58 hill stations & viewpoints, 53 churches, 37 forts & heritage and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Kloster Beuren (3 km), Burg Scharfenstein (5 km) and Hockelrain (7 km).

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Wingerode, Thuringia
Wingerode, Landkreis Eichsfeld district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wingerode at a glance

Location
Landkreis Eichsfeld district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 1,243
Coordinates
51.3903° N, 10.2395° E
Places within 50 km
156 (156 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Wingerode

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wingerode: 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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Things to see near Wingerode, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Wingerode

110 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wingerode. The closest is Hockelrain (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hockelrain · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Klien · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Birkenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Sonnenstein · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Ohmberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Hülfensberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~25 km · Must-see

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Churches near Wingerode

99 churches within 100 km of Wingerode. The closest is Maria Magdalena (7 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Maria Magdalena · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~7 km · Must-see
  • St. Georg · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~8 km · Must-see
  • St. Gerhard · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~9 km · Must-see
  • St.-Nikolaus-Kirche · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~9 km · Must-see
  • St. Stephanus · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~9 km · Must-see
  • St. Martin · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~10 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Wingerode

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wingerode. The closest is Kloster Beuren (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wingerode

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wingerode. The closest is Forstbotanischer Garten (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Wingerode

5 museums within 100 km of Wingerode. The closest is Grenzlandmuseum Eichsfeld (13 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Grenzlandmuseum Eichsfeld · museum · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Lutherhaus · museum · Wartburgkreis · ~58 km · Must-see
  • Spitzhacke · museum · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Naturkundemuseum · museum · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Marmorbad · museum · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~65 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wingerode

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wingerode. The closest is Seeburger See (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Wingerode

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wingerode
  2. 3 km Kloster Beuren · heritage site, Landkreis Eichsfeld
  3. 4 km Maria Magdalena · church, Landkreis Eichsfeld
  4. 6 km Hockelrain · viewpoint, Landkreis Eichsfeld
  5. 2 km Burg Scharfenstein · heritage site, Landkreis Eichsfeld
  6. 12 km St. Georg · church, Landkreis Eichsfeld
  7. 8 km Back to Wingerode

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From travellers near Wingerode

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How to reach Wingerode

    All places near Wingerode by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wingerode by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints58110Hockelrain (7 km)
    Churches5399Maria Magdalena (7 km)
    Forts & heritage3762Kloster Beuren (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Forstbotanischer Garten (33 km)
    Museums15Grenzlandmuseum Eichsfeld (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Seeburger See (25 km)
    Parks05Schlosspark (55 km)
    Caves24Unicorn Cave (37 km)
    Other attractions01Orangerie (65 km)

    Wingerode: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wingerode?

    Kloster Beuren (heritage site, about 3 km), Burg Scharfenstein (heritage site, about 5 km), Hockelrain (viewpoint, about 7 km), Maria Magdalena (church, about 7 km), St. Georg (church, about 8 km), St. Gerhard (church, about 9 km).

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

    156 places on Spotwander: 58 hill stations & viewpoints, 53 churches, 37 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Wingerode?

    Hockelrain, about 7 km by road; Klien (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Wingerode?

    Maria Magdalena, about 7 km by road; St. Georg (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wingerode?

    Kloster Beuren, about 3 km by road; Burg Scharfenstein (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wingerode?

    Start in Wingerode, visit Kloster Beuren, then Maria Magdalena, then Hockelrain, then Burg Scharfenstein, then St. Georg, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wingerode?

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

    Towns near Wingerode

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