Gera district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Zeitz

Zeitz is a town in Gera district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 29,469 people. Within 50 km by road there are 196 places to visit — 124 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 9 museums. The must-see places are Schloss Moritzburg (Zeitz) (1 km), Breitenbach Imperial Castle (8 km) and St. Bartholomäus (13 km).

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Zeitz, Thuringia
Zeitz, Gera district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Zeitz at a glance

Location
Gera district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 29,469
Coordinates
51.0496° N, 12.1369° E
Places within 50 km
196 (196 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Zeitz

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

177 churches within 100 km of Zeitz. The closest is St. Bartholomäus (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Zeitz

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Zeitz. The closest is Schloss Moritzburg (Zeitz) (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Zeitz

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Zeitz. The closest is Großstolpener See (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Zeitz

16 museums within 100 km of Zeitz. The closest is Pegau Abbey (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Zeitz

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

  • Nikolaiturm · viewpoint · Altenburger Land · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Luftschiff · viewpoint · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Jenzig · viewpoint · Jena · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Fuchsturm · viewpoint · Jena · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Burg Greifenberg · viewpoint · Jena · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Mönchsberg · viewpoint · Jena · ~54 km · Must-see

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Parks near Zeitz

10 parks within 100 km of Zeitz. The closest is Küchengarten (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Zeitz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Zeitz
  2. 1 km Schloss Moritzburg (Zeitz) · heritage site, Gera
  3. 8 km Breitenbach Imperial Castle · heritage site, Gera
  4. 5 km St. Bartholomäus · church, Gera
  5. 20 km Dorfkirche Zipsendorf · church, Altenburger Land
  6. 4 km Evangelische Pfarrkirche · church, Altenburger Land
  7. 14 km Back to Zeitz

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How to reach Zeitz

    All places near Zeitz by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Zeitz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches124177St. Bartholomäus (13 km)
    Forts & heritage3247Schloss Moritzburg (Zeitz) (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1618Großstolpener See (21 km)
    Museums916Pegau Abbey (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints512Nikolaiturm (27 km)
    Parks810Küchengarten (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Goseck (30 km)
    Other attractions03Johannistor (51 km)

    Zeitz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Zeitz?

    Schloss Moritzburg (Zeitz) (heritage site, about 1 km), Breitenbach Imperial Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), St. Bartholomäus (church, about 13 km), Dorfkirche Zipsendorf (church, about 13 km), Evangelische Pfarrkirche (church, about 14 km), Evangelische Dorfkirche (church, about 15 km).

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

    196 places on Spotwander: 124 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 museums, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Zeitz?

    St. Bartholomäus, about 13 km by road; Dorfkirche Zipsendorf (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Zeitz?

    Schloss Moritzburg (Zeitz), about 1 km by road; Breitenbach Imperial Castle (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Zeitz?

    Großstolpener See, about 21 km by road; Werbener See (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Zeitz?

    Start in Zeitz, visit Schloss Moritzburg (Zeitz), then Breitenbach Imperial Castle, then St. Bartholomäus, then Dorfkirche Zipsendorf, then Evangelische Pfarrkirche, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Zeitz?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Zeitz

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