Bremen district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Achim

Achim is a town in Bremen district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 30,013 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit — 45 churches, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 forts & heritage and 12 museums. The must-see places are St. Laurentius (1 km), Sankt Petri (6 km) and St. Maria Magdalena (7 km).

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Achim, Lower Saxony
Achim, Bremen district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Achim at a glance

Location
Bremen district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 30,013
Coordinates
53.0142° N, 9.0263° E
Places within 50 km
135 (135 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Achim

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

91 churches within 100 km of Achim. The closest is St. Laurentius (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Achim

86 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Achim. The closest is Krietes Wald (Im Holze) (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Achim

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Achim. The closest is Mahndorfer Gräberfeld (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Achim

27 museums within 100 km of Achim. The closest is Focke-Museum (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Achim

25 parks within 100 km of Achim. The closest is Park Gut Hodenberg (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Achim

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

  • Weyerberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Osterholz · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Gierenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Oldenburg · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Litberg · viewpoint · Kreis Pinneberg · ~71 km · Must-see
  • Falkenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Celle · ~74 km · Must-see
  • Wilseder Berg · viewpoint · Heidekreis · ~79 km · Must-see
  • Totengrund · viewpoint · Heidekreis · ~81 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Achim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Achim
  2. 1 km St. Laurentius · church, Landkreis Verden
  3. 7 km St. Maria Magdalena · church, Landkreis Verden
  4. 12 km Mahndorfer Gräberfeld · heritage site, Bremen
  5. 3 km Krietes Wald (Im Holze) · nature spot, Bremen
  6. 4 km Sankt Petri · church, Landkreis Verden
  7. 6 km Back to Achim

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How to reach Achim

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Achim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4591St. Laurentius (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2886Krietes Wald (Im Holze) (7 km)
    Forts & heritage2249Mahndorfer Gräberfeld (7 km)
    Museums1227Focke-Museum (15 km)
    Parks1925Park Gut Hodenberg (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints19Weyerberg (29 km)
    Other attractions35Town Hall (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Stadtwaldsee (21 km)
    Beaches & coast22Molenturm (27 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Fatih Moschee (27 km)

    Achim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Achim?

    St. Laurentius (church, about 1 km), Sankt Petri (church, about 6 km), St. Maria Magdalena (church, about 7 km), Mahndorfer Gräberfeld (heritage site, about 7 km), Krietes Wald (Im Holze) (nature spot, about 7 km), Erbhof (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

    135 places on Spotwander: 45 churches, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 forts & heritage, 12 museums, 19 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Achim?

    St. Laurentius, about 1 km by road; Sankt Petri (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Achim?

    Krietes Wald (Im Holze), about 7 km by road; Fischerhuder Wümmeniederung (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Achim?

    Mahndorfer Gräberfeld, about 7 km by road; Erbhof (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Achim?

    Start in Achim, visit St. Laurentius, then St. Maria Magdalena, then Mahndorfer Gräberfeld, then Krietes Wald (Im Holze), then Sankt Petri, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Achim?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Achim

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