Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Apensen

Apensen is a town in Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 2,987 people. Within 50 km by road there are 219 places to visit — 56 churches, 37 forts & heritage, 40 parks and 25 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Litberg (6 km), Moorgürtel (20 km) and St. Pankratius (20 km).

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Apensen at a glance

Location
Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 2,987
Coordinates
53.4333° N, 9.6167° E
Places within 50 km
219 (219 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Apensen

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Churches near Apensen

86 churches within 100 km of Apensen. The closest is St. Pankratius (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Apensen

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Apensen. The closest is Oberfeuer Tinsdal (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Apensen

47 parks within 100 km of Apensen. The closest is Wildpark Schwarze Berge (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Apensen

43 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Apensen. The closest is Moorgürtel (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Apensen

38 museums within 100 km of Apensen. The closest is Freilichtmuseum Auf Der Insel (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Apensen

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Apensen. The closest is Litberg (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Litberg · viewpoint · Kreis Pinneberg · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Hasselbrack · viewpoint · Hamburg · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Waseberg · viewpoint · Hamburg · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Baurs-Berg · viewpoint · Hamburg · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Süllberg · viewpoint · Hamburg · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Harburger Stadtpark · viewpoint · Hamburg · ~30 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Apensen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Apensen
  2. 6 km Litberg · viewpoint, Kreis Pinneberg
  3. 22 km Hasselbrack · viewpoint, Hamburg
  4. 2 km Fischbeker Heide · nature spot, Hamburg
  5. 6 km Moorgürtel · nature spot, Hamburg
  6. 6 km St. Pankratius · church, Hamburg
  7. 20 km Back to Apensen

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How to reach Apensen

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Apensen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5686St. Pankratius (20 km)
    Forts & heritage3747Oberfeuer Tinsdal (21 km)
    Parks4047Wildpark Schwarze Berge (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2543Moorgürtel (20 km)
    Museums3538Freilichtmuseum Auf Der Insel (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1116Litberg (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs57Horstsee (26 km)
    Other attractions45Hamburger DOM (34 km)
    Beaches & coast33Blankenese Oberfeuer (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Fazl-e-Omar Mosque (34 km)

    Apensen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Apensen?

    Litberg (viewpoint, about 6 km), Moorgürtel (nature spot, about 20 km), St. Pankratius (church, about 20 km), Hasselbrack (viewpoint, about 20 km), Fischbeker Heide (nature spot, about 21 km), Oberfeuer Tinsdal (heritage site, about 21 km).

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

    219 places on Spotwander: 56 churches, 37 forts & heritage, 40 parks, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 35 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Apensen?

    St. Pankratius, about 20 km by road; Blankeneser Kirche Am Marktplatz (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Apensen?

    Oberfeuer Tinsdal, about 21 km by road; Wittenbergen Unterfeuer (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Apensen?

    Wildpark Schwarze Berge, about 22 km by road; Hessepark (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Apensen?

    Start in Apensen, visit Litberg, then Hasselbrack, then Fischbeker Heide, then Moorgürtel, then St. Pankratius, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Apensen?

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

    Towns near Apensen

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