Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Appel

Appel is a town in Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 1,930 people. Within 50 km by road there are 229 places to visit — 57 churches, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 40 forts & heritage and 41 parks. The must-see places are Litberg (11 km), Hasselbrack (11 km) and Fischbeker Heide (13 km).

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Appel, Lower Saxony
Appel, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Appel at a glance

Location
Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 1,930
Coordinates
53.3906° N, 9.7456° E
Places within 50 km
229 (229 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 parks

Top places to visit near Appel

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Churches near Appel

80 churches within 100 km of Appel. The closest is St. Pankratius (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Appel

51 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Appel. The closest is Fischbeker Heide (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Appel

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Appel. The closest is Römischer Garten (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Appel

44 parks within 100 km of Appel. The closest is Wildpark Schwarze Berge (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Appel

39 museums within 100 km of Appel. The closest is Hamburg Archaeological Museum (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Appel

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Appel. The closest is Litberg (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Litberg · viewpoint · Kreis Pinneberg · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Hasselbrack · viewpoint · Hamburg · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Harburger Stadtpark · viewpoint · Hamburg · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Süllberg · viewpoint · Hamburg · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Waseberg · viewpoint · Hamburg · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Baurs-Berg · viewpoint · Hamburg · ~25 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Appel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Appel
  2. 11 km Litberg · viewpoint, Kreis Pinneberg
  3. 23 km Moorgürtel · nature spot, Hamburg
  4. 6 km Fischbeker Heide · nature spot, Hamburg
  5. 2 km Wildpark Schwarze Berge · park, Hamburg
  6. 2 km Hasselbrack · viewpoint, Hamburg
  7. 11 km Back to Appel

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How to reach Appel

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Appel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5780St. Pankratius (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2951Fischbeker Heide (13 km)
    Forts & heritage4048Römischer Garten (24 km)
    Parks4144Wildpark Schwarze Berge (13 km)
    Museums3539Hamburg Archaeological Museum (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1114Litberg (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs58Helmuth-Schack-See (29 km)
    Other attractions55Elbe Philharmonic Hall (29 km)
    Beaches & coast33Blankenese Oberfeuer (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Fazl-e-Omar Mosque (31 km)

    Appel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Appel?

    Litberg (viewpoint, about 11 km), Hasselbrack (viewpoint, about 11 km), Fischbeker Heide (nature spot, about 13 km), Wildpark Schwarze Berge (park, about 13 km), Moorgürtel (nature spot, about 15 km), Büsenbachtal Und Wörmer Wälder (nature spot, about 18 km).

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

    229 places on Spotwander: 57 churches, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 40 forts & heritage, 41 parks, 35 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Appel?

    St. Pankratius, about 19 km by road; Auferstehungskirche Marmstorf (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Appel?

    Fischbeker Heide, about 13 km by road; Moorgürtel (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Appel?

    Römischer Garten, about 24 km by road; Wittenbergen Unterfeuer (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Appel?

    Start in Appel, visit Litberg, then Moorgürtel, then Fischbeker Heide, then Wildpark Schwarze Berge, then Hasselbrack, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Appel?

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

    Towns near Appel

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