Hamburg district, Hamburg, Germany

Places to visit near Appen

Appen is a town in Hamburg district, Hamburg, Germany, home to about 5,838 people. Within 50 km by road there are 221 places to visit — 63 churches, 42 forts & heritage, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens and 40 parks. The must-see places are Schnaakenmoor (8 km), Heilig-Dreikönigskirche (10 km) and Helmuth-Schack-See (12 km).

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Appen, Hamburg
Appen, Hamburg district, Hamburg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Appen at a glance

Location
Hamburg district, Hamburg, Germany
Population
about 5,838
Coordinates
53.6581° N, 9.7458° E
Places within 50 km
221 (221 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 Appen

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Churches near Appen

78 churches within 100 km of Appen. The closest is Heilig-Dreikönigskirche (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Appen

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Appen. The closest is Oberfeuer Tinsdal (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Appen

50 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Appen. The closest is Schnaakenmoor (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Appen

42 parks within 100 km of Appen. The closest is Born Park (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Appen

38 museums within 100 km of Appen. The closest is Museumshafen Övelgönne (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Appen

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Appen. The closest is Baurs-Berg (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Appen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Appen
  2. 12 km Born Park · park, Hamburg
  3. 1 km Helmuth-Schack-See · lake, Hamburg
  4. 6 km Schnaakenmoor · nature spot, Hamburg
  5. 14 km Haseldorfer Binnenelbe Mit Elbvorland · nature spot, Kreis Pinneberg
  6. 5 km Heilig-Dreikönigskirche · church, Kreis Pinneberg
  7. 10 km Back to Appen

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How to reach Appen

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Appen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6378Heilig-Dreikönigskirche (10 km)
    Forts & heritage4252Oberfeuer Tinsdal (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1850Schnaakenmoor (8 km)
    Parks4042Born Park (12 km)
    Museums3338Museumshafen Övelgönne (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints916Baurs-Berg (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs56Helmuth-Schack-See (12 km)
    Other attractions56Friendship Force Norderstedt (23 km)
    Beaches & coast33Blankenese Oberfeuer (16 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Fazl-e-Omar Mosque (19 km)
    Caves01Segeberger Kalkberghöhle (61 km)

    Appen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Appen?

    Schnaakenmoor (nature spot, about 8 km), Heilig-Dreikönigskirche (church, about 10 km), Helmuth-Schack-See (lake, about 12 km), Born Park (park, about 12 km), Haseldorfer Binnenelbe Mit Elbvorland (nature spot, about 13 km), Oberfeuer Tinsdal (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

    221 places on Spotwander: 63 churches, 42 forts & heritage, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 40 parks, 33 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Appen?

    Heilig-Dreikönigskirche, about 10 km by road; Adventskirche (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Appen?

    Oberfeuer Tinsdal, about 13 km by road; Wittenbergen Unterfeuer (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Appen?

    Schnaakenmoor, about 8 km by road; Haseldorfer Binnenelbe Mit Elbvorland (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Appen?

    Start in Appen, visit Born Park, then Helmuth-Schack-See, then Schnaakenmoor, then Haseldorfer Binnenelbe Mit Elbvorland, then Heilig-Dreikönigskirche, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Appen?

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

    Towns near Appen

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