Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Bad Eilsen

Bad Eilsen is a town in Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 2,288 people. Within 50 km by road there are 209 places to visit — 60 forts & heritage, 58 churches, 47 hill stations & viewpoints and 33 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Mausoleum Bückeburg (6 km), Fiekers Busch (7 km) and Evangelische Kirche Eisbergen (9 km).

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Bad Eilsen, North Rhine-Westphalia
Bad Eilsen, Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bad Eilsen at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 2,288
Coordinates
52.2422° N, 9.0982° E
Places within 50 km
209 (209 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bad Eilsen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bad Eilsen: 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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Forts & heritage near Bad Eilsen

88 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bad Eilsen. The closest is Nammer Lager (12 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Nammer Lager · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Mausoleum of Prince Ernst · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Schalksburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Fort C · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Römerlager · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Großer Kurfürst · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~16 km · Must-see

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Churches near Bad Eilsen

86 churches within 100 km of Bad Eilsen. The closest is Evangelische Kirche Eisbergen (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bad Eilsen

59 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bad Eilsen. The closest is Bückeberg (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bückeberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Jakobsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Westphalian Gap · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Häverstädter Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Eidinghauser Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Amtshausberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~23 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bad Eilsen

41 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bad Eilsen. The closest is Fiekers Busch (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Fiekers Busch · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Nammer Klippen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Hehler Feld · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Lahder Marsch · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Hagedorn · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Nordholz · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~23 km · Must-see

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Parks near Bad Eilsen

12 parks within 100 km of Bad Eilsen. The closest is Luttenberg (39 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Bad Eilsen

6 museums within 100 km of Bad Eilsen. The closest is Mausoleum Bückeburg (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bad Eilsen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bad Eilsen
  2. 7 km Fiekers Busch · nature spot, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  3. 2 km Evangelische Kirche Eisbergen · church, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  4. 6 km Nammer Klippen · nature spot, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  5. 5 km Mausoleum Bückeburg · tomb, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  6. 14 km Bückeberg · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  7. 9 km Back to Bad Eilsen

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From travellers near Bad Eilsen

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How to reach Bad Eilsen

    All places near Bad Eilsen by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bad Eilsen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6088Nammer Lager (12 km)
    Churches5886Evangelische Kirche Eisbergen (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4759Bückeberg (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3341Fiekers Busch (7 km)
    Parks412Luttenberg (39 km)
    Museums46Mausoleum Bückeburg (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Großer Auesee (48 km)
    Temples11Sri Muthumariamman (50 km)
    Treks01Eggetaler Panorama Rundwanderweg (52 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baitus Sami Mosque (54 km)
    Waterfalls01Grüner See (55 km)
    Other attractions01Kloster Mariensee (55 km)

    Bad Eilsen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bad Eilsen?

    Mausoleum Bückeburg (tomb, about 6 km), Fiekers Busch (nature spot, about 7 km), Evangelische Kirche Eisbergen (church, about 9 km), Bückeberg (viewpoint, about 9 km), Nammer Klippen (nature spot, about 10 km), Hehler Feld (nature spot, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bad Eilsen?

    209 places on Spotwander: 60 forts & heritage, 58 churches, 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bad Eilsen?

    Nammer Lager, about 12 km by road; Mausoleum of Prince Ernst (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bad Eilsen?

    Evangelische Kirche Eisbergen, about 9 km by road; Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche Silixen (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bad Eilsen?

    Bückeberg, about 9 km by road; Jakobsberg (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bad Eilsen?

    Start in Bad Eilsen, visit Fiekers Busch, then Evangelische Kirche Eisbergen, then Nammer Klippen, then Mausoleum Bückeburg, then Bückeberg, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bad Eilsen?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Bad Eilsen

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