Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Barntrup

Barntrup is a town in Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 9,513 people. Within 50 km by road there are 196 places to visit — 59 forts & heritage, 56 churches, 44 hill stations & viewpoints and 28 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Klosterkirche (7 km), Herlingsburg (9 km) and Siekholzer Schanze (9 km).

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

Barntrup at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 9,513
Coordinates
51.9904° N, 9.1164° E
Places within 50 km
196 (196 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 Barntrup

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Forts & heritage near Barntrup

86 forts & heritage within 100 km of Barntrup. The closest is Herlingsburg (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Barntrup

84 churches within 100 km of Barntrup. The closest is Klosterkirche (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Barntrup

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

  • Amelungsburg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Hungerberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Stemberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Köterberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Preußische Velmerstot · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Grotenburg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~26 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Barntrup

44 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Barntrup. The closest is Steinberg (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Steinberg · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Teimer · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Hohe Warte · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Fiekers Busch · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Schweineberg · sanctuary · Landkreis Hameln-Pyrmont · ~31 km · Must-see

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Museums near Barntrup

6 museums within 100 km of Barntrup. The closest is Lippisches Landesmuseum (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Barntrup

5 parks within 100 km of Barntrup. The closest is Gräflicher Park (36 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Barntrup

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Barntrup
  2. 9 km Herlingsburg · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  3. 2 km Wehranlage Bomhof · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  4. 6 km Siekholzer Schanze · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  5. 5 km Klosterkirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  6. 11 km Schloss Wendlinghausen · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  7. 9 km Back to Barntrup

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From travellers near Barntrup

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How to reach Barntrup

    All places near Barntrup by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Barntrup by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5986Herlingsburg (9 km)
    Churches5684Klosterkirche (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4470Amelungsburg (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2844Steinberg (13 km)
    Museums56Lippisches Landesmuseum (22 km)
    Parks25Gräflicher Park (36 km)
    Caves12Zwergenhöhle (46 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Norderteich (16 km)
    Other attractions01Fagus Factory (60 km)

    Barntrup: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Barntrup?

    Klosterkirche (church, about 7 km), Herlingsburg (heritage site, about 9 km), Siekholzer Schanze (heritage site, about 9 km), Schloss Wendlinghausen (heritage site, about 9 km), Wehranlage Bomhof (heritage site, about 10 km), Burg Sternberg (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    196 places on Spotwander: 59 forts & heritage, 56 churches, 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Barntrup?

    Herlingsburg, about 9 km by road; Siekholzer Schanze (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Barntrup?

    Klosterkirche, about 7 km by road; Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche Wöbbel (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Barntrup?

    Amelungsburg, about 14 km by road; Hungerberg (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Barntrup?

    Start in Barntrup, visit Herlingsburg, then Wehranlage Bomhof, then Siekholzer Schanze, then Klosterkirche, then Schloss Wendlinghausen, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Barntrup?

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

    Towns near Barntrup

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