Landkreis Lüneburg district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Barum

Barum is a town in Landkreis Lüneburg district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 1,782 people. Within 50 km by road there are 208 places to visit — 51 churches, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 40 forts & heritage and 33 parks. The must-see places are Hohes Elbufer Zwischen Tesperhude Und Lauenburg (9 km), Pauluskirche (13 km) and Maria-Magdalenen-Kirche (13 km).

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Barum, Lower Saxony
Barum, Landkreis Lüneburg district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Barum at a glance

Location
Landkreis Lüneburg district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 1,782
Coordinates
53.3500° N, 10.4000° E
Places within 50 km
208 (208 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 Barum

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Barum: 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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Churches near Barum

78 churches within 100 km of Barum. The closest is Pauluskirche (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Barum

54 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Barum. The closest is Hohes Elbufer Zwischen Tesperhude Und Lauenburg (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Barum

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Barum. The closest is Schlossturm (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Barum

44 parks within 100 km of Barum. The closest is Clamart-Park (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Barum

37 museums within 100 km of Barum. The closest is Rieck-Haus (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Barum

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Barum. The closest is Lüneburger Kalkberg (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Barum

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Barum
  2. 9 km Hohes Elbufer Zwischen Tesperhude Und Lauenburg · nature spot, Kreis Herzogtum Lauenburg
  3. 6 km Schlossturm · heritage site, Kreis Herzogtum Lauenburg
  4. 1 km Maria-Magdalenen-Kirche · church, Kreis Herzogtum Lauenburg
  5. 21 km St. Michael Church · church, Landkreis Lüneburg
  6. 1 km Pauluskirche · church, Landkreis Lüneburg
  7. 13 km Back to Barum

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Barum by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5178Pauluskirche (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2854Hohes Elbufer Zwischen Tesperhude Und Lauenburg (9 km)
    Forts & heritage4046Schlossturm (13 km)
    Parks3344Clamart-Park (14 km)
    Museums3237Rieck-Haus (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints713Lüneburger Kalkberg (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs812Lanzer See (19 km)
    Other attractions45Miniature Wonderland (43 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Centrum Moschee (43 km)
    Beaches & coast23Alter Leuchtturm Pagensand-Süd (48 km)

    Barum: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Barum?

    Hohes Elbufer Zwischen Tesperhude Und Lauenburg (nature spot, about 9 km), Pauluskirche (church, about 13 km), Maria-Magdalenen-Kirche (church, about 13 km), Schlossturm (heritage site, about 13 km), St. Michael Church (church, about 14 km), Lüneburger Kalkberg (viewpoint, about 14 km).

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

    208 places on Spotwander: 51 churches, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 40 forts & heritage, 33 parks, 32 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Barum?

    Pauluskirche, about 13 km by road; Maria-Magdalenen-Kirche (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Barum?

    Hohes Elbufer Zwischen Tesperhude Und Lauenburg, about 9 km by road; Lauenburger Elbvorland (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Barum?

    Schlossturm, about 13 km by road; Riepenburg (Turmhügelburg) (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Barum?

    Start in Barum, visit Hohes Elbufer Zwischen Tesperhude Und Lauenburg, then Schlossturm, then Maria-Magdalenen-Kirche, then St. Michael Church, then Pauluskirche, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Barum?

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

    Towns near Barum

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