Landkreis Diepholz district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Barver

Barver is a town in Landkreis Diepholz district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 1,080 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit — 17 churches, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 forts & heritage and 23 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mittleres Wietingsmoor (6 km), Rehdener Geestmoor (10 km) and Diepholzer Schloss (19 km).

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Barver, Lower Saxony
Barver, Landkreis Diepholz district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Barver at a glance

Location
Landkreis Diepholz district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 1,080
Coordinates
52.6207° N, 8.5925° E
Places within 50 km
91 (91 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

Top places to visit near Barver

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Barver: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Barver

  • Siedener Moor · sanctuary · Landkreis Diepholz · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Westliche Dümmerniederung · sanctuary · Landkreis Diepholz · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Weißes Moor · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Eichen-Hülsenwälder · sanctuary · Landkreis Nienburg/Weser · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Schnakenpohl · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Kollwesshöh · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Castrum Vechtense · fort · Landkreis Vechta · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Stiftholz · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Dielinger Klei · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Großer Auesee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Stiftskirche · church · Landkreis Diepholz · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Signalberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Vechta · ~33 km · Must-see

Things to see near Barver, by type

Churches near Barver

73 churches within 100 km of Barver. The closest is St. Nicolai (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Barver

69 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Barver. The closest is Mittleres Wietingsmoor (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Barver

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Barver. The closest is Diepholzer Schloss (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Barver

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Barver. The closest is Kollwesshöh (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kollwesshöh · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Dielinger Klei · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Signalberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Vechta · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Heidkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Gehlenbecker Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Reineberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~46 km · Must-see

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Parks near Barver

22 parks within 100 km of Barver. The closest is Freibadpark (45 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Barver

14 museums within 100 km of Barver. The closest is Spargelmuseum (52 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Barver

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Barver
  2. 6 km Mittleres Wietingsmoor · nature spot, Landkreis Diepholz
  3. 25 km St. Nicolai · church, Landkreis Diepholz
  4. 1 km Diepholzer Schloss · heritage site, Landkreis Diepholz
  5. 7 km Huntebruch Und Huntebruchwiesen · nature spot, Landkreis Vechta
  6. 14 km Rehdener Geestmoor · nature spot, Landkreis Diepholz
  7. 10 km Back to Barver

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How to reach Barver

    All places near Barver by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Barver by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1773St. Nicolai (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3069Mittleres Wietingsmoor (6 km)
    Forts & heritage1863Diepholzer Schloss (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2344Kollwesshöh (29 km)
    Parks122Freibadpark (45 km)
    Museums014Spargelmuseum (52 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Großer Auesee (33 km)
    Other attractions05Böttcherstraße (66 km)
    Treks11Eggetaler Panorama Rundwanderweg (49 km)
    Waterfalls01Grüner See (51 km)
    Beaches & coast01Molenturm (69 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Fatih Moschee (70 km)

    Barver: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Barver?

    Mittleres Wietingsmoor (nature spot, about 6 km), Rehdener Geestmoor (nature spot, about 10 km), Diepholzer Schloss (heritage site, about 19 km), St. Nicolai (church, about 19 km), Huntebruch Und Huntebruchwiesen (nature spot, about 23 km), Hünenburg (heritage site, about 24 km).

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

    91 places on Spotwander: 17 churches, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 forts & heritage, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest church to Barver?

    St. Nicolai, about 19 km by road; Sankt Johannis (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Barver?

    Mittleres Wietingsmoor, about 6 km by road; Rehdener Geestmoor (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Barver?

    Diepholzer Schloss, about 19 km by road; Hünenburg (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Barver?

    Start in Barver, visit Mittleres Wietingsmoor, then St. Nicolai, then Diepholzer Schloss, then Huntebruch Und Huntebruchwiesen, then Rehdener Geestmoor, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Barver?

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

    Towns near Barver

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