Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Bergheim

Bergheim is a town in Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 63,558 people. Within 50 km by road there are 296 places to visit — 144 churches, 71 forts & heritage, 27 parks and 21 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Burg Zieverich (1 km), Schloss Paffendorf (3 km) and Schloss Schlenderhan (4 km).

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Bergheim, North Rhine-Westphalia
Bergheim, Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bergheim at a glance

Location
Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 63,558
Coordinates
50.9557° N, 6.6399° E
Places within 50 km
296 (296 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 Bergheim

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bergheim: 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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Things to see near Bergheim, by type

Churches near Bergheim

144 churches within 100 km of Bergheim. The closest is St. Vinzentius (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bergheim

71 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bergheim. The closest is Burg Zieverich (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Bergheim

27 parks within 100 km of Bergheim. The closest is Landschaftspark Belvedere (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bergheim

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bergheim. The closest is Königsdorfer Forst (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Bergheim

16 museums within 100 km of Bergheim. The closest is LVR-Kulturhaus Landsynagoge Rödingen (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bergheim

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bergheim. The closest is Herkulesberg (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Herkulesberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Kalkberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Rheydter Höhe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Rhine Tower · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Monte Troodelöh · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~44 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Bergheim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bergheim
  2. 1 km Burg Zieverich · heritage site, Cologne Government Region
  3. 2 km Schloss Paffendorf · heritage site, Cologne Government Region
  4. 4 km Burg Grouven · heritage site, Cologne Government Region
  5. 7 km Schloss Schlenderhan · heritage site, Cologne Government Region
  6. 4 km St. Vinzentius · church, Cologne Government Region
  7. 4 km Back to Bergheim

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From travellers near Bergheim

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How to reach Bergheim

    All places near Bergheim by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bergheim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches144144St. Vinzentius (4 km)
    Forts & heritage7171Burg Zieverich (1 km)
    Parks2727Landschaftspark Belvedere (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2121Königsdorfer Forst (9 km)
    Museums1616LVR-Kulturhaus Landsynagoge Rödingen (16 km)
    Other attractions55Basilika Knechtsteden (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints55Herkulesberg (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Bleibtreusee (25 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22DITIB-Zentralmoschee (25 km)
    Buddhist sites11Knechtsteden (20 km)
    Treks11Kölnpfad (33 km)
    Caves11Kleine Feldhofer Grotte (46 km)

    Bergheim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bergheim?

    Burg Zieverich (heritage site, about 1 km), Schloss Paffendorf (heritage site, about 3 km), Schloss Schlenderhan (heritage site, about 4 km), Burg Grouven (heritage site, about 4 km), St. Vinzentius (church, about 4 km), Erlöserkirche Niederaußem (church, about 5 km).

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

    296 places on Spotwander: 144 churches, 71 forts & heritage, 27 parks, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Bergheim?

    St. Vinzentius, about 4 km by road; Erlöserkirche Niederaußem (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bergheim?

    Burg Zieverich, about 1 km by road; Schloss Paffendorf (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Bergheim?

    Landschaftspark Belvedere, about 19 km by road; Stadtwald (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bergheim?

    Start in Bergheim, visit Burg Zieverich, then Schloss Paffendorf, then Burg Grouven, then Schloss Schlenderhan, then St. Vinzentius, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bergheim?

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

    Towns near Bergheim

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