Brandenburg district, Brandenburg, Germany

Places to visit near Berlin

Berlin is a city in Brandenburg district, Brandenburg, Germany, home to about 3,426,354 people. Within 50 km by road there are 285 places to visit — 69 forts & heritage, 61 churches, 56 parks and 45 museums. The must-see places are Fernsehturm Berlin (1 km), World Clock (1 km) and Saint Mary's Church (1 km).

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Berlin at a glance

Location
Brandenburg district, Brandenburg, Germany
Population
about 3,426,354
Coordinates
52.5244° N, 13.4105° E
Places within 50 km
285 (285 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Berlin

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Berlin: 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 Berlin, by type

Forts & heritage near Berlin

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Berlin. The closest is Ruine der Franziskaner-Klosterkirche (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Berlin

61 churches within 100 km of Berlin. The closest is Saint Mary's Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Berlin

56 parks within 100 km of Berlin. The closest is Teutoburger Platz (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Berlin

45 museums within 100 km of Berlin. The closest is DDR-Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Berlin

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Berlin. The closest is Großer Bunkerberg (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Berlin

5 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Berlin. The closest is Mevlana-Moschee (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Berlin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Berlin
  2. 1 km Sophienkirche · church, Brandenburg
  3. 1 km DDR-Museum · museum, Brandenburg
  4. 1 km Saint Mary's Church · church, Brandenburg
  5. 1 km Parochialkirche · church, Brandenburg
  6. 1 km Ruine der Franziskaner-Klosterkirche · heritage site, Brandenburg
  7. 1 km Back to Berlin

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How to reach Berlin

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    Within 15 km of Berlin

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    Places near Berlin by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Forts & heritage69Ruine der Franziskaner-Klosterkirche (1 km)
    Churches61Saint Mary's Church (1 km)
    Parks56Teutoburger Platz (1 km)
    Museums45DDR-Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions34Fernsehturm Berlin (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints6Großer Bunkerberg (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs5Mevlana-Moschee (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3Parzelle der Stadtmacher China/Deutschland (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3Drachenbrunnen (3 km)
    Temples1Sri-Ganesha-Hindu-Tempel (5 km)
    Waterfalls1Wasserfall Viktoriapark (6 km)
    Buddhist sites1Wat Buddhavihara Berlin (7 km)

    Berlin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Berlin?

    Fernsehturm Berlin (attraction, about 1 km), World Clock (attraction, about 1 km), Saint Mary's Church (church, about 1 km), Hackescher Markt (attraction, about 1 km), Berlin Dungeon (attraction, about 1 km), Neptunbrunnen (attraction, about 1 km).

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

    285 places on Spotwander: 69 forts & heritage, 61 churches, 56 parks, 45 museums, 34 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Berlin?

    Ruine der Franziskaner-Klosterkirche, about 1 km by road; Frederick William IV of Prussia (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Berlin?

    Saint Mary's Church, about 1 km by road; Sophienkirche (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Berlin?

    Teutoburger Platz, about 1 km by road; Krausnickpark (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Berlin?

    Start in Berlin, visit Sophienkirche, then DDR-Museum, then Saint Mary's Church, then Parochialkirche, then Ruine der Franziskaner-Klosterkirche, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Berlin?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Berlin

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Berlin’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.