Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Blomberg

Blomberg is a town in Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 17,183 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit — 56 forts & heritage, 56 churches, 39 hill stations & viewpoints and 26 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Klosterkirche (1 km), Siekholzer Schanze (5 km) and Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche Wöbbel (6 km).

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

Blomberg at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 17,183
Coordinates
51.9433° N, 9.0907° E
Places within 50 km
186 (186 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 Blomberg

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

Forts & heritage near Blomberg

86 forts & heritage within 100 km of Blomberg. The closest is Siekholzer Schanze (5 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Siekholzer Schanze · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Wöbbel · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Alt-Schieder · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Herlingsburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Wehranlage Bomhof · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Rodenstatt · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~11 km · Must-see

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Churches near Blomberg

84 churches within 100 km of Blomberg. The closest is Klosterkirche (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Blomberg

67 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Blomberg. The closest is Amelungsburg (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Amelungsburg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Preußische Velmerstot · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Stemberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Hungerberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Barnacken · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Grotenburg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~22 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Blomberg

45 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Blomberg. The closest is Steinberg (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Blomberg

7 museums within 100 km of Blomberg. The closest is Lippisches Landesmuseum (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Blomberg

6 parks within 100 km of Blomberg. The closest is Gräflicher Park (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Gräflicher Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Luttenberg · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Stadtpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Mohns Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~61 km · Must-see
  • Riegerpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~62 km · Must-see
  • Freibadpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~65 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Blomberg

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 Blomberg
  2. 1 km Klosterkirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  3. 5 km Siekholzer Schanze · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  4. 3 km Alt-Schieder · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  5. 6 km Schloss Wöbbel · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  6. 1 km Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche Wöbbel · church, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  7. 6 km Back to Blomberg

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From travellers near Blomberg

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How to reach Blomberg

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Blomberg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5686Siekholzer Schanze (5 km)
    Churches5684Klosterkirche (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3967Amelungsburg (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2645Steinberg (18 km)
    Museums57Lippisches Landesmuseum (18 km)
    Parks26Gräflicher Park (29 km)
    Caves12Zwergenhöhle (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Norderteich (9 km)
    Other attractions01Fagus Factory (62 km)

    Blomberg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Blomberg?

    Klosterkirche (church, about 1 km), Siekholzer Schanze (heritage site, about 5 km), Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche Wöbbel (church, about 6 km), Schloss Wöbbel (heritage site, about 7 km), Alt-Schieder (heritage site, about 8 km), Herlingsburg (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    186 places on Spotwander: 56 forts & heritage, 56 churches, 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Blomberg?

    Siekholzer Schanze, about 5 km by road; Schloss Wöbbel (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Blomberg?

    Klosterkirche, about 1 km by road; Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche Wöbbel (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Blomberg?

    Amelungsburg, about 17 km by road; Preußische Velmerstot (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Blomberg?

    Start in Blomberg, visit Klosterkirche, then Siekholzer Schanze, then Alt-Schieder, then Schloss Wöbbel, then Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche Wöbbel, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Blomberg?

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

    Towns near Blomberg

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