Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Bohmte

Bohmte is a town in Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 13,153 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 29 churches, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 forts & heritage and 33 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Dielinger Klei (10 km), Lever Teich/Lever Bruch (10 km) and Stiftholz (13 km).

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

Bohmte at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 13,153
Coordinates
52.3667° N, 8.3167° E
Places within 50 km
123 (123 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 Bohmte

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bohmte: 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 Bohmte

  • Schwedenschanze · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Sankt Ulricus · church · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Nonnenstein · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Burg Limberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Limberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Ellerburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Bartholomäuskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Schnakenpohl · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Maschberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Westliche Dümmerniederung · sanctuary · Landkreis Diepholz · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Wehmerhorster Wiesental · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Großer Auesee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~22 km · Must-see

Things to see near Bohmte, by type

Churches near Bohmte

82 churches within 100 km of Bohmte. The closest is Sankt Dionysius (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bohmte

73 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bohmte. The closest is Lever Teich/Lever Bruch (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Bohmte

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bohmte. The closest is Schelenburg (14 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Schelenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Schwedenschanze · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Burg Limberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Ellerburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Haus Kilver · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Holter Burg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~24 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bohmte

53 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bohmte. The closest is Dielinger Klei (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Dielinger Klei · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Kollwesshöh · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Großer Kellenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Schwarzer Brink · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Wiehenturm · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Offelter Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~19 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bohmte

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bohmte. The closest is Großer Auesee (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Großer Auesee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Darnsee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Rubbenbruchsee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Großes Heiliges Meer · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~58 km · Must-see
  • Erdfallsee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Heideweiher · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~59 km · Must-see

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Parks near Bohmte

6 parks within 100 km of Bohmte. The closest is Freibadpark (26 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Freibadpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Luttenberg · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Mohns Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Riegerpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Stadtpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Flora-Westfalica-Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~73 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Bohmte

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bohmte
  2. 10 km Dielinger Klei · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  3. 7 km Kollwesshöh · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  4. 4 km Stiftholz · nature spot, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  5. 5 km Lever Teich/Lever Bruch · nature spot, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  6. 22 km Schelenburg · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  7. 14 km Back to Bohmte

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From travellers near Bohmte

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    All places near Bohmte by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bohmte by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2982Sankt Dionysius (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3073Lever Teich/Lever Bruch (10 km)
    Forts & heritage2467Schelenburg (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3353Dielinger Klei (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs39Großer Auesee (22 km)
    Parks26Freibadpark (26 km)
    Museums04Ziegelei Lage (62 km)
    Waterfalls11Grüner See (19 km)
    Treks11Eggetaler Panorama Rundwanderweg (19 km)
    Caves01Zwergenhöhle (59 km)
    Other attractions01Stift Börstel (66 km)
    Buddhist sites01Kloster Bentlage (76 km)

    Bohmte: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bohmte?

    Dielinger Klei (viewpoint, about 10 km), Lever Teich/Lever Bruch (nature spot, about 10 km), Stiftholz (nature spot, about 13 km), Schelenburg (heritage site, about 14 km), Kollwesshöh (viewpoint, about 14 km), Großer Kellenberg (viewpoint, about 15 km).

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

    123 places on Spotwander: 29 churches, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 forts & heritage, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Bohmte?

    Sankt Dionysius, about 17 km by road; Sankt Ulricus (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Bohmte?

    Lever Teich/Lever Bruch, about 10 km by road; Stiftholz (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bohmte?

    Schelenburg, about 14 km by road; Schwedenschanze (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bohmte?

    Start in Bohmte, visit Dielinger Klei, then Kollwesshöh, then Stiftholz, then Lever Teich/Lever Bruch, then Schelenburg, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bohmte?

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

    Towns near Bohmte

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