Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme) district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Bötersen

Bötersen is a town in Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme) district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 1,055 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit — 43 churches, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 forts & heritage and 18 parks. The must-see places are Westliches Borchelsmoor (6 km), Glindbusch (7 km) and Sankt Georg (8 km).

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Bötersen, Lower Saxony
Bötersen, Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme) district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bötersen at a glance

Location
Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme) district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 1,055
Coordinates
53.1333° N, 9.3167° E
Places within 50 km
135 (135 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Bötersen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bötersen: 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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Churches near Bötersen

86 churches within 100 km of Bötersen. The closest is Sankt Georg (8 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Sankt Georg · church · Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme) · ~8 km · Must-see
  • St. Lucas Kirche · church · Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme) · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Liebfrauenkirche · church · Landkreis Verden · ~22 km · Must-see
  • St. Sigismund · church · Landkreis Verden · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Sankt Petri · church · Landkreis Verden · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Sankt Michaelis · church · Landkreis Verden · ~29 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bötersen

59 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bötersen. The closest is Westliches Borchelsmoor (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Bötersen

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bötersen. The closest is Schloss Etelsen (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Bötersen

40 parks within 100 km of Bötersen. The closest is Magic Park Verden (28 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Bötersen

39 museums within 100 km of Bötersen. The closest is Deutsches Pferdemuseum (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bötersen

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bötersen. The closest is Weyerberg (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Weyerberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Osterholz · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Litberg · viewpoint · Kreis Pinneberg · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Wilseder Berg · viewpoint · Heidekreis · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Totengrund · viewpoint · Heidekreis · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Falkenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Celle · ~61 km · Must-see
  • Hasselbrack · viewpoint · Hamburg · ~61 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Bötersen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bötersen
  2. 6 km Westliches Borchelsmoor · nature spot, Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme)
  3. 2 km Glindbusch · nature spot, Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme)
  4. 12 km Sankt Georg · church, Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme)
  5. 16 km Großes Und Weißes Moor · nature spot, Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme)
  6. 2 km Kleiner Bullensee · lake, Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme)
  7. 13 km Back to Bötersen

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bötersen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4386Sankt Georg (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3459Westliches Borchelsmoor (6 km)
    Forts & heritage1645Schloss Etelsen (26 km)
    Parks1840Magic Park Verden (28 km)
    Museums1539Deutsches Pferdemuseum (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints213Weyerberg (35 km)
    Other attractions37Town Hall (43 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Kleiner Bullensee (13 km)
    Beaches & coast15Molenturm (48 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Fatih Moschee (47 km)

    Bötersen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bötersen?

    Westliches Borchelsmoor (nature spot, about 6 km), Glindbusch (nature spot, about 7 km), Sankt Georg (church, about 8 km), Großes Und Weißes Moor (nature spot, about 12 km), Kleiner Bullensee (lake, about 13 km), St. Lucas Kirche (church, about 15 km).

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

    135 places on Spotwander: 43 churches, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 forts & heritage, 18 parks, 15 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Bötersen?

    Sankt Georg, about 8 km by road; St. Lucas Kirche (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Bötersen?

    Westliches Borchelsmoor, about 6 km by road; Glindbusch (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bötersen?

    Schloss Etelsen, about 26 km by road; Mahndorfer Gräberfeld (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bötersen?

    Start in Bötersen, visit Westliches Borchelsmoor, then Glindbusch, then Sankt Georg, then Großes Und Weißes Moor, then Kleiner Bullensee, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bötersen?

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

    Towns near Bötersen

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