Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Bottrop

Bottrop is a city in Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 119,909 people. Within 50 km by road there are 300+ places to visit — 87 churches, 74 forts & heritage, 46 wildlife, forests & gardens and 38 parks. The must-see places are St. Ludgerus (3 km), Burg Vondern (4 km) and St. Franziskus (5 km).

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Bottrop, North Rhine-Westphalia
Bottrop, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bottrop at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 119,909
Coordinates
51.5239° N, 6.9285° E
Places within 50 km
300+ (300 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 Bottrop

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Churches near Bottrop

87 churches within 100 km of Bottrop. The closest is St. Ludgerus (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bottrop

74 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bottrop. The closest is Burg Vondern (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bottrop

46 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bottrop. The closest is Zweckeler Wald (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Bottrop

38 parks within 100 km of Bottrop. The closest is Kaiser-Wilhelm-Park (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Kaiser-Wilhelm-Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Nordsternpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Krupp-Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Gervinuspark · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Revierpark Nienhausen · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Am Hallo Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~12 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bottrop

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bottrop. The closest is Mottbruchhalde (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mottbruchhalde · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Halde Schöttelheide · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Halde Oberscholven · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Mechtenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Kaiserberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Halde Rheinelbe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~17 km · Must-see

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Museums near Bottrop

19 museums within 100 km of Bottrop. The closest is Aquarius Wassermuseum Mülheim (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bottrop

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bottrop
  2. 5 km St. Franziskus · church, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  3. 3 km Mottbruchhalde · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  4. 9 km Halde Schöttelheide · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  5. 5 km St. Ludgerus · church, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  6. 4 km Burg Vondern · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  7. 4 km Back to Bottrop

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How to reach Bottrop

    All places near Bottrop by distance

    Within 15 km of Bottrop

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bottrop by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8787St. Ludgerus (3 km)
    Forts & heritage7474Burg Vondern (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4646Zweckeler Wald (12 km)
    Parks3838Kaiser-Wilhelm-Park (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2323Mottbruchhalde (6 km)
    Museums1919Aquarius Wassermuseum Mülheim (13 km)
    Other attractions66Slinky Springs to Fame (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Lake of Kemnade (32 km)
    Caves22Kleine Feldhofer Grotte (41 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11DITIB-Merkez-Moschee (15 km)

    Bottrop: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bottrop?

    St. Ludgerus (church, about 3 km), Burg Vondern (heritage site, about 4 km), St. Franziskus (church, about 5 km), Mottbruchhalde (viewpoint, about 6 km), Halde Schöttelheide (viewpoint, about 6 km), Gasometer Oberhausen (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

    300+ places on Spotwander: 87 churches, 74 forts & heritage, 46 wildlife, forests & gardens, 38 parks, 23 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Bottrop?

    St. Ludgerus, about 3 km by road; St. Franziskus (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bottrop?

    Burg Vondern, about 4 km by road; Gasometer Oberhausen (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Bottrop?

    Zweckeler Wald, about 12 km by road; Botanischer Garten Duisburg Hamborn (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bottrop?

    Start in Bottrop, visit St. Franziskus, then Mottbruchhalde, then Halde Schöttelheide, then St. Ludgerus, then Burg Vondern, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bottrop?

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

    Towns near Bottrop

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