Kreis Herzogtum Lauenburg district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Places to visit near Büchen

Büchen is a town in Kreis Herzogtum Lauenburg district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, home to about 5,442 people. Within 50 km by road there are 99 places to visit — 33 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens and 11 parks. The must-see places are Büchener Sander (4 km), Stecknitz-Delvenau-Niederung (7 km) and Pipermoor/Mühlbachtal (8 km).

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Büchen, Schleswig-Holstein
Büchen, Kreis Herzogtum Lauenburg district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Büchen at a glance

Location
Kreis Herzogtum Lauenburg district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Population
about 5,442
Coordinates
53.4801° N, 10.6176° E
Places within 50 km
99 (99 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 Büchen

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

86 churches within 100 km of Büchen. The closest is Elisabeth-Kirche in Brunstorf (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Büchen

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Büchen. The closest is Hügelgrab Gresse (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Büchen

44 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Büchen. The closest is Büchener Sander (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Büchen

42 parks within 100 km of Büchen. The closest is Clamart-Park (37 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Büchen

35 museums within 100 km of Büchen. The closest is Rieck-Haus (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Büchen

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Büchen. The closest is Lanzer See (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lanzer See · lake · Kreis Herzogtum Lauenburg · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Krebssee · lake · Ludwigslust-Parchim · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Drüsensee · lake · Ludwigslust-Parchim · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Pinnsee · lake · Ludwigslust-Parchim · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Schaalsee · lake · Ludwigslust-Parchim · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Garrensee · lake · Nordwestmecklenburg · ~35 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Büchen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Büchen
  2. 4 km Büchener Sander · nature spot, Kreis Herzogtum Lauenburg
  3. 7 km Pipermoor/Mühlbachtal · nature spot, Ludwigslust-Parchim
  4. 5 km Hügelgrab Gresse · heritage site, Ludwigslust-Parchim
  5. 13 km Lanzer See · lake, Kreis Herzogtum Lauenburg
  6. 2 km Stecknitz-Delvenau-Niederung · nature spot, Kreis Herzogtum Lauenburg
  7. 7 km Back to Büchen

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How to reach Büchen

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Büchen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3386Elisabeth-Kirche in Brunstorf (16 km)
    Forts & heritage1152Hügelgrab Gresse (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3044Büchener Sander (4 km)
    Parks1142Clamart-Park (37 km)
    Museums435Rieck-Haus (33 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs714Lanzer See (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints310Fernmeldeturm Hamburg-Lohbrügge (35 km)
    Other attractions05Miniature Wonderland (53 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Centrum Moschee (51 km)
    Beaches & coast03Alter Leuchtturm Pagensand-Süd (59 km)
    Caves01Segeberger Kalkberghöhle (68 km)

    Büchen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Büchen?

    Büchener Sander (nature spot, about 4 km), Stecknitz-Delvenau-Niederung (nature spot, about 7 km), Pipermoor/Mühlbachtal (nature spot, about 8 km), Lanzer See (lake, about 9 km), Hügelgrab Gresse (heritage site, about 13 km), Schlossturm (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

    99 places on Spotwander: 33 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 parks, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Büchen?

    Elisabeth-Kirche in Brunstorf, about 16 km by road; Maria-Magdalenen-Kirche (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Büchen?

    Hügelgrab Gresse, about 13 km by road; Schlossturm (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Büchen?

    Büchener Sander, about 4 km by road; Stecknitz-Delvenau-Niederung (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Büchen?

    Start in Büchen, visit Büchener Sander, then Pipermoor/Mühlbachtal, then Hügelgrab Gresse, then Lanzer See, then Stecknitz-Delvenau-Niederung, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Büchen?

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

    Towns near Büchen

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