Landkreis Nienburg/Weser district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Bücken

Bücken is a town in Landkreis Nienburg/Weser district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 2,238 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 46 churches, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 forts & heritage and 14 parks. The must-see places are St. Materniani Et St. Nicolai (1 km), Wiedesee (4 km) and Alhuser Ahe (4 km).

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Bücken, Lower Saxony
Bücken, Landkreis Nienburg/Weser district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bücken at a glance

Location
Landkreis Nienburg/Weser district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 2,238
Coordinates
52.7788° N, 9.1337° E
Places within 50 km
129 (129 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 Bücken

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

97 churches within 100 km of Bücken. The closest is St. Materniani Et St. Nicolai (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bücken

76 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bücken. The closest is Wiedesee (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Bücken

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bücken. The closest is Alte Schanze (18 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Alte Schanze · fort · Landkreis Nienburg/Weser · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Wölper Burghügel · fort · Landkreis Nienburg/Weser · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Giebichenstein · fort · Landkreis Nienburg/Weser · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Erbhof · fort · Landkreis Verden · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Etelsen · fort · Landkreis Verden · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Kloster Schinna · fort · Landkreis Nienburg/Weser · ~34 km · Must-see

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Parks near Bücken

28 parks within 100 km of Bücken. The closest is Magic Park Verden (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Bücken

20 museums within 100 km of Bücken. The closest is Spargelmuseum (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bücken

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bücken. The closest is Falkenberg (62 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Falkenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Celle · ~62 km · Must-see
  • Weyerberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Osterholz · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Mühlenberg · viewpoint · Region Hannover · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Glockenberg · viewpoint · Region Hannover · ~66 km · Must-see
  • Gierenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Oldenburg · ~66 km · Must-see
  • Bückeberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~71 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Bücken

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bücken
  2. 1 km St. Materniani Et St. Nicolai · church, Landkreis Nienburg/Weser
  3. 7 km Hägerdorn · nature spot, Landkreis Nienburg/Weser
  4. 5 km Wiedesee · nature spot, Landkreis Nienburg/Weser
  5. 2 km Alhuser Ahe · nature spot, Landkreis Nienburg/Weser
  6. 3 km Willehadi-Kirche · church, Landkreis Nienburg/Weser
  7. 6 km Back to Bücken

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bücken by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4697St. Materniani Et St. Nicolai (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3076Wiedesee (4 km)
    Forts & heritage2360Alte Schanze (18 km)
    Parks1428Magic Park Verden (24 km)
    Museums1120Spargelmuseum (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints07Falkenberg (62 km)
    Other attractions44Kloster Mariensee (43 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Kleiner Bullensee (46 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Fatih Moschee (57 km)
    Beaches & coast01Molenturm (56 km)
    Temples01Sri Muthumariamman (74 km)

    Bücken: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bücken?

    St. Materniani Et St. Nicolai (church, about 1 km), Wiedesee (nature spot, about 4 km), Alhuser Ahe (nature spot, about 4 km), Willehadi-Kirche (church, about 6 km), Hägerdorn (nature spot, about 7 km), St.-Marien-Kirche (Wechold) (church, about 9 km).

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

    129 places on Spotwander: 46 churches, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 forts & heritage, 14 parks, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Bücken?

    St. Materniani Et St. Nicolai, about 1 km by road; Willehadi-Kirche (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Bücken?

    Wiedesee, about 4 km by road; Alhuser Ahe (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bücken?

    Alte Schanze, about 18 km by road; Wölper Burghügel (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bücken?

    Start in Bücken, visit St. Materniani Et St. Nicolai, then Hägerdorn, then Wiedesee, then Alhuser Ahe, then Willehadi-Kirche, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bücken?

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

    Towns near Bücken

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