Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Burscheid

Burscheid is a town in Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 19,215 people. Within 50 km by road there are 295 places to visit — 128 churches, 63 forts & heritage, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens and 28 parks. The must-see places are Burg Berge (5 km), Scherfbachtal (8 km) and Bodendenkmal Galapa (8 km).

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Burscheid, North Rhine-Westphalia
Burscheid, Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Burscheid at a glance

Location
Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 19,215
Coordinates
51.0847° N, 7.1139° E
Places within 50 km
295 (295 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 Burscheid

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

128 churches within 100 km of Burscheid. The closest is Evangelische Kirche Marktstraße (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Burscheid

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Burscheid. The closest is Burg Berge (5 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Burg Berge · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Bodendenkmal Galapa · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Burg Castle · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Wallanlage Bei Müngsten · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Haus Blegge · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Burg Zweiffel · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~12 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Burscheid

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Burscheid. The closest is Scherfbachtal (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Burscheid

28 parks within 100 km of Burscheid. The closest is Carl-Duisberg-Park (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Carl-Duisberg-Park · park · Cologne Government Region · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Japanischer Garten · park · Cologne Government Region · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Weidenpescher Park · park · Cologne Government Region · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Merheimer Heide · park · Cologne Government Region · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Kölner Zoo · park · Cologne Government Region · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Flora · park · Cologne Government Region · ~21 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Burscheid

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Burscheid. The closest is Hohenhagen (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hohenhagen · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Monte Troodelöh · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Kalkberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Osterberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Kiesberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Grifflenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~23 km · Must-see

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Museums near Burscheid

14 museums within 100 km of Burscheid. The closest is Schloss Morsbroich (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Burscheid

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Burscheid
  2. 5 km Burg Berge · heritage site, Cologne Government Region
  3. 3 km Scherfbachtal · nature spot, Cologne Government Region
  4. 14 km Burg Castle · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  5. 1 km Bodendenkmal Galapa · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  6. 12 km Evangelische Kirche Marktstraße · church, Cologne Government Region
  7. 9 km Back to Burscheid

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How to reach Burscheid

    All places near Burscheid by distance

    Within 15 km of Burscheid

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Burscheid by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches128128Evangelische Kirche Marktstraße (9 km)
    Forts & heritage6363Burg Berge (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2828Scherfbachtal (8 km)
    Parks2828Carl-Duisberg-Park (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1717Hohenhagen (17 km)
    Museums1414Schloss Morsbroich (10 km)
    Caves66Zwergenhöhle (12 km)
    Other attractions44Müngstener Brücke (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Eschbach Dam (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Chorweiler Zentralmoschee (18 km)
    Treks11Kölnpfad (21 km)
    Buddhist sites11Knechtsteden (32 km)

    Burscheid: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Burscheid?

    Burg Berge (heritage site, about 5 km), Scherfbachtal (nature spot, about 8 km), Bodendenkmal Galapa (heritage site, about 8 km), Burg Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Evangelische Kirche Marktstraße (church, about 9 km), Kirche Auf Dem Blauen Berg (church, about 9 km).

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

    295 places on Spotwander: 128 churches, 63 forts & heritage, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 28 parks, 17 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Burscheid?

    Evangelische Kirche Marktstraße, about 9 km by road; Kirche Auf Dem Blauen Berg (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Burscheid?

    Burg Berge, about 5 km by road; Bodendenkmal Galapa (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Burscheid?

    Scherfbachtal, about 8 km by road; Am Hornpottweg (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Burscheid?

    Start in Burscheid, visit Burg Berge, then Scherfbachtal, then Burg Castle, then Bodendenkmal Galapa, then Evangelische Kirche Marktstraße, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Burscheid?

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

    Towns near Burscheid

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