Landkreis Celle district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Celle

Celle is a town in Landkreis Celle district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 71,010 people. Within 50 km by road there are 175 places to visit — 88 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens and 17 parks. The must-see places are Französischer Garten (1 km), Langensalza-Denkmal (1 km) and Sankt Ludwig (1 km).

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Celle, Lower Saxony
Celle, Landkreis Celle district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Celle at a glance

Location
Landkreis Celle district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 71,010
Coordinates
52.6226° N, 10.0805° E
Places within 50 km
175 (175 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 Celle

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

132 churches within 100 km of Celle. The closest is Langensalza-Denkmal (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Celle

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Celle. The closest is Französischer Garten (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Celle

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

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Parks near Celle

22 parks within 100 km of Celle. The closest is Ersepark (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Ersepark · park · Region Hannover · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Wietzepark · park · Region Hannover · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Alter Friedhof · park · Region Hannover · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Hermann-Löns-Park · park · Region Hannover · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Herzberg · park · Landkreis Peine · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Serengeti Park · park · Heidekreis · ~43 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Celle

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Celle. The closest is Hausselberg (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hausselberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Celle · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Wietzer Berg · viewpoint · Landkreis Celle · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Falkenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Celle · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Kronsberg - Nordhügel · viewpoint · Region Hannover · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Hermes Tower · viewpoint · Region Hannover · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Glockenberg · viewpoint · Region Hannover · ~48 km · Must-see

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Museums near Celle

14 museums within 100 km of Celle. The closest is Winsen Museum Farm (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Celle

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

  1. Start in Celle
  2. 1 km Reformierte Kirche · church, Landkreis Celle
  3. 1 km Sankt Ludwig · church, Landkreis Celle
  4. 1 km Langensalza-Denkmal · church, Landkreis Celle
  5. 1 km St. Georg · church, Landkreis Celle
  6. 1 km Französischer Garten · heritage site, Landkreis Celle
  7. 0 km Back to Celle

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From travellers near Celle

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How to reach Celle

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Celle by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches88132Langensalza-Denkmal (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3155Französischer Garten (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2042Schweinebruch (8 km)
    Parks1722Ersepark (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints722Hausselberg (34 km)
    Museums814Winsen Museum Farm (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Erlebnis-Zoo Hannover (43 km)
    Other attractions12Kloster Wienhausen (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Baitus Sami Mosque (45 km)
    Buddhist sites11Pagode Viên Giác (48 km)
    Temples01Sri Muthumariamman (52 km)

    Celle: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Celle?

    Französischer Garten (heritage site, about 1 km), Langensalza-Denkmal (church, about 1 km), Sankt Ludwig (church, about 1 km), Reformierte Kirche (church, about 1 km), St. Georg (church, about 2 km), Christuskirche Westercelle (church, about 3 km).

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

    175 places on Spotwander: 88 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 parks, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Celle?

    Langensalza-Denkmal, about 1 km by road; Sankt Ludwig (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Celle?

    Französischer Garten, about 1 km by road; Burgwall (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Celle?

    Schweinebruch, about 8 km by road; Allerdreckwiesen (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Celle?

    Start in Celle, visit Reformierte Kirche, then Sankt Ludwig, then Langensalza-Denkmal, then St. Georg, then Französischer Garten, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Celle?

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

    Towns near Celle

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