Regierungsbezirk Münster district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Coesfeld

Coesfeld is a town in Regierungsbezirk Münster district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 36,631 people. Within 50 km by road there are 149 places to visit — 56 churches, 35 forts & heritage, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens and 7 parks. The must-see places are Torhaus Der Ludgerusburg (1 km), Schloss Varlar (6 km) and Alter Bahnhof Lette (7 km).

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Coesfeld, North Rhine-Westphalia
Coesfeld, Regierungsbezirk Münster district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Coesfeld at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Münster district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 36,631
Coordinates
51.9435° N, 7.1681° E
Places within 50 km
149 (149 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 Coesfeld

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Coesfeld: 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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Things to see near Coesfeld, by type

Churches near Coesfeld

105 churches within 100 km of Coesfeld. The closest is Pfarrkirche St. Jakobus D. Ä (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Coesfeld

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Coesfeld. The closest is Torhaus Der Ludgerusburg (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Coesfeld

59 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Coesfeld. The closest is Heubachwiesen (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Coesfeld

25 parks within 100 km of Coesfeld. The closest is Wildpark Dülmen (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Wildpark Dülmen · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Bagno · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Kreuzschanze · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Wienburgpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Haus Heidhorn · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Movie Park Germany · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~48 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Coesfeld

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Coesfeld. The closest is Hünsberg (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hünsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Westerberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Melchenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Schöppinger Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Rennberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Farnberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~38 km · Must-see

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Museums near Coesfeld

16 museums within 100 km of Coesfeld. The closest is LWL-Römermuseum (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Coesfeld

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Coesfeld
  2. 1 km Torhaus Der Ludgerusburg · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  3. 5 km Schloss Varlar · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  4. 13 km Hünsberg · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  5. 6 km Jansburg · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  6. 7 km Alter Bahnhof Lette · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  7. 7 km Back to Coesfeld

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How to reach Coesfeld

    All places near Coesfeld by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Pfarrkirche St. Georg · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~25 km · Must-see
    • St. Vitus · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Hünenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~26 km · Must-see
    • St. Johannes Baptist · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~27 km · Must-see
    • St. Peter Und Paul · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Halterner Stausee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Neuapostolische Kirche Haltern · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Burg Gemen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~28 km · Must-see
    • LWL-Römermuseum · museum · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Burg Hülshoff · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Schloß Senden · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Westruper Heide · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Kranenmeer · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Martin-Luther-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Haus Kakesbeck · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Wacholderheide Hörsteloe · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Lembeck · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Heimathaus Lippramsdorf · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Große Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Kleine Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Bagno · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Aloysiuskapelle · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~32 km · Must-see
    • St. Nikomedes · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Bachsystem des Wienbaches · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Vischering Castle · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~33 km · Must-see
    • St. Dionysius · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Lüdinghausen Castle · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~33 km · Must-see
    • St. Felizitas · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Burg Wolfsberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Rennberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Steveraue · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Rhader Wiesen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Martin-Luther-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Vorbergs Hügel · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Haus Welbergen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Braucksenke · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Pferdemuseum · museum · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Lukaskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~37 km · Must-see
    • St. Lamberti · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~37 km · Must-see
    • St. Martin · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~37 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Coesfeld by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches56105Pfarrkirche St. Jakobus D. Ä (16 km)
    Forts & heritage3567Torhaus Der Ludgerusburg (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2859Heubachwiesen (15 km)
    Parks725Wildpark Dülmen (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints818Hünsberg (8 km)
    Museums916LWL-Römermuseum (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Halterner Stausee (27 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Baitul Momin Mosque (40 km)
    Treks11Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) (49 km)
    Other attractions01Halde Rungenberg (54 km)
    Buddhist sites01Kloster Bentlage (55 km)

    Coesfeld: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Coesfeld?

    Torhaus Der Ludgerusburg (heritage site, about 1 km), Schloss Varlar (heritage site, about 6 km), Alter Bahnhof Lette (heritage site, about 7 km), Hünsberg (viewpoint, about 8 km), Jansburg (heritage site, about 11 km), Kolvenburg (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    149 places on Spotwander: 56 churches, 35 forts & heritage, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 parks, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Coesfeld?

    Pfarrkirche St. Jakobus D. Ä, about 16 km by road; St. Viktor (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Coesfeld?

    Torhaus Der Ludgerusburg, about 1 km by road; Schloss Varlar (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Coesfeld?

    Heubachwiesen, about 15 km by road; Hülstenholter Wacholderheide (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Coesfeld?

    Start in Coesfeld, visit Torhaus Der Ludgerusburg, then Schloss Varlar, then Hünsberg, then Jansburg, then Alter Bahnhof Lette, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Coesfeld?

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

    Towns near Coesfeld

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