Regierungsbezirk Münster district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Datteln

Datteln is a town in Regierungsbezirk Münster district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 36,338 people. Within 50 km by road there are 300+ places to visit — 96 churches, 80 forts & heritage, 44 wildlife, forests & gardens and 34 parks. The must-see places are Sankt Amandus (1 km), Lutherkirche (1 km) and Römerlager Olfen (5 km).

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

Datteln at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Münster district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 36,338
Coordinates
51.6560° N, 7.3453° E
Places within 50 km
300+ (300 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 Datteln

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Things to see near Datteln, by type

Churches near Datteln

96 churches within 100 km of Datteln. The closest is Sankt Amandus (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Datteln

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Datteln. The closest is Römerlager Olfen (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Datteln

44 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Datteln. The closest is Leveringhäuser Teich (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Leveringhäuser Teich · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Becklemer Busch · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Steveraue · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Groppenbruch · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Herrentheyer Wald · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Netteberge · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~13 km · Must-see

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Parks near Datteln

34 parks within 100 km of Datteln. The closest is Volksgarten Mengede (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Datteln

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

  • Stimberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Farnberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Rennberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Florianturm · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Neuer Kaiserberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Halde Oberscholven · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~29 km · Must-see

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Museums near Datteln

16 museums within 100 km of Datteln. The closest is Altes Schiffshebewerk (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Datteln

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Datteln
  2. 1 km Sankt Amandus · church, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  3. 1 km Lutherkirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  4. 5 km Altes Schiffshebewerk · museum, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  5. 6 km St. Peter · church, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  6. 9 km Römerlager Olfen · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  7. 5 km Back to Datteln

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From travellers near Datteln

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How to reach Datteln

    All places near Datteln by distance

    Within 15 km of Datteln

    • Museum Jerke · museum · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Gastkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Westruper Heide · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Haus Bodelschwingh · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~15 km · Must-see
    • St. Markus · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~15 km · Must-see

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Datteln by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches9696Sankt Amandus (1 km)
    Forts & heritage8080Römerlager Olfen (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4444Leveringhäuser Teich (7 km)
    Parks3434Volksgarten Mengede (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2626Stimberg (8 km)
    Museums1616Altes Schiffshebewerk (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Halterner Stausee (17 km)
    Other attractions11Halde Rungenberg (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Baitul Momin Mosque (41 km)

    Datteln: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Datteln?

    Sankt Amandus (church, about 1 km), Lutherkirche (church, about 1 km), Römerlager Olfen (heritage site, about 5 km), Altes Schiffshebewerk (museum, about 6 km), St. Peter (church, about 6 km), Leveringhäuser Teich (nature spot, about 7 km).

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

    300+ places on Spotwander: 96 churches, 80 forts & heritage, 44 wildlife, forests & gardens, 34 parks, 26 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Datteln?

    Sankt Amandus, about 1 km by road; Lutherkirche (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Datteln?

    Römerlager Olfen, about 5 km by road; Burg Botzlar (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Datteln?

    Leveringhäuser Teich, about 7 km by road; Becklemer Busch (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Datteln?

    Start in Datteln, visit Sankt Amandus, then Lutherkirche, then Altes Schiffshebewerk, then St. Peter, then Römerlager Olfen, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Datteln?

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

    Towns near Datteln

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