Landkreis Hildesheim district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Duingen

Duingen is a town in Landkreis Hildesheim district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 3,116 people. Within 50 km by road there are 205 places to visit — 61 churches, 57 forts & heritage, 42 hill stations & viewpoints and 29 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Lippoldshöhle (6 km), Bloße Zelle (6 km) and NSG Südhang des Thüster Berges (7 km).

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Duingen, Lower Saxony
Duingen, Landkreis Hildesheim district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Duingen at a glance

Location
Landkreis Hildesheim district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 3,116
Coordinates
52.0045° N, 9.6958° E
Places within 50 km
205 (205 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Duingen

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

105 churches within 100 km of Duingen. The closest is Sankt Nicolai (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Duingen

84 forts & heritage within 100 km of Duingen. The closest is Burgruine Lauenstein (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Duingen

48 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Duingen. The closest is Bloße Zelle (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bloße Zelle · viewpoint · Landkreis Holzminden · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Reuberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Hildesheim · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Großer Homburg · viewpoint · Landkreis Holzminden · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Ebersnacken · viewpoint · Landkreis Holzminden · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Rühler Schweiz · viewpoint · Landkreis Holzminden · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Ahrensberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Hildesheim · ~22 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Duingen

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Duingen. The closest is NSG Südhang des Thüster Berges (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Duingen

15 parks within 100 km of Duingen. The closest is Ottomar-von-Reden-Park (43 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Duingen

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Duingen. The closest is Hohnsensee (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Duingen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Duingen
  2. 6 km Lippoldshöhle · cave, Landkreis Hildesheim
  3. 4 km Reuberg · viewpoint, Landkreis Hildesheim
  4. 9 km Fledermauswinterquartier Im Asphaltstollen, Hils · nature spot, Landkreis Holzminden
  5. 4 km Bloße Zelle · viewpoint, Landkreis Holzminden
  6. 12 km NSG Südhang des Thüster Berges · nature spot, Landkreis Hameln-Pyrmont
  7. 7 km Back to Duingen

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From travellers near Duingen

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How to reach Duingen

    All places near Duingen by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Duingen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches61105Sankt Nicolai (11 km)
    Forts & heritage5784Burgruine Lauenstein (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4248Bloße Zelle (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2932NSG Südhang des Thüster Berges (7 km)
    Parks615Ottomar-von-Reden-Park (43 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Hohnsensee (29 km)
    Museums34Roemer- Und Pelizaeus-Museum (29 km)
    Caves12Lippoldshöhle (6 km)
    Buddhist sites22Benediktinerinnen- Kloster Marienrode (24 km)
    Other attractions11Fagus Factory (10 km)
    Temples11Sri Muthumariamman (48 km)

    Duingen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Duingen?

    Lippoldshöhle (cave, about 6 km), Bloße Zelle (viewpoint, about 6 km), NSG Südhang des Thüster Berges (nature spot, about 7 km), Reuberg (viewpoint, about 9 km), Fagus Factory (attraction, about 10 km), Fledermauswinterquartier Im Asphaltstollen, Hils (nature spot, about 11 km).

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

    205 places on Spotwander: 61 churches, 57 forts & heritage, 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Duingen?

    Sankt Nicolai, about 11 km by road; Feldberger Kapelle (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Duingen?

    Burgruine Lauenstein, about 16 km by road; Wasserschloss Hehlen (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Duingen?

    Bloße Zelle, about 6 km by road; Reuberg (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Duingen?

    Start in Duingen, visit Lippoldshöhle, then Reuberg, then Fledermauswinterquartier Im Asphaltstollen, Hils, then Bloße Zelle, then NSG Südhang des Thüster Berges, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Duingen?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Duingen

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