Cloppenburg district district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Edewecht

Edewecht is a town in Cloppenburg district district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 20,658 people. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit — 31 churches, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 forts & heritage and 3 parks. The must-see places are Vehnemoor (10 km), Park Der Gärten (10 km) and Harberner Heide (11 km).

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Edewecht, Lower Saxony
Edewecht, Cloppenburg district district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Edewecht at a glance

Location
Cloppenburg district district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 20,658
Coordinates
53.1270° N, 7.9841° E
Places within 50 km
84 (84 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Edewecht

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

120 churches within 100 km of Edewecht. The closest is Botanischer Garten Oldenburg (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Edewecht

61 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Edewecht. The closest is Vehnemoor (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Vehnemoor · sanctuary · Cloppenburg district · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Harberner Heide · sanctuary · Landkreis Oldenburg · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Stamers Hop · sanctuary · Landkreis Ammerland · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Everstenmoor · sanctuary · Oldenburg · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Restmoor Dreesberg · sanctuary · Cloppenburg district · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Glittenberger Moor · sanctuary · Cloppenburg district · ~14 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Edewecht

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Edewecht. The closest is Burg Elmendorf - Dreibergen (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Edewecht

21 parks within 100 km of Edewecht. The closest is Park Der Gärten (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Edewecht

20 museums within 100 km of Edewecht. The closest is Haus Für Medienkunst Oldenburg (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Edewecht

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Edewecht. The closest is Drielaker See (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Drielaker See · lake · Oldenburg · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Lake Bant · lake · Schleswig-Holstein · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Stadtwaldsee · lake · Bremen · ~71 km · Must-see
  • Proostmeer · lake · Groningen · ~90 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Edewecht

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Edewecht
  2. 10 km Vehnemoor · nature spot, Cloppenburg district
  3. 9 km Harberner Heide · nature spot, Landkreis Oldenburg
  4. 19 km Burg Elmendorf - Dreibergen · heritage site, Landkreis Ammerland
  5. 1 km Stamers Hop · nature spot, Landkreis Ammerland
  6. 2 km Park Der Gärten · park, Landkreis Ammerland
  7. 10 km Back to Edewecht

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Edewecht by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches31120Botanischer Garten Oldenburg (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2561Vehnemoor (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1854Burg Elmendorf - Dreibergen (12 km)
    Parks321Park Der Gärten (10 km)
    Museums320Haus Für Medienkunst Oldenburg (19 km)
    Other attractions17Wüstung Kloster Barthe (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Drielaker See (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Gierenberg (43 km)
    Beaches & coast13Schwarzer Leuchtturm (47 km)
    Treks02Kurfürsten-Runde - Hümmling-Pfade (54 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Fatih Moschee (64 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Spiekeroog (91 km)

    Edewecht: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Edewecht?

    Vehnemoor (nature spot, about 10 km), Park Der Gärten (park, about 10 km), Harberner Heide (nature spot, about 11 km), Stamers Hop (nature spot, about 12 km), Burg Elmendorf - Dreibergen (heritage site, about 12 km), Everstenmoor (nature spot, about 13 km).

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

    84 places on Spotwander: 31 churches, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 forts & heritage, 3 parks, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Edewecht?

    Botanischer Garten Oldenburg, about 18 km by road; St.-Petri-Kirche (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Edewecht?

    Vehnemoor, about 10 km by road; Harberner Heide (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Edewecht?

    Burg Elmendorf - Dreibergen, about 12 km by road; Ehrenhalle Der Oldenburgischen Artillerie (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Edewecht?

    Start in Edewecht, visit Vehnemoor, then Harberner Heide, then Burg Elmendorf - Dreibergen, then Stamers Hop, then Park Der Gärten, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Edewecht?

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

    Towns near Edewecht

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