Bremen district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Elsfleth

Elsfleth is a town in Bremen district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 9,310 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit — 34 churches, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 forts & heritage and 20 parks. The must-see places are Valentin Submarine Pens (5 km), Ev.-reformierte Kirche Rekum (6 km) and St.-Aegidius-Kirche (8 km).

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Elsfleth, Lower Saxony
Elsfleth, Bremen district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Elsfleth at a glance

Location
Bremen district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 9,310
Coordinates
53.2375° N, 8.4566° E
Places within 50 km
132 (132 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 Elsfleth

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

105 churches within 100 km of Elsfleth. The closest is Ev.-reformierte Kirche Rekum (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Elsfleth

66 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Elsfleth. The closest is Hammersbecker Wiesen (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Elsfleth

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Elsfleth. The closest is Valentin Submarine Pens (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Elsfleth

22 parks within 100 km of Elsfleth. The closest is Wätjens Park (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Elsfleth

20 museums within 100 km of Elsfleth. The closest is Stadtmuseum Oldenburg (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Elsfleth

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Elsfleth. The closest is Weyerberg (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Weyerberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Osterholz · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Gierenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Oldenburg · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Westerberg · viewpoint · Kreis Dithmarschen · ~79 km · Must-see
  • Silberberg · viewpoint · Kreis Dithmarschen · ~84 km · Must-see
  • Deutscher Olymp · viewpoint · Kreis Dithmarschen · ~87 km · Must-see
  • Signalberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Vechta · ~97 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Elsfleth

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Elsfleth
  2. 5 km Valentin Submarine Pens · heritage site, Bremen
  3. 1 km Ev.-reformierte Kirche Rekum · church, Bremen
  4. 3 km Christ König · church, Bremen
  5. 1 km Schwarzer Leuchtturm · beach, Landkreis Wesermarsch
  6. 5 km St.-Aegidius-Kirche · church, Landkreis Wesermarsch
  7. 8 km Back to Elsfleth

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From travellers near Elsfleth

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    All places near Elsfleth by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Elsfleth by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches34105Ev.-reformierte Kirche Rekum (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2566Hammersbecker Wiesen (15 km)
    Forts & heritage2647Valentin Submarine Pens (5 km)
    Parks2022Wätjens Park (14 km)
    Museums1520Stadtmuseum Oldenburg (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints27Weyerberg (39 km)
    Other attractions45Großerpater Range Rear Light (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Drielaker See (22 km)
    Beaches & coast23Schwarzer Leuchtturm (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Great Tower Neuwerk (94 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Fatih Moschee (30 km)
    Treks01Kurfürsten-Runde - Hümmling-Pfade (94 km)

    Elsfleth: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Elsfleth?

    Valentin Submarine Pens (heritage site, about 5 km), Ev.-reformierte Kirche Rekum (church, about 6 km), St.-Aegidius-Kirche (church, about 8 km), Christ König (church, about 9 km), Schwarzer Leuchtturm (beach, about 10 km), Großerpater Range Rear Light (attraction, about 12 km).

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

    132 places on Spotwander: 34 churches, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 forts & heritage, 20 parks, 15 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Elsfleth?

    Ev.-reformierte Kirche Rekum, about 6 km by road; St.-Aegidius-Kirche (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Elsfleth?

    Hammersbecker Wiesen, about 15 km by road; Moorhauser Polder (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Elsfleth?

    Valentin Submarine Pens, about 5 km by road; Burg Blomendal (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Elsfleth?

    Start in Elsfleth, visit Valentin Submarine Pens, then Ev.-reformierte Kirche Rekum, then Christ König, then Schwarzer Leuchtturm, then St.-Aegidius-Kirche, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Elsfleth?

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

    Towns near Elsfleth

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