Landkreis Lüneburg district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Embsen

Embsen is a town in Landkreis Lüneburg district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 2,496 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 33 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 parks. The must-see places are St. Peter & Paul (6 km), Martinuskirche (9 km) and Schierbruch und Forellenbachtal (9 km).

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Embsen, Lower Saxony
Embsen, Landkreis Lüneburg district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Embsen at a glance

Location
Landkreis Lüneburg district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 2,496
Coordinates
53.1761° N, 10.3462° E
Places within 50 km
93 (93 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 Embsen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Embsen: 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 Embsen, by type

Churches near Embsen

79 churches within 100 km of Embsen. The closest is St. Peter & Paul (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Embsen

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Embsen. The closest is Gräberfeld in der Addenstorfer Heide (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Embsen

47 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Embsen. The closest is Schierbruch und Forellenbachtal (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Embsen

45 parks within 100 km of Embsen. The closest is Clamart-Park (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Embsen

40 museums within 100 km of Embsen. The closest is Heidemuseum Dat Ole Hus (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Embsen

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Embsen. The closest is Lüneburger Kalkberg (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Embsen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Embsen
  2. 6 km St. Peter & Paul · church, Landkreis Lüneburg
  3. 10 km Schierbruch und Forellenbachtal · nature spot, Landkreis Uelzen
  4. 10 km Martinuskirche · church, Landkreis Lüneburg
  5. 7 km St. Michael Church · church, Landkreis Lüneburg
  6. 1 km Lüneburger Kalkberg · viewpoint, Landkreis Lüneburg
  7. 11 km Back to Embsen

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How to reach Embsen

    All places near Embsen by distance

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    Places near Embsen by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Churches79St. Peter & Paul (6 km)
    Forts & heritage50Gräberfeld in der Addenstorfer Heide (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Schierbruch und Forellenbachtal (9 km)
    Parks45Clamart-Park (11 km)
    Museums40Heidemuseum Dat Ole Hus (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints16Lüneburger Kalkberg (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs9Lopausee (11 km)
    Other attractions4Elbe Philharmonic Hall (59 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3Centrum Moschee (59 km)
    Beaches & coast3Bubendey-Ufer Oberfeuer (62 km)

    Embsen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Embsen?

    St. Peter & Paul (church, about 6 km), Martinuskirche (church, about 9 km), Schierbruch und Forellenbachtal (nature spot, about 9 km), Lüneburger Kalkberg (viewpoint, about 11 km), St. Michael Church (church, about 11 km), Clamart-Park (park, about 11 km).

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

    93 places on Spotwander: 33 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 parks, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Embsen?

    St. Peter & Paul, about 6 km by road; Martinuskirche (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Embsen?

    Gräberfeld in der Addenstorfer Heide, about 16 km by road; Steinkiste von Rolfsen (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Embsen?

    Schierbruch und Forellenbachtal, about 9 km by road; Maschbruch (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Embsen?

    Start in Embsen, visit St. Peter & Paul, then Schierbruch und Forellenbachtal, then Martinuskirche, then St. Michael Church, then Lüneburger Kalkberg, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Embsen?

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

    Towns near Embsen

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