Landkreis Aurich district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Emden

Emden is a town in Landkreis Aurich district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 51,526 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit — 77 churches, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 forts & heritage and 2 museums. The must-see places are St. Michael (1 km), Bunkermuseum (1 km) and Neue Kirche (1 km).

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Emden, Lower Saxony
Emden, Landkreis Aurich district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Emden at a glance

Location
Landkreis Aurich district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 51,526
Coordinates
53.3674° N, 7.2078° E
Places within 50 km
106 (106 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 museums

Top places to visit near Emden

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

111 churches within 100 km of Emden. The closest is St. Michael (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Emden

36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Emden. The closest is Püttenbollen (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Emden

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Emden. The closest is Burg Hinta (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Emden

17 museums within 100 km of Emden. The closest is Bunkermuseum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Emden

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Emden. The closest is Proostmeer (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Emden

4 beaches & coast within 100 km of Emden. The closest is Norderney (48 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Emden

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Emden
  2. 1 km St. Michael · church, Emden
  3. 1 km Neue Kirche · church, Emden
  4. 6 km Kirche Suurhusen · church, Landkreis Aurich
  5. 10 km Twixlumer Kirche · church, Emden
  6. 6 km Bunkermuseum · museum, Groningen
  7. 0 km Back to Emden

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How to reach Emden

    All places near Emden by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Emden by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches77111St. Michael (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens336Püttenbollen (29 km)
    Forts & heritage1631Burg Hinta (7 km)
    Museums217Bunkermuseum (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs28Proostmeer (28 km)
    Beaches & coast14Norderney (48 km)
    Other attractions33Campener Lighthouse (17 km)
    Parks03Park Der Gärten (69 km)
    Treks12European Long Distance Path E9 - B-nl (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Baltrum (53 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Leuchtturm Norderney (48 km)

    Emden: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Emden?

    St. Michael (church, about 1 km), Bunkermuseum (museum, about 1 km), Neue Kirche (church, about 1 km), Twixlumer Kirche (church, about 6 km), Kirche Suurhusen (church, about 7 km), Burg Hinta (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

    106 places on Spotwander: 77 churches, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 forts & heritage, 2 museums, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Emden?

    St. Michael, about 1 km by road; Neue Kirche (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Emden?

    Püttenbollen, about 29 km by road; Heseler Wald (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Emden?

    Burg Hinta, about 7 km by road; Klosterstätte Ihlow (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Emden?

    Start in Emden, visit St. Michael, then Neue Kirche, then Kirche Suurhusen, then Twixlumer Kirche, then Bunkermuseum, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Emden?

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

    Towns near Emden

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