Landkreis Diepholz district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Engeln

Engeln is a town in Landkreis Diepholz district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 1,170 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit — 35 churches, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 forts & heritage and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are St. Cyriakus (7 km), St.-Marcellus-Kirche (8 km) and Hägerdorn (17 km).

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Engeln, Lower Saxony
Engeln, Landkreis Diepholz district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Engeln at a glance

Location
Landkreis Diepholz district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 1,170
Coordinates
52.7936° N, 8.9182° E
Places within 50 km
125 (125 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

Top places to visit near Engeln

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Churches near Engeln

84 churches within 100 km of Engeln. The closest is St. Cyriakus (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Engeln

78 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Engeln. The closest is Hägerdorn (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Hägerdorn · sanctuary · Landkreis Nienburg/Weser · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Wiedesee · sanctuary · Landkreis Nienburg/Weser · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Siedener Moor · sanctuary · Landkreis Diepholz · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Alhuser Ahe · sanctuary · Landkreis Nienburg/Weser · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Eichen-Hülsenwälder · sanctuary · Landkreis Nienburg/Weser · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Mittleres Wietingsmoor · sanctuary · Landkreis Diepholz · ~30 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Engeln

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Engeln. The closest is Hünenburg (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Engeln

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Engeln. The closest is Gierenberg (49 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Gierenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Oldenburg · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Weyerberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Osterholz · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Kollwesshöh · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Signalberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Vechta · ~68 km · Must-see
  • Dielinger Klei · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~69 km · Must-see
  • Nettelstedter Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~72 km · Must-see

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Parks near Engeln

22 parks within 100 km of Engeln. The closest is Magic Park Verden (35 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Engeln

17 museums within 100 km of Engeln. The closest is Deutsches Pferdemuseum (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Engeln

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Engeln
  2. 8 km St.-Marcellus-Kirche · church, Landkreis Diepholz
  3. 10 km St. Materniani Et St. Nicolai · church, Landkreis Nienburg/Weser
  4. 7 km Hägerdorn · nature spot, Landkreis Nienburg/Weser
  5. 11 km St. Cyriakus · church, Landkreis Diepholz
  6. 22 km Stiftskirche · church, Landkreis Diepholz
  7. 18 km Back to Engeln

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From travellers near Engeln

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How to reach Engeln

    All places near Engeln by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Engeln by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3584St. Cyriakus (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3078Hägerdorn (17 km)
    Forts & heritage2462Hünenburg (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints125Gierenberg (49 km)
    Parks1622Magic Park Verden (35 km)
    Museums1317Deutsches Pferdemuseum (32 km)
    Other attractions34Böttcherstraße (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Stadtwaldsee (45 km)
    Beaches & coast12Molenturm (46 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Fatih Moschee (47 km)

    Engeln: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Engeln?

    St. Cyriakus (church, about 7 km), St.-Marcellus-Kirche (church, about 8 km), Hägerdorn (nature spot, about 17 km), Stiftskirche (church, about 18 km), St. Materniani Et St. Nicolai (church, about 18 km), Christuskirche (church, about 18 km).

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

    125 places on Spotwander: 35 churches, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 forts & heritage, 1 viewpoint, 16 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Engeln?

    St. Cyriakus, about 7 km by road; St.-Marcellus-Kirche (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Engeln?

    Hägerdorn, about 17 km by road; Wiedesee (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Engeln?

    Hünenburg, about 21 km by road; Erbhof (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Engeln?

    Start in Engeln, visit St.-Marcellus-Kirche, then St. Materniani Et St. Nicolai, then Hägerdorn, then St. Cyriakus, then Stiftskirche, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Engeln?

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

    Towns near Engeln

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