Brandenburg district, Brandenburg, Germany

Places to visit near Erkner

Erkner is a town in Brandenburg district, Brandenburg, Germany, home to about 11,741 people. Within 50 km by road there are 293 places to visit — 87 churches, 59 parks, 58 forts & heritage and 37 museums. The must-see places are St. Bonifatius (1 km), Waldkapelle (3 km) and Kranichsberg (4 km).

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Erkner, Brandenburg
Erkner, Brandenburg district, Brandenburg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Erkner at a glance

Location
Brandenburg district, Brandenburg, Germany
Population
about 11,741
Coordinates
52.4200° N, 13.7544° E
Places within 50 km
293 (293 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Erkner

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

87 churches within 100 km of Erkner. The closest is St. Bonifatius (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Erkner

59 parks within 100 km of Erkner. The closest is Kurpark Friedrichshagen (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Erkner

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Erkner. The closest is Schloss Köpenick (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Erkner

37 museums within 100 km of Erkner. The closest is Water Sports Museum (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Erkner

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Erkner. The closest is Kranichsberg (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Erkner

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Erkner. The closest is Großer Müggelsee (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Erkner

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Erkner
  2. 1 km St. Bonifatius · church, Oder-Spree
  3. 2 km Waldkapelle · church, Brandenburg
  4. 1 km Taborkirche · church, Brandenburg
  5. 1 km Püttberge · viewpoint, Brandenburg
  6. 5 km Kranichsberg · viewpoint, Oder-Spree
  7. 4 km Back to Erkner

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From travellers near Erkner

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How to reach Erkner

    All places near Erkner by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Erkner by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8787St. Bonifatius (1 km)
    Parks5959Kurpark Friedrichshagen (12 km)
    Forts & heritage5858Schloss Köpenick (16 km)
    Museums3737Water Sports Museum (14 km)
    Other attractions2121Bockwindmühle Marzahn (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1414Kranichsberg (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Großer Müggelsee (9 km)
    Treks33European Walking Route E10, Germany, Saxony (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Tierpark Berlin (22 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Omar-Ibn-Al-Khattab-Moschee (30 km)
    Temples11Sri-Ganesha-Hindu-Tempel (30 km)
    Waterfalls11Wasserfall Viktoriapark (33 km)
    Buddhist sites11Wat Buddhavihara Berlin (33 km)

    Erkner: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Erkner?

    St. Bonifatius (church, about 1 km), Waldkapelle (church, about 3 km), Kranichsberg (viewpoint, about 4 km), Taborkirche (church, about 4 km), Püttberge (viewpoint, about 5 km), Dorfkirche Rahnsdorf (church, about 6 km).

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

    293 places on Spotwander: 87 churches, 59 parks, 58 forts & heritage, 37 museums, 21 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Erkner?

    St. Bonifatius, about 1 km by road; Waldkapelle (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Erkner?

    Kurpark Friedrichshagen, about 12 km by road; Waldowpark (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Erkner?

    Schloss Köpenick, about 16 km by road; Die Faust (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Erkner?

    Start in Erkner, visit St. Bonifatius, then Waldkapelle, then Taborkirche, then Püttberge, then Kranichsberg, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Erkner?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Erkner

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