Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Erwitte

Erwitte is a town in Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 16,081 people. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit — 33 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Kleine Marienkirche (9 km), Stiftskirche (10 km) and Burgruine Lipperode (11 km).

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Erwitte, North Rhine-Westphalia
Erwitte, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Erwitte at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 16,081
Coordinates
51.6127° N, 8.3384° E
Places within 50 km
84 (84 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

Top places to visit near Erwitte

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Erwitte: 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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  • Schloss Crassenstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Bröggel · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Burg Boke · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Haus Assen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Burg Vielsen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Dreckburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Wewelsburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Burg Rietberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Mackenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Höxberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Plackweghöhe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Schellenwiese · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~30 km · Must-see

Things to see near Erwitte, by type

Churches near Erwitte

103 churches within 100 km of Erwitte. The closest is Kleine Marienkirche (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Erwitte

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Erwitte. The closest is Burgruine Lipperode (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Erwitte

56 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Erwitte. The closest is Zachariassee (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Zachariassee · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Lippeaue · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Hederaue Mit Thüler Moorkomplex · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Bröggel · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Schellenwiese · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Geithewald · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~38 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Erwitte

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Erwitte. The closest is Mackenberg (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mackenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Höxberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Plackweghöhe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Glaselefant · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Dreiskopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Hoher Eimberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~48 km · Must-see

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Parks near Erwitte

11 parks within 100 km of Erwitte. The closest is Flora-Westfalica-Park (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Flora-Westfalica-Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Stadtpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Riegerpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Maximilianpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Mohns Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Sauerlandpark Hemer · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~58 km · Must-see

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Museums near Erwitte

7 museums within 100 km of Erwitte. The closest is Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Erwitte

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Erwitte
  2. 18 km Deutschordensschloss Mülheim/Möhne · lake, Regierungsbezirk Kassel
  3. 27 km Stiftskirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  4. 9 km Zachariassee · nature spot, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  5. 4 km Burgruine Lipperode · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  6. 4 km Kleine Marienkirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  7. 9 km Back to Erwitte

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From travellers near Erwitte

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How to reach Erwitte

    All places near Erwitte by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Erwitte by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches33103Kleine Marienkirche (9 km)
    Forts & heritage1970Burgruine Lipperode (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1356Zachariassee (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints841Mackenberg (29 km)
    Parks511Flora-Westfalica-Park (32 km)
    Museums37Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Deutschordensschloss Mülheim/Möhne (18 km)
    Caves03Zwergenhöhle (54 km)
    Other attractions02Danzturm (66 km)
    Temples11Sri-Kamadchi-Ampal-Tempel (35 km)
    Buddhist sites11Oelinghausen Monastery (44 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baitul Momin Mosque (72 km)

    Erwitte: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Erwitte?

    Kleine Marienkirche (church, about 9 km), Stiftskirche (church, about 10 km), Burgruine Lipperode (heritage site, about 11 km), Zachariassee (nature spot, about 15 km), Deutschordensschloss Mülheim/Möhne (lake, about 18 km), Lippeaue (nature spot, about 18 km).

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

    84 places on Spotwander: 33 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Erwitte?

    Kleine Marienkirche, about 9 km by road; Stiftskirche (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Erwitte?

    Burgruine Lipperode, about 11 km by road; Burgruine Vernaburg (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Erwitte?

    Zachariassee, about 15 km by road; Lippeaue (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Erwitte?

    Start in Erwitte, visit Deutschordensschloss Mülheim/Möhne, then Stiftskirche, then Zachariassee, then Burgruine Lipperode, then Kleine Marienkirche, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Erwitte?

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

    Towns near Erwitte

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