Landkreis Emsland district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Esterwegen

Esterwegen is a town in Landkreis Emsland district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 5,208 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit — 31 churches, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 forts & heritage and 0 museums. The must-see places are Melmmoor/Kuhdammoor (1 km), Gedenkstätte Esterwegen (2 km) and Esterweger Dose (10 km).

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Esterwegen, Lower Saxony
Esterwegen, Landkreis Emsland district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Esterwegen at a glance

Location
Landkreis Emsland district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 5,208
Coordinates
52.9929° N, 7.6333° E
Places within 50 km
80 (80 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 Esterwegen

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Churches near Esterwegen

130 churches within 100 km of Esterwegen. The closest is St. Prosper Und Ludmilla Kirche (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Esterwegen

66 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Esterwegen. The closest is Melmmoor/Kuhdammoor (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Esterwegen

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Esterwegen. The closest is Gedenkstätte Esterwegen (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Esterwegen

14 museums within 100 km of Esterwegen. The closest is Emsland Archäologie Museum (51 km); the best-known is Haus Für Medienkunst Oldenburg (52 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Esterwegen

11 parks within 100 km of Esterwegen. The closest is Tier Und Freizeitpark Thüle (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Esterwegen

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Esterwegen. The closest is Drielaker See (55 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Drielaker See · lake · Oldenburg · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Proostmeer · lake · Groningen · ~70 km · Must-see
  • Schildmeer · lake · Groningen · ~78 km · Must-see
  • Zuidlaardermeer · lake · Groningen · ~80 km · Must-see
  • Lake Bant · lake · Schleswig-Holstein · ~81 km · Must-see
  • Darnsee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~85 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Esterwegen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Esterwegen
  2. 1 km Melmmoor/Kuhdammoor · nature spot, Landkreis Emsland
  3. 2 km Gedenkstätte Esterwegen · heritage site, Landkreis Emsland
  4. 8 km Esterweger Dose · nature spot, Cloppenburg district
  5. 16 km St. Prosper Und Ludmilla Kirche · church, Cloppenburg district
  6. 3 km Großes Tate Meer · nature spot, Cloppenburg district
  7. 10 km Back to Esterwegen

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Esterwegen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches31130St. Prosper Und Ludmilla Kirche (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2966Melmmoor/Kuhdammoor (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1449Gedenkstätte Esterwegen (2 km)
    Museums014Emsland Archäologie Museum (51 km)
    Parks211Tier Und Freizeitpark Thüle (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs011Drielaker See (55 km)
    Other attractions26Wüstung Kloster Barthe (44 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Gierenberg (63 km)
    Beaches & coast03Schwarzer Leuchtturm (80 km)
    Treks22Kurfürsten-Runde - Hümmling-Pfade (22 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Fatih Moschee (95 km)
    Buddhist sites01Kloster Bentlage (98 km)

    Esterwegen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Esterwegen?

    Melmmoor/Kuhdammoor (nature spot, about 1 km), Gedenkstätte Esterwegen (heritage site, about 2 km), Esterweger Dose (nature spot, about 10 km), Großes Tate Meer (nature spot, about 10 km), St. Prosper Und Ludmilla Kirche (church, about 11 km), Langelt (nature spot, about 15 km).

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

    80 places on Spotwander: 31 churches, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 forts & heritage, 2 parks, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Esterwegen?

    St. Prosper Und Ludmilla Kirche, about 11 km by road; Nikolaikirche (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Esterwegen?

    Melmmoor/Kuhdammoor, about 1 km by road; Esterweger Dose (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Esterwegen?

    Gedenkstätte Esterwegen, about 2 km by road; Schlingsteine (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Esterwegen?

    Start in Esterwegen, visit Melmmoor/Kuhdammoor, then Gedenkstätte Esterwegen, then Esterweger Dose, then St. Prosper Und Ludmilla Kirche, then Großes Tate Meer, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Esterwegen?

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

    Towns near Esterwegen

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