Heidekreis district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Fintel

Fintel is a town in Heidekreis district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 2,975 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 24 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 6 parks and 29 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Finteler Wacholderlandschaft (4 km), Moor Bei Osterwede (6 km) and Oberes Fintautal (6 km).

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Fintel, Lower Saxony
Fintel, Heidekreis district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fintel at a glance

Location
Heidekreis district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 2,975
Coordinates
53.1719° N, 9.6697° E
Places within 50 km
79 (79 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Fintel

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

84 churches within 100 km of Fintel. The closest is St. Ansgar (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Fintel

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fintel. The closest is Ratsmühle (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Fintel

46 parks within 100 km of Fintel. The closest is Heide Park Resort (27 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fintel

44 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fintel. The closest is Finteler Wacholderlandschaft (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Fintel

42 museums within 100 km of Fintel. The closest is Heimathaus De Theeshof (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fintel

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fintel. The closest is Wilseder Berg (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Wilseder Berg · viewpoint · Heidekreis · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Totengrund · viewpoint · Heidekreis · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Litberg · viewpoint · Kreis Pinneberg · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Hasselbrack · viewpoint · Hamburg · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Harburger Stadtpark · viewpoint · Hamburg · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Falkenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Celle · ~48 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Fintel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fintel
  2. 6 km Moor Bei Osterwede · nature spot, Heidekreis
  3. 3 km Oberes Fintautal · nature spot, Heidekreis
  4. 4 km Finteler Wacholderlandschaft · nature spot, Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme)
  5. 4 km Obere Wümmeniederung · nature spot, Landkreis Harburg
  6. 8 km Schneckenstiege · nature spot, Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme)
  7. 9 km Back to Fintel

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How to reach Fintel

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fintel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2484St. Ansgar (12 km)
    Forts & heritage347Ratsmühle (30 km)
    Parks646Heide Park Resort (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2944Finteler Wacholderlandschaft (4 km)
    Museums942Heimathaus De Theeshof (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints615Wilseder Berg (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs27Kleiner Bullensee (26 km)
    Other attractions04Elbe Philharmonic Hall (58 km)
    Beaches & coast03Bubendey-Ufer Oberfeuer (54 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Centrum Moschee (60 km)

    Fintel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fintel?

    Finteler Wacholderlandschaft (nature spot, about 4 km), Moor Bei Osterwede (nature spot, about 6 km), Oberes Fintautal (nature spot, about 6 km), Obere Wümmeniederung (nature spot, about 7 km), Schneckenstiege (nature spot, about 9 km), Heidemoor Bei Ottermoor (nature spot, about 10 km).

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

    79 places on Spotwander: 24 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 6 parks, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Fintel?

    St. Ansgar, about 12 km by road; St. Peter Und Paul (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Fintel?

    Ratsmühle, about 30 km by road; Steinkiste von Rolfsen (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Fintel?

    Heide Park Resort, about 27 km by road; Breidings Garten (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fintel?

    Start in Fintel, visit Moor Bei Osterwede, then Oberes Fintautal, then Finteler Wacholderlandschaft, then Obere Wümmeniederung, then Schneckenstiege, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fintel?

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

    Towns near Fintel

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