Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Places to visit near Freudenberg
Freudenberg is a town in Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 18,601 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit — 15 forts & heritage, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 wildlife, forests & gardens and 12 churches. The must-see places are Giebelberg (8 km), Freusburg (10 km) and Wendener Hütte (11 km).
Freudenberg at a glance
- Location
- Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Population
- about 18,601
- Coordinates
- 50.8974° N, 7.8742° E
- Places within 50 km
- 106 (106 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches
Top places to visit near Freudenberg
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Freudenberg: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- GiebelbergHills · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)Must-see
- FreusburgForts · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)Must-see
- Wendener HütteMuseums · Regierungsbezirk GießenMust-see
- Laubwälder Am Mun-DepotWildlife · Cologne Government RegionMust-see
- Oberes SchlossForts · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)Must-see
- WindhahnHills · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)Must-see
- Graureiher-KolonieWildlife · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)Must-see
- SilberkuhleWildlife · Regierungsbezirk ArnsbergMust-see
- Volperhausen CastleForts · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)Must-see
- Denklingen CastleForts · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)Must-see
- Schloss SchönsteinForts · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)Must-see
- Evangelische Kirche EckenhagenChurches · Cologne Government RegionMust-see
More places near Freudenberg
- Steinbruch Hasselichskopf · sanctuary · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~22 km · Must-see
- Burg Sotterbach · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~23 km · Must-see
- Burg Wilnsdorf · museum · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~23 km · Must-see
- Kreuzkirche · church · Cologne Government Region · ~24 km · Must-see
- Rosenheimer Lay · sanctuary · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~24 km · Must-see
- Feldberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~25 km · Must-see
- Herpeltal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~25 km · Must-see
- Galgenkopf · sanctuary · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~25 km · Must-see
- Altstadtkirche · church · Cologne Government Region · ~26 km · Must-see
- Kalteiche · viewpoint · Rhineland-Palatinate · ~27 km · Must-see
- Trödelsteine · viewpoint · Rhineland-Palatinate · ~28 km · Must-see
- Heimche-Tal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~28 km · Must-see
Things to see near Freudenberg, by type
Forts & heritage near Freudenberg
82 forts & heritage within 100 km of Freudenberg. The closest is Freusburg (10 km). Best time: october to february.
- Freusburg · fort · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~10 km · Must-see
- Oberes Schloss · fort · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~14 km · Must-see
- Volperhausen Castle · fort · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~18 km · Must-see
- Denklingen Castle · fort · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~19 km · Must-see
- Schloss Schönstein · fort · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~20 km · Must-see
- Burg Sotterbach · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~23 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Freudenberg
71 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Freudenberg. The closest is Giebelberg (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Giebelberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~8 km · Must-see
- Windhahn · viewpoint · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~15 km · Must-see
- Feldberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~25 km · Must-see
- Kalteiche · viewpoint · Rhineland-Palatinate · ~27 km · Must-see
- Trödelsteine · viewpoint · Rhineland-Palatinate · ~28 km · Must-see
- Tiefenrother Höhe · viewpoint · Rhineland-Palatinate · ~28 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Freudenberg
61 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Freudenberg. The closest is Laubwälder Am Mun-Depot (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Laubwälder Am Mun-Depot · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~11 km · Must-see
- Graureiher-Kolonie · sanctuary · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~15 km · Must-see
- Silberkuhle · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~16 km · Must-see
- Steinbruch Hasselichskopf · sanctuary · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~22 km · Must-see
- Rosenheimer Lay · sanctuary · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~24 km · Must-see
- Herpeltal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~25 km · Must-see
Churches near Freudenberg
47 churches within 100 km of Freudenberg. The closest is Evangelische Kirche Eckenhagen (20 km). Best time: year-round.
- Evangelische Kirche Eckenhagen · church · Cologne Government Region · ~20 km · Must-see
- Kreuzkirche · church · Cologne Government Region · ~24 km · Must-see
- Altstadtkirche · church · Cologne Government Region · ~26 km · Must-see
- Abtei Marienstatt · church · Westerwaldkreis · ~30 km · Must-see
- Oberbergischer Dom · church · Cologne Government Region · ~33 km · Must-see
- Christuskirche · church · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~35 km · Must-see
Museums near Freudenberg
14 museums within 100 km of Freudenberg. The closest is Wendener Hütte (11 km). Best time: year-round.
- Wendener Hütte · museum · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~11 km · Must-see
- Burg Wilnsdorf · museum · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~23 km · Must-see
- Geschichtsmuseum + Städtische Galerie Der Stadt Lüdenscheid · museum · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~49 km · Must-see
- Phänomenta Lüdenscheid · museum · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~50 km · Must-see
- Wissem Castle · museum · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~63 km · Must-see
- Hadamar Euthanasia Centre · museum · Westerwaldkreis · ~64 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Freudenberg
8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Freudenberg. The closest is Biggesee (30 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Biggesee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~30 km · Must-see
- Haidenweiher · lake · Westerwaldkreis · ~44 km · Must-see
- Wiesensee · lake · Westerwaldkreis · ~44 km · Must-see
- Allner See · lake · Landkreis Neuwied · ~54 km · Must-see
- Seeweiher · lake · Westerwaldkreis · ~54 km · Must-see
- Bevertalsperre · lake · Cologne Government Region · ~56 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Freudenberg
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.
- Start in Freudenberg
- 10 km Freusburg · heritage site, Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)
- 4 km Giebelberg · viewpoint, Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)
- 11 km Oberes Schloss · heritage site, Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald)
- 22 km Wendener Hütte · museum, Regierungsbezirk Gießen
- 9 km Laubwälder Am Mun-Depot · nature spot, Cologne Government Region
- 11 km Back to Freudenberg
Plan a longer trip from Freudenberg — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Freudenberg
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How to reach Freudenberg
All places near Freudenberg by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Tiefenrother Höhe · viewpoint · Rhineland-Palatinate · ~28 km · Must-see
- Listertal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~29 km · Must-see
- Biggesee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~30 km · Must-see
- Homert · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~30 km · Must-see
- Stegskopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~30 km · Must-see
- Abtei Marienstatt · church · Westerwaldkreis · ~30 km · Must-see
- Sri-Kurinchikumaran-Tempel · temple · Cologne Government Region · ~32 km · Must-see
- Lesmicker-Siepen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~32 km · Must-see
- Ebbebach-Tal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~32 km · Must-see
- Oberbergischer Dom · church · Cologne Government Region · ~33 km · Must-see
- Unnenberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~33 km · Must-see
- Hachenburg Castle · fort · Westerwaldkreis · ~33 km · Must-see
- Grotmicke · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~34 km · Must-see
- Westerwald-Brauerei · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~34 km · Must-see
- Genkel-Tal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~34 km · Must-see
- Salzburger Kopf · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~35 km · Must-see
- Rehberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~35 km · Must-see
- Christuskirche · church · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~35 km · Must-see
- Jesus-Christus-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~36 km · Must-see
- Quellgebiet Genkel · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~36 km · Must-see
- Waldberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~36 km · Must-see
- Duwelssiepen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~36 km · Must-see
- Nordhelle · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~36 km · Must-see
- Immerkopf · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~36 km · Must-see
- Ketzerstein · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~37 km · Must-see
- Eichholzkopf · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~37 km · Must-see
- Herveler Bruch · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~37 km · Must-see
- Buschhauser Siepen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~37 km · Must-see
- Hohe Warte · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~38 km · Must-see
- Gräbersberg · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~38 km · Must-see
- Haus Bamenohl · fort · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~38 km · Must-see
- Nümmert · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~39 km · Must-see
- Lingese-Tal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~39 km · Must-see
- Hochsteiner Moor · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~39 km · Must-see
- Katerlöh · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~39 km · Must-see
- Windloch · cave · Cologne Government Region · ~39 km · Must-see
- Oberes Frommecketal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~41 km · Must-see
- Apostelkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~41 km · Must-see
- Auf Der Baar · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~41 km · Must-see
- Bartenstein · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~41 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Burgruine Großbernsau · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~51 km · Must-see
- Burg Lahr · fort · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~51 km · Must-see
- St. Cyriakus · church · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~52 km · Must-see
- Mausoleum Der Grafen von Wied-Runkel · fort · Landkreis Neuwied · ~52 km · Must-see
- St. Petrus · church · Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) · ~52 km · Must-see
- Schloss Oedenthal · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~53 km · Must-see
- Lichtenstein Castle (Greifenstein) · fort · Westerwaldkreis · ~53 km · Must-see
- Burgruine Ehrenstein · fort · Landkreis Neuwied · ~54 km · Must-see
- Kloster Ehrenstein · church · Landkreis Neuwied · ~54 km · Must-see
- Allner See · lake · Landkreis Neuwied · ~54 km · Must-see
- Olpebachtal · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~54 km · Must-see
- Leihenberg-Nordhelle · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~54 km · Must-see
- Naturschutzgebiet Geßhardthöhle · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~54 km · Must-see
- Ruine Maienburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~54 km · Must-see
- Seeweiher · lake · Westerwaldkreis · ~54 km · Must-see
- Schwarzenberg · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~54 km · Must-see
- Hof Neuroth · fort · Westerwaldkreis · ~55 km · Must-see
- Waldmannshausen Castle · fort · Westerwaldkreis · ~56 km · Must-see
- Kohlberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~56 km · Must-see
- Eisenbachwiesen · sanctuary · Westerwaldkreis · ~56 km · Must-see
- Nimerich · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~56 km · Must-see
- Bevertalsperre · lake · Cologne Government Region · ~56 km · Must-see
- Malberg · sanctuary · Westerwaldkreis · ~57 km · Must-see
- Wallburg Bollberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~57 km · Must-see
- Burg Altenwied · fort · Landkreis Neuwied · ~57 km · Must-see
- Burg Holtzbrink · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~58 km · Must-see
- Ringwall Lüderich · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~58 km · Must-see
- Lüderich · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~58 km · Must-see
- Schloss Hückeswagen · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~58 km · Must-see
- Pauluskirche · church · Cologne Government Region · ~58 km · Must-see
- Kolumbarium · church · Cologne Government Region · ~59 km · Must-see
- Burg Altena · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~59 km · Must-see
- Sackpfeife · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~59 km · Must-see
- Pfarrkirche St. Bonifatius Wirges · church · Westerwaldkreis · ~59 km · Must-see
- Scheltensülz · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~60 km · Must-see
- Hornberg · viewpoint · Westerwaldkreis · ~60 km · Must-see
- Wengeberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~60 km · Must-see
- Naturpark Siebengebirge · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~61 km · Must-see
- Augustinushaus · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~61 km · Must-see
- Pragpaul · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~61 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 15 | 82 | Freusburg (10 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 27 | 71 | Giebelberg (8 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 41 | 61 | Laubwälder Am Mun-Depot (11 km) |
| Churches | 12 | 47 | Evangelische Kirche Eckenhagen (20 km) |
| Museums | 4 | 14 | Wendener Hütte (11 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 3 | 8 | Biggesee (30 km) |
| Caves | 2 | 6 | Windloch (39 km) |
| Other attractions | 0 | 4 | Nobel-Metamorphosen (64 km) |
| Parks | 1 | 3 | Wildlife Enclosure Herborn (47 km) |
| Temples | 1 | 1 | Sri-Kurinchikumaran-Tempel (32 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 0 | 1 | Oelinghausen Monastery (72 km) |
Freudenberg: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Freudenberg?
Giebelberg (viewpoint, about 8 km), Freusburg (heritage site, about 10 km), Wendener Hütte (museum, about 11 km), Laubwälder Am Mun-Depot (nature spot, about 11 km), Oberes Schloss (heritage site, about 14 km), Windhahn (viewpoint, about 15 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Freudenberg?
106 places on Spotwander: 15 forts & heritage, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 churches, 4 museums.
Which is the nearest fort to Freudenberg?
Freusburg, about 10 km by road; Oberes Schloss (14 km) is next.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Freudenberg?
Giebelberg, about 8 km by road; Windhahn (15 km) is next.
Which is the nearest sanctuary to Freudenberg?
Laubwälder Am Mun-Depot, about 11 km by road; Graureiher-Kolonie (15 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Freudenberg?
Start in Freudenberg, visit Freusburg, then Giebelberg, then Oberes Schloss, then Wendener Hütte, then Laubwälder Am Mun-Depot, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Freudenberg?
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.
Towns near Freudenberg
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- Places near Kirchen · 12 km
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- Places near Kreuztal · 14 km
- Places near Wallmenroth · 14 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Freudenberg’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Freudenberg on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.