Kreis Stormarn district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Places to visit near Großensee

Großensee is a town in Kreis Stormarn district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, home to about 1,684 people. Within 50 km by road there are 248 places to visit — 58 churches, 38 wildlife, forests & gardens, 46 forts & heritage and 40 parks. The must-see places are Mühlenbachtal Bei Trittau (6 km), Moorgebiet Kranika (7 km) and Burg Linau (12 km).

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Großensee, Schleswig-Holstein
Großensee, Kreis Stormarn district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Großensee at a glance

Location
Kreis Stormarn district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Population
about 1,684
Coordinates
53.6126° N, 10.3396° E
Places within 50 km
248 (248 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 parks

Top places to visit near Großensee

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

76 churches within 100 km of Großensee. The closest is Kirche Alt-Rahlstedt (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Großensee

53 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Großensee. The closest is Mühlenbachtal Bei Trittau (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Großensee

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Großensee. The closest is Burg Linau (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Großensee

42 parks within 100 km of Großensee. The closest is Greifenbergpark (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Großensee

34 museums within 100 km of Großensee. The closest is Bergedorfer Schloss (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Großensee

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Großensee. The closest is Außenalster (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Großensee

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Großensee
  2. 6 km Mühlenbachtal Bei Trittau · nature spot, Kreis Stormarn
  3. 5 km Burg Linau · heritage site, Kreis Herzogtum Lauenburg
  4. 7 km Moorgebiet Kranika · nature spot, Kreis Stormarn
  5. 21 km Kirche Alt-Rahlstedt · church, Hamburg
  6. 4 km Stapelfelder Moor · nature spot, Hamburg
  7. 12 km Back to Großensee

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How to reach Großensee

    All places near Großensee by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Großensee by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5876Kirche Alt-Rahlstedt (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3853Mühlenbachtal Bei Trittau (6 km)
    Forts & heritage4651Burg Linau (12 km)
    Parks4042Greifenbergpark (16 km)
    Museums3334Bergedorfer Schloss (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1216Außenalster (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints911Fernmeldeturm Hamburg-Lohbrügge (20 km)
    Other attractions55Deichstraße (30 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Imam-Ali-Moschee (28 km)
    Beaches & coast33Alter Leuchtturm Pagensand-Süd (36 km)
    Caves11Segeberger Kalkberghöhle (45 km)

    Großensee: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Großensee?

    Mühlenbachtal Bei Trittau (nature spot, about 6 km), Moorgebiet Kranika (nature spot, about 7 km), Burg Linau (heritage site, about 12 km), Stapelfelder Moor (nature spot, about 12 km), Kirche Alt-Rahlstedt (church, about 16 km), Greifenbergpark (park, about 16 km).

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

    248 places on Spotwander: 58 churches, 38 wildlife, forests & gardens, 46 forts & heritage, 40 parks, 33 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Großensee?

    Kirche Alt-Rahlstedt, about 16 km by road; Ev.-Luth. Auferstehungskirche (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Großensee?

    Mühlenbachtal Bei Trittau, about 6 km by road; Moorgebiet Kranika (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Großensee?

    Burg Linau, about 12 km by road; Hamburger Sternwarte (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Großensee?

    Start in Großensee, visit Mühlenbachtal Bei Trittau, then Burg Linau, then Moorgebiet Kranika, then Kirche Alt-Rahlstedt, then Stapelfelder Moor, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Großensee?

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

    Towns near Großensee

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