Landkreis Rostock district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

Places to visit near Güstrow

Güstrow is a town in Landkreis Rostock district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, home to about 31,217 people. Within 50 km by road there are 145 places to visit — 64 churches, 57 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 forts & heritage and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Dom Zu Güstrow (1 km), Landesdenkmal Für Die Befreiungskrieger (1 km) and Schloss Güstrow (1 km).

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Güstrow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Güstrow, Landkreis Rostock district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Güstrow at a glance

Location
Landkreis Rostock district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Population
about 31,217
Coordinates
53.7972° N, 12.1734° E
Places within 50 km
145 (145 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

Top places to visit near Güstrow

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Güstrow: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Güstrow

  • Cossensee · sanctuary · Landkreis Rostock · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Dorfkirche Wattmannshagen · church · Landkreis Rostock · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Kirche Ruchow · church · Ludwigslust-Parchim · ~19 km · Must-see
  • MiG-23ML · fort · Landkreis Rostock · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Kloster Rühn · fort · Landkreis Rostock · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Ahrenshäger See · sanctuary · Landkreis Rostock · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Herrenhaus Vogelsang · fort · Landkreis Rostock · ~21 km · Must-see
  • St. Paulus · church · Landkreis Rostock · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Bolzsee · lake · Landkreis Rostock · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Bolzer See · sanctuary · Ludwigslust-Parchim · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Kläden · sanctuary · Ludwigslust-Parchim · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Jellen · sanctuary · Ludwigslust-Parchim · ~23 km · Must-see

Things to see near Güstrow, by type

Churches near Güstrow

136 churches within 100 km of Güstrow. The closest is Dom Zu Güstrow (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Güstrow

91 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Güstrow. The closest is Gutower Moor Und Schöninsel (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Güstrow

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Güstrow. The closest is Landesdenkmal Für Die Befreiungskrieger (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Güstrow

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Güstrow. The closest is Bolzsee (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Bolzsee · lake · Landkreis Rostock · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Brooksee · lake · Landkreis Rostock · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Groß Labenzer See · lake · Ludwigslust-Parchim · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Malchiner See · lake · Landkreis Rostock · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Großes Moor · lake · Landkreis Rostock · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Conventer See · lake · Landkreis Rostock · ~53 km · Must-see

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Parks near Güstrow

7 parks within 100 km of Güstrow. The closest is Ehemaliger Haustierpark Lelkendorf (46 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Güstrow

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Güstrow. The closest is Hohe Burg (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Güstrow

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Güstrow
  2. 1 km Schloss Güstrow · heritage site, Landkreis Rostock
  3. 1 km Landesdenkmal Für Die Befreiungskrieger · heritage site, Landkreis Rostock
  4. 1 km Dom Zu Güstrow · church, Landkreis Rostock
  5. 5 km Gutower Moor Und Schöninsel · nature spot, Landkreis Rostock
  6. 12 km Dorfkirche Lüssow · church, Landkreis Rostock
  7. 6 km Back to Güstrow

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From travellers near Güstrow

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How to reach Güstrow

    All places near Güstrow by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Güstrow by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches64136Dom Zu Güstrow (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens5791Gutower Moor Und Schöninsel (6 km)
    Forts & heritage1333Landesdenkmal Für Die Befreiungskrieger (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs515Bolzsee (21 km)
    Parks27Ehemaliger Haustierpark Lelkendorf (46 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints26Hohe Burg (30 km)
    Museums24Archäologisches Freilichtmuseum Groß Raden (26 km)
    Beaches & coast04Kühlungsborn-Heiligendamm-Bad Doberan (55 km)
    Other attractions02Wasserkunst (59 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Walfisch (64 km)

    Güstrow: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Güstrow?

    Dom Zu Güstrow (church, about 1 km), Landesdenkmal Für Die Befreiungskrieger (heritage site, about 1 km), Schloss Güstrow (heritage site, about 1 km), Gutower Moor Und Schöninsel (nature spot, about 6 km), Dorfkirche Lüssow (church, about 6 km), Zehlendorfer Moor (nature spot, about 13 km).

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

    145 places on Spotwander: 64 churches, 57 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Güstrow?

    Dom Zu Güstrow, about 1 km by road; Dorfkirche Lüssow (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Güstrow?

    Gutower Moor Und Schöninsel, about 6 km by road; Zehlendorfer Moor (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Güstrow?

    Landesdenkmal Für Die Befreiungskrieger, about 1 km by road; Schloss Güstrow (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Güstrow?

    Start in Güstrow, visit Schloss Güstrow, then Landesdenkmal Für Die Befreiungskrieger, then Dom Zu Güstrow, then Gutower Moor Und Schöninsel, then Dorfkirche Lüssow, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Güstrow?

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

    Towns near Güstrow

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