Landkreis Aurich district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Halbemond

Halbemond is a town in Landkreis Aurich district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 1,041 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit — 78 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens and 11 museums. The must-see places are Burg Berum (5 km), Schloss Lütetsburg (5 km) and Warnfriedkirche (5 km).

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Halbemond, Lower Saxony
Halbemond, Landkreis Aurich district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Halbemond at a glance

Location
Landkreis Aurich district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 1,041
Coordinates
53.5671° N, 7.2904° E
Places within 50 km
132 (87 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 museums

Top places to visit near Halbemond

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

121 churches within 100 km of Halbemond. The closest is Wald- Und Moormuseum Berumerfehn (5 km); the best-known is Warnfriedkirche (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Halbemond

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Halbemond. The closest is Burg Berum (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Halbemond

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Halbemond. The closest is Alte Deichbruchstelle Lütetsburg (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Halbemond

22 museums within 100 km of Halbemond. The closest is Dokumentationsstätte Gnadenkirche Tidofeld (6 km); the best-known is Gedenkstätte Synagoge Dornum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Halbemond

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Halbemond. The closest is Kiessee Berum (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Halbemond

5 beaches & coast within 100 km of Halbemond. The closest is Norderney (21 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Halbemond

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Halbemond
  2. 5 km Warnfriedkirche · church, Landkreis Aurich
  3. 9 km Bargeburer Kirche · church, Landkreis Aurich
  4. 3 km Schloss Lütetsburg · heritage site, Landkreis Aurich
  5. 3 km Burg Berum · heritage site, Landkreis Aurich
  6. 8 km St. Bonifatius Kirche · church, Landkreis Aurich
  7. 10 km Back to Halbemond

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    Within 15 km of Halbemond

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Halbemond by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches78121Wald- Und Moormuseum Berumerfehn (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2239Burg Berum (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens525Alte Deichbruchstelle Lütetsburg (6 km)
    Museums1122Dokumentationsstätte Gnadenkirche Tidofeld (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs311Kiessee Berum (5 km)
    Other attractions77Tjücher Windmühle (6 km)
    Beaches & coast25Norderney (21 km)
    Parks14Schlosspark Lütetsburg (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Baltrum (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Leuchtturm Norderney (20 km)
    Treks01European Long Distance Path E9 - B-nl (53 km)

    Halbemond: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Halbemond?

    Burg Berum (heritage site, about 5 km), Schloss Lütetsburg (heritage site, about 5 km), Warnfriedkirche (church, about 5 km), Bargeburer Kirche (church, about 7 km), St. Bonifatius Kirche (church, about 10 km), Johannes Der Täufer (church, about 11 km).

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

    132 places on Spotwander: 78 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 museums, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Halbemond?

    Wald- Und Moormuseum Berumerfehn, about 5 km by road; Sankt Ansgari Kirche Hage (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Halbemond?

    Burg Berum, about 5 km by road; Schloss Nordeck (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Halbemond?

    Alte Deichbruchstelle Lütetsburg, about 6 km by road; Ewiges Meer, Großes Moor Bei Aurich (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Halbemond?

    Start in Halbemond, visit Warnfriedkirche, then Bargeburer Kirche, then Schloss Lütetsburg, then Burg Berum, then St. Bonifatius Kirche, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Halbemond?

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

    Towns near Halbemond

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