Flensburg district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Places to visit near Handewitt

Handewitt is a town in Flensburg district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, home to about 6,152 people. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit — 35 churches, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 forts & heritage and 6 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Friedenskirche (6 km), Harreslev Danske Kirke (7 km) and Christiansenpark (8 km).

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Handewitt, Schleswig-Holstein
Handewitt, Flensburg district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Handewitt at a glance

Location
Flensburg district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Population
about 6,152
Coordinates
54.7667° N, 9.3333° E
Places within 50 km
92 (92 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 Handewitt

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Churches near Handewitt

87 churches within 100 km of Handewitt. The closest is Friedenskirche (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Handewitt

51 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Handewitt. The closest is Lundtop (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Handewitt

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Handewitt. The closest is Idstedt-Löwe (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Handewitt

32 beaches & coast within 100 km of Handewitt. The closest is Leuchtturm Holnis (23 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Handewitt

22 museums within 100 km of Handewitt. The closest is Naturwissenschaftliches Museum Flensburg (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Handewitt

16 parks within 100 km of Handewitt. The closest is Christiansenpark (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Handewitt

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Handewitt
  2. 6 km Friedenskirche · church, Flensburg
  3. 4 km Christiansenpark · park, Flensburg
  4. 1 km Idstedt-Löwe · heritage site, Flensburg
  5. 1 km Stadtpark · park, Flensburg
  6. 5 km Harreslev Danske Kirke · church, Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg
  7. 7 km Back to Handewitt

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Handewitt by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3587Friedenskirche (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2151Lundtop (11 km)
    Forts & heritage837Idstedt-Löwe (8 km)
    Beaches & coast632Leuchtturm Holnis (23 km)
    Museums922Naturwissenschaftliches Museum Flensburg (8 km)
    Parks816Christiansenpark (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves011Gröde (52 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints410Rantzauhöhe (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs18Burgsee (39 km)
    Other attractions08Ships Welcome Point (71 km)

    Handewitt: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Handewitt?

    Friedenskirche (church, about 6 km), Harreslev Danske Kirke (church, about 7 km), Christiansenpark (park, about 8 km), Stadtpark (park, about 8 km), Idstedt-Löwe (heritage site, about 8 km), Diako-Kirche (church, about 8 km).

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

    92 places on Spotwander: 35 churches, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 forts & heritage, 6 beaches & coast, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Handewitt?

    Friedenskirche, about 6 km by road; Harreslev Danske Kirke (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Handewitt?

    Lundtop, about 11 km by road; Twedter Feld (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Handewitt?

    Idstedt-Löwe, about 8 km by road; Großsteingrab Munkwolstrup 1 (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Handewitt?

    Start in Handewitt, visit Friedenskirche, then Christiansenpark, then Idstedt-Löwe, then Stadtpark, then Harreslev Danske Kirke, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Handewitt?

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

    Towns near Handewitt

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