Regierungsbezirk Münster district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Heek

Heek is a town in Regierungsbezirk Münster district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 8,272 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit — 35 churches, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 forts & heritage and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are St. Peter Und Paul (2 km), Schloss Ahaus (10 km) and Marienkirche (10 km).

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Heek, North Rhine-Westphalia
Heek, Regierungsbezirk Münster district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Heek at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Münster district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 8,272
Coordinates
52.1167° N, 7.1000° E
Places within 50 km
96 (96 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 Heek

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Churches near Heek

104 churches within 100 km of Heek. The closest is St. Peter Und Paul (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Heek

67 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Heek. The closest is Wacholderheide Hörsteloe (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Wacholderheide Hörsteloe · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Schnippenpohl · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Witte Veen · sanctuary · Overijssel · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Feuchtwiese Ochtrup · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Harskamp · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Kloster Bardel · sanctuary · North Rhine-Westphalia · ~21 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Heek

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Heek. The closest is Schloss Ahaus (10 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Schloss Ahaus · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Kloster Kleinburlo · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Haus Welbergen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Varlar · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~19 km · Must-see
  • KD Borg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Jannink · fort · Overijssel · ~23 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Heek

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Heek. The closest is Schöppinger Berg (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Schöppinger Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Hünsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Westerberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Paaschberg · viewpoint · Overijssel · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Thieberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Melchenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~39 km · Must-see

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Museums near Heek

19 museums within 100 km of Heek. The closest is Sandsteinmuseum Bad Bentheim (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Heek

11 parks within 100 km of Heek. The closest is Bagno (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Bagno · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Wildpark Dülmen · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Wienburgpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Kreuzschanze · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Langenbergpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Haus Heidhorn · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~58 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Heek

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Heek
  2. 2 km St. Peter Und Paul · church, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  3. 13 km St. Lamberti · church, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  4. 18 km Schöppinger Berg · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  5. 23 km Schloss Ahaus · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  6. 1 km Marienkirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  7. 10 km Back to Heek

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From travellers near Heek

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How to reach Heek

    All places near Heek by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Heek by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches35104St. Peter Und Paul (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1867Wacholderheide Hörsteloe (16 km)
    Forts & heritage2265Schloss Ahaus (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints719Schöppinger Berg (15 km)
    Museums419Sandsteinmuseum Bad Bentheim (26 km)
    Parks411Bagno (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs410Offlumer See (27 km)
    Other attractions02Historisches Rathaus (59 km)
    Treks11Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) (24 km)
    Buddhist sites11Kloster Bentlage (38 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baitul Momin Mosque (55 km)

    Heek: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Heek?

    St. Peter Und Paul (church, about 2 km), Schloss Ahaus (heritage site, about 10 km), Marienkirche (church, about 10 km), St. Lamberti (church, about 15 km), Schöppinger Berg (viewpoint, about 15 km), Kloster Kleinburlo (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

    96 places on Spotwander: 35 churches, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Heek?

    St. Peter Und Paul, about 2 km by road; Marienkirche (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Heek?

    Wacholderheide Hörsteloe, about 16 km by road; Schnippenpohl (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Heek?

    Schloss Ahaus, about 10 km by road; Kloster Kleinburlo (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Heek?

    Start in Heek, visit St. Peter Und Paul, then St. Lamberti, then Schöppinger Berg, then Schloss Ahaus, then Marienkirche, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Heek?

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

    Towns near Heek

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