Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Heimbach

Heimbach is a town in Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 4,658 people. Within 50 km by road there are 109 places to visit — 25 churches, 40 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 parks. The must-see places are Burg Blens (3 km), Burg Nideggen (7 km) and Ordensburg Vogelsang (8 km).

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Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia
Heimbach, Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Heimbach at a glance

Location
Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 4,658
Coordinates
50.6369° N, 6.4690° E
Places within 50 km
109 (109 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Heimbach

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

111 churches within 100 km of Heimbach. The closest is Monschau Castle (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Heimbach

93 forts & heritage within 100 km of Heimbach. The closest is Burg Blens (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Heimbach

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Heimbach. The closest is Eigart (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Eigart · viewpoint · Landkreis Vulkaneifel · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Herkelstein · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Weißer Stein · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Haarberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Signal de Botrange · viewpoint · Wallonia · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Salvatorberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~39 km · Must-see

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Parks near Heimbach

20 parks within 100 km of Heimbach. The closest is Kennedypark (36 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Kennedypark · park · Cologne Government Region · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Kurpark Burtscheid · park · Cologne Government Region · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Elisengarten · park · Cologne Government Region · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Kaiser-Friedrich-Park · park · Cologne Government Region · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Stadtgarten · park · Cologne Government Region · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Sandkaulpark · park · Cologne Government Region · ~39 km · Must-see

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Museums near Heimbach

14 museums within 100 km of Heimbach. The closest is Ordensburg Vogelsang (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Heimbach

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Heimbach. The closest is Obersee (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Heimbach

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Heimbach
  2. 3 km Burg Blens · heritage site, Cologne Government Region
  3. 4 km Burg Nideggen · heritage site, Landkreis Ahrweiler
  4. 7 km Burg Gödersheim · heritage site, Landkreis Ahrweiler
  5. 15 km Ordensburg Vogelsang · museum, Landkreis Vulkaneifel
  6. 6 km Obersee · lake, Landkreis Vulkaneifel
  7. 8 km Back to Heimbach

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From travellers near Heimbach

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How to reach Heimbach

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Heimbach by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches25111Monschau Castle (23 km)
    Forts & heritage4093Burg Blens (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1228Eigart (16 km)
    Parks820Kennedypark (36 km)
    Museums714Ordensburg Vogelsang (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs78Obersee (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Brettner Hof (27 km)
    Other attractions23Steinfeld Abbey (20 km)
    Waterfalls23Cascade du Bayehon (40 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Bilal-Moschee (40 km)
    Treks11Eifelsteig (28 km)
    Caves01Buchenloch (59 km)

    Heimbach: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Heimbach?

    Burg Blens (heritage site, about 3 km), Burg Nideggen (heritage site, about 7 km), Ordensburg Vogelsang (museum, about 8 km), Obersee (lake, about 8 km), Burg Gödersheim (heritage site, about 9 km), Battle of Hürtgen Forest (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    109 places on Spotwander: 25 churches, 40 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 parks, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Heimbach?

    Monschau Castle, about 23 km by road; St. Ursula Kapelle (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Heimbach?

    Burg Blens, about 3 km by road; Burg Nideggen (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Heimbach?

    Eigart, about 16 km by road; Herkelstein (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Heimbach?

    Start in Heimbach, visit Burg Blens, then Burg Nideggen, then Burg Gödersheim, then Ordensburg Vogelsang, then Obersee, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Heimbach?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Heimbach

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