Kreis Pinneberg district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Places to visit near Heist

Heist is a town in Kreis Pinneberg district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, home to about 2,675 people. Within 50 km by road there are 214 places to visit — 59 churches, 41 forts & heritage, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens and 40 parks. The must-see places are Heilig-Dreikönigskirche (3 km), Haseldorfer Binnenelbe Mit Elbvorland (5 km) and Sankt-Johannes-Kirche (10 km).

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Heist, Schleswig-Holstein
Heist, Kreis Pinneberg district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Heist at a glance

Location
Kreis Pinneberg district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Population
about 2,675
Coordinates
53.6500° N, 9.6500° E
Places within 50 km
214 (214 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 parks

Top places to visit near Heist

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

76 churches within 100 km of Heist. The closest is Heilig-Dreikönigskirche (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Heist

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Heist. The closest is Festung Grauerort (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Heist

51 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Heist. The closest is Haseldorfer Binnenelbe Mit Elbvorland (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Heist

43 parks within 100 km of Heist. The closest is Goßlers Park (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Heist

38 museums within 100 km of Heist. The closest is Schwedenspeicher-Museum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Heist

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Heist. The closest is Baurs-Berg (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Baurs-Berg · viewpoint · Hamburg · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Waseberg · viewpoint · Hamburg · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Süllberg · viewpoint · Hamburg · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Müllberg Hummelsbüttel · viewpoint · Hamburg · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Hasselbrack · viewpoint · Hamburg · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Litberg · viewpoint · Kreis Pinneberg · ~36 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Heist

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Heist
  2. 3 km Heilig-Dreikönigskirche · church, Kreis Pinneberg
  3. 8 km Sankt-Johannes-Kirche · church, Kreis Pinneberg
  4. 10 km Festung Grauerort · heritage site, Kreis Pinneberg
  5. 12 km Haseldorfer Binnenelbe Mit Elbvorland · nature spot, Kreis Pinneberg
  6. 14 km Schnaakenmoor · nature spot, Hamburg
  7. 12 km Back to Heist

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How to reach Heist

    All places near Heist by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Heist by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5976Heilig-Dreikönigskirche (3 km)
    Forts & heritage4152Festung Grauerort (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1551Haseldorfer Binnenelbe Mit Elbvorland (5 km)
    Parks4043Goßlers Park (18 km)
    Museums3138Schwedenspeicher-Museum (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1216Baurs-Berg (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs56Horstsee (17 km)
    Other attractions56Hamburger DOM (30 km)
    Beaches & coast33Blankenese Oberfeuer (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Fazl-e-Omar Mosque (26 km)
    Caves01Segeberger Kalkberghöhle (68 km)

    Heist: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Heist?

    Heilig-Dreikönigskirche (church, about 3 km), Haseldorfer Binnenelbe Mit Elbvorland (nature spot, about 5 km), Sankt-Johannes-Kirche (church, about 10 km), Schnaakenmoor (nature spot, about 12 km), Festung Grauerort (heritage site, about 14 km), Trinitatiskirche (church, about 14 km).

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

    214 places on Spotwander: 59 churches, 41 forts & heritage, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 40 parks, 31 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Heist?

    Heilig-Dreikönigskirche, about 3 km by road; Sankt-Johannes-Kirche (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Heist?

    Festung Grauerort, about 14 km by road; Oberfeuer Tinsdal (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Heist?

    Haseldorfer Binnenelbe Mit Elbvorland, about 5 km by road; Schnaakenmoor (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Heist?

    Start in Heist, visit Heilig-Dreikönigskirche, then Sankt-Johannes-Kirche, then Festung Grauerort, then Haseldorfer Binnenelbe Mit Elbvorland, then Schnaakenmoor, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Heist?

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

    Towns near Heist

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