Landkreis Verden district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Hellwege

Hellwege is a town in Landkreis Verden district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 1,083 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit — 46 churches, 35 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 forts & heritage and 13 museums. The must-see places are Sankt Georg (6 km), Waller Moor (7 km) and Ottersberger Moor (8 km).

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Hellwege, Lower Saxony
Hellwege, Landkreis Verden district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hellwege at a glance

Location
Landkreis Verden district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 1,083
Coordinates
53.0735° N, 9.2357° E
Places within 50 km
137 (137 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Hellwege

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

89 churches within 100 km of Hellwege. The closest is Sankt Georg (6 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Sankt Georg · church · Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme) · ~6 km · Must-see
  • St. Sigismund · church · Landkreis Verden · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Liebfrauenkirche · church · Landkreis Verden · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Sankt Michaelis · church · Landkreis Verden · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Sankt Petri · church · Landkreis Verden · ~19 km · Must-see
  • St. Laurentius · church · Landkreis Verden · ~19 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hellwege

71 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hellwege. The closest is Waller Moor (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Hellwege

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hellwege. The closest is Schloss Etelsen (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Hellwege

31 museums within 100 km of Hellwege. The closest is Deutsches Pferdemuseum (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Hellwege

30 parks within 100 km of Hellwege. The closest is Magic Park Verden (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hellwege

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hellwege. The closest is Weyerberg (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Weyerberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Osterholz · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Litberg · viewpoint · Kreis Pinneberg · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Wilseder Berg · viewpoint · Heidekreis · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Falkenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Celle · ~62 km · Must-see
  • Totengrund · viewpoint · Heidekreis · ~62 km · Must-see
  • Hasselbrack · viewpoint · Hamburg · ~72 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Hellwege

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hellwege
  2. 15 km Kleiner Bullensee · lake, Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme)
  3. 2 km Großes Und Weißes Moor · nature spot, Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme)
  4. 13 km Waller Moor · nature spot, Landkreis Verden
  5. 11 km Ottersberger Moor · nature spot, Landkreis Verden
  6. 8 km Sankt Georg · church, Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme)
  7. 6 km Back to Hellwege

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From travellers near Hellwege

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How to reach Hellwege

    All places near Hellwege by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hellwege by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4689Sankt Georg (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3571Waller Moor (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1748Schloss Etelsen (15 km)
    Museums1331Deutsches Pferdemuseum (21 km)
    Parks1830Magic Park Verden (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints114Weyerberg (33 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Kleiner Bullensee (15 km)
    Other attractions35Town Hall (36 km)
    Beaches & coast15Molenturm (41 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Fatih Moschee (41 km)

    Hellwege: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hellwege?

    Sankt Georg (church, about 6 km), Waller Moor (nature spot, about 7 km), Ottersberger Moor (nature spot, about 8 km), Großes Und Weißes Moor (nature spot, about 13 km), Kleiner Bullensee (lake, about 15 km), St. Sigismund (church, about 15 km).

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

    137 places on Spotwander: 46 churches, 35 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 forts & heritage, 13 museums, 18 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Hellwege?

    Sankt Georg, about 6 km by road; St. Sigismund (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Hellwege?

    Waller Moor, about 7 km by road; Ottersberger Moor (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hellwege?

    Schloss Etelsen, about 15 km by road; Erbhof (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hellwege?

    Start in Hellwege, visit Kleiner Bullensee, then Großes Und Weißes Moor, then Waller Moor, then Ottersberger Moor, then Sankt Georg, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hellwege?

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

    Towns near Hellwege

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