Region Hannover district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Hemmingen

Hemmingen is a town in Region Hannover district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 18,470 people. Within 50 km by road there are 258 places to visit — 113 churches, 57 forts & heritage, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens and 30 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Sundern (1 km), Mausoleum Graf Carl von Alten (1 km) and Johannes-der-Täufer-Kirche (3 km).

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Hemmingen, Lower Saxony
Hemmingen, Region Hannover district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hemmingen at a glance

Location
Region Hannover district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 18,470
Coordinates
52.3143° N, 9.7236° E
Places within 50 km
258 (258 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

Top places to visit near Hemmingen

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

123 churches within 100 km of Hemmingen. The closest is Johannes-der-Täufer-Kirche (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hemmingen

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hemmingen. The closest is Mausoleum Graf Carl von Alten (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hemmingen

38 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hemmingen. The closest is Sundern (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hemmingen

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hemmingen. The closest is Hermes Tower (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hermes Tower · viewpoint · Region Hannover · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Lindener Berg · viewpoint · Region Hannover · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Wolfsberg · viewpoint · Region Hannover · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Vörier Berg · viewpoint · Region Hannover · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Benther Berg · viewpoint · Region Hannover · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Süllberg · viewpoint · Region Hannover · ~10 km · Must-see

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Parks near Hemmingen

17 parks within 100 km of Hemmingen. The closest is Park of the Senses (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Hemmingen

6 museums within 100 km of Hemmingen. The closest is Niedersächsisches Landesmuseum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Hemmingen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hemmingen
  2. 1 km Sundern · nature spot, Region Hannover
  3. 1 km Mausoleum Graf Carl von Alten · tomb, Region Hannover
  4. 4 km Edelhofkapelle · church, Region Hannover
  5. 4 km Johannes-der-Täufer-Kirche · church, Region Hannover
  6. 6 km Gefallenen- Und Vertriebenendenkmal · heritage site, Region Hannover
  7. 4 km Back to Hemmingen

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How to reach Hemmingen

    All places near Hemmingen by distance

    Within 15 km of Hemmingen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hemmingen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches113123Johannes-der-Täufer-Kirche (3 km)
    Forts & heritage5768Mausoleum Graf Carl von Alten (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2738Sundern (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3034Hermes Tower (7 km)
    Parks1717Park of the Senses (7 km)
    Museums56Niedersächsisches Landesmuseum (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Erlebnis-Zoo Hannover (10 km)
    Other attractions23Kloster Mariensee (39 km)
    Buddhist sites22Pagode Viên Giác (6 km)
    Temples11Sri Muthumariamman (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Baitus Sami Mosque (17 km)
    Caves11Lippoldshöhle (46 km)

    Hemmingen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hemmingen?

    Sundern (nature spot, about 1 km), Mausoleum Graf Carl von Alten (tomb, about 1 km), Johannes-der-Täufer-Kirche (church, about 3 km), Gefallenen- Und Vertriebenendenkmal (heritage site, about 4 km), Edelhofkapelle (church, about 4 km), St.-Petri-Kirche (church, about 4 km).

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

    258 places on Spotwander: 113 churches, 57 forts & heritage, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Hemmingen?

    Johannes-der-Täufer-Kirche, about 3 km by road; Edelhofkapelle (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hemmingen?

    Mausoleum Graf Carl von Alten, about 1 km by road; Gefallenen- Und Vertriebenendenkmal (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Hemmingen?

    Sundern, about 1 km by road; Heil- Und Giftpflanzengarten (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hemmingen?

    Start in Hemmingen, visit Sundern, then Mausoleum Graf Carl von Alten, then Edelhofkapelle, then Johannes-der-Täufer-Kirche, then Gefallenen- Und Vertriebenendenkmal, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hemmingen?

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

    Towns near Hemmingen

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