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Herford is a town in Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany of about 64,879 people. Within 50 km by road there are 223 places to visit: 64 churches, 54 forts & heritage and 48 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Münsterkirche, Sankt Johannis and Spätgotische Süsternkapellenruine.

52.1146° N, 8.6734° EPop. 64,879

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Within 30 km129 places
Within 50 km223
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Münsterkirche, church near Herford
Must-see

Münsterkirche

Church · 1 km

Sankt Johannis, church near Herford
Must-see

Sankt Johannis

Church · 1 km

Spätgotische Süsternkapellenruine, heritage site near Herford
Must-see

Spätgotische Süsternkapellenruine

Heritage site · 1 km

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One day from Herford

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:11 pm

47 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Herford
  2. St. Kilianchurch · 30 min
  3. Bauernburg Schwaghofheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Uhlenbachtalnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Schloss Oberbehmeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Stiftskirchechurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Herford
Today’s loopHerfordStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Herford?

Münsterkirche (church, about 1 km), Sankt Johannis (church, about 1 km), Spätgotische Süsternkapellenruine (heritage site, about 1 km), Petri-Kirche (church, about 1 km), Luttenberg (park, about 1 km), Stuckenberg (viewpoint, about 4 km).

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

223 places on Spotwander: 64 churches, 54 forts & heritage, 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 parks.

Which is the nearest church to Herford?

Münsterkirche, about 1 km by road; Sankt Johannis (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Herford?

Spätgotische Süsternkapellenruine, about 1 km by road; Bauernburg Schwaghof (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Herford?

Start in Herford, visit St. Kilian, then Bauernburg Schwaghof, then Uhlenbachtal, then Schloss Oberbehme, then Stiftskirche, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.