Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Herne

Herne is a city in Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 172,108 people. Within 50 km by road there are 300+ places to visit — 96 churches, 73 forts & heritage, 41 wildlife, forests & gardens and 39 parks. The must-see places are St. Bonifatius (1 km), LWL-Museum Für Archäologie Und Kultur (1 km) and St. Marien (2 km).

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Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia
Herne, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Herne at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 172,108
Coordinates
51.5388° N, 7.2257° E
Places within 50 km
300+ (300 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 Herne

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

96 churches within 100 km of Herne. The closest is St. Bonifatius (1 km). Best time: year-round.

  • St. Bonifatius · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~0 km · Must-see
  • St. Marien · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~2 km · Must-see
  • St. Konrad · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~2 km · Must-see
  • St. Peter Und Paul · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~3 km · Must-see
  • St. Joseph · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Sankt Laurentius · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~6 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Herne

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Herne. The closest is Haus Crange (5 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Haus Crange · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Bladenhorst · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Kriegerdenkmal · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Bochum · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Trauernde Alte · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Haus Bodelschwingh · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~12 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Herne

41 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Herne. The closest is Voßnacken (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Herne

39 parks within 100 km of Herne. The closest is Schlosspark Strünkede (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Schlosspark Strünkede · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Grummer Teiche · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Stadtpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Königsgruber Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Westpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Rechener Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~10 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Herne

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Herne. The closest is Halde Rheinelbe (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Halde Rheinelbe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Mechtenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Stimberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Farnberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Mottbruchhalde · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Halde Oberscholven · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~20 km · Must-see

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Museums near Herne

18 museums within 100 km of Herne. The closest is LWL-Museum Für Archäologie Und Kultur (1 km); the best-known is Schloß Strünkede (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Herne

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Herne
  2. 1 km St. Bonifatius · church, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  3. 2 km St. Marien · church, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  4. 1 km Schlosspark Strünkede · park, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  5. 1 km Schloß Strünkede · museum, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  6. 5 km St. Konrad · church, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  7. 2 km Back to Herne

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From travellers near Herne

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How to reach Herne

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    Within 15 km of Herne

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Herne by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches9696St. Bonifatius (1 km)
    Forts & heritage7373Haus Crange (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4141Voßnacken (3 km)
    Parks3939Schlosspark Strünkede (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2323Halde Rheinelbe (12 km)
    Museums1818LWL-Museum Für Archäologie Und Kultur (1 km)
    Other attractions55Halde Rungenberg (16 km)
    Caves33Erlenhöhle (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Lake of Kemnade (16 km)

    Herne: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Herne?

    St. Bonifatius (church, about 1 km), St. Marien (church, about 2 km), Schloß Strünkede (museum, about 2 km), Schlosspark Strünkede (park, about 2 km), St. Konrad (church, about 2 km), St. Peter Und Paul (church, about 3 km).

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

    300+ places on Spotwander: 96 churches, 73 forts & heritage, 41 wildlife, forests & gardens, 39 parks, 23 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Herne?

    St. Bonifatius, about 1 km by road; St. Marien (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Herne?

    Haus Crange, about 5 km by road; Schloss Bladenhorst (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Herne?

    Voßnacken, about 3 km by road; Oberes Ölbachtal (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Herne?

    Start in Herne, visit St. Bonifatius, then St. Marien, then Schlosspark Strünkede, then Schloß Strünkede, then St. Konrad, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Herne?

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

    Towns near Herne

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