Landkreis Aurich district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Hinte

Hinte is a town in Landkreis Aurich district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 7,264 people. Within 50 km by road there are 117 places to visit — 83 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens and 3 museums. The must-see places are Burg Hinta (1 km), Kirche Hinte (1 km) and Kirche Cirkwehrum (3 km).

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Hinte, Lower Saxony
Hinte, Landkreis Aurich district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hinte at a glance

Location
Landkreis Aurich district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 7,264
Coordinates
53.4167° N, 7.1833° E
Places within 50 km
117 (110 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 museums

Top places to visit near Hinte

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

111 churches within 100 km of Hinte. The closest is Kirche Hinte (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hinte

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hinte. The closest is Burg Westerhusen (1 km); the best-known is Burg Hinta (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hinte

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hinte. The closest is Püttenbollen (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Hinte

16 museums within 100 km of Hinte. The closest is Landarbeitermuseum Suurhusen (3 km); the best-known is Bunkermuseum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hinte

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hinte. The closest is Proostmeer (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Hinte

4 beaches & coast within 100 km of Hinte. The closest is Norderney (41 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Hinte

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hinte
  2. 1 km Burg Hinta · heritage site, Landkreis Aurich
  3. 1 km Kirche Hinte · church, Landkreis Aurich
  4. 4 km Kirche Cirkwehrum · church, Landkreis Aurich
  5. 2 km Uttumer Kirche · church, Landkreis Aurich
  6. 5 km Freepsumer Kirche · church, Landkreis Aurich
  7. 4 km Back to Hinte

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How to reach Hinte

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    Within 15 km of Hinte

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hinte by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches83111Kirche Hinte (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1733Burg Westerhusen (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens331Püttenbollen (36 km)
    Museums316Landarbeitermuseum Suurhusen (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs28Proostmeer (31 km)
    Other attractions44Schiefer Turm von Suurhusen (3 km)
    Beaches & coast24Norderney (41 km)
    Parks03Park Der Gärten (73 km)
    Treks12European Long Distance Path E9 - B-nl (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Baltrum (47 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Leuchtturm Norderney (41 km)

    Hinte: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hinte?

    Burg Hinta (heritage site, about 1 km), Kirche Hinte (church, about 1 km), Kirche Cirkwehrum (church, about 3 km), Freepsumer Kirche (church, about 4 km), Uttumer Kirche (church, about 5 km), Canumer Kirche (church, about 6 km).

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

    117 places on Spotwander: 83 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 museums, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Hinte?

    Kirche Hinte, about 1 km by road; Groß Midlumer Kirche (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hinte?

    Burg Westerhusen, about 1 km by road; Burg Hinta (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Hinte?

    Püttenbollen, about 36 km by road; Heseler Wald (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hinte?

    Start in Hinte, visit Burg Hinta, then Kirche Hinte, then Kirche Cirkwehrum, then Uttumer Kirche, then Freepsumer Kirche, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hinte?

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

    Towns near Hinte

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