Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Hürth

Hürth is a town in Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 54,678 people. Within 50 km by road there are 286 places to visit — 119 churches, 75 forts & heritage, 21 parks and 22 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Bleibtreusee (4 km), Max Ernst Museum (7 km) and Augustusburg Palace (7 km).

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Hürth, North Rhine-Westphalia
Hürth, Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hürth at a glance

Location
Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 54,678
Coordinates
50.8708° N, 6.8676° E
Places within 50 km
286 (286 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 Hürth

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

122 churches within 100 km of Hürth. The closest is Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hürth

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hürth. The closest is Augustusburg Palace (7 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Augustusburg Palace · fort · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Jahndenkmal · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Ulrepforte · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Hahnentorburg · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Malakoffturm · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Klein St. Martin · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~12 km · Must-see

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Parks near Hürth

22 parks within 100 km of Hürth. The closest is Augustusburg Park (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hürth

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hürth. The closest is Königsdorfer Forst (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Hürth

19 museums within 100 km of Hürth. The closest is Max Ernst Museum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hürth

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hürth. The closest is Herkulesberg (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Herkulesberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Kalkberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Monte Troodelöh · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Lüderich · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Petersberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Großer Ölberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~43 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Hürth

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hürth
  2. 4 km Bleibtreusee · lake, Landkreis Ahrweiler
  3. 5 km Augustusburg Palace · palace, Landkreis Ahrweiler
  4. 1 km Augustusburg Park · park, Cologne Government Region
  5. 1 km Max Ernst Museum · museum, Landkreis Ahrweiler
  6. 14 km Jahndenkmal · heritage site, Cologne Government Region
  7. 8 km Back to Hürth

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From travellers near Hürth

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How to reach Hürth

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    Within 15 km of Hürth

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Hofgarten Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Jägerhof · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Saffenburg · fort · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Kunstakademie · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Asberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Neuwied · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Kapelle St. Josef · church · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~51 km · Must-see
    • St. Rochus · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Matthäikirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Alter Kirchturm · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Burg Kreuzberg · fort · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~51 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hürth by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches119122Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche (8 km)
    Forts & heritage7580Augustusburg Palace (7 km)
    Parks2122Augustusburg Park (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2222Königsdorfer Forst (15 km)
    Museums1919Max Ernst Museum (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1516Herkulesberg (13 km)
    Other attractions66Bayer-Kreuz (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Bleibtreusee (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22DITIB-Zentralmoschee (12 km)
    Caves22Zwergenhöhle (34 km)
    Treks11Kölnpfad (16 km)
    Buddhist sites11Knechtsteden (30 km)

    Hürth: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hürth?

    Bleibtreusee (lake, about 4 km), Max Ernst Museum (museum, about 7 km), Augustusburg Palace (palace, about 7 km), Augustusburg Park (park, about 7 km), Jahndenkmal (heritage site, about 8 km), Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche (church, about 8 km).

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

    286 places on Spotwander: 119 churches, 75 forts & heritage, 21 parks, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Hürth?

    Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche, about 8 km by road; Alte Dorfkirche (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hürth?

    Augustusburg Palace, about 7 km by road; Jahndenkmal (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Hürth?

    Augustusburg Park, about 7 km by road; Stadtwald (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hürth?

    Start in Hürth, visit Bleibtreusee, then Augustusburg Palace, then Augustusburg Park, then Max Ernst Museum, then Jahndenkmal, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hürth?

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

    Towns near Hürth

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