Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Iserlohn

Iserlohn is a town in Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 97,910 people. Within 50 km by road there are 298 places to visit — 91 churches, 72 wildlife, forests & gardens, 55 forts & heritage and 30 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Aloysiuskirche (1 km), Oberste Stadtkirche (1 km) and Bauernkirche (1 km).

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

Iserlohn at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 97,910
Coordinates
51.3755° N, 7.7028° E
Places within 50 km
298 (298 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Iserlohn

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Iserlohn: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Iserlohn

  • Oestricher Burgberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Ihmerter Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Sauerlandpark Hemer · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Kupferberg · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Jübergturm · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Pfarrkirche St. Kilian · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Klief · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Elsebachtal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Pragpaul · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Burg Altena · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Burg Holtzbrink · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Heilig-Geist-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~12 km · Must-see

Things to see near Iserlohn, by type

Churches near Iserlohn

91 churches within 100 km of Iserlohn. The closest is Aloysiuskirche (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Iserlohn

72 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Iserlohn. The closest is Duloh-Löbbecken-Kopf (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Duloh-Löbbecken-Kopf · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Kupferberg · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Klief · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Elsebachtal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Pragpaul · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Lohagen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~13 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Iserlohn

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Iserlohn. The closest is Stünenburg (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Iserlohn

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Iserlohn. The closest is Bemberg (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bemberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Oestricher Burgberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Jübergturm · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Kohlberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Syberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Goldberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~21 km · Must-see

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Parks near Iserlohn

23 parks within 100 km of Iserlohn. The closest is Sauerlandpark Hemer (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Sauerlandpark Hemer · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Ewaldipark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Westfalenpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Stadewäldchen · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Hoeschpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Stadtgarten · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~28 km · Must-see

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Museums near Iserlohn

14 museums within 100 km of Iserlohn. The closest is Iserlohn (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Iserlohn

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Iserlohn
  2. 1 km Oberste Stadtkirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  3. 1 km Iserlohn · museum, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  4. 1 km Bauernkirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  5. 1 km Aloysiuskirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  6. 2 km Seilersee · lake, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  7. 2 km Back to Iserlohn

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From travellers near Iserlohn

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How to reach Iserlohn

    All places near Iserlohn by distance

    Within 15 km of Iserlohn

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Iserlohn by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches9191Aloysiuskirche (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens7272Duloh-Löbbecken-Kopf (3 km)
    Forts & heritage5555Stünenburg (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3030Bemberg (5 km)
    Parks2323Sauerlandpark Hemer (7 km)
    Museums1414Iserlohn (1 km)
    Caves55Dechenhöhle (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Seilersee (2 km)
    Other attractions22Danzturm (2 km)
    Buddhist sites11Oelinghausen Monastery (22 km)
    Temples11Sri-Kamadchi-Ampal-Tempel (48 km)

    Iserlohn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Iserlohn?

    Aloysiuskirche (church, about 1 km), Oberste Stadtkirche (church, about 1 km), Bauernkirche (church, about 1 km), Iserlohn (museum, about 1 km), Seilersee (lake, about 2 km), Danzturm (attraction, about 2 km).

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

    298 places on Spotwander: 91 churches, 72 wildlife, forests & gardens, 55 forts & heritage, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Iserlohn?

    Aloysiuskirche, about 1 km by road; Oberste Stadtkirche (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Iserlohn?

    Duloh-Löbbecken-Kopf, about 3 km by road; Kupferberg (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Iserlohn?

    Stünenburg, about 3 km by road; Burg Altena (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Iserlohn?

    Start in Iserlohn, visit Oberste Stadtkirche, then Iserlohn, then Bauernkirche, then Aloysiuskirche, then Seilersee, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Iserlohn?

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

    Towns near Iserlohn

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