Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Kerpen

Kerpen is a town in Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 64,226 people. Within 50 km by road there are 270 places to visit — 124 churches, 66 forts & heritage, 20 parks and 20 museums. The must-see places are Schloss Nörvenich (10 km), Schloss Schlenderhan (10 km) and Königsdorfer Forst (12 km).

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

Kerpen at a glance

Location
Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 64,226
Coordinates
50.8699° N, 6.6969° E
Places within 50 km
270 (270 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Kerpen

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

134 churches within 100 km of Kerpen. The closest is St. Vinzentius (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Kerpen

74 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kerpen. The closest is Schloss Nörvenich (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Kerpen

25 parks within 100 km of Kerpen. The closest is Landschaftspark Belvedere (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Kerpen

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kerpen

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kerpen. The closest is Königsdorfer Forst (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kerpen

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kerpen. The closest is Herkulesberg (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Herkulesberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Kalkberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Monte Troodelöh · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Herkelstein · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Lüderich · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Rheydter Höhe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~47 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Kerpen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kerpen
  2. 10 km Schloss Nörvenich · heritage site, Cologne Government Region
  3. 18 km Burg Grouven · heritage site, Cologne Government Region
  4. 3 km Burg Zieverich · heritage site, Cologne Government Region
  5. 5 km Schloss Schlenderhan · heritage site, Cologne Government Region
  6. 5 km Königsdorfer Forst · nature spot, Cologne Government Region
  7. 12 km Back to Kerpen

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How to reach Kerpen

    All places near Kerpen by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kerpen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches124134St. Vinzentius (14 km)
    Forts & heritage6674Schloss Nörvenich (10 km)
    Parks2025Landschaftspark Belvedere (19 km)
    Museums2020Max Ernst Museum (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1717Königsdorfer Forst (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints810Herkulesberg (24 km)
    Other attractions67Basilika Knechtsteden (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Bleibtreusee (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22DITIB-Zentralmoschee (23 km)
    Treks22Kölnpfad (30 km)
    Buddhist sites11Knechtsteden (29 km)
    Caves11Zwergenhöhle (47 km)

    Kerpen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kerpen?

    Schloss Nörvenich (heritage site, about 10 km), Schloss Schlenderhan (heritage site, about 10 km), Königsdorfer Forst (nature spot, about 12 km), Burg Grouven (heritage site, about 12 km), Burg Zieverich (heritage site, about 13 km), St. Vinzentius (church, about 14 km).

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

    270 places on Spotwander: 124 churches, 66 forts & heritage, 20 parks, 20 museums, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Kerpen?

    St. Vinzentius, about 14 km by road; Erlöserkirche Niederaußem (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kerpen?

    Schloss Nörvenich, about 10 km by road; Schloss Schlenderhan (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Kerpen?

    Landschaftspark Belvedere, about 19 km by road; Stadtwald (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kerpen?

    Start in Kerpen, visit Schloss Nörvenich, then Burg Grouven, then Burg Zieverich, then Schloss Schlenderhan, then Königsdorfer Forst, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kerpen?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Kerpen

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