Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Places to visit near Kottenheim

Kottenheim is a town in Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, home to about 2,780 people. Within 50 km by road there are 240 places to visit — 115 forts & heritage, 50 churches, 44 hill stations & viewpoints and 19 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Bellerberg Volcano (2 km), Ettringer Bellberg (2 km) and Thürer Wiesen (4 km).

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Kottenheim, Rhineland-Palatinate
Kottenheim, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kottenheim at a glance

Location
Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Population
about 2,780
Coordinates
50.3500° N, 7.2500° E
Places within 50 km
240 (240 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Kottenheim

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kottenheim: 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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Things to see near Kottenheim, by type

Forts & heritage near Kottenheim

143 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kottenheim. The closest is Römerwarte Katzenberg (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Kottenheim

59 churches within 100 km of Kottenheim. The closest is Alte Kirche (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kottenheim

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kottenheim. The closest is Bellerberg Volcano (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bellerberg Volcano · viewpoint · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Ettringer Bellberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Hochstein · viewpoint · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Hochsimmer · viewpoint · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Gänsehals · viewpoint · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Veitskopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~11 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kottenheim

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kottenheim. The closest is Thürer Wiesen (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Thürer Wiesen · sanctuary · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Laacher See · sanctuary · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Dachsbusch · sanctuary · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Michelberg · sanctuary · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Hochbermel · sanctuary · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Kleiner Bermel · sanctuary · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~18 km · Must-see

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Museums near Kottenheim

4 museums within 100 km of Kottenheim. The closest is Landesmuseum (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Kottenheim

3 parks within 100 km of Kottenheim. The closest is Wild- Und Freizeitpark Klotten (28 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Kottenheim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kottenheim
  2. 4 km Thürer Wiesen · nature spot, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz
  3. 6 km Römerwarte Katzenberg · heritage site, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz
  4. 4 km Bellerberg Volcano · viewpoint, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz
  5. 1 km Ettringer Bellberg · viewpoint, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz
  6. 3 km Hochstein · viewpoint, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz
  7. 4 km Back to Kottenheim

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How to reach Kottenheim

    All places near Kottenheim by distance

    Within 15 km of Kottenheim

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Burg Olbrück · fort · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~16 km · Must-see
    • St. Antonius · church · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Burg Pyrmont · fort · Landkreis Cochem-Zell · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Bausenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Hochbermel · sanctuary · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Goloring · fort · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Schweppenburg · fort · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Stiftskirche St. Martin Und Severus · attraction · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Schönecker Burg · fort · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Raßberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Namedy Castle · fort · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Kleiner Bermel · sanctuary · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Hohe Buche · viewpoint · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Marienburg · fort · Landkreis Neuwied · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Rheintor · fort · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Oberburg · fort · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Matthiaskapelle · church · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Niederburg · fort · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Hammerstein · fort · Landkreis Neuwied · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Moselufer Zwischen Niederfell Und Dieblich · sanctuary · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Schloß Liebieg · fort · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Burg Rheineck · fort · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Neuwied · fort · Landkreis Neuwied · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Burg Trutzeltz · fort · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Marktkirche · church · Landkreis Neuwied · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Feldkirche · church · Landkreis Neuwied · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Eltz Castle · fort · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~22 km · Must-see
    • St. Mauritius · church · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Hohe Acht · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Am Guten Mann · church · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Limes Tower I · fort · Landkreis Neuwied · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Burg Bischofstein · fort · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~22 km · Must-see
    • St. Michael · church · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~22 km · Must-see
    • St. Johannes · church · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Wallfahrtskirche Bleidenberg · church · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Burg Thurant · fort · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~23 km · Must-see
    • St Luzia · church · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Pommerer Mart · viewpoint · Landkreis Cochem-Zell · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Hexenhügel · fort · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Höchstberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Cochem-Zell · ~24 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kottenheim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage115143Römerwarte Katzenberg (4 km)
    Churches5059Alte Kirche (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4455Bellerberg Volcano (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1923Thürer Wiesen (4 km)
    Other attractions56Stiftskirche St. Martin Und Severus (17 km)
    Museums14Landesmuseum (32 km)
    Parks33Wild- Und Freizeitpark Klotten (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Haidenweiher (60 km)
    Buddhist sites11Klosterruine Tönnisstein (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Tahir Mosque (31 km)
    Waterfalls11Wasserfall Dreimühlen (43 km)
    Caves01Buchenloch (55 km)

    Kottenheim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kottenheim?

    Bellerberg Volcano (viewpoint, about 2 km), Ettringer Bellberg (viewpoint, about 2 km), Thürer Wiesen (nature spot, about 4 km), Hochstein (viewpoint, about 4 km), Römerwarte Katzenberg (heritage site, about 4 km), Genovevaburg (heritage site, about 4 km).

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

    240 places on Spotwander: 115 forts & heritage, 50 churches, 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kottenheim?

    Römerwarte Katzenberg, about 4 km by road; Genovevaburg (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Kottenheim?

    Alte Kirche, about 6 km by road; St. Paulinus (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kottenheim?

    Bellerberg Volcano, about 2 km by road; Ettringer Bellberg (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kottenheim?

    Start in Kottenheim, visit Thürer Wiesen, then Römerwarte Katzenberg, then Bellerberg Volcano, then Ettringer Bellberg, then Hochstein, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kottenheim?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Kottenheim

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