Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Langenberg

Langenberg is a town in Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 8,207 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit — 51 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are St. Jakobus (7 km), Flora-Westfalica-Park (10 km) and Zachariassee (10 km).

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Langenberg, North Rhine-Westphalia
Langenberg, Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Langenberg at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 8,207
Coordinates
51.7721° N, 8.3181° E
Places within 50 km
130 (130 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

Top places to visit near Langenberg

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Langenberg: 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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  • Matthäuskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Riegerpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Stadtpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Lippeaue · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Martin-Luther-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Stadtmuseum · museum · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Miele-Museum · museum · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Evangeliumskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Mohns Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Bröggel · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Burg Boke · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~22 km · Must-see
  • St. Anna · church · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~23 km · Must-see

Things to see near Langenberg, by type

Churches near Langenberg

112 churches within 100 km of Langenberg. The closest is St. Jakobus (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Langenberg

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Langenberg. The closest is Burg Rietberg (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Langenberg

49 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Langenberg. The closest is Zachariassee (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Zachariassee · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Schellenwiese · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Lippeaue · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Bröggel · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Hederaue Mit Thüler Moorkomplex · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Holter Wald · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~29 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Langenberg

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Langenberg. The closest is Mackenberg (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mackenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Höxberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Ebberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Glaselefant · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Wistinghauser Schlucht · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Dörenschlucht · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~44 km · Must-see

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Parks near Langenberg

11 parks within 100 km of Langenberg. The closest is Flora-Westfalica-Park (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Flora-Westfalica-Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Riegerpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Stadtpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Mohns Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Maximilianpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Luttenberg · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~57 km · Must-see

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Museums near Langenberg

7 museums within 100 km of Langenberg. The closest is Stadtmuseum (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Langenberg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Langenberg
  2. 10 km Zachariassee · nature spot, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  3. 6 km St. Jakobus · church, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  4. 8 km Burg Rietberg · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  5. 3 km Schellenwiese · nature spot, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  6. 10 km Flora-Westfalica-Park · park, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  7. 10 km Back to Langenberg

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From travellers near Langenberg

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How to reach Langenberg

    All places near Langenberg by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Langenberg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches51112St. Jakobus (7 km)
    Forts & heritage3267Burg Rietberg (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2849Zachariassee (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints843Mackenberg (17 km)
    Parks511Flora-Westfalica-Park (10 km)
    Museums37Stadtmuseum (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Deutschordensschloss Mülheim/Möhne (39 km)
    Temples11Sri-Kamadchi-Ampal-Tempel (34 km)
    Caves11Zwergenhöhle (36 km)
    Buddhist sites01Oelinghausen Monastery (59 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baitul Momin Mosque (61 km)
    Waterfalls01Grüner See (69 km)
    Treks01Eggetaler Panorama Rundwanderweg (72 km)

    Langenberg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Langenberg?

    St. Jakobus (church, about 7 km), Flora-Westfalica-Park (park, about 10 km), Zachariassee (nature spot, about 10 km), Burg Rietberg (heritage site, about 11 km), Schellenwiese (nature spot, about 11 km), Schloss Rheda (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    130 places on Spotwander: 51 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Langenberg?

    St. Jakobus, about 7 km by road; Stiftskirche (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Langenberg?

    Burg Rietberg, about 11 km by road; Schloss Rheda (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Langenberg?

    Zachariassee, about 10 km by road; Schellenwiese (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Langenberg?

    Start in Langenberg, visit Zachariassee, then St. Jakobus, then Burg Rietberg, then Schellenwiese, then Flora-Westfalica-Park, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Langenberg?

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

    Towns near Langenberg

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