Schwerin district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

Places to visit near Leezen

Leezen is a town in Schwerin district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, home to about 2,222 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit — 62 churches, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 forts & heritage and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Dorfkirche Zittow (3 km), Warnowtal Bei Karnin (7 km) and St. Nikolai (8 km).

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Leezen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Leezen, Schwerin district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Leezen at a glance

Location
Schwerin district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Population
about 2,222
Coordinates
53.6626° N, 11.4987° E
Places within 50 km
130 (130 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 Leezen

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

119 churches within 100 km of Leezen. The closest is Dorfkirche Zittow (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Leezen

95 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Leezen. The closest is Warnowtal Bei Karnin (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Leezen

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Leezen. The closest is Siegessäule (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Leezen

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Leezen. The closest is Lostener See (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lostener See · lake · Nordwestmecklenburg · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Groß Labenzer See · lake · Ludwigslust-Parchim · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Viereggenhöfer Teich · lake · Nordwestmecklenburg · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Schaalsee · lake · Ludwigslust-Parchim · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Bolzsee · lake · Landkreis Rostock · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Lankower See · lake · Nordwestmecklenburg · ~53 km · Must-see

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Museums near Leezen

10 museums within 100 km of Leezen. The closest is Schwerin Castle (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Leezen

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Leezen. The closest is Sendemast Schwerin-Zippendorf (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Leezen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Leezen
  2. 3 km Dorfkirche Zittow · church, Ludwigslust-Parchim
  3. 4 km Warnowtal Bei Karnin · nature spot, Ludwigslust-Parchim
  4. 9 km Trockenhänge Am Petersberg · nature spot, Ludwigslust-Parchim
  5. 12 km Schwerin Cathedral · church, Schwerin
  6. 1 km St. Nikolai · church, Schwerin
  7. 8 km Back to Leezen

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How to reach Leezen

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Leezen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches62119Dorfkirche Zittow (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3495Warnowtal Bei Karnin (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1535Siegessäule (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs522Lostener See (18 km)
    Museums310Schwerin Castle (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints36Sendemast Schwerin-Zippendorf (10 km)
    Beaches & coast35Wohlenberger Wiek (44 km)
    Parks24Zoo Schwerin (9 km)
    Other attractions22Fürstenhof (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Walfisch (39 km)

    Leezen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Leezen?

    Dorfkirche Zittow (church, about 3 km), Warnowtal Bei Karnin (nature spot, about 7 km), St. Nikolai (church, about 8 km), Schwerin Cathedral (church, about 8 km), Trockenhänge Am Petersberg (nature spot, about 8 km), Schwerin Castle (museum, about 8 km).

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

    130 places on Spotwander: 62 churches, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Leezen?

    Dorfkirche Zittow, about 3 km by road; St. Nikolai (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Leezen?

    Warnowtal Bei Karnin, about 7 km by road; Trockenhänge Am Petersberg (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Leezen?

    Siegessäule, about 9 km by road; Friedrich Franz II (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Leezen?

    Start in Leezen, visit Dorfkirche Zittow, then Warnowtal Bei Karnin, then Trockenhänge Am Petersberg, then Schwerin Cathedral, then St. Nikolai, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Leezen?

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

    Towns near Leezen

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