Regierungsbezirk Münster district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Legden

Legden is a town in Regierungsbezirk Münster district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 6,725 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit — 47 churches, 30 forts & heritage, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Schloss Varlar (9 km), Schloss Ahaus (10 km) and Marienkirche (10 km).

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Legden, North Rhine-Westphalia
Legden, Regierungsbezirk Münster district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Legden at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Münster district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 6,725
Coordinates
52.0333° N, 7.1000° E
Places within 50 km
125 (125 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 Legden

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

  • KD Borg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Alter Bahnhof Lette · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Jansburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~22 km · Must-see
  • St. Vitus · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Westerberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Witte Veen · sanctuary · Overijssel · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Haus Welbergen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Burg Ramsdorf · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Große Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~26 km · Must-see
  • St. Lamberti · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Kleine Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Bagno · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~26 km · Must-see

Things to see near Legden, by type

Churches near Legden

101 churches within 100 km of Legden. The closest is Marienkirche (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Legden

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Legden. The closest is Schloss Varlar (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Legden

64 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Legden. The closest is Wacholderheide Hörsteloe (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Legden

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

  • Hünsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Schöppinger Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Westerberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Melchenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Paaschberg · viewpoint · Overijssel · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Thieberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~43 km · Must-see

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Parks near Legden

18 parks within 100 km of Legden. The closest is Bagno (26 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Bagno · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Wildpark Dülmen · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Kreuzschanze · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Wienburgpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Langenbergpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Haus Heidhorn · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~52 km · Must-see

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Museums near Legden

17 museums within 100 km of Legden. The closest is Sandsteinmuseum Bad Bentheim (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Legden

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

  1. Start in Legden
  2. 13 km Torhaus Der Ludgerusburg · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  3. 5 km Schloss Varlar · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  4. 10 km Kloster Kleinburlo · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  5. 21 km Marienkirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  6. 1 km Schloss Ahaus · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  7. 10 km Back to Legden

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From travellers near Legden

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How to reach Legden

    All places near Legden by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • St. Marien · church · North Rhine-Westphalia · ~51 km · Must-see
    • St. Josef · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Dingdener Heide · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Burg Schermbeck · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~51 km · Must-see
    • St. Petronilla · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Burg Davensberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Haus Heidhorn · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Farnberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Surenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Torfmoorsee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Stimberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Römerlager Olfen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~53 km · Must-see
    • St. Agatha-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Hüttruper Heide · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Feuchtgebiet Saerbeck · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Loemühlenbachtal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Bergeshöveder Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Nordkirchen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Friedenskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Alte Kirche (Nordhorn) · church · North Rhine-Westphalia · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Amandus · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Lutherkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Burg Botzlar · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Birgter Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Wolbecker Tiergarten · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Movie Park Germany · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~58 km · Must-see
    • St. Markus · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Kunsthalle Recklinghausen · museum · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Burg Werth · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Ikonen-Museum · museum · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Museum Jerke · museum · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~59 km · Must-see
    • St. Peter · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Gastkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Clemenskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Netteberge · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Stephanus · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Halde Oberscholven · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Dörenther Klippen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Becklemer Busch · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Burg Halstenbeck (abgegangen) · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~60 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Legden by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches47101Marienkirche (10 km)
    Forts & heritage3067Schloss Varlar (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2364Wacholderheide Hörsteloe (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints719Hünsberg (17 km)
    Parks518Bagno (26 km)
    Museums617Sandsteinmuseum Bad Bentheim (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs49Offlumer See (35 km)
    Other attractions02Halde Rungenberg (66 km)
    Treks11Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) (35 km)
    Buddhist sites11Kloster Bentlage (47 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Baitul Momin Mosque (49 km)

    Legden: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Legden?

    Schloss Varlar (heritage site, about 9 km), Schloss Ahaus (heritage site, about 10 km), Marienkirche (church, about 10 km), Kloster Kleinburlo (heritage site, about 13 km), Torhaus Der Ludgerusburg (heritage site, about 13 km), St. Peter Und Paul (church, about 14 km).

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

    125 places on Spotwander: 47 churches, 30 forts & heritage, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Legden?

    Marienkirche, about 10 km by road; St. Peter Und Paul (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Legden?

    Schloss Varlar, about 9 km by road; Schloss Ahaus (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Legden?

    Wacholderheide Hörsteloe, about 18 km by road; Witte Veen (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Legden?

    Start in Legden, visit Torhaus Der Ludgerusburg, then Schloss Varlar, then Kloster Kleinburlo, then Marienkirche, then Schloss Ahaus, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Legden?

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

    Towns near Legden

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