Kreis Herzogtum Lauenburg district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Places to visit near Linau

Linau is a town in Kreis Herzogtum Lauenburg district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, home to about 1,182 people. Within 50 km by road there are 230 places to visit — 57 churches, 42 forts & heritage, 38 wildlife, forests & gardens and 33 parks. The must-see places are Burg Linau (1 km), Mühlenbachtal Bei Trittau (5 km) and Moorgebiet Kranika (7 km).

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Linau, Schleswig-Holstein
Linau, Kreis Herzogtum Lauenburg district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Linau at a glance

Location
Kreis Herzogtum Lauenburg district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Population
about 1,182
Coordinates
53.6445° N, 10.4685° E
Places within 50 km
230 (230 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Linau

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

78 churches within 100 km of Linau. The closest is Kirche in Behlendorf (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Linau

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Linau. The closest is Burg Linau (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Linau

51 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Linau. The closest is Mühlenbachtal Bei Trittau (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Linau

42 parks within 100 km of Linau. The closest is Greifenbergpark (27 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Linau

33 museums within 100 km of Linau. The closest is Bergedorfer Schloss (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Linau

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

  • Drüsensee · lake · Ludwigslust-Parchim · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Pinnsee · lake · Ludwigslust-Parchim · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Krebssee · lake · Ludwigslust-Parchim · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Garrensee · lake · Nordwestmecklenburg · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Lankower See · lake · Nordwestmecklenburg · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Lanzer See · lake · Kreis Herzogtum Lauenburg · ~34 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Linau

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Linau
  2. 1 km Burg Linau · heritage site, Kreis Herzogtum Lauenburg
  3. 14 km Pantener Moorweiher Und Umgebung · nature spot, Kreis Herzogtum Lauenburg
  4. 5 km Ritzerauer Hofsee Und Duvenseebachniederung · nature spot, Kreis Herzogtum Lauenburg
  5. 17 km Moorgebiet Kranika · nature spot, Kreis Stormarn
  6. 4 km Mühlenbachtal Bei Trittau · nature spot, Kreis Stormarn
  7. 5 km Back to Linau

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How to reach Linau

    All places near Linau by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Linau by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5778Kirche in Behlendorf (18 km)
    Forts & heritage4251Burg Linau (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3851Mühlenbachtal Bei Trittau (5 km)
    Parks3342Greifenbergpark (27 km)
    Museums3333Bergedorfer Schloss (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1118Drüsensee (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints510Fernmeldeturm Hamburg-Lohbrügge (31 km)
    Other attractions55Friendship Force Norderstedt (39 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Imam-Ali-Moschee (39 km)
    Beaches & coast23Alter Leuchtturm Pagensand-Süd (48 km)
    Caves11Segeberger Kalkberghöhle (42 km)

    Linau: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Linau?

    Burg Linau (heritage site, about 1 km), Mühlenbachtal Bei Trittau (nature spot, about 5 km), Moorgebiet Kranika (nature spot, about 7 km), Ritzerauer Hofsee Und Duvenseebachniederung (nature spot, about 10 km), Pantener Moorweiher Und Umgebung (nature spot, about 14 km), Kirche in Behlendorf (church, about 18 km).

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

    230 places on Spotwander: 57 churches, 42 forts & heritage, 38 wildlife, forests & gardens, 33 parks, 33 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Linau?

    Kirche in Behlendorf, about 18 km by road; Elisabeth-Kirche in Brunstorf (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Linau?

    Burg Linau, about 1 km by road; Hamburger Sternwarte (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Linau?

    Mühlenbachtal Bei Trittau, about 5 km by road; Moorgebiet Kranika (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Linau?

    Start in Linau, visit Burg Linau, then Pantener Moorweiher Und Umgebung, then Ritzerauer Hofsee Und Duvenseebachniederung, then Moorgebiet Kranika, then Mühlenbachtal Bei Trittau, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Linau?

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

    Towns near Linau

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