Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Places to visit near Lindlar
Lindlar is a town in Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 22,723 people. Within 50 km by road there are 295 places to visit — 106 churches, 57 wildlife, forests & gardens, 54 forts & heritage and 23 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Ruine Unterheiligenhoven (3 km), Schloß Ehreshoven (7 km) and Olpebachtal (7 km).
Lindlar at a glance
- Location
- Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Population
- about 22,723
- Coordinates
- 51.0196° N, 7.3776° E
- Places within 50 km
- 295 (295 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 Lindlar
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lindlar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Ruine UnterheiligenhovenForts · Cologne Government RegionMust-see
- Schloß EhreshovenForts · Cologne Government RegionMust-see
- OlpebachtalWildlife · Cologne Government RegionMust-see
- WindlochCaves · Cologne Government RegionMust-see
- Burgruine NeuenbergForts · Cologne Government RegionMust-see
- Hohe WarteHills · Cologne Government RegionMust-see
- Kleiner HeckbergHills · Cologne Government RegionMust-see
- Schloss GimbornForts · Cologne Government RegionMust-see
- HeckbergHills · Cologne Government RegionMust-see
- ImmerkopfWildlife · Cologne Government RegionMust-see
- Burgruine GroßbernsauForts · Cologne Government RegionMust-see
- Oberbergischer DomChurches · Cologne Government RegionMust-see
More places near Lindlar
- Zwergenhöhle · cave · Cologne Government Region · ~17 km · Must-see
- Sri-Kurinchikumaran-Tempel · temple · Cologne Government Region · ~17 km · Must-see
- Burg Zweiffel · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~18 km · Must-see
- Kolumbarium · church · Cologne Government Region · ~18 km · Must-see
- Pauluskirche · church · Cologne Government Region · ~18 km · Must-see
- Schloss Hückeswagen · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~19 km · Must-see
- Bevertalsperre · lake · Cologne Government Region · ~19 km · Must-see
- Ringwall Lüderich · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~19 km · Must-see
- Lüderich · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~19 km · Must-see
- Die Erdenburg · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~19 km · Must-see
- Alte Dombach · museum · Cologne Government Region · ~19 km · Must-see
- Scherfbachtal · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~20 km · Must-see
Things to see near Lindlar, by type
Churches near Lindlar
106 churches within 100 km of Lindlar. The closest is Oberbergischer Dom (16 km). Best time: year-round.
- Oberbergischer Dom · church · Cologne Government Region · ~16 km · Must-see
- Kolumbarium · church · Cologne Government Region · ~18 km · Must-see
- Pauluskirche · church · Cologne Government Region · ~18 km · Must-see
- Evangelische Kirche Bensberg · church · Cologne Government Region · ~21 km · Must-see
- Gnadenkirche · church · Cologne Government Region · ~22 km · Must-see
- Evangelische Stadtkirche · church · Cologne Government Region · ~22 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lindlar
57 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lindlar. The closest is Olpebachtal (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Olpebachtal · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~7 km · Must-see
- Immerkopf · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~11 km · Must-see
- Scherfbachtal · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~20 km · Must-see
- Im Hülsen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~20 km · Must-see
- Dörscheln · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~20 km · Must-see
- Erlenbach - Tal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~21 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Lindlar
54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lindlar. The closest is Ruine Unterheiligenhoven (3 km). Best time: october to february.
- Ruine Unterheiligenhoven · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~3 km · Must-see
- Schloß Ehreshoven · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~7 km · Must-see
- Burgruine Neuenberg · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~8 km · Must-see
- Schloss Gimborn · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~10 km · Must-see
- Burgruine Großbernsau · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~13 km · Must-see
- Burg Zweiffel · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~18 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Lindlar
23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lindlar. The closest is Hohe Warte (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Hohe Warte · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~9 km · Must-see
- Kleiner Heckberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~10 km · Must-see
- Heckberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~10 km · Must-see
- Lüderich · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~19 km · Must-see
- Unnenberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~21 km · Must-see
- Monte Troodelöh · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~23 km · Must-see
Parks near Lindlar
21 parks within 100 km of Lindlar. The closest is Merheimer Heide (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Merheimer Heide · park · Cologne Government Region · ~32 km · Must-see
- Carl-Duisberg-Park · park · Cologne Government Region · ~34 km · Must-see
- Japanischer Garten · park · Cologne Government Region · ~35 km · Must-see
- Vorwerk-Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~36 km · Must-see
- Kölner Zoo · park · Cologne Government Region · ~36 km · Must-see
- Flora · park · Cologne Government Region · ~36 km · Must-see
Museums near Lindlar
15 museums within 100 km of Lindlar. The closest is Alte Dombach (19 km). Best time: year-round.
- Alte Dombach · museum · Cologne Government Region · ~19 km · Must-see
- LVR Industriemuseum · museum · Cologne Government Region · ~20 km · Must-see
- Deutsches Röntgen Museum · museum · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~26 km · Must-see
- Schloss Morsbroich · museum · Cologne Government Region · ~30 km · Must-see
- Bergische Museumsbahnen e.V. · museum · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~33 km · Must-see
- Wissem Castle · museum · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~34 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Lindlar
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.
- Start in Lindlar
- 8 km Burgruine Neuenberg · heritage site, Cologne Government Region
- 9 km Windloch · cave, Cologne Government Region
- 10 km Schloß Ehreshoven · heritage site, Cologne Government Region
- 5 km Ruine Unterheiligenhoven · heritage site, Cologne Government Region
- 6 km Olpebachtal · nature spot, Cologne Government Region
- 7 km Back to Lindlar
Plan a longer trip from Lindlar — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Lindlar
No traveller has reported from around Lindlar yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Lindlar
All places near Lindlar by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- LVR Industriemuseum · museum · Cologne Government Region · ~20 km · Must-see
- Im Hülsen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~20 km · Must-see
- Dörscheln · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~20 km · Must-see
- Scheltensülz · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~20 km · Must-see
- Evangelische Kirche Bensberg · church · Cologne Government Region · ~21 km · Must-see
- Unnenberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~21 km · Must-see
- Erlenbach - Tal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~21 km · Must-see
- In Der Bommert · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~21 km · Must-see
- Gnadenkirche · church · Cologne Government Region · ~22 km · Must-see
- Evangelische Stadtkirche · church · Cologne Government Region · ~22 km · Must-see
- Burg Berge · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~22 km · Must-see
- Christuskirche Forsbach · church · Cologne Government Region · ~22 km · Must-see
- Lingese-Tal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~22 km · Must-see
- Quellgebiet Genkel · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~22 km · Must-see
- Brömke Bach · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~23 km · Must-see
- Ringwallanlage Am Bilstein · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~23 km · Must-see
- Genkel-Tal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~23 km · Must-see
- Königsforst · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~23 km · Must-see
- Eschbach Dam · lake · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~23 km · Must-see
- Monte Troodelöh · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~23 km · Must-see
- Zeltkirche Kippekausen · church · Cologne Government Region · ~24 km · Must-see
- Wiebachtal Und Siepener Bachtal · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~24 km · Must-see
- Altstadtkirche · church · Cologne Government Region · ~24 km · Must-see
- Augustinushaus · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~24 km · Must-see
- Haus Blegge · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~24 km · Must-see
- Burg Sotterbach · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~24 km · Must-see
- Grotmicke · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~24 km · Must-see
- Margarethenkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~24 km · Must-see
- St. Clemens · church · Cologne Government Region · ~25 km · Must-see
- Rombrauk · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~25 km · Must-see
- St. Konrad · church · Cologne Government Region · ~26 km · Must-see
- Burg Castle · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~26 km · Must-see
- Hemecketal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~26 km · Must-see
- Jesus-Christus-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~26 km · Must-see
- Thielenbruch Und Thurner Wald · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~26 km · Must-see
- Bodendenkmal Galapa · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~26 km · Must-see
- Klosterkirche · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~26 km · Must-see
- Deutsches Röntgen Museum · museum · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~26 km · Must-see
- Kierspetal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~26 km · Must-see
- Kreuzkirche · church · Cologne Government Region · ~26 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churches | 106 | 106 | Oberbergischer Dom (16 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 57 | 57 | Olpebachtal (7 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 54 | 54 | Ruine Unterheiligenhoven (3 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 23 | 23 | Hohe Warte (9 km) |
| Parks | 21 | 21 | Merheimer Heide (32 km) |
| Museums | 15 | 15 | Alte Dombach (19 km) |
| Caves | 7 | 7 | Windloch (7 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 4 | 4 | Bevertalsperre (19 km) |
| Other attractions | 4 | 4 | Müngstener Brücke (29 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 2 | 2 | Chorweiler Zentralmoschee (40 km) |
| Temples | 1 | 1 | Sri-Kurinchikumaran-Tempel (17 km) |
| Treks | 1 | 1 | Kölnpfad (33 km) |
Lindlar: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Lindlar?
Ruine Unterheiligenhoven (heritage site, about 3 km), Schloß Ehreshoven (heritage site, about 7 km), Olpebachtal (nature spot, about 7 km), Windloch (cave, about 7 km), Burgruine Neuenberg (heritage site, about 8 km), Hohe Warte (viewpoint, about 9 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lindlar?
295 places on Spotwander: 106 churches, 57 wildlife, forests & gardens, 54 forts & heritage, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 parks.
Which is the nearest church to Lindlar?
Oberbergischer Dom, about 16 km by road; Kolumbarium (18 km) is next.
Which is the nearest sanctuary to Lindlar?
Olpebachtal, about 7 km by road; Immerkopf (11 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to Lindlar?
Ruine Unterheiligenhoven, about 3 km by road; Schloß Ehreshoven (7 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Lindlar?
Start in Lindlar, visit Burgruine Neuenberg, then Windloch, then Schloß Ehreshoven, then Ruine Unterheiligenhoven, then Olpebachtal, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Lindlar?
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.
Towns near Lindlar
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- Places near Kürten · 11 km
- Places near Wipperfürth · 14 km
- Places near Overath · 15 km
- Places near Marienheide · 16 km
- Places near Much · 16 km
- Places near Gummersbach · 16 km
- Places near Wiehl · 18 km
- Places near Hückeswagen · 18 km
- Places near Nümbrecht · 21 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lindlar’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lindlar on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.