Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Luhden

Luhden is a town in Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 1,138 people. Within 50 km by road there are 217 places to visit — 63 forts & heritage, 61 churches, 49 hill stations & viewpoints and 34 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Fiekers Busch (5 km), Mausoleum Bückeburg (7 km) and Evangelische Kirche Eisbergen (7 km).

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

Luhden at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 1,138
Coordinates
52.2254° N, 9.0926° E
Places within 50 km
217 (217 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Luhden

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Luhden: 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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Forts & heritage near Luhden

86 forts & heritage within 100 km of Luhden. The closest is Nammer Lager (11 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Nammer Lager · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Schalksburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Uffoburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Fort C · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Römerlager · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Kaiser-Wilhelm-Denkmal · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~16 km · Must-see

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Churches near Luhden

82 churches within 100 km of Luhden. The closest is Evangelische Kirche Eisbergen (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Luhden

64 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Luhden. The closest is Bückeberg (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bückeberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Jakobsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Westphalian Gap · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Häverstädter Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Amtshausberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Eidinghauser Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~22 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Luhden

44 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Luhden. The closest is Fiekers Busch (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Fiekers Busch · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Hehler Feld · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Nammer Klippen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Lahder Marsch · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Steinberg · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Wöhrener Siek · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~24 km · Must-see

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Parks near Luhden

11 parks within 100 km of Luhden. The closest is Luttenberg (38 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Luhden

4 museums within 100 km of Luhden. The closest is Mausoleum Bückeburg (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Luhden

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Luhden
  2. 5 km Fiekers Busch · nature spot, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  3. 2 km Evangelische Kirche Eisbergen · church, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  4. 3 km Hehler Feld · nature spot, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  5. 5 km Nammer Klippen · nature spot, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  6. 5 km Mausoleum Bückeburg · tomb, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  7. 7 km Back to Luhden

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From travellers near Luhden

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How to reach Luhden

    All places near Luhden by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Luhden by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6386Nammer Lager (11 km)
    Churches6182Evangelische Kirche Eisbergen (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4964Bückeberg (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3444Fiekers Busch (5 km)
    Parks411Luttenberg (38 km)
    Museums44Mausoleum Bückeburg (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Norderteich (48 km)
    Temples01Sri Muthumariamman (51 km)
    Treks01Eggetaler Panorama Rundwanderweg (52 km)
    Waterfalls01Grüner See (55 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baitus Sami Mosque (56 km)
    Caves01Zwergenhöhle (56 km)
    Other attractions01Kloster Mariensee (57 km)

    Luhden: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Luhden?

    Fiekers Busch (nature spot, about 5 km), Mausoleum Bückeburg (tomb, about 7 km), Evangelische Kirche Eisbergen (church, about 7 km), Hehler Feld (nature spot, about 10 km), Nammer Klippen (nature spot, about 10 km), Bückeberg (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

    217 places on Spotwander: 63 forts & heritage, 61 churches, 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Luhden?

    Nammer Lager, about 11 km by road; Schalksburg (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Luhden?

    Evangelische Kirche Eisbergen, about 7 km by road; Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche Silixen (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Luhden?

    Bückeberg, about 11 km by road; Jakobsberg (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Luhden?

    Start in Luhden, visit Fiekers Busch, then Evangelische Kirche Eisbergen, then Hehler Feld, then Nammer Klippen, then Mausoleum Bückeburg, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Luhden?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Luhden

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