Mecklenburgische Seenplatte district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

Places to visit near Lychen

Lychen is a town in Mecklenburgische Seenplatte district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, home to about 3,917 people. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit — 11 churches, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 forts & heritage and 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Nesselpfuhl (1 km), Oberpfuhl (1 km) and Wurlsee (2 km).

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Lychen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Lychen, Mecklenburgische Seenplatte district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lychen at a glance

Location
Mecklenburgische Seenplatte district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Population
about 3,917
Coordinates
53.2124° N, 13.3148° E
Places within 50 km
84 (84 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 Lychen

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

100 churches within 100 km of Lychen. The closest is Stadtkirche (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lychen

65 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lychen. The closest is Sandugkensee (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Sandugkensee · sanctuary · Mecklenburgische Seenplatte · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Comthureyer Berg · sanctuary · Mecklenburgische Seenplatte · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Heilige Hallen · sanctuary · Mecklenburgische Seenplatte · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Kulowseen · sanctuary · Mecklenburgische Seenplatte · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Keetzseen · sanctuary · Mecklenburgische Seenplatte · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Hullerbusch Und Schmaler Luzin · sanctuary · Mecklenburgische Seenplatte · ~19 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Lychen

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lychen. The closest is Gedenkkugel Für Die Verfolgten Und Ermordeten Lesbischen Frauen Und Mädchen Im Ehemaligen Frauenkonzentrationslager Ravensbrück Und Uckermark (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lychen

37 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lychen. The closest is Nesselpfuhl (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Nesselpfuhl · lake · Mecklenburgische Seenplatte · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Oberpfuhl · lake · Mecklenburgische Seenplatte · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Wurlsee · lake · Mecklenburgische Seenplatte · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Zenssee · lake · Mecklenburgische Seenplatte · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Stolpsee · lake · Mecklenburgische Seenplatte · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Schwedtsee · lake · Mecklenburgische Seenplatte · ~14 km · Must-see

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Parks near Lychen

20 parks within 100 km of Lychen. The closest is Ziegeleipark Mildenberg (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lychen

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lychen. The closest is Serrahner Berge (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Serrahner Berge · viewpoint · Mecklenburgische Seenplatte · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Helpter Berg · viewpoint · Mecklenburgische Seenplatte · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Kleiner Rummelsberg · viewpoint · Barnim · ~70 km · Must-see
  • Botscheberg · viewpoint · Oberhavel · ~71 km · Must-see
  • Mathiasberg · viewpoint · Oberhavel · ~77 km · Must-see
  • Arkenberge · viewpoint · Brandenburg · ~80 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Lychen

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 Lychen
  2. 3 km Zenssee · lake, Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
  3. 3 km Oberpfuhl · lake, Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
  4. 10 km Sandugkensee · nature spot, Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
  5. 8 km Wurlsee · lake, Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
  6. 2 km Nesselpfuhl · lake, Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
  7. 1 km Back to Lychen

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From travellers near Lychen

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How to reach Lychen

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lychen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches11100Stadtkirche (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2765Sandugkensee (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1641Gedenkkugel Für Die Verfolgten Und Ermordeten Lesbischen Frauen Und Mädchen Im Ehemaligen Frauenkonzentrationslager Ravensbrück Und Uckermark (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2237Nesselpfuhl (1 km)
    Parks520Ziegeleipark Mildenberg (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints214Serrahner Berge (20 km)
    Other attractions08MiG-23 (61 km)
    Museums17Museum Stadtgeschichte (48 km)
    Beaches & coast02Badestelle Schwärzesee (65 km)
    Buddhist sites02Das Buddhistische Haus (80 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Scharfenberg (89 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Khadija Mosque (89 km)

    Lychen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lychen?

    Nesselpfuhl (lake, about 1 km), Oberpfuhl (lake, about 1 km), Wurlsee (lake, about 2 km), Zenssee (lake, about 3 km), Sandugkensee (nature spot, about 10 km), Stolpsee (lake, about 10 km).

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

    84 places on Spotwander: 11 churches, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 forts & heritage, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Lychen?

    Stadtkirche, about 30 km by road; St. Marien (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Lychen?

    Sandugkensee, about 10 km by road; Comthureyer Berg (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lychen?

    Gedenkkugel Für Die Verfolgten Und Ermordeten Lesbischen Frauen Und Mädchen Im Ehemaligen Frauenkonzentrationslager Ravensbrück Und Uckermark, about 13 km by road; Den Opfern des Faschismus (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lychen?

    Start in Lychen, visit Zenssee, then Oberpfuhl, then Sandugkensee, then Wurlsee, then Nesselpfuhl, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lychen?

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

    Towns near Lychen

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