Regierungsbezirk Münster district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Marl

Marl is a town in Regierungsbezirk Münster district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 91,398 people. Within 50 km by road there are 300+ places to visit — 95 churches, 77 forts & heritage, 47 wildlife, forests & gardens and 37 parks. The must-see places are Loemühlenbachtal (4 km), Braucksenke (6 km) and Schloßkapelle St. Martinus (8 km).

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

Marl at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Münster district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 91,398
Coordinates
51.6567° N, 7.0904° E
Places within 50 km
300+ (300 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 Marl

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

95 churches within 100 km of Marl. The closest is Schloßkapelle St. Martinus (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Marl

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Marl. The closest is Heimathaus Lippramsdorf (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Marl

47 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Marl. The closest is Loemühlenbachtal (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Marl

37 parks within 100 km of Marl. The closest is Movie Park Germany (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Marl

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Marl. The closest is Halde Oberscholven (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Halde Oberscholven · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Rennberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Farnberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Stimberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Mottbruchhalde · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Halde Schöttelheide · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~22 km · Must-see

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Museums near Marl

18 museums within 100 km of Marl. The closest is Museum Jerke (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Marl

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Marl
  2. 4 km Loemühlenbachtal · nature spot, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  3. 6 km Schloßkapelle St. Martinus · church, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  4. 13 km St. Josef · church, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  5. 11 km Heimathaus Lippramsdorf · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  6. 7 km Braucksenke · nature spot, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  7. 6 km Back to Marl

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From travellers near Marl

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How to reach Marl

    All places near Marl by distance

    Within 15 km of Marl

    • Halde Rungenberg · attraction · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Farnberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Lembeck · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Stimberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Neuapostolische Kirche Haltern · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~15 km · Must-see

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Marl by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches9595Schloßkapelle St. Martinus (8 km)
    Forts & heritage7777Heimathaus Lippramsdorf (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4747Loemühlenbachtal (4 km)
    Parks3737Movie Park Germany (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1818Halde Oberscholven (10 km)
    Museums1818Museum Jerke (11 km)
    Other attractions44Halde Rungenberg (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Halterner Stausee (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11DITIB-Merkez-Moschee (36 km)

    Marl: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Marl?

    Loemühlenbachtal (nature spot, about 4 km), Braucksenke (nature spot, about 6 km), Schloßkapelle St. Martinus (church, about 8 km), St. Josef (church, about 8 km), Heimathaus Lippramsdorf (heritage site, about 9 km), St. Markus (church, about 10 km).

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

    300+ places on Spotwander: 95 churches, 77 forts & heritage, 47 wildlife, forests & gardens, 37 parks, 18 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Marl?

    Schloßkapelle St. Martinus, about 8 km by road; St. Josef (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Marl?

    Heimathaus Lippramsdorf, about 9 km by road; Schloss Berge (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Marl?

    Loemühlenbachtal, about 4 km by road; Braucksenke (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Marl?

    Start in Marl, visit Loemühlenbachtal, then Schloßkapelle St. Martinus, then St. Josef, then Heimathaus Lippramsdorf, then Braucksenke, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Marl?

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

    Towns near Marl

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