North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Möhnesee

Möhnesee is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 11,559 people. Within 50 km by road there are 109 places to visit — 35 churches, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 forts & heritage and 12 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Alt-St. Thomä (10 km), St. Patrokli, Soest (10 km) and Hohnekirche, Soest (10 km).

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Möhnesee, North Rhine-Westphalia
Möhnesee, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Möhnesee at a glance

Location
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 11,559
Coordinates
51.5000° N, 8.1333° E
Places within 50 km
109 (109 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 Möhnesee

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Möhnesee: 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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Things to see near Möhnesee, by type

Churches near Möhnesee

89 churches within 100 km of Möhnesee. The closest is Alt-St. Thomä (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Möhnesee

69 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Möhnesee. The closest is Lippeaue (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Möhnesee

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Möhnesee. The closest is Haus Assen (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Möhnesee

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Möhnesee. The closest is Plackweghöhe (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Plackweghöhe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Höxberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Glaselefant · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Jübergturm · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Bemberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Mackenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~38 km · Must-see

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Parks near Möhnesee

18 parks within 100 km of Möhnesee. The closest is Maximilianpark (33 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Maximilianpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Sauerlandpark Hemer · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Ewaldipark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Flora-Westfalica-Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Hoeschpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Westfalenpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~57 km · Must-see

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Museums near Möhnesee

10 museums within 100 km of Möhnesee. The closest is Historische Fabrikanlage Maste-Barendorf (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Möhnesee

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Möhnesee
  2. 13 km Deutschordensschloss Mülheim/Möhne · lake, Regierungsbezirk Kassel
  3. 18 km Alt-St. Thomä · church, Regierungsbezirk Kassel
  4. 1 km Hohnekirche, Soest · church, Regierungsbezirk Kassel
  5. 1 km St. Patrokli, Soest · church, Regierungsbezirk Kassel
  6. 26 km Oelinghausen Monastery · monastery, Regierungsbezirk Kassel
  7. 20 km Back to Möhnesee

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How to reach Möhnesee

    All places near Möhnesee by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Iberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Ettelsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Rheda · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Hegekopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Schellenwiese · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Orenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Lanstroper See · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Diemelsee · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Mühlenkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Dommel · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Hermannsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Neuer Kaiserberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Lohagen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Haus Steinhausen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Oberes Elsetal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Bulmecke · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Hohenlimburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Bremberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Wasserschloss Haus Steinfurt · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Hohe Pön · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Schwansbell · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Hopperkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Naturschutzgebiet Geßhardthöhle · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~54 km · Must-see
    • St. Martin · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Loreto-Kapelle · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Wallburg Sieben Gräben · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Westerwinkel · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Krutenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Franzosenschanze · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Raffenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Schönebecker Höhle · cave · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Rücklenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Kreuzkirche Herzebrock · church · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Itter-Quellen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Im Wiebruch · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~54 km · Must-see
    • St. Clara · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Emmet · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Sähre · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Auf'm Knoll · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~55 km · Must-see
    • St.-Barbara-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~55 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Möhnesee by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3589Alt-St. Thomä (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2469Lippeaue (25 km)
    Forts & heritage2661Haus Assen (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1244Plackweghöhe (23 km)
    Parks418Maximilianpark (33 km)
    Museums210Historische Fabrikanlage Maste-Barendorf (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Deutschordensschloss Mülheim/Möhne (13 km)
    Caves12Dechenhöhle (46 km)
    Buddhist sites11Oelinghausen Monastery (20 km)
    Temples11Sri-Kamadchi-Ampal-Tempel (30 km)
    Other attractions11Danzturm (43 km)

    Möhnesee: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Möhnesee?

    Alt-St. Thomä (church, about 10 km), St. Patrokli, Soest (church, about 10 km), Hohnekirche, Soest (church, about 10 km), Deutschordensschloss Mülheim/Möhne (lake, about 13 km), Oelinghausen Monastery (monastery, about 20 km), Plackweghöhe (viewpoint, about 23 km).

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

    109 places on Spotwander: 35 churches, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Möhnesee?

    Alt-St. Thomä, about 10 km by road; St. Patrokli, Soest (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Möhnesee?

    Lippeaue, about 25 km by road; Bröggel (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Möhnesee?

    Haus Assen, about 26 km by road; Balve Cave (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Möhnesee?

    Start in Möhnesee, visit Deutschordensschloss Mülheim/Möhne, then Alt-St. Thomä, then Hohnekirche, Soest, then St. Patrokli, Soest, then Oelinghausen Monastery, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Möhnesee?

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

    Towns near Möhnesee

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