Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Mülheim

Mülheim is a city in Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 171,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 300+ places to visit — 104 churches, 76 forts & heritage, 42 parks and 30 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Kunstmuseum Mülheim (1 km), Petrikirche (1 km) and MüGa - Mülheimer Landesgartenschau (1 km).

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Mülheim, North Rhine-Westphalia
Mülheim, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mülheim at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 171,000
Coordinates
51.4322° N, 6.8797° 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 Mülheim

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

104 churches within 100 km of Mülheim. The closest is Petrikirche (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mülheim

76 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mülheim. The closest is Schloss Broich (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Mülheim

42 parks within 100 km of Mülheim. The closest is MüGa - Mülheimer Landesgartenschau (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mülheim

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mülheim. The closest is Schengerholzbachtal (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mülheim

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mülheim. The closest is Kaiserberg (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kaiserberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Stinkesberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Halde Schöttelheide · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Mottbruchhalde · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Mechtenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Halde Rheinelbe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~22 km · Must-see

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Museums near Mülheim

15 museums within 100 km of Mülheim. The closest is Kunstmuseum Mülheim (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mülheim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mülheim
  2. 1 km Kunstmuseum Mülheim · museum, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  3. 1 km Petrikirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  4. 1 km Wilhelminenkirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  5. 1 km Schloss Broich · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  6. 1 km MüGa - Mülheimer Landesgartenschau · park, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  7. 1 km Back to Mülheim

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From travellers near Mülheim

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How to reach Mülheim

    All places near Mülheim by distance

    Within 15 km of Mülheim

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mülheim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches104104Petrikirche (1 km)
    Forts & heritage7676Schloss Broich (1 km)
    Parks4242MüGa - Mülheimer Landesgartenschau (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3030Schengerholzbachtal (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2121Kaiserberg (7 km)
    Museums1515Kunstmuseum Mülheim (1 km)
    Other attractions77Wasserbahnhof (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Elfrather See (23 km)
    Caves22Kleine Feldhofer Grotte (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11DITIB-Merkez-Moschee (15 km)

    Mülheim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mülheim?

    Kunstmuseum Mülheim (museum, about 1 km), Petrikirche (church, about 1 km), MüGa - Mülheimer Landesgartenschau (park, about 1 km), Schloss Broich (heritage site, about 1 km), Wasserbahnhof (attraction, about 1 km), Wilhelminenkirche (church, about 1 km).

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

    300+ places on Spotwander: 104 churches, 76 forts & heritage, 42 parks, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Mülheim?

    Petrikirche, about 1 km by road; Wilhelminenkirche (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mülheim?

    Schloss Broich, about 1 km by road; Schloss Styrum (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Mülheim?

    MüGa - Mülheimer Landesgartenschau, about 1 km by road; Witthausbusch (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mülheim?

    Start in Mülheim, visit Kunstmuseum Mülheim, then Petrikirche, then Wilhelminenkirche, then Schloss Broich, then MüGa - Mülheimer Landesgartenschau, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mülheim?

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

    Towns near Mülheim

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