Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Odenthal

Odenthal is a town in Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 15,619 people. Within 50 km by road there are 295 places to visit — 129 churches, 58 forts & heritage, 32 wildlife, forests & gardens and 27 parks. The must-see places are Burg Berge (3 km), Scherfbachtal (3 km) and St. Clemens (5 km).

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Odenthal, North Rhine-Westphalia
Odenthal, Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Odenthal at a glance

Location
Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 15,619
Coordinates
51.0333° N, 7.1167° E
Places within 50 km
295 (295 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 Odenthal

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Odenthal: 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 Odenthal, by type

Churches near Odenthal

129 churches within 100 km of Odenthal. The closest is St. Clemens (5 km). Best time: year-round.

  • St. Clemens · church · Cologne Government Region · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Gnadenkirche · church · Cologne Government Region · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Kirche Auf Dem Blauen Berg · church · Cologne Government Region · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Friedenskirche · church · Cologne Government Region · ~6 km · Must-see
  • St. Konrad · church · Cologne Government Region · ~7 km · Must-see
  • St. Joseph · church · Cologne Government Region · ~9 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Odenthal

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Odenthal. The closest is Burg Berge (3 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Burg Berge · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Haus Blegge · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Burg Zweiffel · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Die Erdenburg · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Bodendenkmal Galapa · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Fort I · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~15 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Odenthal

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Odenthal. The closest is Scherfbachtal (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Odenthal

27 parks within 100 km of Odenthal. The closest is Carl-Duisberg-Park (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Carl-Duisberg-Park · park · Cologne Government Region · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Japanischer Garten · park · Cologne Government Region · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Merheimer Heide · park · Cologne Government Region · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Kölner Zoo · park · Cologne Government Region · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Flora · park · Cologne Government Region · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Weidenpescher Park · park · Cologne Government Region · ~16 km · Must-see

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Museums near Odenthal

15 museums within 100 km of Odenthal. The closest is Alte Dombach (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Odenthal

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Odenthal. The closest is Monte Troodelöh (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Monte Troodelöh · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Kalkberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Lüderich · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Herkulesberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Hohenhagen · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Kleiner Heckberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~26 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Odenthal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Odenthal
  2. 3 km Burg Berge · heritage site, Cologne Government Region
  3. 3 km Scherfbachtal · nature spot, Cologne Government Region
  4. 7 km Gnadenkirche · church, Cologne Government Region
  5. 3 km Haus Blegge · heritage site, Cologne Government Region
  6. 1 km St. Clemens · church, Cologne Government Region
  7. 5 km Back to Odenthal

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From travellers near Odenthal

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    Within 15 km of Odenthal

    • St. Hedwig · church · Cologne Government Region · ~11 km · Must-see
    • St. Remigius Opladen · church · Cologne Government Region · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Bayer-Kreuz · attraction · Cologne Government Region · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Bruder Klaus · church · Cologne Government Region · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Carl-Duisberg-Park · park · Cologne Government Region · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Japanischer Garten · park · Cologne Government Region · ~12 km · Must-see
    • St. Pius X · church · Cologne Government Region · ~12 km · Must-see
    • St. Antonius · church · Cologne Government Region · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Monte Troodelöh · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Evangelische Kirche Marktstraße · church · Cologne Government Region · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Merheimer Heide · park · Cologne Government Region · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Kirchenwüstung St. Barbara · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Bodendenkmal Galapa · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Alt St. Katharina · church · Cologne Government Region · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Fort I · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Burg Castle · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Königsforst · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Fort X · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~15 km · Must-see
    • St. Petrus Canisius · church · Cologne Government Region · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Kölnpfad · trek · Cologne Government Region · ~15 km · Must-see

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Odenthal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches129129St. Clemens (5 km)
    Forts & heritage5858Burg Berge (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3232Scherfbachtal (3 km)
    Parks2727Carl-Duisberg-Park (12 km)
    Museums1515Alte Dombach (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1515Monte Troodelöh (13 km)
    Caves55Zwergenhöhle (7 km)
    Other attractions55Bayer-Kreuz (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Eschbach Dam (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Chorweiler Zentralmoschee (17 km)
    Treks11Kölnpfad (15 km)
    Buddhist sites11Knechtsteden (32 km)

    Odenthal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Odenthal?

    Burg Berge (heritage site, about 3 km), Scherfbachtal (nature spot, about 3 km), St. Clemens (church, about 5 km), Haus Blegge (heritage site, about 5 km), Gnadenkirche (church, about 6 km), Kirche Auf Dem Blauen Berg (church, about 6 km).

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

    295 places on Spotwander: 129 churches, 58 forts & heritage, 32 wildlife, forests & gardens, 27 parks, 15 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Odenthal?

    St. Clemens, about 5 km by road; Gnadenkirche (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Odenthal?

    Burg Berge, about 3 km by road; Haus Blegge (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Odenthal?

    Scherfbachtal, about 3 km by road; Thielenbruch Und Thurner Wald (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Odenthal?

    Start in Odenthal, visit Burg Berge, then Scherfbachtal, then Gnadenkirche, then Haus Blegge, then St. Clemens, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Odenthal?

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

    Towns near Odenthal

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