Regierungsbezirk Münster district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Oelde

Oelde is a town in Regierungsbezirk Münster district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 29,297 people. Within 50 km by road there are 139 places to visit — 54 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Burgruine Nienburg (6 km), Mackenberg (8 km) and St. Jakobus (11 km).

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

Oelde at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Münster district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 29,297
Coordinates
51.8289° N, 8.1472° E
Places within 50 km
139 (139 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

Top places to visit near Oelde

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Oelde: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Oelde

  • Bröggel · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Affhüppenkapelle · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Sankt Antonius · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Church of Saint Boniface · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~20 km · Must-see
  • St. Johannes Baptist · church · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Lippeaue · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Klosterkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Haus Assen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Riegerpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Martin-Luther-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Schellenwiese · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Stadtmuseum · museum · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~23 km · Must-see

Things to see near Oelde, by type

Churches near Oelde

113 churches within 100 km of Oelde. The closest is St. Jakobus (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Oelde

75 forts & heritage within 100 km of Oelde. The closest is Burgruine Nienburg (6 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Burgruine Nienburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Crassenstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Rheda · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Wölanburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Haus Assen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Burg Rietberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~24 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Oelde

51 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Oelde. The closest is Graureiherkolonie Bei Harsewinkel (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Graureiherkolonie Bei Harsewinkel · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Bröggel · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Lippeaue · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Schellenwiese · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Torfvenn · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Versmolder Bruch · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~26 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Oelde

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Oelde. The closest is Mackenberg (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mackenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Höxberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Glaselefant · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Hollandskopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Ebberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Halde Sundern · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~43 km · Must-see

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Parks near Oelde

11 parks within 100 km of Oelde. The closest is Flora-Westfalica-Park (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Flora-Westfalica-Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Riegerpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Stadtpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Mohns Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Maximilianpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Haus Heidhorn · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~43 km · Must-see

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Museums near Oelde

7 museums within 100 km of Oelde. The closest is Stadtmuseum (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Oelde

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oelde
  2. 12 km Schloss Crassenstein · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  3. 6 km Mackenberg · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  4. 12 km St. Jakobus · church, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  5. 7 km Burgruine Nienburg · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  6. 13 km Kreuzkirche Herzebrock · church, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  7. 11 km Back to Oelde

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From travellers near Oelde

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How to reach Oelde

    All places near Oelde by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oelde by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches54113St. Jakobus (11 km)
    Forts & heritage3275Burgruine Nienburg (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2951Graureiherkolonie Bei Harsewinkel (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints932Mackenberg (8 km)
    Parks811Flora-Westfalica-Park (13 km)
    Museums37Stadtmuseum (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Deutschordensschloss Mülheim/Möhne (48 km)
    Temples11Sri-Kamadchi-Ampal-Tempel (26 km)
    Caves11Zwergenhöhle (42 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Baitul Momin Mosque (45 km)
    Buddhist sites01Oelinghausen Monastery (60 km)
    Waterfalls01Grüner See (66 km)
    Treks01Eggetaler Panorama Rundwanderweg (69 km)

    Oelde: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oelde?

    Burgruine Nienburg (heritage site, about 6 km), Mackenberg (viewpoint, about 8 km), St. Jakobus (church, about 11 km), Kreuzkirche Herzebrock (church, about 11 km), Schloss Crassenstein (heritage site, about 12 km), Schloss Rheda (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

    139 places on Spotwander: 54 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Oelde?

    St. Jakobus, about 11 km by road; Kreuzkirche Herzebrock (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Oelde?

    Burgruine Nienburg, about 6 km by road; Schloss Crassenstein (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Oelde?

    Graureiherkolonie Bei Harsewinkel, about 19 km by road; Bröggel (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oelde?

    Start in Oelde, visit Schloss Crassenstein, then Mackenberg, then St. Jakobus, then Burgruine Nienburg, then Kreuzkirche Herzebrock, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oelde?

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

    Towns near Oelde

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