Oldenburg district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Oldenburg

Oldenburg is a city in Oldenburg district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 159,218 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit — 28 churches, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 forts & heritage and 12 parks. The must-see places are Lambertikirche (1 km), Schlosswache (1 km) and Stadtmuseum Oldenburg (1 km).

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Oldenburg, Lower Saxony
Oldenburg, Oldenburg district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Oldenburg at a glance

Location
Oldenburg district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 159,218
Coordinates
53.1412° N, 8.2147° E
Places within 50 km
106 (106 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Oldenburg

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

116 churches within 100 km of Oldenburg. The closest is Lambertikirche (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Oldenburg

68 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Oldenburg. The closest is Bornhorster Huntewiesen (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Oldenburg

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Oldenburg. The closest is Schlosswache (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Oldenburg

22 parks within 100 km of Oldenburg. The closest is Eversten Holz (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Oldenburg

20 museums within 100 km of Oldenburg. The closest is Stadtmuseum Oldenburg (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Oldenburg

3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Oldenburg. The closest is Drielaker See (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Oldenburg

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

  1. Start in Oldenburg
  2. 1 km Landesmuseum Kunst & Kultur Oldenburg · museum, Oldenburg
  3. 1 km Schlosswache · heritage site, Oldenburg
  4. 1 km Lambertikirche · church, Oldenburg
  5. 1 km St. Peter · church, Oldenburg
  6. 1 km Stadtmuseum Oldenburg · museum, Oldenburg
  7. 0 km Back to Oldenburg

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From travellers near Oldenburg

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How to reach Oldenburg

    All places near Oldenburg by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oldenburg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches28116Lambertikirche (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3068Bornhorster Huntewiesen (7 km)
    Forts & heritage2052Schlosswache (1 km)
    Parks1222Eversten Holz (1 km)
    Museums720Stadtmuseum Oldenburg (1 km)
    Other attractions46Großerpater Range Rear Light (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Drielaker See (3 km)
    Beaches & coast23Schwarzer Leuchtturm (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Gierenberg (32 km)
    Treks02Kurfürsten-Runde - Hümmling-Pfade (70 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Fatih Moschee (45 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Spiekeroog (95 km)

    Oldenburg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oldenburg?

    Lambertikirche (church, about 1 km), Schlosswache (heritage site, about 1 km), Stadtmuseum Oldenburg (museum, about 1 km), St. Peter (church, about 1 km), Landesmuseum Kunst & Kultur Oldenburg (museum, about 1 km), Haus Für Medienkunst Oldenburg (museum, about 1 km).

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

    106 places on Spotwander: 28 churches, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 forts & heritage, 12 parks, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Oldenburg?

    Lambertikirche, about 1 km by road; St. Peter (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Oldenburg?

    Bornhorster Huntewiesen, about 7 km by road; Everstenmoor (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Oldenburg?

    Schlosswache, about 1 km by road; Ehrenhalle Der Oldenburgischen Artillerie (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oldenburg?

    Start in Oldenburg, visit Landesmuseum Kunst & Kultur Oldenburg, then Schlosswache, then Lambertikirche, then St. Peter, then Stadtmuseum Oldenburg, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oldenburg?

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

    Towns near Oldenburg

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