Regierungsbezirk Münster district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Olfen

Olfen is a town in Regierungsbezirk Münster district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 12,133 people. Within 50 km by road there are 300+ places to visit — 103 churches, 75 forts & heritage, 46 wildlife, forests & gardens and 33 parks. The must-see places are Römerlager Olfen (3 km), Steveraue (4 km) and Friedenskirche (8 km).

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

Olfen at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Münster district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 12,133
Coordinates
51.7079° N, 7.3789° 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 Olfen

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

  • St. Peter · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Farnberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Stimberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Westruper Heide · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Altes Schiffshebewerk · museum · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Leveringhäuser Teich · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Rennberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Nordkirchen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Halterner Stausee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Becklemer Busch · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Haus Kakesbeck · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Stiftskirche St. Johannes · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~16 km · Must-see

Things to see near Olfen, by type

Churches near Olfen

103 churches within 100 km of Olfen. The closest is Friedenskirche (8 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Friedenskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Sankt Amandus · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Lutherkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Sankt Stephanus · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~10 km · Must-see
  • St. Felizitas · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~10 km · Must-see
  • St. Peter · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~12 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Olfen

75 forts & heritage within 100 km of Olfen. The closest is Römerlager Olfen (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Olfen

46 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Olfen. The closest is Steveraue (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Steveraue · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Netteberge · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Westruper Heide · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Leveringhäuser Teich · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Becklemer Busch · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Groppenbruch · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~16 km · Must-see

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Parks near Olfen

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

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Olfen

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Olfen. The closest is Farnberg (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Farnberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Stimberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Rennberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Florianturm · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Halde Sundern · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Neuer Kaiserberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~33 km · Must-see

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Museums near Olfen

15 museums within 100 km of Olfen. The closest is Altes Schiffshebewerk (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Olfen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Olfen
  2. 4 km Steveraue · nature spot, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  3. 5 km Römerlager Olfen · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  4. 5 km Sankt Amandus · church, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  5. 12 km Burg Botzlar · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  6. 1 km Friedenskirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  7. 8 km Back to Olfen

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From travellers near Olfen

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How to reach Olfen

    All places near Olfen by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Olfen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches103103Friedenskirche (8 km)
    Forts & heritage7575Römerlager Olfen (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4646Steveraue (4 km)
    Parks3333Volksgarten Mengede (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2222Farnberg (12 km)
    Museums1515Altes Schiffshebewerk (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Halterner Stausee (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Baitul Momin Mosque (34 km)
    Other attractions11Halde Rungenberg (35 km)
    Temples11Sri-Kamadchi-Ampal-Tempel (49 km)

    Olfen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Olfen?

    Römerlager Olfen (heritage site, about 3 km), Steveraue (nature spot, about 4 km), Friedenskirche (church, about 8 km), Burg Botzlar (heritage site, about 8 km), Sankt Amandus (church, about 8 km), Lutherkirche (church, about 9 km).

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

    300+ places on Spotwander: 103 churches, 75 forts & heritage, 46 wildlife, forests & gardens, 33 parks, 22 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Olfen?

    Friedenskirche, about 8 km by road; Sankt Amandus (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Olfen?

    Römerlager Olfen, about 3 km by road; Burg Botzlar (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Olfen?

    Steveraue, about 4 km by road; Netteberge (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Olfen?

    Start in Olfen, visit Steveraue, then Römerlager Olfen, then Sankt Amandus, then Burg Botzlar, then Friedenskirche, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Olfen?

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

    Towns near Olfen

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