Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Osten

Osten is a town in Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 2,030 people. Within 50 km by road there are 44 places to visit — 20 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 1 parks and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Westerberg (11 km), Deutscher Olymp (12 km) and Silberberg (12 km).

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Osten, Lower Saxony
Osten, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Osten at a glance

Location
Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 2,030
Coordinates
53.7000° N, 9.2000° E
Places within 50 km
44 (44 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 Osten

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

77 churches within 100 km of Osten. The closest is Stadtkirche Glückstadt (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Osten

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Osten. The closest is Wiebke-Kruse-Turm (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Osten

49 parks within 100 km of Osten. The closest is Seehundstation Friedrichskoog (50 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Osten

45 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Osten. The closest is Haseldorfer Binnenelbe Mit Elbvorland (35 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Osten

37 museums within 100 km of Osten. The closest is Detlefsenmuseum (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Osten

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Osten. The closest is Westerberg (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Westerberg · viewpoint · Kreis Dithmarschen · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Deutscher Olymp · viewpoint · Kreis Dithmarschen · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Silberberg · viewpoint · Kreis Dithmarschen · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Baurs-Berg · viewpoint · Hamburg · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Waseberg · viewpoint · Hamburg · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Süllberg · viewpoint · Hamburg · ~53 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Osten

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Osten
  2. 11 km Westerberg · viewpoint, Kreis Dithmarschen
  3. 9 km Silberberg · viewpoint, Kreis Dithmarschen
  4. 2 km Deutscher Olymp · viewpoint, Kreis Dithmarschen
  5. 29 km Wasserturm · heritage site, Kreis Steinburg
  6. 1 km Wiebke-Kruse-Turm · heritage site, Kreis Steinburg
  7. 22 km Back to Osten

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From travellers near Osten

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How to reach Osten

    All places near Osten by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Osten by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2077Stadtkirche Glückstadt (22 km)
    Forts & heritage850Wiebke-Kruse-Turm (22 km)
    Parks149Seehundstation Friedrichskoog (50 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens545Haseldorfer Binnenelbe Mit Elbvorland (35 km)
    Museums537Detlefsenmuseum (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints314Westerberg (11 km)
    Other attractions18Unterfeuer Brunsbüttel (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Horstsee (26 km)
    Beaches & coast05Blankenese Oberfeuer (55 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Fazl-e-Omar Mosque (63 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Great Tower Neuwerk (65 km)

    Osten: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Osten?

    Westerberg (viewpoint, about 11 km), Deutscher Olymp (viewpoint, about 12 km), Silberberg (viewpoint, about 12 km), Wiebke-Kruse-Turm (heritage site, about 22 km), Wasserturm (heritage site, about 22 km), Detlefsenmuseum (museum, about 22 km).

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

    44 places on Spotwander: 20 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 1 park, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Osten?

    Stadtkirche Glückstadt, about 22 km by road; Dorfkirche (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Osten?

    Wiebke-Kruse-Turm, about 22 km by road; Wasserturm (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Osten?

    Seehundstation Friedrichskoog, about 50 km by road; Goßlers Park (54 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Osten?

    Start in Osten, visit Westerberg, then Silberberg, then Deutscher Olymp, then Wasserturm, then Wiebke-Kruse-Turm, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Osten?

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

    Towns near Osten

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