Landkreis Harburg district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Otter

Otter is a town in Landkreis Harburg district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 1,443 people. Within 50 km by road there are 183 places to visit — 40 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens and 25 parks. The must-see places are Obere Wümmeniederung (5 km), Heidemoor Bei Ottermoor (7 km) and Finteler Wacholderlandschaft (8 km).

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Otter, Lower Saxony
Otter, Landkreis Harburg district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Otter at a glance

Location
Landkreis Harburg district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 1,443
Coordinates
53.2401° N, 9.7425° E
Places within 50 km
183 (183 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 Otter

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

85 churches within 100 km of Otter. The closest is St. Ansgar (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Otter

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Otter. The closest is Steinkiste von Rolfsen (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Otter

46 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Otter. The closest is Obere Wümmeniederung (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Otter

45 parks within 100 km of Otter. The closest is Wildpark Schwarze Berge (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Otter

40 museums within 100 km of Otter. The closest is Heimathaus De Theeshof (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Otter

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Otter. The closest is Wilseder Berg (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Otter

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Otter
  2. 5 km Obere Wümmeniederung · nature spot, Landkreis Harburg
  3. 4 km Finteler Wacholderlandschaft · nature spot, Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme)
  4. 4 km Oberes Fintautal · nature spot, Heidekreis
  5. 5 km Heidemoor Bei Ottermoor · nature spot, Landkreis Harburg
  6. 12 km Büsenbachtal Und Wörmer Wälder · nature spot, Landkreis Harburg
  7. 9 km Back to Otter

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Otter by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4085St. Ansgar (17 km)
    Forts & heritage3347Steinkiste von Rolfsen (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2946Obere Wümmeniederung (5 km)
    Parks2545Wildpark Schwarze Berge (30 km)
    Museums3540Heimathaus De Theeshof (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints915Wilseder Berg (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs47Kleiner Bullensee (37 km)
    Other attractions44Elbe Philharmonic Hall (46 km)
    Beaches & coast33Bubendey-Ufer Oberfeuer (43 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13Centrum Moschee (49 km)

    Otter: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Otter?

    Obere Wümmeniederung (nature spot, about 5 km), Heidemoor Bei Ottermoor (nature spot, about 7 km), Finteler Wacholderlandschaft (nature spot, about 8 km), Büsenbachtal Und Wörmer Wälder (nature spot, about 9 km), Oberes Fintautal (nature spot, about 10 km), Schneckenstiege (nature spot, about 11 km).

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

    183 places on Spotwander: 40 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 25 parks, 35 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Otter?

    St. Ansgar, about 17 km by road; St. Peter Und Paul (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Otter?

    Steinkiste von Rolfsen, about 34 km by road; Ratsmühle (37 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Otter?

    Obere Wümmeniederung, about 5 km by road; Heidemoor Bei Ottermoor (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Otter?

    Start in Otter, visit Obere Wümmeniederung, then Finteler Wacholderlandschaft, then Oberes Fintautal, then Heidemoor Bei Ottermoor, then Büsenbachtal Und Wörmer Wälder, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Otter?

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

    Towns near Otter

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