Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Paderborn

Paderborn is a city in Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 142,161 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 49 churches, 41 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Abdinghofkirche (1 km), Hoher Dom St. Maria, St. Liborius & St. Kilian (1 km) and St. Michael (1 km).

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Paderborn at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 142,161
Coordinates
51.7191° N, 8.7544° E
Places within 50 km
127 (127 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Paderborn

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

84 churches within 100 km of Paderborn. The closest is Abdinghofkirche (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Paderborn

78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Paderborn. The closest is Schloss Neuhaus (5 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Schloss Neuhaus · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Unterhaus · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Burg Lippspringe · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Dreckburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Burg Vielsen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Burg Boke · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~17 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Paderborn

77 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Paderborn. The closest is Rehbergtunnel, Westportal (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Rehbergtunnel, Westportal · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Hausheide · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Barnacken · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Preußische Velmerstot · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Stemberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Grotenburg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~28 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Paderborn

43 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Paderborn. The closest is Hederaue Mit Thüler Moorkomplex (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Paderborn

6 parks within 100 km of Paderborn. The closest is Gräflicher Park (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Gräflicher Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Stadtpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Riegerpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Mohns Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Flora-Westfalica-Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Luttenberg · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~56 km · Must-see

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Museums near Paderborn

5 museums within 100 km of Paderborn. The closest is Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Paderborn

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 Paderborn
  2. 1 km Hoher Dom St. Maria, St. Liborius & St. Kilian · church, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  3. 1 km Marktkirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  4. 1 km Herz-Jesu-Kirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  5. 1 km Abdinghofkirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  6. 1 km St. Michael · church, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  7. 0 km Back to Paderborn

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From travellers near Paderborn

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How to reach Paderborn

    All places near Paderborn by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Paderborn by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4984Abdinghofkirche (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4178Schloss Neuhaus (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1177Rehbergtunnel, Westportal (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1443Hederaue Mit Thüler Moorkomplex (17 km)
    Parks56Gräflicher Park (24 km)
    Museums55Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Norderteich (33 km)
    Caves12Zwergenhöhle (38 km)
    Temples01Sri-Kamadchi-Ampal-Tempel (69 km)
    Other attractions01Klosterruine Schaaken (73 km)

    Paderborn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Paderborn?

    Abdinghofkirche (church, about 1 km), Hoher Dom St. Maria, St. Liborius & St. Kilian (church, about 1 km), St. Michael (church, about 1 km), Marktkirche (church, about 1 km), Herz-Jesu-Kirche (church, about 1 km), Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum (museum, about 2 km).

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

    127 places on Spotwander: 49 churches, 41 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Paderborn?

    Abdinghofkirche, about 1 km by road; Hoher Dom St. Maria, St. Liborius & St. Kilian (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Paderborn?

    Schloss Neuhaus, about 5 km by road; Unterhaus (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Paderborn?

    Rehbergtunnel, Westportal, about 19 km by road; Hausheide (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Paderborn?

    Start in Paderborn, visit Hoher Dom St. Maria, St. Liborius & St. Kilian, then Marktkirche, then Herz-Jesu-Kirche, then Abdinghofkirche, then St. Michael, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Paderborn?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Paderborn

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