Vorpommern-Greifswald district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

Places to visit near Penkun

Penkun is a town in Vorpommern-Greifswald district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, home to about 2,082 people. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit — 16 churches, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 forts & heritage and 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Grünzer Berge (10 km), Kiesbergwiesen Bei Bergholz (20 km) and Rezerwat Wzgórze Widokowe Nad Międzyodrzem (22 km).

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Penkun, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Penkun, Vorpommern-Greifswald district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Penkun at a glance

Location
Vorpommern-Greifswald district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Population
about 2,082
Coordinates
53.2970° N, 14.2362° E
Places within 50 km
48 (48 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

Top places to visit near Penkun

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Churches near Penkun

76 churches within 100 km of Penkun. The closest is Kapelle Wilhelmshof (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Penkun

58 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Penkun. The closest is Grünzer Berge (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Penkun

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Penkun. The closest is Burg Löcknitz (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Penkun

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Penkun. The closest is Großer Mützelburger See (49 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Penkun

12 parks within 100 km of Penkun. The closest is Arkonka (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Penkun

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Penkun. The closest is Czajcza Góra (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Penkun

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 86 km on the road.

  1. Start in Penkun
  2. 10 km Grünzer Berge · nature spot, Vorpommern-Greifswald
  3. 22 km Kiesbergwiesen Bei Bergholz · nature spot, Vorpommern-Greifswald
  4. 2 km Burg Löcknitz · heritage site, Vorpommern-Greifswald
  5. 7 km Kapelle Wilhelmshof · church, Vorpommern-Greifswald
  6. 23 km Rezerwat Wzgórze Widokowe Nad Międzyodrzem · nature spot, Police
  7. 22 km Back to Penkun

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Penkun by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1676Kapelle Wilhelmshof (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens758Grünzer Berge (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1449Burg Löcknitz (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs115Großer Mützelburger See (49 km)
    Parks512Arkonka (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints112Czajcza Góra (33 km)
    Other attractions17Crooked Forest (23 km)
    Museums26Muzeum Narodowe W Szczecinie (33 km)
    Beaches & coast04Badestelle Schwärzesee (80 km)
    Buddhist sites11Ruiny Klasztoru Augustianów (48 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Usedom - Uznam (81 km)

    Penkun: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Penkun?

    Grünzer Berge (nature spot, about 10 km), Kiesbergwiesen Bei Bergholz (nature spot, about 20 km), Rezerwat Wzgórze Widokowe Nad Międzyodrzem (nature spot, about 22 km), Kapelle Wilhelmshof (church, about 22 km), Burg Löcknitz (heritage site, about 22 km), Crooked Forest (attraction, about 23 km).

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

    48 places on Spotwander: 16 churches, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 forts & heritage, 1 lake, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Penkun?

    Kapelle Wilhelmshof, about 22 km by road; Kościół Matki Boskiej Bolesnej (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Penkun?

    Grünzer Berge, about 10 km by road; Kiesbergwiesen Bei Bergholz (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Penkun?

    Burg Löcknitz, about 22 km by road; Schloss Bröllin (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Penkun?

    Start in Penkun, visit Grünzer Berge, then Kiesbergwiesen Bei Bergholz, then Burg Löcknitz, then Kapelle Wilhelmshof, then Rezerwat Wzgórze Widokowe Nad Międzyodrzem, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Penkun?

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

    Towns near Penkun

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