Oldenburg district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Rastede

Rastede is a town in Oldenburg district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 20,046 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 19 churches, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 forts & heritage and 7 parks. The must-see places are Sankt-Johannes-Kirche (7 km), Thomaskirche (9 km) and Großherzogliches Mausoleum (14 km).

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Rastede, Lower Saxony
Rastede, Oldenburg district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rastede at a glance

Location
Oldenburg district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 20,046
Coordinates
53.2500° N, 8.2000° E
Places within 50 km
75 (75 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Rastede

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

122 churches within 100 km of Rastede. The closest is Sankt-Johannes-Kirche (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rastede

59 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rastede. The closest is Bornhorster Huntewiesen (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Rastede

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rastede. The closest is Großherzogliches Mausoleum (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Rastede

21 parks within 100 km of Rastede. The closest is Eversten Holz (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Rastede

20 museums within 100 km of Rastede. The closest is Stadtmuseum Oldenburg (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rastede

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rastede. The closest is Gierenberg (47 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Gierenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Oldenburg · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Weyerberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Osterholz · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Westerberg · viewpoint · Kreis Dithmarschen · ~93 km · Must-see
  • Signalberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Vechta · ~97 km · Must-see
  • Silberberg · viewpoint · Kreis Dithmarschen · ~97 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Rastede

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rastede
  2. 7 km Sankt-Johannes-Kirche · church, Landkreis Ammerland
  3. 17 km Botanischer Garten Oldenburg · church, Oldenburg
  4. 1 km Garnisonkirche · church, Oldenburg
  5. 1 km Großherzogliches Mausoleum · tomb, Oldenburg
  6. 5 km Thomaskirche · church, Oldenburg
  7. 9 km Back to Rastede

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How to reach Rastede

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rastede by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches19122Sankt-Johannes-Kirche (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2159Bornhorster Huntewiesen (15 km)
    Forts & heritage1451Großherzogliches Mausoleum (14 km)
    Parks721Eversten Holz (16 km)
    Museums520Stadtmuseum Oldenburg (15 km)
    Other attractions26Großerpater Range Rear Light (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15Gierenberg (47 km)
    Beaches & coast34Schwarzer Leuchtturm (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Drielaker See (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Spiekeroog (81 km)
    Treks02Kurfürsten-Runde - Hümmling-Pfade (79 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Fatih Moschee (50 km)

    Rastede: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rastede?

    Sankt-Johannes-Kirche (church, about 7 km), Thomaskirche (church, about 9 km), Großherzogliches Mausoleum (tomb, about 14 km), Botanischer Garten Oldenburg (church, about 14 km), Garnisonkirche (church, about 15 km), Bornhorster Huntewiesen (nature spot, about 15 km).

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

    75 places on Spotwander: 19 churches, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 forts & heritage, 7 parks, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Rastede?

    Sankt-Johannes-Kirche, about 7 km by road; Thomaskirche (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Rastede?

    Bornhorster Huntewiesen, about 15 km by road; Moorhauser Polder (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rastede?

    Großherzogliches Mausoleum, about 14 km by road; Ehrenhalle Der Oldenburgischen Artillerie (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rastede?

    Start in Rastede, visit Sankt-Johannes-Kirche, then Botanischer Garten Oldenburg, then Garnisonkirche, then Großherzogliches Mausoleum, then Thomaskirche, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rastede?

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

    Towns near Rastede

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