Brandenburg, Germany

Places to visit near Rathenow

Rathenow is a town in Brandenburg, Germany, home to about 27,115 people. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit — 21 churches, 6 forts & heritage, 4 museums and 1 parks. The must-see places are Schollener See (16 km), Schloss Mahlitz (19 km) and Gülper See (20 km).

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Rathenow, Brandenburg
Rathenow, Brandenburg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rathenow at a glance

Location
Brandenburg, Germany
Population
about 27,115
Coordinates
52.6066° N, 12.3370° E
Places within 50 km
47 (47 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Rathenow

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

110 churches within 100 km of Rathenow. The closest is Kirche Altenklitsche (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Rathenow

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rathenow. The closest is Schloss Mahlitz (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Rathenow

29 museums within 100 km of Rathenow. The closest is Kloster Jerichow (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Rathenow

27 parks within 100 km of Rathenow. The closest is Tierpark Zabakuck (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rathenow

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rathenow. The closest is Schollener See (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rathenow

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rathenow. The closest is Gülper See (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Gülper See · lake · Stendal · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Weißes Fenn Marzahne · lake · Jerichower Land · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Wendsee · lake · Jerichower Land · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Beetzsee · lake · Jerichower Land · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Plauer See · lake · Jerichower Land · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Quenzsee · lake · Jerichower Land · ~30 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Rathenow

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 110 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rathenow
  2. 20 km Gülper See · lake, Stendal
  3. 12 km Schloss Mahlitz · heritage site, Stendal
  4. 4 km Schollener See · nature spot, Stendal
  5. 26 km Kirche Altenklitsche · church, Jerichower Land
  6. 28 km Weißes Fenn Marzahne · lake, Jerichower Land
  7. 20 km Back to Rathenow

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From travellers near Rathenow

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How to reach Rathenow

    All places near Rathenow by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rathenow by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches21110Kirche Altenklitsche (20 km)
    Forts & heritage653Schloss Mahlitz (19 km)
    Museums429Kloster Jerichow (31 km)
    Parks127Tierpark Zabakuck (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens722Schollener See (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs720Gülper See (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints118Harkenberg (24 km)
    Other attractions07Holländisches Viertel (67 km)
    Beaches & coast03Scharfe Lanke (74 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Segelclub Pichelswerder e.V. (75 km)
    Buddhist sites01Das Buddhistische Haus (82 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Wilmersdorfer Moschee (84 km)

    Rathenow: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rathenow?

    Schollener See (nature spot, about 16 km), Schloss Mahlitz (heritage site, about 19 km), Gülper See (lake, about 20 km), Weißes Fenn Marzahne (lake, about 20 km), Kirche Altenklitsche (church, about 20 km), Dorfkirche Kleinwusterwitz (church, about 22 km).

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

    47 places on Spotwander: 21 churches, 6 forts & heritage, 4 museums, 1 park, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Rathenow?

    Kirche Altenklitsche, about 20 km by road; Dorfkirche Kleinwusterwitz (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rathenow?

    Schloss Mahlitz, about 19 km by road; Kriegerdenkmal (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Rathenow?

    Kloster Jerichow, about 31 km by road; Landesfeuerwehrmuseum Sachsen Anhalt (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rathenow?

    Start in Rathenow, visit Gülper See, then Schloss Mahlitz, then Schollener See, then Kirche Altenklitsche, then Weißes Fenn Marzahne, and drive back — about 110 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rathenow?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Rathenow

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