Landkreis Gifhorn district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Rethen

Rethen is a town in Landkreis Gifhorn district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 1,137 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit — 35 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Viehmoor (9 km), St. Elisabeth (11 km) and Fahle Heide (13 km).

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Rethen at a glance

Location
Landkreis Gifhorn district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 1,137
Coordinates
52.3771° N, 10.4786° E
Places within 50 km
78 (78 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

Top places to visit near Rethen

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

126 churches within 100 km of Rethen. The closest is St. Elisabeth (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Rethen

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rethen. The closest is Die Borg An Der Aller (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rethen

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rethen. The closest is Viehmoor (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rethen

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rethen. The closest is Seilbahnberg (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Rethen

16 parks within 100 km of Rethen. The closest is Herzberg (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Rethen

14 museums within 100 km of Rethen. The closest is Convent of the Order of Saint John in Brunswick (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Rethen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rethen
  2. 9 km Viehmoor · nature spot, Landkreis Gifhorn
  3. 4 km Fahle Heide · nature spot, Landkreis Gifhorn
  4. 5 km Gilder Meerbergsmoor · nature spot, Landkreis Gifhorn
  5. 7 km Nsg Okeraue Bei Volkse · nature spot, Landkreis Gifhorn
  6. 16 km St. Elisabeth · church, Landkreis Peine
  7. 11 km Back to Rethen

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How to reach Rethen

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rethen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches35126St. Elisabeth (11 km)
    Forts & heritage1770Die Borg An Der Aller (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1333Viehmoor (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints227Seilbahnberg (26 km)
    Parks216Herzberg (22 km)
    Museums614Convent of the Order of Saint John in Brunswick (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Allersee (30 km)
    Buddhist sites02Pagode Viên Giác (59 km)
    Other attractions11Kloster Wienhausen (38 km)
    Temples01Sri Muthumariamman (70 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baitus Sami Mosque (70 km)
    Waterfalls01Romkerhaller Wasserfall (72 km)

    Rethen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rethen?

    Viehmoor (nature spot, about 9 km), St. Elisabeth (church, about 11 km), Fahle Heide (nature spot, about 13 km), Nsg Okeraue Bei Volkse (nature spot, about 13 km), Gilder Meerbergsmoor (nature spot, about 14 km), Die Borg An Der Aller (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    78 places on Spotwander: 35 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Rethen?

    St. Elisabeth, about 11 km by road; Kreuzkirche (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rethen?

    Die Borg An Der Aller, about 14 km by road; Dankwarderode Castle (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Rethen?

    Viehmoor, about 9 km by road; Fahle Heide (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rethen?

    Start in Rethen, visit Viehmoor, then Fahle Heide, then Gilder Meerbergsmoor, then Nsg Okeraue Bei Volkse, then St. Elisabeth, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rethen?

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

    Towns near Rethen

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