Wilhelmshaven district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Sande

Sande is a town in Wilhelmshaven district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 9,359 people. Within 50 km by road there are 36 places to visit — 18 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens and 1 parks. The must-see places are Lake Bant (7 km), Wattenmeer Besucherzentrum Wilhelmshaven (10 km) and Voslapp Oberfeuer (14 km).

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Sande, Lower Saxony
Sande, Wilhelmshaven district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sande at a glance

Location
Wilhelmshaven district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 9,359
Coordinates
53.5049° N, 8.0142° E
Places within 50 km
36 (36 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Sande

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

115 churches within 100 km of Sande. The closest is Ardorfer Kirche (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Sande

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sande. The closest is Burg Edenserloog (32 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sande

41 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sande. The closest is Holle Sand (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Sande

22 parks within 100 km of Sande. The closest is Park Der Gärten (42 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Sande

19 museums within 100 km of Sande. The closest is Wattenmeer Besucherzentrum Wilhelmshaven (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sande

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sande. The closest is Leuchtturm Norderney (71 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Leuchtturm Norderney · viewpoint · Landkreis Aurich · ~71 km · Must-see
  • Gierenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Oldenburg · ~85 km · Must-see
  • Weyerberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Osterholz · ~85 km · Must-see
  • Westerberg · viewpoint · Kreis Dithmarschen · ~91 km · Must-see
  • Silberberg · viewpoint · Kreis Dithmarschen · ~91 km · Must-see
  • Deutscher Olymp · viewpoint · Kreis Dithmarschen · ~94 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Sande

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 91 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sande
  2. 7 km Lake Bant · lake, Schleswig-Holstein
  3. 3 km Wattenmeer Besucherzentrum Wilhelmshaven · museum, Schleswig-Holstein
  4. 10 km Voslapp Oberfeuer · beach, Wilhelmshaven
  5. 35 km St.-Florian-Kirche · church, Landkreis Wittmund
  6. 9 km Ardorfer Kirche · church, Landkreis Wittmund
  7. 27 km Back to Sande

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How to reach Sande

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sande by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches18115Ardorfer Kirche (27 km)
    Forts & heritage544Burg Edenserloog (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens341Holle Sand (34 km)
    Parks122Park Der Gärten (42 km)
    Museums319Wattenmeer Besucherzentrum Wilhelmshaven (10 km)
    Other attractions27Wüstung Kloster Barthe (42 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints07Leuchtturm Norderney (71 km)
    Beaches & coast26Voslapp Oberfeuer (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Lake Bant (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves14Spiekeroog (43 km)
    Treks02European Long Distance Path E9 - B-nl (78 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Fatih Moschee (82 km)

    Sande: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sande?

    Lake Bant (lake, about 7 km), Wattenmeer Besucherzentrum Wilhelmshaven (museum, about 10 km), Voslapp Oberfeuer (beach, about 14 km), Ardorfer Kirche (church, about 27 km), St.-Florian-Kirche (church, about 29 km), Fort Fedderwardersiel (fort, about 31 km).

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

    36 places on Spotwander: 18 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 park, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Sande?

    Ardorfer Kirche, about 27 km by road; St.-Florian-Kirche (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sande?

    Burg Edenserloog, about 32 km by road; Burg Elmendorf - Dreibergen (41 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Sande?

    Holle Sand, about 34 km by road; Stamers Hop (41 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sande?

    Start in Sande, visit Lake Bant, then Wattenmeer Besucherzentrum Wilhelmshaven, then Voslapp Oberfeuer, then St.-Florian-Kirche, then Ardorfer Kirche, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sande?

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

    Towns near Sande

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