Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme) district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Scheeßel

Scheeßel is a town in Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme) district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 12,907 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 29 churches, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 museums and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are St. Lucas Kirche (1 km), Westliches Borchelsmoor (13 km) and Schneckenstiege (14 km).

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Scheeßel, Lower Saxony
Scheeßel, Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme) district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Scheeßel at a glance

Location
Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme) district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 12,907
Coordinates
53.1667° N, 9.4833° E
Places within 50 km
86 (86 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 museums

Top places to visit near Scheeßel

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

76 churches within 100 km of Scheeßel. The closest is St. Lucas Kirche (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Scheeßel

52 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Scheeßel. The closest is Westliches Borchelsmoor (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Scheeßel

49 museums within 100 km of Scheeßel. The closest is Heimathaus De Theeshof (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Scheeßel

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Scheeßel. The closest is Schloss Etelsen (39 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Scheeßel

43 parks within 100 km of Scheeßel. The closest is Magic Park Verden (37 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Scheeßel

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

  • Litberg · viewpoint · Kreis Pinneberg · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Wilseder Berg · viewpoint · Heidekreis · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Totengrund · viewpoint · Heidekreis · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Weyerberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Osterholz · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Hasselbrack · viewpoint · Hamburg · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Falkenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Celle · ~55 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Scheeßel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Scheeßel
  2. 1 km St. Lucas Kirche · church, Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme)
  3. 14 km Schneckenstiege · nature spot, Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme)
  4. 17 km Magerweide Südöstlich Volkensen · nature spot, Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme)
  5. 15 km Glindbusch · nature spot, Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme)
  6. 2 km Westliches Borchelsmoor · nature spot, Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme)
  7. 13 km Back to Scheeßel

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Scheeßel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2976St. Lucas Kirche (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3052Westliches Borchelsmoor (13 km)
    Museums749Heimathaus De Theeshof (26 km)
    Forts & heritage548Schloss Etelsen (39 km)
    Parks943Magic Park Verden (37 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints512Litberg (33 km)
    Other attractions07Town Hall (58 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Kleiner Bullensee (16 km)
    Beaches & coast04Blankenese Oberfeuer (61 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Fatih Moschee (61 km)

    Scheeßel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Scheeßel?

    St. Lucas Kirche (church, about 1 km), Westliches Borchelsmoor (nature spot, about 13 km), Schneckenstiege (nature spot, about 14 km), Glindbusch (nature spot, about 15 km), Magerweide Südöstlich Volkensen (nature spot, about 15 km), Kleiner Bullensee (lake, about 16 km).

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

    86 places on Spotwander: 29 churches, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 museums, 5 forts & heritage, 9 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Scheeßel?

    St. Lucas Kirche, about 1 km by road; Sankt Georg (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Scheeßel?

    Westliches Borchelsmoor, about 13 km by road; Schneckenstiege (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Scheeßel?

    Heimathaus De Theeshof, about 26 km by road; Spielmuseum (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Scheeßel?

    Start in Scheeßel, visit St. Lucas Kirche, then Schneckenstiege, then Magerweide Südöstlich Volkensen, then Glindbusch, then Westliches Borchelsmoor, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Scheeßel?

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

    Towns near Scheeßel

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