Landkreis Hildesheim district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Schellerten

Schellerten is a town in Landkreis Hildesheim district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 8,694 people. Within 50 km by road there are 271 places to visit — 115 churches, 67 forts & heritage, 30 hill stations & viewpoints and 28 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are St. Cosmas Und Damian (6 km), Sankt Laurentius (11 km) and Schloss Derneburg (13 km).

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Schellerten, Lower Saxony
Schellerten, Landkreis Hildesheim district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Schellerten at a glance

Location
Landkreis Hildesheim district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 8,694
Coordinates
52.1853° N, 10.1023° E
Places within 50 km
271 (271 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Schellerten

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

121 churches within 100 km of Schellerten. The closest is St. Cosmas Und Damian (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Schellerten

71 forts & heritage within 100 km of Schellerten. The closest is Schloss Derneburg (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Schellerten

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Schellerten. The closest is Gallberg (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Gallberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Hildesheim · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Rottsberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Hildesheim · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Finkenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Hildesheim · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Lerchenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Hildesheim · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Steinberg (Tosmar) · viewpoint · Landkreis Hildesheim · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Potash Hill Giesen · viewpoint · Landkreis Hildesheim · ~19 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Schellerten

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Schellerten. The closest is Wätzumer Tonkuhle (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Schellerten

18 parks within 100 km of Schellerten. The closest is Herzberg (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Schellerten

6 museums within 100 km of Schellerten. The closest is Roemer- Und Pelizaeus-Museum (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Schellerten

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

  1. Start in Schellerten
  2. 11 km Sankt Laurentius · church, Landkreis Peine
  3. 18 km St. Lamberti · church, Landkreis Hildesheim
  4. 10 km Evangelische Kirche Heinde · church, Landkreis Hildesheim
  5. 8 km Schloss Derneburg · heritage site, Landkreis Hildesheim
  6. 7 km St. Cosmas Und Damian · church, Landkreis Hildesheim
  7. 6 km Back to Schellerten

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From travellers near Schellerten

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How to reach Schellerten

    All places near Schellerten by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Schellerten by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches115121St. Cosmas Und Damian (6 km)
    Forts & heritage6771Schloss Derneburg (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3040Gallberg (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2831Wätzumer Tonkuhle (15 km)
    Parks1718Herzberg (24 km)
    Museums66Roemer- Und Pelizaeus-Museum (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Hohnsensee (14 km)
    Buddhist sites22Benediktinerinnen- Kloster Marienrode (19 km)
    Other attractions11Fagus Factory (37 km)
    Caves11Lippoldshöhle (41 km)
    Temples11Sri Muthumariamman (44 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baitus Sami Mosque (51 km)

    Schellerten: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Schellerten?

    St. Cosmas Und Damian (church, about 6 km), Sankt Laurentius (church, about 11 km), Schloss Derneburg (heritage site, about 13 km), Evangelische Kirche Heinde (church, about 13 km), St. Lamberti (church, about 14 km), Skulptur des Wortes (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    271 places on Spotwander: 115 churches, 67 forts & heritage, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Schellerten?

    St. Cosmas Und Damian, about 6 km by road; Sankt Laurentius (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Schellerten?

    Schloss Derneburg, about 13 km by road; Skulptur des Wortes (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Schellerten?

    Gallberg, about 17 km by road; Rottsberg (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Schellerten?

    Start in Schellerten, visit Sankt Laurentius, then St. Lamberti, then Evangelische Kirche Heinde, then Schloss Derneburg, then St. Cosmas Und Damian, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Schellerten?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Schellerten

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