Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Schlangen

Schlangen is a town in Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 9,137 people. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 49 forts & heritage, 56 churches, 23 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Evangelische Kirche Schlangen (1 km), Emkental (3 km) and Burg Lippspringe (4 km).

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Schlangen, North Rhine-Westphalia
Schlangen, Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Schlangen at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 9,137
Coordinates
51.8098° N, 8.8460° E
Places within 50 km
159 (159 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 Schlangen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Schlangen: 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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Forts & heritage near Schlangen

84 forts & heritage within 100 km of Schlangen. The closest is Burg Lippspringe (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Schlangen

79 churches within 100 km of Schlangen. The closest is Evangelische Kirche Schlangen (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Schlangen

71 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Schlangen. The closest is Barnacken (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Barnacken · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Preußische Velmerstot · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Stemberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Rehbergtunnel, Westportal · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Grotenburg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Hausheide · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~16 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Schlangen

47 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Schlangen. The closest is Emkental (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Schlangen

7 museums within 100 km of Schlangen. The closest is Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Schlangen

7 parks within 100 km of Schlangen. The closest is Gräflicher Park (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Gräflicher Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Stadtpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Mohns Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Riegerpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Luttenberg · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Flora-Westfalica-Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~47 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Schlangen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Schlangen
  2. 3 km Emkental · nature spot, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  3. 5 km Senne Nördlich Oesterholz · nature spot, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  4. 12 km St. Joseph · church, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  5. 4 km Burg Lippspringe · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  6. 4 km Evangelische Kirche Schlangen · church, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  7. 0 km Back to Schlangen

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How to reach Schlangen

    All places near Schlangen by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Schlangen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4984Burg Lippspringe (4 km)
    Churches5679Evangelische Kirche Schlangen (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2371Barnacken (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1847Emkental (3 km)
    Museums57Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum (14 km)
    Parks67Gräflicher Park (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Norderteich (19 km)
    Caves12Zwergenhöhle (32 km)

    Schlangen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Schlangen?

    Evangelische Kirche Schlangen (church, about 1 km), Emkental (nature spot, about 3 km), Burg Lippspringe (heritage site, about 4 km), Senne Nördlich Oesterholz (nature spot, about 5 km), St. Joseph (church, about 8 km), Barnacken (viewpoint, about 8 km).

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

    159 places on Spotwander: 49 forts & heritage, 56 churches, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Schlangen?

    Burg Lippspringe, about 4 km by road; Falkenburg (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Schlangen?

    Evangelische Kirche Schlangen, about 1 km by road; St. Joseph (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Schlangen?

    Barnacken, about 8 km by road; Preußische Velmerstot (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Schlangen?

    Start in Schlangen, visit Emkental, then Senne Nördlich Oesterholz, then St. Joseph, then Burg Lippspringe, then Evangelische Kirche Schlangen, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Schlangen?

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

    Towns near Schlangen

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