Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Schwerte

Schwerte is a town in Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 50,399 people. Within 50 km by road there are 299 places to visit — 92 churches, 64 wildlife, forests & gardens, 57 forts & heritage and 28 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Haus Steinhausen (3 km), Aplerbecker Wald (5 km) and Burg Husen (6 km).

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Schwerte, North Rhine-Westphalia
Schwerte, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Schwerte at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 50,399
Coordinates
51.4439° N, 7.5675° E
Places within 50 km
299 (299 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

Top places to visit near Schwerte

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Schwerte: 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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Things to see near Schwerte, by type

Churches near Schwerte

92 churches within 100 km of Schwerte. The closest is Große Kirche (7 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Große Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~7 km · Must-see
  • St. Clara · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Evangelische Patrokluskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Zoo Dortmund · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~9 km · Must-see
  • St. Patrokli · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~10 km · Must-see
  • St. Martin · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~10 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Schwerte

64 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Schwerte. The closest is Aplerbecker Wald (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Aplerbecker Wald · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Elsebachtal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Ruhr-Altwasser · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Kupferberg · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Alte Körne · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Klief · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~16 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Schwerte

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Schwerte. The closest is Haus Steinhausen (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Schwerte

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Schwerte. The closest is Neuer Kaiserberg (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Neuer Kaiserberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Syberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Klusenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Florianturm · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Oestricher Burgberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Kaisberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~14 km · Must-see

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Parks near Schwerte

26 parks within 100 km of Schwerte. The closest is Ewaldipark (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Ewaldipark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Westfalenpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Stadewäldchen · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Stadtgarten · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Hoeschpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Westpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~14 km · Must-see

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Museums near Schwerte

20 museums within 100 km of Schwerte. The closest is Historische Fabrikanlage Maste-Barendorf (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Schwerte

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Schwerte
  2. 5 km Aplerbecker Wald · nature spot, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  3. 3 km Wasserschloss Haus Rodenberg · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  4. 8 km Haus Steinhausen · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  5. 3 km Burg Husen · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  6. 10 km Elsebachtal · nature spot, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  7. 7 km Back to Schwerte

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From travellers near Schwerte

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    All places near Schwerte by distance

    Within 15 km of Schwerte

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Stünenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Eventkirche Dortmund · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~16 km · Must-see
    • St. Johannes Baptista · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Goldberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Klief · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Harkortberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Burg Wetter · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Duloh-Löbbecken-Kopf · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Fredenbaumpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Burg Unna · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Bemberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Restfläche KZ-Außenlager · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Kloster Der Karmelitinnen · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Lutherkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Hallerey · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Kurler Busch · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Zwangsarbeiterdenkmal · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Dorneywald · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Stiftskirche Fröndenberg · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Urbanus · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~18 km · Must-see
    • LWL-Freilichtmuseum Hagen · museum · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Lanstroper See · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Ebbergkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~18 km · Must-see
    • St. Michael · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Süggel · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Burg Volmarstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Republikanerdenkmal · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Berger-Denkmal · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Wallburg Ambrock · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Ruhraue Witten-Gedern · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Schwesternpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Heilig-Geist-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Margaretenkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Lohagen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Pragpaul · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~20 km · Must-see
    • House Witten · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Josef · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Sauerlandpark Hemer · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Jübergturm · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Evangelische Kirche Bommern · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~21 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Schwerte by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches9292Große Kirche (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens6464Aplerbecker Wald (5 km)
    Forts & heritage5757Haus Steinhausen (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2828Neuer Kaiserberg (7 km)
    Parks2626Ewaldipark (7 km)
    Museums2020Historische Fabrikanlage Maste-Barendorf (12 km)
    Caves66Dechenhöhle (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Seilersee (15 km)
    Other attractions22Danzturm (15 km)
    Buddhist sites11Oelinghausen Monastery (33 km)

    Schwerte: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Schwerte?

    Haus Steinhausen (heritage site, about 3 km), Aplerbecker Wald (nature spot, about 5 km), Burg Husen (heritage site, about 6 km), Elsebachtal (nature spot, about 7 km), Wasserschloss Haus Rodenberg (heritage site, about 7 km), Ewaldipark (park, about 7 km).

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

    299 places on Spotwander: 92 churches, 64 wildlife, forests & gardens, 57 forts & heritage, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Schwerte?

    Große Kirche, about 7 km by road; St. Clara (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Schwerte?

    Aplerbecker Wald, about 5 km by road; Elsebachtal (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Schwerte?

    Haus Steinhausen, about 3 km by road; Burg Husen (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Schwerte?

    Start in Schwerte, visit Aplerbecker Wald, then Wasserschloss Haus Rodenberg, then Haus Steinhausen, then Burg Husen, then Elsebachtal, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Schwerte?

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

    Towns near Schwerte

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