Region Hannover district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Sehnde

Sehnde is a town in Region Hannover district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 23,060 people. Within 50 km by road there are 271 places to visit — 118 churches, 64 forts & heritage, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens and 27 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Kreuzkirche (1 km), Sankt Martin (6 km) and Wätzumer Tonkuhle (7 km).

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Sehnde, Lower Saxony
Sehnde, Region Hannover district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sehnde at a glance

Location
Region Hannover district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 23,060
Coordinates
52.3139° N, 9.9682° E
Places within 50 km
271 (271 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

Top places to visit near Sehnde

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

127 churches within 100 km of Sehnde. The closest is Kreuzkirche (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Sehnde

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sehnde. The closest is Wallanlagen Heeßeler Burg (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sehnde

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sehnde. The closest is Wätzumer Tonkuhle (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sehnde

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sehnde. The closest is Kronsberg - Nordhügel (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kronsberg - Nordhügel · viewpoint · Region Hannover · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Hermes Tower · viewpoint · Region Hannover · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Potash Hill Giesen · viewpoint · Landkreis Hildesheim · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Calenberg · viewpoint · Region Hannover · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Gallberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Hildesheim · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Lindener Berg · viewpoint · Region Hannover · ~23 km · Must-see

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Parks near Sehnde

17 parks within 100 km of Sehnde. The closest is Park of the Senses (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Sehnde

8 museums within 100 km of Sehnde. The closest is Niedersächsisches Landesmuseum (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Sehnde

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sehnde
  2. 1 km Kreuzkirche · church, Region Hannover
  3. 7 km Wätzumer Tonkuhle · nature spot, Landkreis Hildesheim
  4. 3 km Sankt Martin · church, Landkreis Hildesheim
  5. 13 km Martinskirche · church, Region Hannover
  6. 6 km Matthäuskirche · church, Region Hannover
  7. 8 km Back to Sehnde

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How to reach Sehnde

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sehnde by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches118127Kreuzkirche (1 km)
    Forts & heritage6469Wallanlagen Heeßeler Burg (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2934Wätzumer Tonkuhle (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2730Kronsberg - Nordhügel (11 km)
    Parks1717Park of the Senses (14 km)
    Museums68Niedersächsisches Landesmuseum (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Erlebnis-Zoo Hannover (19 km)
    Other attractions23Kloster Wienhausen (41 km)
    Buddhist sites22Pagode Viên Giác (15 km)
    Temples11Sri Muthumariamman (27 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Baitus Sami Mosque (31 km)
    Caves11Lippoldshöhle (49 km)

    Sehnde: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sehnde?

    Kreuzkirche (church, about 1 km), Sankt Martin (church, about 6 km), Wätzumer Tonkuhle (nature spot, about 7 km), Matthäuskirche (church, about 8 km), Martinskirche (church, about 8 km), Sankt Matthäus (church, about 8 km).

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

    271 places on Spotwander: 118 churches, 64 forts & heritage, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Sehnde?

    Kreuzkirche, about 1 km by road; Sankt Martin (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sehnde?

    Wallanlagen Heeßeler Burg, about 18 km by road; Hiroshima-Gedenkhain (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Sehnde?

    Wätzumer Tonkuhle, about 7 km by road; Wehmholz (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sehnde?

    Start in Sehnde, visit Kreuzkirche, then Wätzumer Tonkuhle, then Sankt Martin, then Martinskirche, then Matthäuskirche, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sehnde?

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

    Towns near Sehnde

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