Regierungsbezirk Münster district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Selm

Selm is a town in Regierungsbezirk Münster district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 27,540 people. Within 50 km by road there are 300+ places to visit — 104 churches, 70 forts & heritage, 48 wildlife, forests & gardens and 29 parks. The must-see places are Friedenskirche (1 km), Burg Botzlar (1 km) and Netteberge (3 km).

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Selm at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Münster district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 27,540
Coordinates
51.6969° N, 7.4681° E
Places within 50 km
300+ (300 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Selm

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

104 churches within 100 km of Selm. The closest is Friedenskirche (1 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Friedenskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Sankt Stephanus · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Stiftskirche St. Johannes · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~9 km · Must-see
  • St. Felizitas · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~10 km · Must-see
  • St. Peter · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Sankt Amandus · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~12 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Selm

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Selm. The closest is Burg Botzlar (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Selm

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

  • Netteberge · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Steveraue · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Leveringhäuser Teich · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Groppenbruch · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Herrentheyer Wald · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Beversee · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~17 km · Must-see

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Parks near Selm

29 parks within 100 km of Selm. The closest is Volksgarten Mengede (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Volksgarten Mengede · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Fredenbaumpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Hoeschpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Stadtgarten · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Westpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Wildpark Dülmen · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~26 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Selm

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Selm. The closest is Stimberg (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Stimberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Farnberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Rennberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Halde Sundern · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Florianturm · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Neuer Kaiserberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~29 km · Must-see

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Museums near Selm

18 museums within 100 km of Selm. The closest is Altes Schiffshebewerk (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Selm

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Selm
  2. 1 km Friedenskirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  3. 7 km Schloss Nordkirchen · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  4. 8 km Netteberge · nature spot, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  5. 3 km Sankt Stephanus · church, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  6. 4 km Burg Botzlar · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  7. 1 km Back to Selm

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    All places near Selm by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Herrentheyer Wald · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Beversee · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Volksgarten Mengede · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Süggel · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Evangelische St. Remigius-Kirche Mengede · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Lanstroper See · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Stimberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Haus Velmede · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~19 km · Must-see
    • St. Michael · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~19 km · Must-see
    • St. Barbara · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Farnberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Bummannsburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Becklemer Busch · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Tibaum · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Burg Davensberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Margaretenkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Pfarrkirche St. Georg · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Kurler Busch · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Westruper Heide · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Rennberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Schloß Senden · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~21 km · Must-see
    • St. Johannes Baptista · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Alte Körne · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Zur Heiligen Familie · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Fredenbaumpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Haus Bodelschwingh · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Pauluskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Halterner Stausee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Mastbruch - Rahmer Wald · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Urbanus · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Hoeschpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Haus Osthoff · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Bladenhorst · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Pauluskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~25 km · Must-see
    • St. Viktor · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Mahn- Und Gedenkstätte Steinwache · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Halde Sundern · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Josef · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Alte Lippe Und Ehemaliger Radbodsee · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Reinoldi-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~25 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Selm by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches104104Friedenskirche (1 km)
    Forts & heritage7070Burg Botzlar (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4848Netteberge (3 km)
    Parks2929Volksgarten Mengede (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2323Stimberg (19 km)
    Museums1818Altes Schiffshebewerk (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Halterner Stausee (22 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Baitul Momin Mosque (31 km)
    Other attractions11Halde Rungenberg (41 km)
    Temples11Sri-Kamadchi-Ampal-Tempel (42 km)
    Caves11Dechenhöhle (49 km)

    Selm: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Selm?

    Friedenskirche (church, about 1 km), Burg Botzlar (heritage site, about 1 km), Netteberge (nature spot, about 3 km), Sankt Stephanus (church, about 4 km), Schloss Nordkirchen (heritage site, about 8 km), Stiftskirche St. Johannes (church, about 9 km).

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

    300+ places on Spotwander: 104 churches, 70 forts & heritage, 48 wildlife, forests & gardens, 29 parks, 23 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Selm?

    Friedenskirche, about 1 km by road; Sankt Stephanus (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Selm?

    Burg Botzlar, about 1 km by road; Schloss Nordkirchen (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Selm?

    Netteberge, about 3 km by road; Steveraue (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Selm?

    Start in Selm, visit Friedenskirche, then Schloss Nordkirchen, then Netteberge, then Sankt Stephanus, then Burg Botzlar, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Selm?

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

    Towns near Selm

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Selm’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.