Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Soest

Soest is a town in Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 48,037 people. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit — 36 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Hohnekirche, Soest (1 km), St. Patrokli, Soest (1 km) and Alt-St. Thomä (1 km).

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

Soest at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 48,037
Coordinates
51.5756° N, 8.1062° E
Places within 50 km
103 (103 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 Soest

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Soest: 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 Soest, by type

Churches near Soest

106 churches within 100 km of Soest. The closest is Hohnekirche, Soest (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Soest

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Soest. The closest is Haus Assen (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Soest

55 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Soest. The closest is Lippeaue (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Soest

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Soest. The closest is Höxberg (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Höxberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Glaselefant · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Mackenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Plackweghöhe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Halde Sundern · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Jübergturm · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~38 km · Must-see

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Parks near Soest

17 parks within 100 km of Soest. The closest is Maximilianpark (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Maximilianpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Sauerlandpark Hemer · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Flora-Westfalica-Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Ewaldipark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Riegerpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Stadtpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~51 km · Must-see

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Museums near Soest

11 museums within 100 km of Soest. The closest is Historische Fabrikanlage Maste-Barendorf (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Soest

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Soest
  2. 1 km Hohnekirche, Soest · church, Regierungsbezirk Kassel
  3. 1 km St. Patrokli, Soest · church, Regierungsbezirk Kassel
  4. 1 km Alt-St. Thomä · church, Regierungsbezirk Kassel
  5. 15 km Lippeaue · nature spot, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  6. 7 km Haus Assen · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  7. 15 km Back to Soest

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How to reach Soest

    All places near Soest by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Riegerpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Matthäuskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Stadtpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Kupferberg · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Martin-Luther-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Stadtmuseum · museum · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Neuer Kaiserberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Pfarrkirche St. Kilian · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~52 km · Must-see
    • St. Martin · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Affhüppenkapelle · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Evangeliumskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Miele-Museum · museum · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Klief · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Klosterkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Mohns Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Wölanburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Haus Steinhausen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~53 km · Must-see
    • St. Johannes Baptist · church · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Hoeschpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~54 km · Must-see
    • St. Clara · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Burg Altena · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Pragpaul · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Nordkirchen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Graureiherkolonie Bei Harsewinkel · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Ehem. Burg Pungelscheid · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Burg Holtzbrink · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Martin-Luther-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~54 km · Must-see
    • St. Marien · church · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Unterhaus · fort · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Torfvenn · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Netteberge · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Süggel · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~55 km · Must-see
    • St. Anna · church · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Eschmecke-Hückenstein · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Westfalenpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~55 km · Must-see
    • St. Cyriakus · church · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Florianturm · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Wolbecker Tiergarten · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Leihenberg-Nordhelle · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Stadewäldchen · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~56 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Soest by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches36106Hohnekirche, Soest (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2664Haus Assen (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2055Lippeaue (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints938Höxberg (22 km)
    Parks417Maximilianpark (24 km)
    Museums211Historische Fabrikanlage Maste-Barendorf (43 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Deutschordensschloss Mülheim/Möhne (19 km)
    Caves12Dechenhöhle (50 km)
    Temples11Sri-Kamadchi-Ampal-Tempel (20 km)
    Buddhist sites11Oelinghausen Monastery (27 km)
    Other attractions11Danzturm (47 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baitul Momin Mosque (60 km)

    Soest: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Soest?

    Hohnekirche, Soest (church, about 1 km), St. Patrokli, Soest (church, about 1 km), Alt-St. Thomä (church, about 1 km), Lippeaue (nature spot, about 15 km), Haus Assen (heritage site, about 15 km), Bröggel (nature spot, about 16 km).

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

    103 places on Spotwander: 36 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Soest?

    Hohnekirche, Soest, about 1 km by road; St. Patrokli, Soest (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Soest?

    Haus Assen, about 15 km by road; Schloss Crassenstein (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Soest?

    Lippeaue, about 15 km by road; Bröggel (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Soest?

    Start in Soest, visit Hohnekirche, Soest, then St. Patrokli, Soest, then Alt-St. Thomä, then Lippeaue, then Haus Assen, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Soest?

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

    Towns near Soest

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