Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Steinheim

Steinheim is a town in Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 13,797 people. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit — 45 forts & heritage, 45 churches, 36 hill stations & viewpoints and 22 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are St. Marien (1 km), Schloss Wöbbel (4 km) and Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche Wöbbel (4 km).

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

Steinheim at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 13,797
Coordinates
51.8707° N, 9.0914° E
Places within 50 km
156 (156 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 Steinheim

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Forts & heritage near Steinheim

89 forts & heritage within 100 km of Steinheim. The closest is Schloss Wöbbel (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Steinheim

83 churches within 100 km of Steinheim. The closest is St. Marien (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Steinheim

63 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Steinheim. The closest is Hungerberg (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hungerberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Preußische Velmerstot · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Barnacken · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Stemberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Rehbergtunnel, Westportal · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Köterberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~20 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Steinheim

46 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Steinheim. The closest is Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Steinheim

7 museums within 100 km of Steinheim. The closest is Lippisches Landesmuseum (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Steinheim

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

  • Gräflicher Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Luttenberg · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Stadtpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Mohns Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~61 km · Must-see
  • Riegerpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~62 km · Must-see
  • Flora-Westfalica-Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~68 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Steinheim

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 Steinheim
  2. 1 km St. Marien · church, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  3. 4 km Schloss Thienhausen · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  4. 7 km Schloss Wöbbel · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  5. 1 km Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche Wöbbel · church, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  6. 6 km Norderteich · lake, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  7. 5 km Back to Steinheim

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From travellers near Steinheim

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How to reach Steinheim

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Steinheim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4589Schloss Wöbbel (4 km)
    Churches4583St. Marien (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3663Hungerberg (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2246Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge (12 km)
    Museums47Lippisches Landesmuseum (21 km)
    Parks26Gräflicher Park (19 km)
    Caves13Zwergenhöhle (46 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Norderteich (5 km)
    Other attractions01Fagus Factory (64 km)

    Steinheim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Steinheim?

    St. Marien (church, about 1 km), Schloss Wöbbel (heritage site, about 4 km), Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche Wöbbel (church, about 4 km), Schloss Thienhausen (heritage site, about 4 km), Norderteich (lake, about 5 km), Alt-Schieder (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    156 places on Spotwander: 45 forts & heritage, 45 churches, 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Steinheim?

    Schloss Wöbbel, about 4 km by road; Schloss Thienhausen (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Steinheim?

    St. Marien, about 1 km by road; Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche Wöbbel (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Steinheim?

    Hungerberg, about 13 km by road; Preußische Velmerstot (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Steinheim?

    Start in Steinheim, visit St. Marien, then Schloss Thienhausen, then Schloss Wöbbel, then Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche Wöbbel, then Norderteich, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Steinheim?

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

    Towns near Steinheim

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