Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Türnich

Türnich is a town in Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 3,393 people. Within 50 km by road there are 250 places to visit — 110 churches, 60 forts & heritage, 20 parks and 18 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Bleibtreusee (10 km), Schloss Nörvenich (12 km) and Königsdorfer Forst (13 km).

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Türnich at a glance

Location
Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 3,393
Coordinates
50.8589° N, 6.7553° E
Places within 50 km
250 (250 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 Türnich

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

Churches near Türnich

132 churches within 100 km of Türnich. The closest is Alte Dorfkirche (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Türnich

75 forts & heritage within 100 km of Türnich. The closest is Schloss Nörvenich (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Türnich

23 parks within 100 km of Türnich. The closest is Augustusburg Park (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Türnich

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Türnich. The closest is Königsdorfer Forst (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Königsdorfer Forst · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Am Ginsterpfad · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Worringer Bruch · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Dellbrücker Heide · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Oberer Mutzbach · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Am Hornpottweg · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~33 km · Must-see

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Museums near Türnich

19 museums within 100 km of Türnich. The closest is Max Ernst Museum (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Türnich

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Türnich. The closest is Herkulesberg (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Herkulesberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Kalkberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Monte Troodelöh · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Herkelstein · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Lüderich · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Petersberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~47 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Türnich

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Türnich
  2. 10 km Bleibtreusee · lake, Landkreis Ahrweiler
  3. 13 km Alte Dorfkirche · church, Cologne Government Region
  4. 10 km Königsdorfer Forst · nature spot, Cologne Government Region
  5. 5 km Schloss Schlenderhan · heritage site, Cologne Government Region
  6. 19 km Schloss Nörvenich · heritage site, Cologne Government Region
  7. 12 km Back to Türnich

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How to reach Türnich

    All places near Türnich by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Palais Wittgenstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Wohnkirche Rheydt · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Burg Baesweiler · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Franziskus · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Kaiser-Wilhelm-Denkmal · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Berger Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~51 km · Must-see
    • New Life Church · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Städtisches Museum Schloss Rheydt · museum · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Haus Hohenbusch · attraction · Cologne Government Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • St. Mariä Empfängnis · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Lutherkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~51 km · Must-see
    • St. Andreas-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Stadterhebungsmonument · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Rheinkirmes · attraction · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Kriegerdenkmal Im Hofgarten · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~51 km · Must-see
    • St. Lambertus · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Rheydter Höhe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Bodendenkmal Galapa · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Kreuzherrenkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Hofgarten Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Kunstakademie · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Jägerhof · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~52 km · Must-see
    • St. Benediktus · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Burg Are · fort · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Maria Vom Frieden · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Burg Castle · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~52 km · Must-see
    • St. Lucia · church · Cologne Government Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Auferstehungskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Burg Alsdorf · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • St. Rochus · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~52 km · Must-see
    • St. Laurentius · church · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Burg Kreuzberg · fort · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Steinfeld Abbey · attraction · Landkreis Vulkaneifel · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Matthäikirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Varnenum · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Adenbachviadukt · fort · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~53 km · Must-see
    • St. Paulus · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Saffenburg · fort · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~53 km · Must-see
    • St. Helena · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Neanderkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~53 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Türnich by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches110132Alte Dorfkirche (13 km)
    Forts & heritage6075Schloss Nörvenich (12 km)
    Parks2023Augustusburg Park (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1819Königsdorfer Forst (13 km)
    Museums1819Max Ernst Museum (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1112Herkulesberg (20 km)
    Other attractions47Basilika Knechtsteden (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Bleibtreusee (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22DITIB-Zentralmoschee (19 km)
    Treks11Kölnpfad (26 km)
    Buddhist sites11Knechtsteden (30 km)
    Caves11Zwergenhöhle (43 km)

    Türnich: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Türnich?

    Bleibtreusee (lake, about 10 km), Schloss Nörvenich (heritage site, about 12 km), Königsdorfer Forst (nature spot, about 13 km), Alte Dorfkirche (church, about 13 km), Schloss Schlenderhan (heritage site, about 14 km), Augustusburg Palace (palace, about 14 km).

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

    250 places on Spotwander: 110 churches, 60 forts & heritage, 20 parks, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Türnich?

    Alte Dorfkirche, about 13 km by road; Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Türnich?

    Schloss Nörvenich, about 12 km by road; Schloss Schlenderhan (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Türnich?

    Augustusburg Park, about 14 km by road; Stadtwald (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Türnich?

    Start in Türnich, visit Bleibtreusee, then Alte Dorfkirche, then Königsdorfer Forst, then Schloss Schlenderhan, then Schloss Nörvenich, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Türnich?

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

    Towns near Türnich

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