Landkreis Northeim district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Uslar

Uslar is a town in Landkreis Northeim district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 15,951 people. Within 50 km by road there are 133 places to visit — 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage, 20 churches and 17 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Großer Steinberg (7 km), Hilmersberg (7 km) and Burg Gieselwerder (11 km).

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Uslar, Lower Saxony
Uslar, Landkreis Northeim district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Uslar at a glance

Location
Landkreis Northeim district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 15,951
Coordinates
51.6569° N, 9.6350° E
Places within 50 km
133 (133 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Uslar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Uslar: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Uslar

115 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Uslar. The closest is Großer Steinberg (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Großer Steinberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Northeim · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Hilmersberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Northeim · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Hahneberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Langenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Steinkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Moosberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Holzminden · ~16 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Uslar

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Uslar. The closest is Burg Gieselwerder (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Uslar

54 churches within 100 km of Uslar. The closest is St. Blasii Und Marien (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Uslar

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Uslar. The closest is Wälder Im Solling Bei Lauenberg (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Uslar

14 museums within 100 km of Uslar. The closest is Technik-Museum Kassel (48 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Technik-Museum Kassel · museum · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Caricatura · museum · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Fridericianum · museum · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Stadtmuseum · museum · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Naturkundemuseum · museum · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Spitzhacke · museum · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~49 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Uslar

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Uslar. The closest is Northeim Lake District (30 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Uslar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Uslar
  2. 7 km Großer Steinberg · viewpoint, Landkreis Northeim
  3. 10 km Hilmersberg · viewpoint, Landkreis Northeim
  4. 10 km Burg Gieselwerder · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Kassel
  5. 3 km Langenberg · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Kassel
  6. 2 km Hahneberg · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Kassel
  7. 13 km Back to Uslar

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From travellers near Uslar

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How to reach Uslar

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Uslar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints46115Großer Steinberg (7 km)
    Forts & heritage3172Burg Gieselwerder (11 km)
    Churches2054St. Blasii Und Marien (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1729Wälder Im Solling Bei Lauenberg (16 km)
    Museums1214Technik-Museum Kassel (48 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Northeim Lake District (30 km)
    Caves24Lippoldshöhle (46 km)
    Parks04Kurhessen Therme (51 km)
    Other attractions33Fagus Factory (48 km)
    Buddhist sites01Benediktinerinnen- Kloster Marienrode (68 km)

    Uslar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Uslar?

    Großer Steinberg (viewpoint, about 7 km), Hilmersberg (viewpoint, about 7 km), Burg Gieselwerder (heritage site, about 11 km), Hahneberg (viewpoint, about 13 km), Langenberg (viewpoint, about 13 km), Krukenburg (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

    133 places on Spotwander: 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Uslar?

    Großer Steinberg, about 7 km by road; Hilmersberg (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Uslar?

    Burg Gieselwerder, about 11 km by road; Krukenburg (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Uslar?

    St. Blasii Und Marien, about 17 km by road; St. Peter Und Paul (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Uslar?

    Start in Uslar, visit Großer Steinberg, then Hilmersberg, then Burg Gieselwerder, then Langenberg, then Hahneberg, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Uslar?

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

    Towns near Uslar

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