Landkreis Diepholz district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Varrel

Varrel is a town in Landkreis Diepholz district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 1,368 people. Within 50 km by road there are 97 places to visit — 22 churches, 36 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 forts & heritage and 16 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mittleres Wietingsmoor (7 km), Siedener Moor (15 km) and Eichen-Hülsenwälder (17 km).

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Varrel, Lower Saxony
Varrel, Landkreis Diepholz district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Varrel at a glance

Location
Landkreis Diepholz district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 1,368
Coordinates
52.6215° N, 8.7331° E
Places within 50 km
97 (97 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Varrel

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

82 churches within 100 km of Varrel. The closest is Sankt Katharinenkirche (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Varrel

66 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Varrel. The closest is Mittleres Wietingsmoor (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Varrel

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Varrel. The closest is Hünenburg (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Varrel

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Varrel. The closest is Kollwesshöh (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kollwesshöh · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Dielinger Klei · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Signalberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Vechta · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Nettelstedter Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Gehlenbecker Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Heidkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~46 km · Must-see

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Parks near Varrel

18 parks within 100 km of Varrel. The closest is Freibadpark (46 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Varrel

14 museums within 100 km of Varrel. The closest is Spargelmuseum (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Varrel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Varrel
  2. 7 km Mittleres Wietingsmoor · nature spot, Landkreis Diepholz
  3. 16 km Rehdener Geestmoor · nature spot, Landkreis Diepholz
  4. 28 km Uchter Moor · nature spot, Landkreis Nienburg/Weser
  5. 19 km Eichen-Hülsenwälder · nature spot, Landkreis Nienburg/Weser
  6. 5 km Siedener Moor · nature spot, Landkreis Diepholz
  7. 15 km Back to Varrel

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How to reach Varrel

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Varrel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2282Sankt Katharinenkirche (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3666Mittleres Wietingsmoor (7 km)
    Forts & heritage2065Hünenburg (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1643Kollwesshöh (36 km)
    Parks118Freibadpark (46 km)
    Museums114Spargelmuseum (40 km)
    Other attractions04Böttcherstraße (63 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Großer Auesee (36 km)
    Treks01Eggetaler Panorama Rundwanderweg (52 km)
    Waterfalls01Grüner See (55 km)
    Beaches & coast01Molenturm (67 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Fatih Moschee (69 km)

    Varrel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Varrel?

    Mittleres Wietingsmoor (nature spot, about 7 km), Siedener Moor (nature spot, about 15 km), Eichen-Hülsenwälder (nature spot, about 17 km), Uchter Moor (nature spot, about 19 km), Rehdener Geestmoor (nature spot, about 21 km), Hünenburg (heritage site, about 23 km).

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

    97 places on Spotwander: 22 churches, 36 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest church to Varrel?

    Sankt Katharinenkirche, about 27 km by road; Sankt Johannis (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Varrel?

    Mittleres Wietingsmoor, about 7 km by road; Siedener Moor (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Varrel?

    Hünenburg, about 23 km by road; Diepholzer Schloss (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Varrel?

    Start in Varrel, visit Mittleres Wietingsmoor, then Rehdener Geestmoor, then Uchter Moor, then Eichen-Hülsenwälder, then Siedener Moor, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Varrel?

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

    Towns near Varrel

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