Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Velbert

Velbert is a town in Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 87,669 people. Within 50 km by road there are 300+ places to visit — 111 churches, 72 forts & heritage, 41 parks and 26 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Burg Hardenberg (4 km), Schloß Hardenberg (4 km) and Schloss Hetterscheidt (Wehrturm) (5 km).

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Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia
Velbert, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Velbert at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 87,669
Coordinates
51.3354° N, 7.0435° E
Places within 50 km
300+ (300 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 Velbert

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Velbert: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Velbert

  • Schloss Oefte · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Hordtberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Burg Luttelnau · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Brehminsel · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Haus Scheppen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Kaiser-Wilhelm-Denkmal · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Aprather Mühle · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Haus Heisingen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Baldeney · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Haus Schuir · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Burgruine Neue Isenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Hügelpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~11 km · Must-see

Things to see near Velbert, by type

Churches near Velbert

111 churches within 100 km of Velbert. The closest is St. Jakobus (5 km). Best time: year-round.

  • St. Jakobus · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~5 km · Must-see
  • St. Kamillus · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~6 km · Must-see
  • St. Mariä Geburt · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Klusenkapelle St. Aegidius · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Stephanuskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~12 km · Must-see
  • St. Mauritius · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~13 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Velbert

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Velbert. The closest is Burg Hardenberg (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Velbert

41 parks within 100 km of Velbert. The closest is Brehminsel (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Brehminsel · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Hügelpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Nützenbergpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Grugapark · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Deweerth’scher Garten · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Nordpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~15 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Velbert

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Velbert. The closest is Asbachtal (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Velbert

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Velbert. The closest is Hordtberg (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hordtberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Nützenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Engelnberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Kiesberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Hardtberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Winterberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~15 km · Must-see

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Museums near Velbert

15 museums within 100 km of Velbert. The closest is Eisenbahnmuseum Bochum-Dahlhausen (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Velbert

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Velbert
  2. 4 km Schloß Hardenberg · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  3. 1 km Burg Hardenberg · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  4. 8 km St. Jakobus · church, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  5. 1 km Schloss Hetterscheidt (Wehrturm) · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  6. 6 km St. Kamillus · church, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  7. 6 km Back to Velbert

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From travellers near Velbert

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How to reach Velbert

    All places near Velbert by distance

    Within 15 km of Velbert

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Velbert by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches111111St. Jakobus (5 km)
    Forts & heritage7272Burg Hardenberg (4 km)
    Parks4141Brehminsel (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2626Asbachtal (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2020Hordtberg (8 km)
    Museums1515Eisenbahnmuseum Bochum-Dahlhausen (15 km)
    Other attractions77Engels-Haus (16 km)
    Caves55Ziegenburghöhlen (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Ronsdorfer Talsperre (20 km)

    Velbert: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Velbert?

    Burg Hardenberg (heritage site, about 4 km), Schloß Hardenberg (heritage site, about 4 km), Schloss Hetterscheidt (Wehrturm) (heritage site, about 5 km), St. Jakobus (church, about 5 km), St. Kamillus (church, about 6 km), Asbachtal (nature spot, about 6 km).

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

    300+ places on Spotwander: 111 churches, 72 forts & heritage, 41 parks, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Velbert?

    St. Jakobus, about 5 km by road; St. Kamillus (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Velbert?

    Burg Hardenberg, about 4 km by road; Schloß Hardenberg (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Velbert?

    Brehminsel, about 9 km by road; Hügelpark (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Velbert?

    Start in Velbert, visit Schloß Hardenberg, then Burg Hardenberg, then St. Jakobus, then Schloss Hetterscheidt (Wehrturm), then St. Kamillus, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Velbert?

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

    Towns near Velbert

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