Landkreis Verden district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Verden

Verden is a town in Landkreis Verden district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 26,924 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 45 churches, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 forts & heritage and 16 parks. The must-see places are Deutsches Pferdemuseum (1 km), St. Johannis (1 km) and Dom St. Maria Und Cäcilia (1 km).

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Verden, Lower Saxony
Verden, Landkreis Verden district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Verden at a glance

Location
Landkreis Verden district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 26,924
Coordinates
52.9234° N, 9.2349° E
Places within 50 km
134 (134 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Verden

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

99 churches within 100 km of Verden. The closest is St. Johannis (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Verden

77 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Verden. The closest is Hügelgräber-Heide Bei Kirchlinteln (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Verden

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Verden. The closest is Schloss Etelsen (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Verden

29 parks within 100 km of Verden. The closest is Magic Park Verden (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Verden

22 museums within 100 km of Verden. The closest is Deutsches Pferdemuseum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Verden

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Verden. The closest is Weyerberg (48 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Weyerberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Osterholz · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Falkenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Celle · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Wilseder Berg · viewpoint · Heidekreis · ~68 km · Must-see
  • Totengrund · viewpoint · Heidekreis · ~69 km · Must-see
  • Gierenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Oldenburg · ~71 km · Must-see
  • Wietzer Berg · viewpoint · Landkreis Celle · ~71 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Verden

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Verden
  2. 1 km Deutsches Pferdemuseum · museum, Landkreis Verden
  3. 1 km St. Johannis · church, Landkreis Verden
  4. 1 km Dom St. Maria Und Cäcilia · church, Landkreis Verden
  5. 1 km St. Andreas · church, Landkreis Verden
  6. 4 km Magic Park Verden · park, Landkreis Verden
  7. 3 km Back to Verden

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How to reach Verden

    All places near Verden by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Verden by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4599St. Johannis (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3177Hügelgräber-Heide Bei Kirchlinteln (7 km)
    Forts & heritage2152Schloss Etelsen (14 km)
    Parks1629Magic Park Verden (3 km)
    Museums1322Deutsches Pferdemuseum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints110Weyerberg (48 km)
    Other attractions35Town Hall (42 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Kleiner Bullensee (24 km)
    Beaches & coast12Molenturm (48 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Fatih Moschee (48 km)

    Verden: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Verden?

    Deutsches Pferdemuseum (museum, about 1 km), St. Johannis (church, about 1 km), Dom St. Maria Und Cäcilia (church, about 1 km), St. Andreas (church, about 1 km), Magic Park Verden (park, about 3 km), Hügelgräber-Heide Bei Kirchlinteln (nature spot, about 7 km).

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

    134 places on Spotwander: 45 churches, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 forts & heritage, 16 parks, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Verden?

    St. Johannis, about 1 km by road; Dom St. Maria Und Cäcilia (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Verden?

    Hügelgräber-Heide Bei Kirchlinteln, about 7 km by road; Waller Moor (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Verden?

    Schloss Etelsen, about 14 km by road; Erbhof (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Verden?

    Start in Verden, visit Deutsches Pferdemuseum, then St. Johannis, then Dom St. Maria Und Cäcilia, then St. Andreas, then Magic Park Verden, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Verden?

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

    Towns near Verden

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