Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Vlotho

Vlotho is a town in Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 20,214 people. Within 50 km by road there are 220 places to visit — 59 churches, 58 forts & heritage, 49 hill stations & viewpoints and 43 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Burg Vlotho (1 km), Amtshausberg (1 km) and Evangelische Kirche Babbenhausen-Oberbecksen (4 km).

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Vlotho, North Rhine-Westphalia
Vlotho, Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vlotho at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 20,214
Coordinates
52.1653° N, 8.8600° E
Places within 50 km
220 (220 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Vlotho

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

84 churches within 100 km of Vlotho. The closest is Evangelische Kirche Babbenhausen-Oberbecksen (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Vlotho

79 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vlotho. The closest is Burg Vlotho (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vlotho

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vlotho. The closest is Amtshausberg (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Amtshausberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Eiberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Steinegge · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Großer Selberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Kleiner Selberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Solterberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~7 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vlotho

55 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vlotho. The closest is Hehler Feld (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Hehler Feld · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Wöhrener Siek · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Uhlenbachtal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Teimer · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Nammer Klippen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Wulferdingsener Mühlensiek · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~15 km · Must-see

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Parks near Vlotho

7 parks within 100 km of Vlotho. The closest is Luttenberg (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Luttenberg · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Freibadpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Mohns Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Stadtpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Riegerpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Gräflicher Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~61 km · Must-see

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Museums near Vlotho

7 museums within 100 km of Vlotho. The closest is Mausoleum Bückeburg (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Vlotho

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vlotho
  2. 1 km Burg Vlotho · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  3. 1 km Amtshausberg · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  4. 3 km Evangelische Kirche Babbenhausen-Oberbecksen · church, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  5. 7 km Steinegge · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  6. 5 km Eiberg · viewpoint, Regierungsbezirk Detmold
  7. 5 km Back to Vlotho

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From travellers near Vlotho

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How to reach Vlotho

    All places near Vlotho by distance

    Within 15 km of Vlotho

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vlotho by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5984Evangelische Kirche Babbenhausen-Oberbecksen (4 km)
    Forts & heritage5879Burg Vlotho (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4962Amtshausberg (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4355Hehler Feld (12 km)
    Parks27Luttenberg (16 km)
    Museums47Mausoleum Bückeburg (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Großer Auesee (39 km)
    Treks11Eggetaler Panorama Rundwanderweg (35 km)
    Caves11Zwergenhöhle (36 km)
    Waterfalls11Grüner See (37 km)

    Vlotho: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vlotho?

    Burg Vlotho (heritage site, about 1 km), Amtshausberg (viewpoint, about 1 km), Evangelische Kirche Babbenhausen-Oberbecksen (church, about 4 km), Eiberg (viewpoint, about 5 km), Steinegge (viewpoint, about 5 km), Großer Selberg (viewpoint, about 6 km).

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

    220 places on Spotwander: 59 churches, 58 forts & heritage, 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 43 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Vlotho?

    Evangelische Kirche Babbenhausen-Oberbecksen, about 4 km by road; Auferstehungskirche (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vlotho?

    Burg Vlotho, about 1 km by road; Dehmer Burg (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vlotho?

    Amtshausberg, about 1 km by road; Eiberg (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vlotho?

    Start in Vlotho, visit Burg Vlotho, then Amtshausberg, then Evangelische Kirche Babbenhausen-Oberbecksen, then Steinegge, then Eiberg, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vlotho?

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

    Towns near Vlotho

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