Landkreis Göttingen district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Waake

Waake is a town in Landkreis Göttingen district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 1,429 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 62 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 churches, 30 forts & heritage and 6 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Mackenröder Spitze (3 km), Forstbotanischer Garten (8 km) and Seeburger See (9 km).

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Waake, Lower Saxony
Waake, Landkreis Göttingen district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Waake at a glance

Location
Landkreis Göttingen district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 1,429
Coordinates
51.5564° N, 10.0571° E
Places within 50 km
141 (141 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 Waake

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

124 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Waake. The closest is Mackenröder Spitze (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mackenröder Spitze · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Hoher Hagen · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Sonnenstein · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Stürzlieder Berg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Eichelkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Klien · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~32 km · Must-see

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Churches near Waake

68 churches within 100 km of Waake. The closest is Sankt Pankratius (21 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Sankt Pankratius · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~21 km · Must-see
  • St. Stephanus · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~21 km · Must-see
  • St. Georg · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~21 km · Must-see
  • St. Peter Und Paul · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~23 km · Must-see
  • St. Georg · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~23 km · Must-see
  • St. Ursula · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~24 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Waake

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Waake. The closest is Plesse Castle (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Waake

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Waake. The closest is Forstbotanischer Garten (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Waake

13 museums within 100 km of Waake. The closest is Grenzlandmuseum Eichsfeld (20 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Grenzlandmuseum Eichsfeld · museum · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Spitzhacke · museum · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Naturkundemuseum · museum · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Fridericianum · museum · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Marmorbad · museum · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Caricatura · museum · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~59 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Waake

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Waake. The closest is Seeburger See (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Waake

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Waake
  2. 10 km Plesse Castle · heritage site, Landkreis Eichsfeld
  3. 6 km Forstbotanischer Garten · nature spot, Landkreis Göttingen
  4. 8 km Mackenröder Spitze · viewpoint, Landkreis Eichsfeld
  5. 20 km Grenzlandmuseum Eichsfeld · museum, Landkreis Eichsfeld
  6. 14 km Seeburger See · lake, Landkreis Eichsfeld
  7. 9 km Back to Waake

Plan a longer trip from Waake — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Waake

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    All places near Waake by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • St. Judas Thaddäus · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Stürzlieder Berg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Kloster Beuren · fort · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Allerburg · fort · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~31 km · Must-see
    • St. Michaelis · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Burg Hanstein · fort · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Unicorn Cave · cave · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Eichelkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Klien · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Burg Scharfenstein · fort · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Steile Wand · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Birkenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Ohmberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Maria Magdalena · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Großer Mittelberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Schindelkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Franzosenkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~34 km · Must-see
    • St. Blasii Und Marien · church · Landkreis Northeim · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Höxterberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Langfast · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Braakberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Ahlsburg · viewpoint · Landkreis Northeim · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Maria Geburt · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Kleiner Knollen · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Ermschwerd · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Hockelrain · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~35 km · Must-see
    • St. Martin · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Castle of Ludwigstein · fort · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Pagelsburg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Fissenkenkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Totenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Burg Grubenhagen · fort · Landkreis Northeim · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Großer Knollen · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Kloppstert · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Adlersberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Waldkapelle · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~36 km · Must-see
    • St. Nikolaus · church · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Burg Ziegenberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Breitentalskopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Burg Großbodungen · fort · Landkreis Eichsfeld · ~38 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Waake by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints62124Mackenröder Spitze (3 km)
    Churches3568Sankt Pankratius (21 km)
    Forts & heritage3061Plesse Castle (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens619Forstbotanischer Garten (8 km)
    Museums113Grenzlandmuseum Eichsfeld (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Seeburger See (9 km)
    Other attractions03Orangerie (59 km)
    Caves22Lichtenstein Cave (25 km)
    Parks22WeltWald Harz (39 km)
    Waterfalls01Romkerhaller Wasserfall (55 km)

    Waake: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Waake?

    Mackenröder Spitze (viewpoint, about 3 km), Forstbotanischer Garten (nature spot, about 8 km), Seeburger See (lake, about 9 km), Plesse Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Grenzlandmuseum Eichsfeld (museum, about 20 km), Sankt Pankratius (church, about 21 km).

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

    141 places on Spotwander: 62 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 churches, 30 forts & heritage, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Waake?

    Mackenröder Spitze, about 3 km by road; Hoher Hagen (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Waake?

    Sankt Pankratius, about 21 km by road; St. Stephanus (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Waake?

    Plesse Castle, about 10 km by road; Heimkehrerdenkmal (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Waake?

    Start in Waake, visit Plesse Castle, then Forstbotanischer Garten, then Mackenröder Spitze, then Grenzlandmuseum Eichsfeld, then Seeburger See, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Waake?

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

    Towns near Waake

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