Kreis Plön district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Places to visit near Wangels

Wangels is a town in Kreis Plön district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, home to about 2,428 people. Within 50 km by road there are 69 places to visit — 9 churches, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 forts & heritage and 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Bungsberg (9 km), Hochborre (10 km) and Kleiner Schlichtenberg (11 km).

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Wangels, Schleswig-Holstein
Wangels, Kreis Plön district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wangels at a glance

Location
Kreis Plön district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Population
about 2,428
Coordinates
54.2667° N, 10.7667° E
Places within 50 km
69 (69 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 Wangels

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

96 churches within 100 km of Wangels. The closest is Sankt Michaelis (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wangels

63 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wangels. The closest is Kronswarder Und Südöstlicher Teil des Großen Binnensees (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Wangels

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wangels. The closest is Hochborre (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wangels

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wangels. The closest is Großer Binnensee (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Wangels

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Wangels. The closest is Neuland-Warnfeuer (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Wangels

11 parks within 100 km of Wangels. The closest is Arboretum Lehmkuhlen (34 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Wangels

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wangels
  2. 9 km Bungsberg · viewpoint, Nordwestmecklenburg
  3. 14 km Hochborre · heritage site, Kreis Plön
  4. 1 km Kleiner Schlichtenberg · heritage site, Kreis Plön
  5. 2 km Kronswarder Und Südöstlicher Teil des Großen Binnensees · nature spot, Kreis Plön
  6. 2 km Großer Binnensee · lake, Kreis Plön
  7. 14 km Back to Wangels

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wangels by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches996Sankt Michaelis (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1263Kronswarder Und Südöstlicher Teil des Großen Binnensees (12 km)
    Forts & heritage2053Hochborre (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1630Großer Binnensee (14 km)
    Beaches & coast413Neuland-Warnfeuer (19 km)
    Parks211Arboretum Lehmkuhlen (34 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints28Bungsberg (9 km)
    Museums38Haus Der Natur Cismar (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves16Princes' Island (34 km)
    Other attractions05Leuchtturm (51 km)
    Caves01Segeberger Kalkberghöhle (59 km)

    Wangels: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wangels?

    Bungsberg (viewpoint, about 9 km), Hochborre (heritage site, about 10 km), Kleiner Schlichtenberg (heritage site, about 11 km), Kronswarder Und Südöstlicher Teil des Großen Binnensees (nature spot, about 12 km), Großer Binnensee (lake, about 14 km), Sankt Michaelis (church, about 15 km).

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

    69 places on Spotwander: 9 churches, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 forts & heritage, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Wangels?

    Sankt Michaelis, about 15 km by road; St. Johannes Kirche (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Wangels?

    Kronswarder Und Südöstlicher Teil des Großen Binnensees, about 12 km by road; Kossautal (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wangels?

    Hochborre, about 10 km by road; Kleiner Schlichtenberg (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wangels?

    Start in Wangels, visit Bungsberg, then Hochborre, then Kleiner Schlichtenberg, then Kronswarder Und Südöstlicher Teil des Großen Binnensees, then Großer Binnensee, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wangels?

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

    Towns near Wangels

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