Oldenburg district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Wardenburg

Wardenburg is a town in Oldenburg district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 16,019 people. Within 50 km by road there are 97 places to visit — 24 churches, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 forts & heritage and 12 parks. The must-see places are Everstenmoor (8 km), Barneführer Holz Und Schreensmoor (9 km) and Dreifaltigkeitskirche (9 km).

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Wardenburg, Lower Saxony
Wardenburg, Oldenburg district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wardenburg at a glance

Location
Oldenburg district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 16,019
Coordinates
53.0667° N, 8.2000° E
Places within 50 km
97 (97 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 Wardenburg

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

107 churches within 100 km of Wardenburg. The closest is Dreifaltigkeitskirche (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wardenburg

75 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wardenburg. The closest is Everstenmoor (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Wardenburg

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wardenburg. The closest is Schloss Oldenburg (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Wardenburg

22 parks within 100 km of Wardenburg. The closest is Eversten Holz (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Wardenburg

20 museums within 100 km of Wardenburg. The closest is Landesmuseum Kunst & Kultur Oldenburg (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wardenburg

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wardenburg. The closest is Gierenberg (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Gierenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Oldenburg · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Weyerberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Osterholz · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Signalberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Vechta · ~71 km · Must-see
  • Dielinger Klei · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~88 km · Must-see
  • Kollwesshöh · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Detmold · ~90 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Wardenburg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wardenburg
  2. 9 km Harberner Heide · nature spot, Landkreis Oldenburg
  3. 6 km Everstenmoor · nature spot, Oldenburg
  4. 6 km Eversten Holz · park, Oldenburg
  5. 2 km Dreifaltigkeitskirche · church, Oldenburg
  6. 16 km Barneführer Holz Und Schreensmoor · nature spot, Landkreis Oldenburg
  7. 9 km Back to Wardenburg

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How to reach Wardenburg

    All places near Wardenburg by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wardenburg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches24107Dreifaltigkeitskirche (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3075Everstenmoor (8 km)
    Forts & heritage2052Schloss Oldenburg (10 km)
    Parks1222Eversten Holz (10 km)
    Museums520Landesmuseum Kunst & Kultur Oldenburg (10 km)
    Other attractions16Großerpater Range Rear Light (43 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15Gierenberg (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Drielaker See (10 km)
    Beaches & coast23Schwarzer Leuchtturm (33 km)
    Treks02Kurfürsten-Runde - Hümmling-Pfade (63 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Fatih Moschee (47 km)

    Wardenburg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wardenburg?

    Everstenmoor (nature spot, about 8 km), Barneführer Holz Und Schreensmoor (nature spot, about 9 km), Dreifaltigkeitskirche (church, about 9 km), Harberner Heide (nature spot, about 9 km), Eversten Holz (park, about 10 km), Landesmuseum Kunst & Kultur Oldenburg (museum, about 10 km).

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

    97 places on Spotwander: 24 churches, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 forts & heritage, 12 parks, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Wardenburg?

    Dreifaltigkeitskirche, about 9 km by road; Lambertikirche (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Wardenburg?

    Everstenmoor, about 8 km by road; Barneführer Holz Und Schreensmoor (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wardenburg?

    Schloss Oldenburg, about 10 km by road; Ehrenhalle Der Oldenburgischen Artillerie (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wardenburg?

    Start in Wardenburg, visit Harberner Heide, then Everstenmoor, then Eversten Holz, then Dreifaltigkeitskirche, then Barneführer Holz Und Schreensmoor, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wardenburg?

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

    Towns near Wardenburg

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