Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Wegberg

Wegberg is a town in Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 29,622 people. Within 50 km by road there are 288 places to visit — 132 churches, 85 forts & heritage, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens and 16 museums. The must-see places are Pfarrkirche St. Peter Und Paul (1 km), Burg Wegberg (1 km) and Motte (3 km).

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Wegberg, North Rhine-Westphalia
Wegberg, Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wegberg at a glance

Location
Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 29,622
Coordinates
51.1422° N, 6.2844° E
Places within 50 km
288 (288 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Wegberg

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Churches near Wegberg

134 churches within 100 km of Wegberg. The closest is Pfarrkirche St. Peter Und Paul (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Wegberg

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wegberg

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wegberg. The closest is Knippertzbachtal (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Wegberg

16 museums within 100 km of Wegberg. The closest is Museum Abteiberg (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Wegberg

13 parks within 100 km of Wegberg. The closest is Helga-Stöver-Park (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Helga-Stöver-Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Gartenpark Haus Meer · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Stadtwald · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Greiffenhorstpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Lantz'scher Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Nordpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~43 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wegberg

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wegberg. The closest is Rheydter Höhe (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Rheydter Höhe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Kapuzinerberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Inrather Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Hülser Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Rhine Tower · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Haarberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~49 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Wegberg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wegberg
  2. 1 km Pfarrkirche St. Peter Und Paul · church, Cologne Government Region
  3. 3 km Motte · heritage site, Cologne Government Region
  4. 1 km Schloss Tüschenbroich · heritage site, Cologne Government Region
  5. 3 km Burg Wegberg · heritage site, Cologne Government Region
  6. 4 km Pfarrkirche St. Mariä Himmelfahrt · church, Cologne Government Region
  7. 4 km Back to Wegberg

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How to reach Wegberg

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    Within 15 km of Wegberg

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wegberg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches132134Pfarrkirche St. Peter Und Paul (1 km)
    Forts & heritage8587Burg Wegberg (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2626Knippertzbachtal (5 km)
    Museums1616Museum Abteiberg (15 km)
    Parks1313Helga-Stöver-Park (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints77Rheydter Höhe (11 km)
    Other attractions44Haus Hohenbusch (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Hariksee (12 km)
    Treks11European Long Distance Path E8, North Rhine-Westphalia (28 km)
    Buddhist sites11Knechtsteden (42 km)

    Wegberg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wegberg?

    Pfarrkirche St. Peter Und Paul (church, about 1 km), Burg Wegberg (heritage site, about 1 km), Motte (heritage site, about 3 km), Schloss Tüschenbroich (heritage site, about 3 km), Pfarrkirche St. Mariä Himmelfahrt (church, about 4 km), St.-Bernhard-Kapelle (heritage site, about 4 km).

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

    288 places on Spotwander: 132 churches, 85 forts & heritage, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 museums, 13 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Wegberg?

    Pfarrkirche St. Peter Und Paul, about 1 km by road; Pfarrkirche St. Mariä Himmelfahrt (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wegberg?

    Burg Wegberg, about 1 km by road; Motte (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Wegberg?

    Knippertzbachtal, about 5 km by road; Naturpark Schwalm-Nette (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wegberg?

    Start in Wegberg, visit Pfarrkirche St. Peter Und Paul, then Motte, then Schloss Tüschenbroich, then Burg Wegberg, then Pfarrkirche St. Mariä Himmelfahrt, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wegberg?

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

    Towns near Wegberg

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