Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Weilerswist

Weilerswist is a town in Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 16,321 people. Within 50 km by road there are 233 places to visit — 90 churches, 62 forts & heritage, 24 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Kriegshoven Castle (6 km), Augustusburg Park (12 km) and Augustusburg Palace (12 km).

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

Weilerswist at a glance

Location
Cologne Government Region district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 16,321
Coordinates
50.7529° N, 6.8459° E
Places within 50 km
233 (233 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 Weilerswist

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Weilerswist: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Weilerswist

  • St Maria and Clemens Church · church · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche · church · Cologne Government Region · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Sankt Karl Borromäus · church · Cologne Government Region · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Tomburg Castle · fort · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Jahndenkmal · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Alte Dorfkirche · church · Cologne Government Region · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Stadtwald · park · Cologne Government Region · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Volksgarten · park · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~25 km · Must-see
  • St. Paul · church · Cologne Government Region · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Lortzingplatz · park · Cologne Government Region · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Ulrepforte · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Kartäuserkirche · church · Cologne Government Region · ~26 km · Must-see

Things to see near Weilerswist, by type

Churches near Weilerswist

113 churches within 100 km of Weilerswist. The closest is Arloff Castle (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Weilerswist

81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Weilerswist. The closest is Kriegshoven Castle (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Weilerswist

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Weilerswist. The closest is Herkelstein (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Herkelstein · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Herkulesberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Kalkberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Hochthürmerberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Petersberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Rodderberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~35 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Weilerswist

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Weilerswist. The closest is Königsdorfer Forst (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Weilerswist

18 parks within 100 km of Weilerswist. The closest is Augustusburg Park (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Weilerswist

17 museums within 100 km of Weilerswist. The closest is Max Ernst Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Weilerswist

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Weilerswist
  2. 6 km Kriegshoven Castle · heritage site, Landkreis Ahrweiler
  3. 14 km Augustusburg Park · park, Cologne Government Region
  4. 1 km Augustusburg Palace · palace, Landkreis Ahrweiler
  5. 1 km Max Ernst Museum · museum, Landkreis Ahrweiler
  6. 5 km Bleibtreusee · lake, Landkreis Ahrweiler
  7. 12 km Back to Weilerswist

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How to reach Weilerswist

    All places near Weilerswist by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Weilerswist by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches90113Arloff Castle (23 km)
    Forts & heritage6281Kriegshoven Castle (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2433Herkelstein (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1319Königsdorfer Forst (29 km)
    Parks1718Augustusburg Park (12 km)
    Museums1417Max Ernst Museum (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Bleibtreusee (12 km)
    Other attractions44Nobel-Metamorphosen (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22DITIB-Zentralmoschee (28 km)
    Treks12Kölnpfad (31 km)
    Buddhist sites12Knechtsteden (46 km)
    Caves11Zwergenhöhle (47 km)

    Weilerswist: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Weilerswist?

    Kriegshoven Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Augustusburg Park (park, about 12 km), Augustusburg Palace (palace, about 12 km), Max Ernst Museum (museum, about 12 km), Bleibtreusee (lake, about 12 km), Schloss Nörvenich (heritage site, about 19 km).

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

    233 places on Spotwander: 90 churches, 62 forts & heritage, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Weilerswist?

    Arloff Castle, about 23 km by road; St Maria and Clemens Church (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Weilerswist?

    Kriegshoven Castle, about 6 km by road; Augustusburg Palace (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Weilerswist?

    Herkelstein, about 28 km by road; Herkulesberg (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Weilerswist?

    Start in Weilerswist, visit Kriegshoven Castle, then Augustusburg Park, then Augustusburg Palace, then Max Ernst Museum, then Bleibtreusee, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Weilerswist?

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

    Towns near Weilerswist

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