Vorpommern-Greifswald district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

Places to visit near Weitenhagen

Weitenhagen is a town in Vorpommern-Greifswald district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, home to about 1,604 people. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit — 82 churches, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 forts & heritage and 5 museums. The must-see places are Evangelische Kirche Weitenhagen (1 km), NSG Eldena (5 km) and Arboretum (5 km).

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Weitenhagen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Weitenhagen, Vorpommern-Greifswald district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Weitenhagen at a glance

Location
Vorpommern-Greifswald district, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Population
about 1,604
Coordinates
54.0537° N, 13.4100° E
Places within 50 km
153 (153 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 museums

Top places to visit near Weitenhagen

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

131 churches within 100 km of Weitenhagen. The closest is Evangelische Kirche Weitenhagen (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Weitenhagen

69 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Weitenhagen. The closest is NSG Eldena (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • NSG Eldena · sanctuary · Vorpommern-Greifswald · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Arboretum · sanctuary · Vorpommern-Greifswald · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Ladebower Moor · sanctuary · Vorpommern-Greifswald · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Lanken · sanctuary · Vorpommern-Greifswald · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Kieshofer Moor · sanctuary · Vorpommern-Greifswald · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Karlsburger Und Oldenburger Holz · sanctuary · Vorpommern-Greifswald · ~21 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Weitenhagen

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Weitenhagen. The closest is Klosterruine Eldena (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Weitenhagen

12 museums within 100 km of Weitenhagen. The closest is Otto-Lilienthal-Museum (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Weitenhagen

10 parks within 100 km of Weitenhagen. The closest is Landschaftspark Behrenhoff (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Weitenhagen

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Weitenhagen. The closest is Koos (16 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Koos · river spot · Vorpommern-Greifswald · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Heuwiese · river spot · Vorpommern-Rügen · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Liebes · river spot · Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Wührens · river spot · Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Urkevitz · river spot · Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Mährens · river spot · Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · ~60 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Weitenhagen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Weitenhagen
  2. 1 km Evangelische Kirche Weitenhagen · church, Vorpommern-Greifswald
  3. 5 km NSG Eldena · nature spot, Vorpommern-Greifswald
  4. 2 km Klosterruine Eldena · heritage site, Vorpommern-Greifswald
  5. 4 km Arboretum · nature spot, Vorpommern-Greifswald
  6. 3 km Dom St. Nikolai · church, Vorpommern-Greifswald
  7. 6 km Back to Weitenhagen

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How to reach Weitenhagen

    All places near Weitenhagen by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Weitenhagen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches82131Evangelische Kirche Weitenhagen (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2869NSG Eldena (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2445Klosterruine Eldena (6 km)
    Museums512Otto-Lilienthal-Museum (37 km)
    Parks310Landschaftspark Behrenhoff (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves19Koos (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints37Hoher Zwerg (13 km)
    Beaches & coast27Palmer Ort (23 km)
    Other attractions46Haus-Kopf-Über (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Selliner See (49 km)

    Weitenhagen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Weitenhagen?

    Evangelische Kirche Weitenhagen (church, about 1 km), NSG Eldena (nature spot, about 5 km), Arboretum (nature spot, about 5 km), Klosterruine Eldena (heritage site, about 6 km), Dom St. Nikolai (church, about 6 km), St. Jacobi (church, about 7 km).

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

    153 places on Spotwander: 82 churches, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 forts & heritage, 5 museums, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Weitenhagen?

    Evangelische Kirche Weitenhagen, about 1 km by road; Dom St. Nikolai (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Weitenhagen?

    NSG Eldena, about 5 km by road; Arboretum (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Weitenhagen?

    Klosterruine Eldena, about 6 km by road; Schloss Wrangelsburg (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Weitenhagen?

    Start in Weitenhagen, visit Evangelische Kirche Weitenhagen, then NSG Eldena, then Klosterruine Eldena, then Arboretum, then Dom St. Nikolai, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Weitenhagen?

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

    Towns near Weitenhagen

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