Heidekreis district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Welle

Welle is a town in Heidekreis district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 1,251 people. Within 50 km by road there are 204 places to visit — 49 churches, 35 forts & heritage, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens and 30 parks. The must-see places are Büsenbachtal Und Wörmer Wälder (6 km), Heidemoor Bei Ottermoor (6 km) and Obere Wümmeniederung (9 km).

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Welle, Lower Saxony
Welle, Heidekreis district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Welle at a glance

Location
Heidekreis district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 1,251
Coordinates
53.2398° N, 9.8018° E
Places within 50 km
204 (204 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 parks

Top places to visit near Welle

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Churches near Welle

83 churches within 100 km of Welle. The closest is St. Ansgar (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Welle

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Welle. The closest is Steinkiste von Rolfsen (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Welle

47 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Welle. The closest is Büsenbachtal Und Wörmer Wälder (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Welle

45 parks within 100 km of Welle. The closest is Wildpark Schwarze Berge (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Welle

40 museums within 100 km of Welle. The closest is Kunststätte Bossard (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Welle

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Welle. The closest is Wilseder Berg (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Welle

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 Welle
  2. 6 km Büsenbachtal Und Wörmer Wälder · nature spot, Landkreis Harburg
  3. 14 km Obere Wümmeniederung · nature spot, Landkreis Harburg
  4. 4 km Finteler Wacholderlandschaft · nature spot, Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme)
  5. 4 km Oberes Fintautal · nature spot, Heidekreis
  6. 5 km Heidemoor Bei Ottermoor · nature spot, Landkreis Harburg
  7. 6 km Back to Welle

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How to reach Welle

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Welle by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4983St. Ansgar (17 km)
    Forts & heritage3548Steinkiste von Rolfsen (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2847Büsenbachtal Und Wörmer Wälder (6 km)
    Parks3045Wildpark Schwarze Berge (29 km)
    Museums3640Kunststätte Bossard (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1115Wilseder Berg (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs57Lopausee (39 km)
    Other attractions44Elbe Philharmonic Hall (45 km)
    Beaches & coast33Bubendey-Ufer Oberfeuer (42 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Centrum Moschee (47 km)

    Welle: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Welle?

    Büsenbachtal Und Wörmer Wälder (nature spot, about 6 km), Heidemoor Bei Ottermoor (nature spot, about 6 km), Obere Wümmeniederung (nature spot, about 9 km), Oberes Fintautal (nature spot, about 11 km), Finteler Wacholderlandschaft (nature spot, about 11 km), Kunststätte Bossard (museum, about 13 km).

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

    204 places on Spotwander: 49 churches, 35 forts & heritage, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 30 parks, 36 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Welle?

    St. Ansgar, about 17 km by road; St. Peter Und Paul (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Welle?

    Steinkiste von Rolfsen, about 30 km by road; Ratsmühle (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Welle?

    Büsenbachtal Und Wörmer Wälder, about 6 km by road; Heidemoor Bei Ottermoor (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Welle?

    Start in Welle, visit Büsenbachtal Und Wörmer Wälder, then Obere Wümmeniederung, then Finteler Wacholderlandschaft, then Oberes Fintautal, then Heidemoor Bei Ottermoor, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Welle?

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

    Towns near Welle

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