Potsdam district, Brandenburg, Germany

Places to visit near Werder

Werder is a town in Potsdam district, Brandenburg, Germany, home to about 22,384 people. Within 50 km by road there are 292 places to visit — 76 churches, 58 forts & heritage, 52 parks and 38 museums. The must-see places are Großer Plessower See (3 km), Schloss Caputh (7 km) and New Palace (8 km).

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Werder, Brandenburg
Werder, Potsdam district, Brandenburg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Werder at a glance

Location
Potsdam district, Brandenburg, Germany
Population
about 22,384
Coordinates
52.3787° N, 12.9340° E
Places within 50 km
292 (292 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Werder

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

76 churches within 100 km of Werder. The closest is Friedenskirche (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Werder

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Werder. The closest is New Palace (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Werder

52 parks within 100 km of Werder. The closest is Neuer Lustgarten (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Werder

38 museums within 100 km of Werder. The closest is Schloss Caputh (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Werder

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Werder. The closest is Ruinenberg (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Werder

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Werder. The closest is Großer Plessower See (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Werder

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Werder
  2. 3 km Großer Plessower See · lake, Jerichower Land
  3. 10 km Schloß Lindstedt · heritage site, Potsdam
  4. 1 km Antikentempel · heritage site, Potsdam
  5. 1 km New Palace · palace, Potsdam
  6. 7 km Schloss Caputh · museum, Potsdam-Mittelmark
  7. 7 km Back to Werder

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From travellers near Werder

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How to reach Werder

    All places near Werder by distance

    Within 15 km of Werder

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Werder by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7676Friedenskirche (10 km)
    Forts & heritage5858New Palace (8 km)
    Parks5252Neuer Lustgarten (11 km)
    Museums3838Schloss Caputh (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1919Ruinenberg (10 km)
    Other attractions1919Holländisches Viertel (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1515Großer Plessower See (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens55Botanischer Garten Der Universität Potsdam (8 km)
    Beaches & coast33Strandbad Wannsee (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Segelclub Pichelswerder e.V. (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Wilmersdorfer Moschee (35 km)
    Treks11European Walking Route E11, Berlin (39 km)
    Waterfalls11Wasserfall Viktoriapark (41 km)

    Werder: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Werder?

    Großer Plessower See (lake, about 3 km), Schloss Caputh (museum, about 7 km), New Palace (palace, about 8 km), Schloß Lindstedt (heritage site, about 8 km), Antikentempel (heritage site, about 8 km), Schloss Charlottenhof (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    292 places on Spotwander: 76 churches, 58 forts & heritage, 52 parks, 38 museums, 19 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Werder?

    Friedenskirche, about 10 km by road; Garnisonkirche (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Werder?

    New Palace, about 8 km by road; Schloß Lindstedt (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Werder?

    Neuer Lustgarten, about 11 km by road; Freundschaftsinsel (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Werder?

    Start in Werder, visit Großer Plessower See, then Schloß Lindstedt, then Antikentempel, then New Palace, then Schloss Caputh, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Werder?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Werder

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