Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Wickede

Wickede is a town in Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 12,504 people. Within 50 km by road there are 208 places to visit — 67 churches, 44 wildlife, forests & gardens, 45 forts & heritage and 24 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Stiftskirche Fröndenberg (9 km), Heilig-Geist-Kirche (10 km) and Burgruine Ardey (12 km).

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Wickede, North Rhine-Westphalia
Wickede, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wickede at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 12,504
Coordinates
51.4964° N, 7.8659° E
Places within 50 km
208 (208 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

Top places to visit near Wickede

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wickede: 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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Things to see near Wickede, by type

Churches near Wickede

87 churches within 100 km of Wickede. The closest is Stiftskirche Fröndenberg (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wickede

72 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wickede. The closest is Uelzener Heide – Mühlhauser Mark (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Wickede

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wickede. The closest is Burgruine Ardey (12 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Burgruine Ardey · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Burg Unna · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Haus Opherdicke · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Balve Cave · fort · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Stünenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Haus Velmede · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~26 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wickede

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wickede. The closest is Jübergturm (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Jübergturm · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Bemberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Halde Sundern · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Glaselefant · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Oestricher Burgberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Kohlberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~29 km · Must-see

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Parks near Wickede

20 parks within 100 km of Wickede. The closest is Sauerlandpark Hemer (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Sauerlandpark Hemer · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Maximilianpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Ewaldipark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Hoeschpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Westfalenpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Stadewäldchen · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~34 km · Must-see

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Museums near Wickede

15 museums within 100 km of Wickede. The closest is Historische Fabrikanlage Maste-Barendorf (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Wickede

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wickede
  2. 13 km Oelinghausen Monastery · monastery, Regierungsbezirk Kassel
  3. 14 km Heilig-Geist-Kirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  4. 6 km Stiftskirche Fröndenberg · church, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  5. 3 km Burgruine Ardey · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  6. 11 km Uelzener Heide – Mühlhauser Mark · nature spot, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  7. 14 km Back to Wickede

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From travellers near Wickede

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How to reach Wickede

    All places near Wickede by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Buschhauser Siepen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Burg Davensberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Königsbüscher Wäldchen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Römerlager Olfen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Lipperode · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Oberes Frommecketal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Hermsbrock · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Bladenhorst · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Ehrenmal · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Kluterthöhle · cave · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~52 km · Must-see
    • St. Peter Und Paul · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Ebbebach-Tal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Mattmecketal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Botanical Garden · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Waldsiepen Hevener Straße / Im Lottental · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Burg Wolfsberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Kierspetal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~53 km · Must-see
    • St. Felizitas · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Lake of Kemnade · lake · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~53 km · Must-see
    • St. Peter Und Paul · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Erlöserkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Becklemer Busch · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Lüdinghausen Castle · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Heilenbecker Höhle · cave · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Vischering Castle · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Hemecketal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Voßnacken · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~53 km · Must-see
    • St. Konrad · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Biggesee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Rombrauk · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Herzhorn-Tal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~54 km · Must-see
    • St. Cyriakus · church · Regierungsbezirk Kassel · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Nienburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Wallburg Bollberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Zachariassee · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Hammertal · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Haus Kemnade · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Steveraue · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Grummer Teiche · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Lutherkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~55 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wickede by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6787Stiftskirche Fröndenberg (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4472Uelzener Heide – Mühlhauser Mark (14 km)
    Forts & heritage4562Burgruine Ardey (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2430Jübergturm (17 km)
    Parks1320Sauerlandpark Hemer (17 km)
    Museums815Historische Fabrikanlage Maste-Barendorf (19 km)
    Caves25Dechenhöhle (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Seilersee (20 km)
    Buddhist sites11Oelinghausen Monastery (13 km)
    Other attractions11Danzturm (24 km)
    Temples11Sri-Kamadchi-Ampal-Tempel (28 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baitul Momin Mosque (59 km)

    Wickede: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wickede?

    Stiftskirche Fröndenberg (church, about 9 km), Heilig-Geist-Kirche (church, about 10 km), Burgruine Ardey (heritage site, about 12 km), Oelinghausen Monastery (monastery, about 13 km), Uelzener Heide – Mühlhauser Mark (nature spot, about 14 km), Ruhr-Altwasser (nature spot, about 15 km).

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

    208 places on Spotwander: 67 churches, 44 wildlife, forests & gardens, 45 forts & heritage, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Wickede?

    Stiftskirche Fröndenberg, about 9 km by road; Heilig-Geist-Kirche (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Wickede?

    Uelzener Heide – Mühlhauser Mark, about 14 km by road; Ruhr-Altwasser (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wickede?

    Burgruine Ardey, about 12 km by road; Burg Unna (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wickede?

    Start in Wickede, visit Oelinghausen Monastery, then Heilig-Geist-Kirche, then Stiftskirche Fröndenberg, then Burgruine Ardey, then Uelzener Heide – Mühlhauser Mark, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wickede?

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

    Towns near Wickede

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