Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Willich

Willich is a town in Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 51,843 people. Within 50 km by road there are 298 places to visit — 121 churches, 78 forts & heritage, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens and 23 parks. The must-see places are Schloss Neersen (6 km), Kloster Neuwerk (9 km) and Schloss Myllendonk (9 km).

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Willich, North Rhine-Westphalia
Willich, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Willich at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 51,843
Coordinates
51.2637° N, 6.5473° E
Places within 50 km
298 (298 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 Willich

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

121 churches within 100 km of Willich. The closest is Kloster Neuwerk (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Willich

78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Willich. The closest is Schloss Neersen (6 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Schloss Neersen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Myllendonk · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Pesch · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Burg Linn · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Haus Schlickum · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Liedberg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~14 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Willich

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Willich. The closest is Botanic Garden (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Willich

23 parks within 100 km of Willich. The closest is Gartenpark Haus Meer (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Gartenpark Haus Meer · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Helga-Stöver-Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Stadtwald · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Greiffenhorstpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Lantz'scher Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Nordpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~18 km · Must-see

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Museums near Willich

16 museums within 100 km of Willich. The closest is Städtisches Museum Schloss Rheydt (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Willich

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Willich. The closest is Kapuzinerberg (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kapuzinerberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Inrather Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Hülser Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Rheydter Höhe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Rhine Tower · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Stinkesberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~28 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Willich

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Willich
  2. 6 km Schloss Neersen · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  3. 4 km Kloster Neuwerk · church, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  4. 3 km Schloss Myllendonk · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  5. 18 km Schloss Pesch · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  6. 6 km Botanic Garden · garden, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  7. 11 km Back to Willich

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How to reach Willich

    All places near Willich by distance

    Within 15 km of Willich

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Willich by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches121121Kloster Neuwerk (9 km)
    Forts & heritage7878Schloss Neersen (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3434Botanic Garden (11 km)
    Parks2323Gartenpark Haus Meer (11 km)
    Museums1616Städtisches Museum Schloss Rheydt (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1010Kapuzinerberg (13 km)
    Other attractions99Nikolauskloster (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Elfrather See (18 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22DITIB-Merkez-Moschee (39 km)
    Buddhist sites11Knechtsteden (31 km)
    Caves11Kleine Feldhofer Grotte (35 km)
    Treks11European Long Distance Path E8, North Rhine-Westphalia (39 km)

    Willich: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Willich?

    Schloss Neersen (heritage site, about 6 km), Kloster Neuwerk (church, about 9 km), Schloss Myllendonk (heritage site, about 9 km), Schloss Pesch (heritage site, about 10 km), Botanic Garden (garden, about 11 km), Russische Orthodoxe St. Barbara Kirche (church, about 11 km).

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

    298 places on Spotwander: 121 churches, 78 forts & heritage, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 parks, 16 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Willich?

    Kloster Neuwerk, about 9 km by road; Russische Orthodoxe St. Barbara Kirche (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Willich?

    Schloss Neersen, about 6 km by road; Schloss Myllendonk (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Willich?

    Botanic Garden, about 11 km by road; Ilvericher Altrheinschlinge (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Willich?

    Start in Willich, visit Schloss Neersen, then Kloster Neuwerk, then Schloss Myllendonk, then Schloss Pesch, then Botanic Garden, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Willich?

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

    Towns near Willich

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