Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Wingst

Wingst is a town in Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 3,610 people. Within 50 km by road there are 40 places to visit — 19 churches, 6 forts & heritage, 1 parks and 5 museums. The must-see places are Deutscher Olymp (1 km), Silberberg (2 km) and Westerberg (10 km).

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Wingst, Lower Saxony
Wingst, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wingst at a glance

Location
Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 3,610
Coordinates
53.7357° N, 9.0805° E
Places within 50 km
40 (40 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Wingst

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wingst: 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 Wingst, by type

Churches near Wingst

81 churches within 100 km of Wingst. The closest is Jakobuskirche (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Wingst

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wingst. The closest is Wiebke-Kruse-Turm (29 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Wingst

47 parks within 100 km of Wingst. The closest is Seehundstation Friedrichskoog (41 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Wingst

38 museums within 100 km of Wingst. The closest is Heimatmuseum (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wingst

38 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wingst. The closest is Kleve (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wingst

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wingst. The closest is Deutscher Olymp (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Deutscher Olymp · viewpoint · Kreis Dithmarschen · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Silberberg · viewpoint · Kreis Dithmarschen · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Westerberg · viewpoint · Kreis Dithmarschen · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Baurs-Berg · viewpoint · Hamburg · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Waseberg · viewpoint · Hamburg · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Süllberg · viewpoint · Hamburg · ~64 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Wingst

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wingst
  2. 10 km Westerberg · viewpoint, Kreis Dithmarschen
  3. 9 km Silberberg · viewpoint, Kreis Dithmarschen
  4. 24 km Heimatmuseum · museum, Kreis Dithmarschen
  5. 1 km Jakobuskirche · church, Kreis Dithmarschen
  6. 21 km Deutscher Olymp · viewpoint, Kreis Dithmarschen
  7. 1 km Back to Wingst

Plan a longer trip from Wingst — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Wingst

    All places near Wingst by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Wingst by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Churches81Jakobuskirche (22 km)
    Forts & heritage52Wiebke-Kruse-Turm (29 km)
    Parks47Seehundstation Friedrichskoog (41 km)
    Museums38Heimatmuseum (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Kleve (34 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Deutscher Olymp (1 km)
    Other attractions8Unterfeuer Brunsbüttel (22 km)
    Beaches & coast8Leuchtturm Büsum (57 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs7Horstsee (37 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3Fazl-e-Omar Mosque (74 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1Great Tower Neuwerk (54 km)

    Wingst: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wingst?

    Deutscher Olymp (viewpoint, about 1 km), Silberberg (viewpoint, about 2 km), Westerberg (viewpoint, about 10 km), Unterfeuer Brunsbüttel (attraction, about 22 km), Jakobuskirche (church, about 22 km), Heimatmuseum (museum, about 22 km).

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

    40 places on Spotwander: 19 churches, 6 forts & heritage, 1 park, 5 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Wingst?

    Jakobuskirche, about 22 km by road; Pauluskirche (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wingst?

    Wiebke-Kruse-Turm, about 29 km by road; Wasserturm (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Wingst?

    Seehundstation Friedrichskoog, about 41 km by road; Wilhelmshain (61 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wingst?

    Start in Wingst, visit Westerberg, then Silberberg, then Heimatmuseum, then Jakobuskirche, then Deutscher Olymp, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wingst?

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

    Towns near Wingst

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