Landkreis Aurich district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Wirdum

Wirdum is a town in Landkreis Aurich district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 1,096 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 81 churches, 18 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 museums. The must-see places are Wirdumer Kirche (1 km), Grimersumer Kirche (3 km) and Uttumer Kirche (5 km).

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Wirdum, Lower Saxony
Wirdum, Landkreis Aurich district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wirdum at a glance

Location
Landkreis Aurich district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 1,096
Coordinates
53.4767° N, 7.2059° E
Places within 50 km
123 (108 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 museums

Top places to visit near Wirdum

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Churches near Wirdum

111 churches within 100 km of Wirdum. The closest is Wirdumer Kirche (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Wirdum

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wirdum. The closest is Beningaburg Bei Wirdum (1 km); the best-known is Burg Hinta (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wirdum

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wirdum. The closest is Heseler Wald (42 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Wirdum

17 museums within 100 km of Wirdum. The closest is Kirchenmuseum Marienhafe (8 km); the best-known is Bunkermuseum (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wirdum

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wirdum. The closest is Loppersumer Meer (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Wirdum

4 beaches & coast within 100 km of Wirdum. The closest is Norderney (33 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Wirdum

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wirdum
  2. 1 km Wirdumer Kirche · church, Landkreis Aurich
  3. 3 km Grimersumer Kirche · church, Landkreis Aurich
  4. 3 km Eilsumer Kirche · church, Landkreis Aurich
  5. 3 km Uttumer Kirche · church, Landkreis Aurich
  6. 2 km Kirche Cirkwehrum · church, Landkreis Aurich
  7. 6 km Back to Wirdum

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From travellers near Wirdum

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wirdum by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches81111Wirdumer Kirche (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1833Beningaburg Bei Wirdum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens325Heseler Wald (42 km)
    Museums517Kirchenmuseum Marienhafe (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs39Loppersumer Meer (8 km)
    Other attractions77Schiefer Turm von Suurhusen (9 km)
    Beaches & coast34Norderney (33 km)
    Parks03Park Der Gärten (75 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Baltrum (38 km)
    Treks12European Long Distance Path E9 - B-nl (40 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Leuchtturm Norderney (32 km)

    Wirdum: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wirdum?

    Wirdumer Kirche (church, about 1 km), Grimersumer Kirche (church, about 3 km), Uttumer Kirche (church, about 5 km), Eilsumer Kirche (church, about 5 km), Kirche Cirkwehrum (church, about 6 km), Kirche Jennelt (church, about 6 km).

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

    123 places on Spotwander: 81 churches, 18 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Wirdum?

    Wirdumer Kirche, about 1 km by road; Grimersumer Kirche (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wirdum?

    Beningaburg Bei Wirdum, about 1 km by road; Fresenhaus (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Wirdum?

    Heseler Wald, about 42 km by road; Püttenbollen (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wirdum?

    Start in Wirdum, visit Wirdumer Kirche, then Grimersumer Kirche, then Eilsumer Kirche, then Uttumer Kirche, then Kirche Cirkwehrum, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wirdum?

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

    Towns near Wirdum

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