Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Witten

Witten is a city in Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 101,247 people. Within 50 km by road there are 300+ places to visit — 99 churches, 68 forts & heritage, 38 parks and 38 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Schwesternpark (1 km), Restfläche KZ-Außenlager (2 km) and Zwangsarbeiterdenkmal (2 km).

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

Witten at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 101,247
Coordinates
51.4436° N, 7.3526° E
Places within 50 km
300+ (300 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 Witten

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

Churches near Witten

99 churches within 100 km of Witten. The closest is Kloster Der Karmelitinnen (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Witten

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Witten. The closest is Restfläche KZ-Außenlager (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Witten

38 parks within 100 km of Witten. The closest is Schwesternpark (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Witten

38 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Witten. The closest is Ruhraue Witten-Gedern (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Witten

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Witten. The closest is Harkortberg (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Harkortberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Höstreichberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Kaisberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Klusenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Syberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Hammertal · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~12 km · Must-see

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Museums near Witten

18 museums within 100 km of Witten. The closest is Deutsches Bergbau-Museum (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Witten

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Witten
  2. 1 km Schwesternpark · park, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  3. 2 km House Witten · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  4. 3 km Kloster Der Karmelitinnen · church, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  5. 2 km Restfläche KZ-Außenlager · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  6. 1 km Zwangsarbeiterdenkmal · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg
  7. 2 km Back to Witten

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

From travellers near Witten

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How to reach Witten

    All places near Witten by distance

    Within 15 km of Witten

    • Burg Wetter · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Volksgarten Lütgendortmund · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~9 km · Must-see
    • St. Patrokli · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Wasserschloss Werdringen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Evangelische Patrokluskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Dellwiger Bachtal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Kaisberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Burg Volmarstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Haus Kemnade · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Oberes Ölbachtal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Klusenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Zisterzienserkloster Bochum-Stiepel · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Zoo Dortmund · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Petrikirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Tremoniapark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Eventkirche Dortmund · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Hallerey · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Josef · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Burg Blankenstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~12 km · Must-see
    • St. Anna · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Syberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Rechener Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Gethmannscher Garten · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Hohensyburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Hammertal · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Lutherkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Westpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Löwendenkmal · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Trauernde Alte · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Stadtpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Pauluskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Kriegerdenkmal · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Westfalenpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Bochum · fort · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Florianturm · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~13 km · Must-see
    • St. Bonifatius · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Grummer Teiche · park · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Christuskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Christ-König · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Sankt Urbanus · church · Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg · ~13 km · Must-see

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Witten by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches9999Kloster Der Karmelitinnen (2 km)
    Forts & heritage6868Restfläche KZ-Außenlager (2 km)
    Parks3838Schwesternpark (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3838Ruhraue Witten-Gedern (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2828Harkortberg (7 km)
    Museums1818Deutsches Bergbau-Museum (13 km)
    Caves55Kluterthöhle (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Lake of Kemnade (8 km)
    Other attractions33Engels-Haus (28 km)

    Witten: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Witten?

    Schwesternpark (park, about 1 km), Restfläche KZ-Außenlager (heritage site, about 2 km), Zwangsarbeiterdenkmal (heritage site, about 2 km), Kloster Der Karmelitinnen (church, about 2 km), House Witten (heritage site, about 2 km), Republikanerdenkmal (heritage site, about 2 km).

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

    300+ places on Spotwander: 99 churches, 68 forts & heritage, 38 parks, 38 wildlife, forests & gardens, 28 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Witten?

    Kloster Der Karmelitinnen, about 2 km by road; Dorfkirche Heven (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Witten?

    Restfläche KZ-Außenlager, about 2 km by road; Zwangsarbeiterdenkmal (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Witten?

    Schwesternpark, about 1 km by road; Volksgarten Lütgendortmund (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Witten?

    Start in Witten, visit Schwesternpark, then House Witten, then Kloster Der Karmelitinnen, then Restfläche KZ-Außenlager, then Zwangsarbeiterdenkmal, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Witten?

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

    Towns near Witten

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