North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Places to visit near Zulpich

Zulpich is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, home to about 20,208 people. Within 50 km by road there are 173 places to visit — 67 churches, 52 forts & heritage, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 16 parks. The must-see places are Neffelsee (3 km), Burg Gödersheim (10 km) and Burg Nideggen (16 km).

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Zulpich, North Rhine-Westphalia
Zulpich, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Zulpich at a glance

Location
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Population
about 20,208
Coordinates
50.6945° N, 6.6541° E
Places within 50 km
173 (173 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Zulpich

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Things to see near Zulpich, by type

Churches near Zulpich

108 churches within 100 km of Zulpich. The closest is Arloff Castle (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Zulpich

83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Zulpich. The closest is Burg Gödersheim (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Zulpich

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

  • Herkelstein · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Eigart · viewpoint · Landkreis Vulkaneifel · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Hochthürmerberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Ahrtal · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Teufelsley · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Herkulesberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~43 km · Must-see

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Parks near Zulpich

24 parks within 100 km of Zulpich. The closest is Augustusburg Park (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Zulpich

14 museums within 100 km of Zulpich. The closest is Ordensburg Vogelsang (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Zulpich

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Zulpich. The closest is Königsdorfer Forst (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Königsdorfer Forst · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Aremberg · sanctuary · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Brettner Hof · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Am Ginsterpfad · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Worringer Bruch · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Dellbrücker Heide · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~53 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Zulpich

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Zulpich
  2. 3 km Neffelsee · lake, Landkreis Ahrweiler
  3. 8 km Burg Gödersheim · heritage site, Landkreis Ahrweiler
  4. 6 km Burg Blens · heritage site, Cologne Government Region
  5. 4 km Burg Nideggen · heritage site, Landkreis Ahrweiler
  6. 22 km Schloss Nörvenich · heritage site, Cologne Government Region
  7. 16 km Back to Zulpich

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From travellers near Zulpich

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How to reach Zulpich

    All places near Zulpich by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Buttermarktkapelle St. Michael · church · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Stadtgarten · park · Cologne Government Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Marschiertor · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Burg Baesweiler · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Bruder Klaus · church · Cologne Government Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Elisengarten · park · Cologne Government Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Sandkaulpark · park · Cologne Government Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Marienfels · fort · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Fritz-Henkel-Park · park · Landkreis Neuwied · ~51 km · Must-see
    • St. Pius X · church · Cologne Government Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Aachen Cathedral · church · Cologne Government Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • St. Michael (Dimitrios) · church · Cologne Government Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Salvatorberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • St. Hedwig · church · Cologne Government Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Arff · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Evangelische Kirche · church · Landkreis Neuwied · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Burg Soerserhaus · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • St. Paul · church · Cologne Government Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Torbogen des Klosterather Hofs · attraction · Cologne Government Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Obere Burg · fort · Landkreis Neuwied · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Kaiser-Friedrich-Park · park · Cologne Government Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Ponttor · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Lousberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Koppel · viewpoint · Landkreis Neuwied · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Dreimühlen · fort · Landkreis Vulkaneifel · ~52 km · Must-see
    • St. Antonius · church · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Stuxberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Neuwied · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Pfaffenturm · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Großer Ölberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Siebengebirge · viewpoint · Landkreis Ahrweiler · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Wasserfall Dreimühlen · waterfall · Landkreis Vulkaneifel · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Langer Turm · fort · Cologne Government Region · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Japanischer Garten · park · Cologne Government Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Bilal-Moschee · dargah · Cologne Government Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Worringer Bruch · sanctuary · Cologne Government Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Westpark · park · Cologne Government Region · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Bütgenbacher See · lake · Wallonia · ~53 km · Must-see
    • St. Antonius · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Burg Vilzelt · fort · Landkreis Neuwied · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Carl-Duisberg-Park · park · Cologne Government Region · ~53 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Zulpich by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches67108Arloff Castle (18 km)
    Forts & heritage5283Burg Gödersheim (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1534Herkelstein (17 km)
    Parks1624Augustusburg Park (29 km)
    Museums1114Ordensburg Vogelsang (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens413Königsdorfer Forst (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs37Neffelsee (3 km)
    Other attractions25Steinfeld Abbey (28 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13DITIB-Zentralmoschee (42 km)
    Waterfalls03Wasserfall Dreimühlen (52 km)
    Treks22Eifelsteig (42 km)
    Buddhist sites01Knechtsteden (54 km)

    Zulpich: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Zulpich?

    Neffelsee (lake, about 3 km), Burg Gödersheim (heritage site, about 10 km), Burg Nideggen (heritage site, about 16 km), Burg Blens (heritage site, about 16 km), Schloss Nörvenich (heritage site, about 16 km), Herkelstein (viewpoint, about 17 km).

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

    173 places on Spotwander: 67 churches, 52 forts & heritage, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 parks, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Zulpich?

    Arloff Castle, about 18 km by road; St. Ursula Kapelle (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Zulpich?

    Burg Gödersheim, about 10 km by road; Burg Nideggen (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Zulpich?

    Herkelstein, about 17 km by road; Eigart (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Zulpich?

    Start in Zulpich, visit Neffelsee, then Burg Gödersheim, then Burg Blens, then Burg Nideggen, then Schloss Nörvenich, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Zulpich?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Zulpich

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