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Things to see in Bad Oeynhausen (Germany): 45 places and when to go
Bad Oeynhausen is a town in Germany, and this site lists 45 places in and around it, mainly Nature (14), Mountains (13), History (8). The best known are Emperor William Monument, Minden Cathedral and Heidbrink. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 52.2008, 8.7952
- Places
- 45 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (14) · Mountains (13) · History (8) · Temples (7) · Hiking (6) · Museums and art (3)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- DUS Düsseldorf, 173 km as the crow flies
What to see in Bad Oeynhausen
The places in and around Bad Oeynhausen, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Emperor William MonumentColossal monument near Porta Westfalica in North Rhine-Westphalian, Germany9.0 km
- Minden CathedralChurch in Minden, Germany13 km
- HeidbrinkNature · Mountains15 km
- WittekindsbergMountain near Porta Westfalica, Germany8.2 km
- JakobsbergMountain in Germany11 km
- Burg VlothoGerman castle ruin5.5 km
- EibergMountain in Germany8.4 km
- Eidinghauser-BergNature · Mountains6.6 km
- Häverstädter BergMountain in Germany7.7 km
- Lutternsche EggeMountain in Germany6.5 km
- Nettel-BergMountain in Germany11 km
- SaaleggeMountain in Germany8.3 km
- Solter BergNature · Mountains7.5 km
- Stucken-BergNature · Mountains10 km
- VierenbergMountain in Germany13 km
- DornbergMountain in Herford, Germany7.2 km
- Evangelische Kirche EisbergenChurch15 km
- Evangelische Kirche HausbergeChurch in Porta Westfalica, Germany9.8 km
- Evangelische Kirche HoltrupChurch5.2 km
- Evangelische Kirche KleinenbremenChurch17 km
- Haus BeckHistory5.8 km
- KreuzkircheChurch ruin in the Wiehen Hills, Germany7.9 km
- LWL-Preußenmuseum MindenMuseum in Minden12 km
- MargarethenklusChurch building in Porta Westfalica, Germany7.9 km
And the other 21, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Salze-Glimketal
- Temples: St. Peter und Paul (Veltheim)
- History: Deutsches Märchen- und Wesersagenmuseum, Süsternkapelle
- With kids: Former Kalletal Zoo, Hallenbad Löhne, Weserangerbad
- Museums and art: Hammerschmiede Gnuse
- Diving: Alexsi Tauchschule
- Hot springs: Bali Therme
- Food and drink: Die Fähre, Salzhof
- Hiking: E11 European long distance path, Mühlensteig, Stiftsweg, Weserberglandweg, Wittekindsweg, X3 Cheruskerweg
- Stargazing: Schulsternwarte Minden, Walter-Baade-Sternwarte
- Architecture: Windmühle Eickhorst
When to go to Bad Oeynhausen
The best time to visit Bad Oeynhausen is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible7:59
- FebPossible9:38
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:39
- MayBest time15:28
- JunBest time16:30
- JulBest time16:04
- AugBest time14:27
- SepBest time12:23
- OctBest time10:19
- NovPossible8:27
- DecBest time7:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30. In June, 43 of the 45 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bad Oeynhausen
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 173 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bad Oeynhausen?
The best known: Emperor William Monument, Minden Cathedral, Heidbrink, Wittekindsberg, Jakobsberg. In all, 45 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bad Oeynhausen?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30.
How do you get to Bad Oeynhausen?
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 173 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bad Oeynhausen as the destination and these 45 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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