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Things to see in Büren (Germany): 35 places and when to go
Büren is a town in Germany, and this site lists 35 places in and around it, mainly History (10), Hiking (10), Nature (7). The best known are Wewelsburg, Schloss Körtlinghausen and Burg Ringelstein. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 37. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 51.5566, 8.5879
- Places
- 35 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (10) · Hiking (10) · Nature (7) · Wildlife (6) · With kids (5) · Food and drink (3)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- DUS Düsseldorf, 130 km as the crow flies
What to see in Büren
The places in and around Büren, 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.
- WewelsburgRenaissance castle in Germany, first built in 1123, rebuilt in today's form from 1603 to 1609, during the Nazi era used and rebuilt by the SS; today a museum and youth hostel7.1 km
- Schloss KörtlinghausenChâteau in Germany16 km
- Burg RingelsteinCastle6.1 km
- Almehänge bei Ahden und WewelsburgNature reserve in Germany6.6 km
- Großer FahrenbergNature · Mountains13 km
- Kleiner FahrenbergMountain in Germany13 km
- Lühlingsbach-NettetalNature reserve in Germany11 km
- Maria ImmaculataChurch building in Büren, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany2.1 km
- KneblinghausenArchaeological site9.3 km
- RennwegHiking trail, Germany15 km
- Eringerfelder Wald-Nord und WesterschleddeNature reserve in Geseke, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany11 km
- Rüthener HexenturmMedieval tower in Rüthen13 km
- Mauritius-Gymnasium BürenHistory2.0 km
- Schäferkämper WassermühleMuseum17 km
- Schloss ErwitteChâteau in Erwitte, Germany18 km
- St. ApolloniaChurch building in Germany13 km
- Steinbrüche – Auf der HöheNature reserve in Germany8.0 km
- Wälder bei BürenNature reserve in Germany5.4 km
- Altenrüthener LandbierbrauereiBrewery14 km
- Bezirksrundweg MöhneHiking14 km
- Bezirkswanderweg Steinhausen-WewelsburgHiking4.8 km
- Freibad "Badcelona" AlmeWith kids11 km
- Freibad BürenWith kids1.7 km
- Hallenbad MadfeldWith kids17 km
And the other 11, by what you come to do:
When to go to Büren
The best time to visit Büren 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.
- JanPossible8:05
- FebPossible9:42
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:36
- MayBest time15:23
- JunBest time16:23
- JulBest time15:58
- AugBest time14:24
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:22
- NovPossible8:33
- DecBest time7:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 37. In April, 35 of the 35 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 Büren
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 130 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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Other towns nearby
- Paderborn23 places22 km
- Willingen (Upland)52 places30 km
- Soest28 places33 km
- Bad Driburg36 places36 km
- Oelde25 places40 km
- Bad Arolsen45 places42 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Büren?
The best known: Wewelsburg, Schloss Körtlinghausen, Burg Ringelstein, Almehänge bei Ahden und Wewelsburg, Großer Fahrenberg. In all, 35 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Büren?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 37.
How do you get to Büren?
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 130 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Büren as the destination and these 35 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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