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Things to see in Haltern am See (Germany): 42 places and when to go
Haltern am See is a town in Germany, and this site lists 42 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (13), Nature (10), History (9). The best known are Lembeck Castle, Dorsten station and St. Viktor (Dülmen). The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 51.7675, 7.1298
- Places
- 42 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (13) · Nature (10) · History (9) · Wildlife (6) · With kids (6) · Mountains (5)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- DUS Düsseldorf, 59 km as the crow flies
What to see in Haltern am See
The places in and around Haltern am See, 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.
- Lembeck CastleCastle in Germany9.4 km
- Dorsten stationRailway station in Dorsten, Germany16 km
- St. Viktor (Dülmen)Church12 km
- Sculpture museum of GlaskastenMuseum in Germany13 km
- HammerbergMountain range7.5 km
- Haus OsthoffManor estate14 km
- Kibitz-BergMountain in Germany8.1 km
- Burg LüdinghausenCastle21 km
- RennbergSummit9.7 km
- St. AgathaChurch building in Dorsten, Germany16 km
- Stim-BergMountain in Germany14 km
- Lette (Kr Coesfeld) stationRailway station in Coesfeld, Germany14 km
- FarnbergMountain in Germany13 km
- The Jewish Museum of WestphaliaMuseum in Dorsten, Germany16 km
- KranenmeerLake in Germany12 km
- Lüdinghauser TorCity gate in Dülmen, Germany12 km
- Pilgrimage area of Annaberg (Haltern am See)Church building in Haltern am See, Germany5.0 km
- Am Becker FeldNature reserve in Germany6.1 km
- Funkturm Groß Reken MelchenbergMountain in Germany10 km
- HeubachwiesenNature reserve in Borken district, Germany9.6 km
- Ketteler HofNature · With kids1.6 km
- Naturwildpark GranatWith kids · Wildlife3.0 km
- Prickings-HofBuilding in Haltern am See, Germany6.9 km
- Dolmen DüwelsteeneHistory13 km
And the other 18, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Brauwerk Schacht 8
- Hiking: Gelsenkirchen-Buer - Haltern, Jugendherberge X18, Gelsenkirchen Zoo - Maria Veen X7, Haltern-Lippramsdorf - Sythen X20, Hohe Mark Steig (Wesel - Olfen), Nordic Walking Land schafft, Recklinghausen - Flaesheim X16, Schermbeck - Reken X8, X1 Arnheim - Lippstadt, X15 Brünen - Dülmen, X17 Dorsten-Deuten - Dülmen, X4 Marl-Sinsen Bf - Olfen, Füchtelner Mühle, X5 Recklinghausen Hbf - Dülmen Bf, X6 Recklinghausen <=> Maria-Veen
- With kids: Guido-Heiland-Bad, Vogelpark Maria Veen, Wildpark Frankenhof
- History: Mutter Siepe
When to go to Haltern am See
The best time to visit Haltern am See 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.
- JanPossible8:03
- FebPossible9:41
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:37
- MayBest time15:25
- JunBest time16:25
- JulBest time16:00
- AugBest time14:25
- SepBest time12:23
- OctBest time10:21
- NovPossible8:31
- DecBest time7:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35. In April, 42 of the 42 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 Haltern am See
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 59 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
- Gescher16 places21 km
- Borken24 places25 km
- Dortmund83 places34 km
- Essen62 places36 km
- Schöppingen29 places37 km
- Vreden29 places40 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Haltern am See?
The best known: Lembeck Castle, Dorsten station, St. Viktor (Dülmen), Sculpture museum of Glaskasten, Hammerberg. In all, 42 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Haltern am See?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35.
How do you get to Haltern am See?
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 59 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Haltern am See as the destination and these 42 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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