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Things to see in Meppen (Germany): 31 places and when to go
Meppen is a town in Germany, and this site lists 31 places in and around it, mainly Nature (14), Wildlife (14), With kids (4). The best known are St. Martinus (Haren), Stalag VI-B and Alte Pfarrkirche St. Vitus Bokeloh. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 52.6914, 7.3263
- Places
- 31 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (14) · Wildlife (14) · With kids (4) · Temples (3) · History (3) · Museums and art (3)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- DUS Düsseldorf, 161 km as the crow flies
What to see in Meppen
The places in and around Meppen, 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.
- St. Martinus (Haren)Architectural structure12 km
- Stalag VI-BNazi concentration camp10 km
- Alte Pfarrkirche St. Vitus BokelohChurch1.5 km
- Borkener ParadiesNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany6.7 km
- Der Steinerne SchlüsselDolmen6.7 km
- Exhibition Centre for the Archaeology of the EmslandMuseum in Germany1.4 km
- BrögbernTemples15 km
- Dörgener MoorNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany4.5 km
- Emsland MoormuseumMuseums and art12 km
- Im LeikenNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany8.9 km
- Kunsthalle LingenMuseum in Germany19 km
- Lahrer MoorFormer nature reserve in Haselünne, Lower Saxony, Germany6.7 km
- NegengehrenFormer nature reserve in Haselünne, Lower Saxony, Germany13 km
- Nöster BergSummit12 km
- Biotop am Speicherbecken GeesteNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany11 km
- Esterfelder MoorNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany4.8 km
- LechtegoorNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany15 km
- Rühler MoorNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany12 km
- Schloss DankernAmusement park in Haren (Ems)14 km
- SchweinefehnNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany9.3 km
- StadtveenNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany10 km
- Versener HeideseeNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany11 km
- Wesuweer MoorNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany13 km
- Edelkorn-Brennerei Jos. Rosche GmbH & Co. KGDistillery11 km
And the other 7, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Emsweg, Hünenweg - 09/10
- With kids: Linus Lingen, Spaßbad Topas, Ziegen- und Rehgehege
- Food and drink: Private Kornbrennerei Heydt
- Diving: Speicherbecken Geeste / Lingen
When to go to Meppen
The best time to visit Meppen is April to October; also possible: November to March. 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.
- JanPossible7:54
- FebPossible9:36
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:40
- MayBest time15:32
- JunBest time16:35
- JulBest time16:09
- AugBest time14:30
- SepBest time12:23
- OctBest time10:17
- NovPossible8:23
- DecPossible7:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 24. In June, 31 of the 31 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 Meppen
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 161 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
- Sögel21 places22 km
- Neuenhaus28 places32 km
- Nortrup14 places37 km
- Papenburg33 places44 km
- Bad Bentheim25 places45 km
- Rheine28 places49 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Meppen?
The best known: St. Martinus (Haren), Stalag VI-B, Alte Pfarrkirche St. Vitus Bokeloh, Borkener Paradies, Der Steinerne Schlüssel. In all, 31 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Meppen?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 24.
How do you get to Meppen?
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 161 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Meppen as the destination and these 31 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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