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Things to see in Oldenburg (Germany): 36 places and when to go
Oldenburg is a city in Germany with around 167,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 36 places in and around it, mainly Nature (17), Wildlife (15), History (10). The best known are Oldenburg Hauptbahnhof, Schloss Oldenburg and Horst-Janssen-Museum. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 19. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 53.13, 8.22
- Population
- About 167,000
- Places
- 36 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (17) · Wildlife (15) · History (10) · Food and drink (3) · Museums and art (2) · Temples (2)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- HAM Hamburg, 130 km as the crow flies
What to see in Oldenburg
The places in and around Oldenburg, 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.
- Oldenburg HauptbahnhofRailway station in Oldenburg, Germany1.5 km
- Schloss OldenburgChâteau in Oldenburg, Germany876 m
- Horst-Janssen-MuseumArtist museum in Oldenburg, Germany1.7 km
- Oldenburgisches StaatstheaterTheatre and opera house building in Oldenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany1.2 km
- DegodehausHistoric house in central Oldenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany1.1 km
- St. Lambert's Church, OldenburgChurch in Oldenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany1.0 km
- SchlossgartenPark in Oldenburg710 m
- Open air museum Ammerländer BauernhausOpen air museum in Lower Saxony, Germany15 km
- Megalithic stones of SteinkimmenArchaeological site18 km
- LappanHistoric bell tower in the city of Oldenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany1.5 km
- Mansholter Holz und Schippstroth an der Nutteler und Bokeler BäkeNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany13 km
- Bahndammgelände KrusenbuschNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany3.0 km
- Barkenkuhlen im Ipweger MoorNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany11 km
- Bornhorster HuntewiesenNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany5.9 km
- Böseler MoorNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany15 km
- Burg ElmendorfArchaeological site16 km
- Döhler WeheNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany17 km
- FriederikeneicheOak tree in Hude, Germany18 km
- Gellener TorfmöörteFormer nature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany9.4 km
- Großes EngelsmeerLake in Bad Zwischenahn, Germany12 km
- Harberner HeideNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany10 km
- Huntloser MoorNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany19 km
- Jeddeloher MoorNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany12 km
- Moorhauser PolderNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany6.9 km
And the other 12, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Poggenpohlsmoor, Tannersand und Gierenberg, Wild- und Freizeitpark Ostrittrum
- Temples: St. Willehad
- Diving: Blankenburger See - Nord, Blankenburger See - Süd
- With kids: Friedolins Spielparadies
- Hot springs: Hallenbad Eversten
- Hiking: Jadeweg
- Food and drink: OLDENBräu, OLs Brauhaus, Tungelner Brauerei
When to go to Oldenburg
The best time to visit Oldenburg 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.
- JanPossible7:50
- FebPossible9:33
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:42
- MayBest time15:36
- JunBest time16:40
- JulBest time16:14
- AugBest time14:33
- SepBest time12:24
- OctBest time10:16
- NovPossible8:19
- DecBest time7:19
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 19. In June, 36 of the 36 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 Oldenburg
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, Hamburg), 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
- Jade15 places22 km
- Schwanewede20 places24 km
- Friesoythe15 places27 km
- Apen21 places30 km
- Cloppenburg18 places33 km
- Hüde19 places38 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Oldenburg?
The best known: Oldenburg Hauptbahnhof, Schloss Oldenburg, Horst-Janssen-Museum, Oldenburgisches Staatstheater, Degodehaus. In all, 36 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Oldenburg?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 19.
How do you get to Oldenburg?
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 130 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Oldenburg as the destination and these 36 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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