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Things to see in Osnabrück (Germany): 92 places and when to go
Osnabrück is a city in Germany with around 231,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 92 places in and around it, mainly Nature (29), Hiking (24), Mountains (20). The best known are Felix Nussbaum Haus, Schleptruper Egge and St. Catherine's Church, Osnabrück. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 52.2804, 8.05
- Population
- About 231,000
- Places
- 92 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (29) · Hiking (24) · Mountains (20) · History (18) · With kids (9) · Wildlife (9)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- DUS Düsseldorf, 141 km as the crow flies
What to see in Osnabrück
The places in and around Osnabrück, 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.
- Felix Nussbaum HausMuseum dedicated to Felix Nussbaum in Osnabrück, Germany969 m
- Schleptruper EggeNature · Mountains11 km
- St. Catherine's Church, OsnabrückChurch building in Osnabrück, Germany942 m
- DörenbergNature · Mountains12 km
- Iburg CastleAbbey and castle in Germany14 km
- Osnabrück ZooZoo in Germany3.7 km
- BeutlingNature · Mountains21 km
- Dörenther KlippenRock formation in Germany24 km
- Westerbecker BergNature · Mountains14 km
- Großer FreedenNature · Wildlife14 km
- Hohns-BergNature · Mountains13 km
- HüggelRidge in the Osnabrück Uplands, Germany8.4 km
- Leeder-BergMountain in Germany14 km
- PiesbergMountain in Germany4.7 km
- Bismarck Tower (Tecklenburg)Observation tower in Tecklenburg18 km
- Tecklenburg CastleCastle in Tecklenburg, Germany18 km
- GattbergNature · Mountains7.4 km
- Großsteingrab JeggenDolmen10 km
- Großsteingrab Wiemelsberger SteineDolmen23 km
- Hochwasserrückhaltebecken Alfhausen-RiesteNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany23 km
- Icker EggeHill in Germany11 km
- Church of the Nativity of the Virgin MaryChurch building in Bad Laer, Lower Saxony, Germany20 km
- KlotenbergMountain in Germany21 km
- Lengericher OsningNature reserve in Germany15 km
And the other 68, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Liener Berg, Osterberg, Ibbenbürener Bergplatte, Sonnenbrink, Talaue Haus Marck, Urberg, Venner Egge, Am Janhaarspool, Feldungelsee, Frettberg, Halverder Moor, Kettelsberg, Lienener Osning, Schmalerberg
- With kids: Moskaubad, Aaseebad Ibbenbüren, FKK-Badebereich Kronensee, Freibad Wellingholzhausen, Hallenfreibad Lienen, Naturbad Vörden, Planetarium Osnabrück, Waldbad Schledehausen
- History: Schloss Ledenburg, Averbecks Speicher, Burg Scheventorf, Heidenturm, Martin-Luther, Schloss Neu Barenaue, Sloopsteine, Wassermühle Riesau, Haus Marck, Windmühle Lechtingen, Adelhoff, Osnabrück University Guest House
- Museums and art: AEL Ohrbeck, Ibbenbüren City Museum, Tuchmacher-Museum Bramsche, Uhrenmuseum
- Stargazing: EXPO-Sternwarte Melle, Volkssternwarte Melle
- Hiking: Schau-ins-Land-Weg, 19-20, 20-32, Birkenweg, DiVa Walk, DiVa Walk - Etappe 1, DiVa Walk - Etappe 2, DiVa Walk - Etappe 3, DiVa Walk - Etappe 4, DiVa Walk - Etappe 5, DiVa Walk - Etappe 6, Ems-Hase-Hunte-Else-Weg, E11 European long distance path, Hermannsweg, Hermannsweg, Hermannsweg, Südlicher Tourenweg (Südvariante Wittekindsweg), Tecklenburger-Land-Rundweg, Töddenweg Etappe 1, Töddenweg Etappe 2, Wittekindsweg, Wittekindsweg, Wittekindsweg, X18 Rheine - Lienen
- Food and drink: Brauerei BEURA GmbH & Co. KG, Private Brewery of Laggenbeck
- Diving: Buddenkuhle
- Hot springs: Sole Vital
When to go to Osnabrück
The best time to visit Osnabrück 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.
- JanPossible7:58
- FebPossible9:38
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:39
- MayBest time15:29
- JunBest time16:31
- JulBest time16:05
- AugBest time14:28
- SepBest time12:23
- OctBest time10:19
- NovPossible8:27
- DecPossible7:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 29. In June, 90 of the 92 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 Osnabrück
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 141 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
- Stemwede28 places34 km
- Warendorf14 places37 km
- Nortrup14 places39 km
- Rheine28 places40 km
- Bielefeld81 places43 km
- Münster68 places45 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Osnabrück?
The best known: Felix Nussbaum Haus, Schleptruper Egge, St. Catherine's Church, Osnabrück, Dörenberg, Iburg Castle. In all, 92 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Osnabrück?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 29.
How do you get to Osnabrück?
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 141 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Osnabrück as the destination and these 92 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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