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Things to see in Papenburg (Germany): 33 places and when to go
Papenburg is a town in Germany, and this site lists 33 places in and around it, mainly History (13), Temples (9), Nature (9). The best known are Evenburg, Friesenbrücke and Steinhaus Bunderhee. 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 20. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 53.0796, 7.4062
- Places
- 33 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (13) · Temples (9) · Nature (9) · Wildlife (8) · With kids (4) · Architecture (3)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- HAM Hamburg, 182 km as the crow flies
What to see in Papenburg
The places in and around Papenburg, 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.
- EvenburgCastle in Germany18 km
- FriesenbrückeRailway bridge in Germany9.4 km
- Steinhaus BunderheeBuilding in Bunde, Germany16 km
- Logabirumer KircheChurch20 km
- MartinskircheChurch building in Bunde, Germany15 km
- St.-Georgs-KircheWeener10 km
- Große KircheChurch building in Leer, Lower Saxony, Germany17 km
- Peter-und-Paul-KircheChurch3.6 km
- Rhauder KircheChurch building in Rhauderfehn, Germany14 km
- St. Laurentius und St.Vincentius (Backemoor)Church14 km
- Stapelmoorer KircheChurch8.3 km
- Aschendorfer Obermoor / Wildes MoorNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany6.7 km
- LeegmoorNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany13 km
- Reformierte KircheChurch building in Ihrhove, Germany10 km
- DreibergNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany5.4 km
- Emsauen zwischen Herbrum und VellageNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany6.1 km
- Polder LeerProtected area15 km
- Friederike von PapenburgHistory802 m
- Höveltangesche MörteNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany9.9 km
- Meyers MühleWind mill near Papenburg, Germany1.1 km
- Nenndorfer MörkenNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany4.7 km
- Neuheeder MoorNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany13 km
- DünenbadWith kids13 km
- Groot FrieslandpadLong-distance trail in the Netherlands and Germany11 km
And the other 9, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Groot Frieslandpad, Groot Frieslandpad
- Nature: Märchenwald Surwold
- History: Margaretha von Papenburg
- With kids: Sternenland, Wakepark Heede
- Stargazing: Sternwarte Papenburg
- Food and drink: Vosse-Schepers
- Architecture: Windmühle Hahnentange in Westrhauderfehn
When to go to Papenburg
The best time to visit Papenburg 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.
- JanPossible7:51
- FebPossible9:33
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:42
- MayBest time15:35
- JunBest time16:40
- JulBest time16:13
- AugBest time14:32
- SepBest time12:24
- OctBest time10:16
- NovPossible8:20
- DecBest time7:20
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 20. In April, 32 of the 33 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 Papenburg
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, Hamburg), 182 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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And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Papenburg?
The best known: Evenburg, Friesenbrücke, Steinhaus Bunderhee, Logabirumer Kirche, Martinskirche. In all, 33 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Papenburg?
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 20.
How do you get to Papenburg?
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 182 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Papenburg as the destination and these 33 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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