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Things to see in Schöppingen (Germany): 29 places and when to go
Schöppingen is a town in Germany, and this site lists 29 places in and around it, mainly Nature (11), Wildlife (10), History (8). The best known are Wasserschloss Darfeld, St. Ludger Church, Billerbeck and St. Nicomedes' Church, Steinfurt. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 52.097, 7.2365
- Places
- 29 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (11) · Wildlife (10) · History (8) · Hiking (6) · Temples (4) · With kids (2)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- DUS Düsseldorf, 95 km as the crow flies
What to see in Schöppingen
The places in and around Schöppingen, 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.
- Wasserschloss DarfeldGerman château8.7 km
- St. Ludger Church, BillerbeckChurch building in Billerbeck, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany14 km
- St. Nicomedes' Church, SteinfurtChurch12 km
- Varlar CastleMonastery in Germany13 km
- Schöppinger BergMountain in Germany2.5 km
- Saint John the Baptist Church (Billerbeck)Church14 km
- Abbey KleinburloFormer monastery in Germany5.7 km
- Schloss BurgsteinfurtBuilding in Steinfurt (Germany)9.0 km
- St. BrictiusChurch building in Schöppingen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany402 m
- Alstätter Wäldchen und Mühlenbach bei Haus HamerenNature reserve in Germany15 km
- Am Bagno – BuchenbergNature reserve in Germany10 km
- Auf der AmmertNature reserve in Germany13 km
- Dinkelaue mit Oldemölls VennekenNature reserve in Germany9.6 km
- Wasserburg Haus WelbergenHistory10 km
- MackendahlNature reserve in Germany1.3 km
- SambergNature reserve in Germany4.9 km
- Sasse FeinbrennereiDistillery398 m
- StrönfeldNature reserve in Germany7.1 km
- Teiche Asbecker MühlenbachNature reserve in Germany7.0 km
- VechteNature reserve in Germany1.9 km
- VechtequelleNature reserve in Germany9.3 km
- Freibad BillerbeckHistory · With kids13 km
- HollandgängerwegHiking9.1 km
- Kombibad BorghorstWith kids12 km
And the other 5, by what you come to do:
When to go to Schöppingen
The best time to visit Schöppingen 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.
- JanPossible8:00
- FebPossible9:39
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:38
- MayBest time15:27
- JunBest time16:29
- JulBest time16:03
- AugBest time14:27
- SepBest time12:23
- OctBest time10:20
- NovPossible8:28
- DecPossible7:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31. In April, 29 of the 29 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 Schöppingen
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 95 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
- Bad Bentheim25 places24 km
- Rheine28 places24 km
- Vreden29 places30 km
- Münster68 places30 km
- Haltern am See42 places37 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Schöppingen?
The best known: Wasserschloss Darfeld, St. Ludger Church, Billerbeck, St. Nicomedes' Church, Steinfurt, Varlar Castle, Schöppinger Berg. In all, 29 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Schöppingen?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31.
How do you get to Schöppingen?
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 95 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Schöppingen as the destination and these 29 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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