National parks near Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia
Eifel National Park is the closest national park to Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia — 85.9 km (53.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 43 min behind the wheel.
Eifel and Kellerwald-Edersee make a full day trip — leave early. Hunsrück-Hochwald, Hainich, Lower Saxony Wadden Sea, Harz, Hamburg Wadden Sea, and Black Forest are better with a night booked nearby.
Krefeld has a population of about 237,984.
National parks near Krefeld
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eifel National Park | 85.9 km (53.4 mi) | 1 hr 43 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 171 km (106 mi) | 2 hr 58 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 186 km (116 mi) | 3 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hainich National Park | 273 km (170 mi) | 4 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park | 277 km (172 mi) | 4 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Harz National Park | 285 km (177 mi) | 4 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park | 310 km (192 mi) | 5 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Black Forest National Park | 332 km (206 mi) | 5 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park | 380 km (236 mi) | 6 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Müritz National Park | 485 km (301 mi) | 7 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Eifel National Park is generally best June through September, with May and early October as the quieter shoulder either side.
Late autumn through early spring is cold and wet, with limited hut service and short daylight.
Mountain weather turns quickly and marked routes can stay snow-covered well into June.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Krefeld are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Kellerwald-Edersee → Hainich | 102 km (63.2 mi) | 1 hr 57 min |
| Eifel → Hunsrück-Hochwald | 109 km (67.6 mi) | 2 hr 3 min |
| Eifel → Kellerwald-Edersee | 194 km (121 mi) | 3 hr 18 min |
| Kellerwald-Edersee → Hunsrück-Hochwald | 212 km (132 mi) | 3 hr 34 min |
Planning a trip from Krefeld
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Krefeld?
Eifel National Park. It is about 85.9 km (53.4 mi) from Krefeld, roughly 1 hr 43 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Krefeld?
Yes — Eifel National Park and Kellerwald-Edersee National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Krefeld?
10 parks are within reach of Krefeld, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Krefeld?
For Eifel National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.