National parks near Oberhausen, North Rhine-Westphalia
Eifel National Park is the closest national park to Oberhausen, North Rhine-Westphalia — 106 km (65.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 1 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, Black Forest, and Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea are better with a night booked nearby.
Oberhausen has a population of about 219,176.
National parks near Oberhausen
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eifel National Park | 106 km (65.9 mi) | 2 hr 1 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 152 km (94.7 mi) | 2 hr 42 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 198 km (123 mi) | 3 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hainich National Park | 253 km (157 mi) | 4 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park | 256 km (159 mi) | 4 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Harz National Park | 261 km (162 mi) | 4 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park | 287 km (179 mi) | 4 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Forest National Park | 340 km (211 mi) | 5 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park | 358 km (222 mi) | 5 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Müritz National Park | 458 km (285 mi) | 7 hr 12 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 Oberhausen 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 Oberhausen
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 Oberhausen?
Eifel National Park. It is about 106 km (65.9 mi) from Oberhausen, roughly 2 hr 1 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Oberhausen?
Yes — Eifel National Park and Kellerwald-Edersee National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Oberhausen?
10 parks are within reach of Oberhausen, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Oberhausen?
For Eifel National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.