National parks near Voerde, North Rhine-Westphalia
Voerde sits inside the Duisburg area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Duisburg for the full write-up.
Eifel National Park is the closest national park to Voerde, North Rhine-Westphalia — 116 km (72 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 9 min behind the wheel.
Eifel and Kellerwald-Edersee make a full day trip — leave early. Hunsrück-Hochwald, Lower Saxony Wadden Sea, Hainich, Harz, Hamburg Wadden Sea, Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea, and Black Forest are better with a night booked nearby.
Voerde has a population of about 35,661.
National parks near Voerde
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eifel National Park | 116 km (72 mi) | 2 hr 9 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 167 km (104 mi) | 2 hr 55 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 213 km (132 mi) | 3 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park | 247 km (153 mi) | 4 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hainich National Park | 268 km (166 mi) | 4 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Harz National Park | 272 km (169 mi) | 4 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park | 279 km (174 mi) | 4 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park | 350 km (217 mi) | 5 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Forest National Park | 356 km (221 mi) | 5 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Müritz National Park | 463 km (288 mi) | 7 hr 15 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 Voerde 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 Voerde
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 Voerde?
Eifel National Park. It is about 116 km (72 mi) from Voerde, roughly 2 hr 9 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Voerde?
Yes — Eifel National Park and Kellerwald-Edersee National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Voerde?
10 parks are within reach of Voerde, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Voerde?
For Eifel National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.