National parks near Regierungsbezirk Köln, North Rhine-Westphalia
The closest national park to Regierungsbezirk Köln, North Rhine-Westphalia is Eifel National Park — about 45.7 km (28.4 mi) away, or roughly 1 hr 1 min of driving.
3 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Eifel National Park, Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park, and Kellerwald-Edersee National Park.
Eifel National Park
Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park
Kellerwald-Edersee National Park
Hainich National Park
Black Forest National Park
Harz National Park
Best time to visit Eifel National Park. Getting to Eifel National Park.
National parks near Regierungsbezirk Köln
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eifel National Park | 45.7 km (28.4 mi) | 1 hr 1 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 132 km (82.2 mi) | 2 hr 24 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 155 km (96.4 mi) | 2 hr 44 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Hainich National Park | 254 km (158 mi) | 4 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Forest National Park | 277 km (172 mi) | 4 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Harz National Park | 282 km (175 mi) | 4 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park | 321 km (200 mi) | 5 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park | 352 km (218 mi) | 5 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park | 422 km (262 mi) | 6 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Müritz National Park | 497 km (309 mi) | 7 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Regierungsbezirk Köln
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Regierungsbezirk Köln?
Eifel National Park, about 45.7 km (28.4 mi) away and roughly 1 hr 1 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Regierungsbezirk Köln in a day?
Eifel National Park, Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park, and Kellerwald-Edersee National Park — all within about three hours' drive.