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National parks near List, Schleswig-Holstein

List sits inside the Westerland area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Westerland for the full write-up.

Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park is the closest national park to List, Schleswig-Holstein — 60.2 km (37.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 16 min behind the wheel.

Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea, Hamburg Wadden Sea, and Lower Saxony Wadden Sea make a full day trip — leave early. Western Pomerania Lagoon Area, Jasmund, and Müritz are better with a night booked nearby.

List has a population of about 2,642.

National parks near List

Parks ranked by distance from List
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park60.2 km (37.4 mi)1 hr 16 minDoable as a day trip
Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park125 km (77.4 mi)2 hr 17 minDoable as a day trip
Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park151 km (94.1 mi)2 hr 41 minDoable as a day trip
Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park292 km (181 mi)4 hr 45 minBest as a weekend
Jasmund National Park339 km (210 mi)5 hr 26 minBest as a weekend
Müritz National Park339 km (211 mi)5 hr 26 minBest as a weekend
Harz National Park388 km (241 mi)6 hr 10 minWorth a longer road trip
Kellerwald-Edersee National Park430 km (267 mi)6 hr 46 minWorth a longer road trip
Lower Oder Valley National Park441 km (274 mi)6 hr 56 minWorth a longer road trip
Hainich National Park458 km (285 mi)7 hr 11 minWorth a longer road trip

When to make this trip

Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea 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.

Month-by-month detail for Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near List are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.

Distances between parks near List
PairApartEstimated drive
Hamburg Wadden Sea → Lower Saxony Wadden Sea39.7 km (24.6 mi)54 min
Western Pomerania Lagoon Area → Jasmund54.3 km (33.7 mi)1 hr 10 min
Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea → Hamburg Wadden Sea70.5 km (43.8 mi)1 hr 27 min
Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea → Lower Saxony Wadden Sea105 km (65.1 mi)2 hr

Planning a trip from List

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.

Read the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to List?

Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park. It is about 60.2 km (37.4 mi) from List, roughly 1 hr 16 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from List?

Yes — Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park, Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park, and Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near List?

10 parks are within reach of List, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near List?

For Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.