Travel to historical Brakel
The area's history and museums are just some of the reasons to come on holiday to Brakel. This city has something for everyone. Many of our holiday rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters and sometimes even a hot tub—perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Activities and attractions in and around Brakel
Are you hoping to find attractions to see while you're in town? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and experience everything that makes Brakel a one-of-a-kind holiday spot. Here are some of the major attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Westfalen-Therme (16.3 mi / 26.2 km)
- Vogelpark Heiligenkirchen (18.8 mi / 30.3 km)
- Hufeland Therme (19.1 mi / 30.8 km)
- Detmold Open-air Museum (19.5 mi / 31.4 km)
- Aqualip (19.5 mi / 31.4 km)
- Benteler-Arena (20.2 mi / 32.5 km)
Exploring the natural features in Brakel
Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to take in the scenery, Brakel is a great place to get out in nature. These are a few of the area's noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Teutoburg Forest-Egge Hills Nature Park (8.9 mi / 14.3 km)
- Lake Schieder (14.6 mi / 23.5 km)
- Externsteine (15.4 mi / 24.8 km)
- Solling-Vogler Nature Park (17.8 mi / 28.6 km)
- Adlerwarte Berlebeck (17.9 mi / 28.8 km)
- Urwald Sababurg Nature Reserve (18.6 mi / 29.9 km)
Travelling to and around Brakel
The nearest airport is in Kassel (KSF-Calden), located 22.6 mi (36.4 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could also fly into Paderborn (PAD-Paderborn - Lippstadt), which is 25.2 mi (40.6 km) away.
If you'd rather travel by train, the main station is Brakel (Höxter) Station.