Somme district, Hauts-de-France, France

Places to visit near Albert

Albert is a town in Somme district, Hauts-de-France, France, home to about 10,588 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 32 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 3 museums and 0 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Pozières Memorial to the Missing (7 km), Château d'Hénencourt (8 km) and Mametz Wood Memorial (10 km).

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Albert, Hauts-de-France
Albert, Somme district, Hauts-de-France, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Albert at a glance

Location
Somme district, Hauts-de-France, France
Population
about 10,588
Coordinates
50.0009° N, 2.6510° E
Places within 50 km
63 (63 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Albert

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Churches near Albert

121 churches within 100 km of Albert. The closest is Église Saint-Nicolas (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Albert

86 forts & heritage within 100 km of Albert. The closest is Château d'Hénencourt (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Albert

16 museums within 100 km of Albert. The closest is Museum of the Great War (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Albert

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Albert. The closest is Jardins du Nouveau Monde (81 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Albert

5 parks within 100 km of Albert. The closest is Parc de la Hotoie (36 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Albert

3 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Albert. The closest is Canadian National Vimy Memorial (54 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Albert

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Albert
  2. 10 km Nécropole Nationale de Bray-sur-Somme · heritage site, Somme
  3. 1 km Église Saint-Nicolas · church, Somme
  4. 17 km Château d'Hénencourt · heritage site, Somme
  5. 12 km Newfoundland Caribou Monument · monument, Somme
  6. 1 km Beaumont Hamel Newfoundland Memorial · monument, Somme
  7. 10 km Back to Albert

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How to reach Albert

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Albert by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches32121Église Saint-Nicolas (10 km)
    Forts & heritage2086Château d'Hénencourt (8 km)
    Museums316Museum of the Great War (27 km)
    Other attractions612Pozières Memorial to the Missing (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens09Jardins du Nouveau Monde (81 km)
    Parks15Parc de la Hotoie (36 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Canadian National Vimy Memorial (54 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Cathédrale d'Amiens (35 km)
    Beaches & coast02Feu de Marée (96 km)
    Buddhist sites01Abbaye de Belval (64 km)

    Albert: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Albert?

    Pozières Memorial to the Missing (monument, about 7 km), Château d'Hénencourt (heritage site, about 8 km), Mametz Wood Memorial (monument, about 10 km), Nécropole Nationale de Bray-sur-Somme (heritage site, about 10 km), Newfoundland Caribou Monument (monument, about 10 km), Beaumont Hamel Newfoundland Memorial (monument, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Albert?

    63 places on Spotwander: 32 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 6 other attractions, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest church to Albert?

    Église Saint-Nicolas, about 10 km by road; Église Saint-Pierre (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Albert?

    Château d'Hénencourt, about 8 km by road; Nécropole Nationale de Bray-sur-Somme (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Albert?

    Museum of the Great War, about 27 km by road; Musée de L'hôtel de Berny (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Albert?

    Start in Albert, visit Nécropole Nationale de Bray-sur-Somme, then Église Saint-Nicolas, then Château d'Hénencourt, then Newfoundland Caribou Monument, then Beaumont Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Albert?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Albert

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Albert’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Albert on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.