Limburg district, Limburg, Netherlands

Places to visit near Amstenrade

Amstenrade is a town in Limburg district, Limburg, Netherlands, home to about 1,740 people. Within 50 km by road there are 285 places to visit — 132 churches, 99 forts & heritage, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens and 16 museums. The must-see places are Kasteel Amstenrade (1 km), Pelgrimskerk (1 km) and Kasteel Passarts-Nieuwenhagen (3 km).

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Amstenrade, Limburg
Amstenrade, Limburg district, Limburg, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Amstenrade at a glance

Location
Limburg district, Limburg, Netherlands
Population
about 1,740
Coordinates
50.9392° N, 5.9236° E
Places within 50 km
285 (285 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 Amstenrade

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Amstenrade: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Amstenrade

132 churches within 100 km of Amstenrade. The closest is Pelgrimskerk (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Amstenrade

99 forts & heritage within 100 km of Amstenrade. The closest is Kasteel Amstenrade (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Amstenrade

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Amstenrade. The closest is Brunssummerheide (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Amstenrade

16 museums within 100 km of Amstenrade. The closest is Nederlands Mijnmuseum (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Amstenrade

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Amstenrade. The closest is Kluis Op de Schaelsberg (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kluis Op de Schaelsberg · viewpoint · Limburg · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Gulperberg · viewpoint · Limburg · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Lousberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Salvatorberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Sint-Pietersberg · viewpoint · Limburg · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Haarberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~27 km · Must-see

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Parks near Amstenrade

7 parks within 100 km of Amstenrade. The closest is Stadtgarten (26 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Stadtgarten · park · Cologne Government Region · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Sandkaulpark · park · Cologne Government Region · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Westpark · park · Cologne Government Region · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Elisengarten · park · Cologne Government Region · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Kaiser-Friedrich-Park · park · Cologne Government Region · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Kurpark Burtscheid · park · Cologne Government Region · ~29 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Amstenrade

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Amstenrade
  2. 1 km Kasteel Amstenrade · heritage site, Limburg
  3. 3 km Opstandingskerk · church, Limburg
  4. 1 km Kasteel Passarts-Nieuwenhagen · heritage site, Limburg
  5. 1 km Pelgrimskerk · church, Limburg
  6. 3 km Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Maagd Der Armenkerk · church, Limburg
  7. 3 km Back to Amstenrade

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From travellers near Amstenrade

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How to reach Amstenrade

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    Within 15 km of Amstenrade

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Amstenrade by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches132132Pelgrimskerk (1 km)
    Forts & heritage9999Kasteel Amstenrade (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1616Brunssummerheide (7 km)
    Museums1616Nederlands Mijnmuseum (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints88Kluis Op de Schaelsberg (12 km)
    Parks77Stadtgarten (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Cranenweyer (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Bilal-Moschee (26 km)
    Other attractions22Torbogen des Klosterather Hofs (26 km)
    Treks11Eifelsteig (37 km)

    Amstenrade: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Amstenrade?

    Kasteel Amstenrade (heritage site, about 1 km), Pelgrimskerk (church, about 1 km), Kasteel Passarts-Nieuwenhagen (heritage site, about 3 km), Opstandingskerk (church, about 3 km), Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Maagd Der Armenkerk (church, about 3 km), Mariakapel (church, about 3 km).

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

    285 places on Spotwander: 132 churches, 99 forts & heritage, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 museums, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Amstenrade?

    Pelgrimskerk, about 1 km by road; Opstandingskerk (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Amstenrade?

    Kasteel Amstenrade, about 1 km by road; Kasteel Passarts-Nieuwenhagen (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Amstenrade?

    Brunssummerheide, about 7 km by road; GaiaZOO (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Amstenrade?

    Start in Amstenrade, visit Kasteel Amstenrade, then Opstandingskerk, then Kasteel Passarts-Nieuwenhagen, then Pelgrimskerk, then Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Maagd Der Armenkerk, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Amstenrade?

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

    Towns near Amstenrade

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