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Apeldoorn

Apeldoorn is a city in Gelderland, Netherlands of about 136,670 people. Within 50 km by road there are 29 places to visit: 14 churches, 3 forts & heritage and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Bolwerksmolen, Grote of Lebuinuskerk and Rijsterborgherpark.

52.2100° N, 5.9694° EPop. 136,670

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Within 30 km6 places
Within 50 km29
Must-see297
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Bolwerksmolen, museum near Apeldoorn
Must-see

Bolwerksmolen

Museum · 17 km · Overijssel

Grote of Lebuinuskerk, church near Apeldoorn
Must-see

Grote of Lebuinuskerk

Church · 17 km · Overijssel

Rijsterborgherpark, park near Apeldoorn
Must-see

Rijsterborgherpark

Park · 17 km · Overijssel

Places near Apeldoorn by type

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One day from Apeldoorn

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:38 pm

175 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Apeldoorn
  2. Bolwerksmolenmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Veluwemeerlake · 45 min
  4. Sint-Jozefkerkchurch · 30 min
  5. Kasteel Renswoudeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. The Islandisland · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Apeldoorn
Today’s loopApeldoornStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Apeldoorn?

Bolwerksmolen (museum, about 17 km), Grote of Lebuinuskerk (church, about 17 km), Rijsterborgherpark (park, about 17 km), Broederenkerk (church, about 17 km), De Waag (heritage site, about 17 km), Penninckshuis (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

29 places on Spotwander: 14 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 museums, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Apeldoorn?

Grote of Lebuinuskerk, about 17 km by road; Broederenkerk (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Apeldoorn?

De Waag, about 17 km by road; Penninckshuis (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Apeldoorn?

Start in Apeldoorn, visit Bolwerksmolen, then Veluwemeer, then Sint-Jozefkerk, then Kasteel Renswoude, then The Island, and drive back — about 175 km by road in all.