Drenthe district, Drenthe, Netherlands

Places to visit near Appelscha

Appelscha is a town in Drenthe district, Drenthe, Netherlands, home to about 4,035 people. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit — 19 churches, 11 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens and 7 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Doopsgezinde Kerk (Voormalig) (19 km), Coendersborg (27 km) and Iwema Steenhuis (28 km).

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Appelscha, Drenthe
Appelscha, Drenthe district, Drenthe, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Appelscha at a glance

Location
Drenthe district, Drenthe, Netherlands
Population
about 4,035
Coordinates
52.9553° N, 6.3505° E
Places within 50 km
47 (39 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Appelscha

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Appelscha: 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 Appelscha

99 churches within 100 km of Appelscha. The closest is K.c. de Schakel (8 km); the best-known is Doopsgezinde Kerk (Voormalig) (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Appelscha

35 museums within 100 km of Appelscha. The closest is Iwema Steenhuis (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Appelscha

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Appelscha. The closest is Drents-Friese Wold (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Appelscha

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Appelscha. The closest is Klokkestoel Langedijke (7 km); the best-known is Coendersborg (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Appelscha

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Appelscha. The closest is Paterswoldsemeer (35 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Appelscha

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Appelscha. The closest is Bosberg (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Appelscha

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Appelscha
  2. 1 km Bosberg · viewpoint, Frisia
  3. 6 km Klokkestoel Langedijke · heritage site, Frisia
  4. 25 km Coendersborg · heritage site, Groningen
  5. 2 km Iwema Steenhuis · museum, Groningen
  6. 30 km Doopsgezinde Kerk (Voormalig) · church, Drenthe
  7. 19 km Back to Appelscha

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How to reach Appelscha

    All places near Appelscha by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Appelscha by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1999K.c. de Schakel (8 km)
    Museums1135Iwema Steenhuis (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens327Drents-Friese Wold (8 km)
    Forts & heritage726Klokkestoel Langedijke (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs622Paterswoldsemeer (35 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Bosberg (1 km)
    Beaches & coast02Ameland (83 km)
    Other attractions02Campener Lighthouse (84 km)
    Treks01European Long Distance Path E9 - B-nl (81 km)
    Parks01Rijsterborgherpark (98 km)

    Appelscha: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Appelscha?

    Doopsgezinde Kerk (Voormalig) (church, about 19 km), Bosberg (viewpoint, about 1 km), Coendersborg (heritage site, about 27 km), Klokkestoel Langedijke (heritage site, about 7 km), Iwema Steenhuis (museum, about 28 km), K.c. de Schakel (church, about 8 km).

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

    47 places on Spotwander: 19 churches, 11 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Appelscha?

    K.c. de Schakel, about 8 km by road; Koepelkerk (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Appelscha?

    Iwema Steenhuis, about 28 km by road; Openluchtmuseum It Damshûs (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Appelscha?

    Drents-Friese Wold, about 8 km by road; Fochteloërveen (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Appelscha?

    Start in Appelscha, visit Bosberg, then Klokkestoel Langedijke, then Coendersborg, then Iwema Steenhuis, then Doopsgezinde Kerk (Voormalig), and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Appelscha?

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

    Towns near Appelscha

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