Limburg district, Limburg, Netherlands

Places to visit near Arcen

Arcen is a town in Limburg district, Limburg, Netherlands, home to about 8,793 people. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 54 churches, 44 forts & heritage, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens and 13 museums. The must-see places are Oorlog in de Peel (8 km), Sterk Helmes (10 km) and Protestantse Kerk (10 km).

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

Arcen at a glance

Location
Limburg district, Limburg, Netherlands
Population
about 8,793
Coordinates
51.4767° N, 6.1806° E
Places within 50 km
159 (159 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 Arcen

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

119 churches within 100 km of Arcen. The closest is Protestantse Kerk (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Arcen

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arcen. The closest is Sterk Helmes (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arcen

41 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arcen. The closest is De Maasduinen (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • De Maasduinen · sanctuary · Limburg · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Fleuthkuhlen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Schlootkuhlen · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Ballonzuilbossen · sanctuary · Limburg · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Tote Rahm · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Fritzbruch · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~30 km · Must-see

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Museums near Arcen

23 museums within 100 km of Arcen. The closest is Oorlog in de Peel (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Arcen

16 parks within 100 km of Arcen. The closest is Stadtwald (39 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Stadtwald · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Forstgarten · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Helga-Stöver-Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Greiffenhorstpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Angerpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Gartenpark Haus Meer · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~52 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arcen

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arcen. The closest is Oermter Berg (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Oermter Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Deponie Eyller Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Hülser Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Kapuzinerberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Inrather Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Rheydter Höhe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~49 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Arcen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arcen
  2. 10 km Protestantse Kerk · church, Limburg
  3. 9 km Oorlog in de Peel · museum, Limburg
  4. 4 km Sint-Lambertuskerk · church, Limburg
  5. 14 km Océ Museum · museum, Limburg
  6. 11 km Sterk Helmes · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  7. 10 km Back to Arcen

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How to reach Arcen

    All places near Arcen by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arcen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches54119Protestantse Kerk (10 km)
    Forts & heritage4477Sterk Helmes (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3041De Maasduinen (17 km)
    Museums1323Oorlog in de Peel (8 km)
    Parks516Stadtwald (39 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints610Oermter Berg (25 km)
    Other attractions28Kamp Abbey (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Hariksee (36 km)
    Treks11European Long Distance Path E8, North Rhine-Westphalia (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11DITIB-Merkez-Moschee (50 km)

    Arcen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arcen?

    Oorlog in de Peel (museum, about 8 km), Sterk Helmes (heritage site, about 10 km), Protestantse Kerk (church, about 10 km), Sint-Lambertuskerk (church, about 11 km), Océ Museum (museum, about 13 km), Johannes de Doperkerk (church, about 15 km).

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

    159 places on Spotwander: 54 churches, 44 forts & heritage, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 museums, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Arcen?

    Protestantse Kerk, about 10 km by road; Sint-Lambertuskerk (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Arcen?

    Sterk Helmes, about 10 km by road; Kasteel Geijsteren (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Arcen?

    De Maasduinen, about 17 km by road; Fleuthkuhlen (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arcen?

    Start in Arcen, visit Protestantse Kerk, then Oorlog in de Peel, then Sint-Lambertuskerk, then Océ Museum, then Sterk Helmes, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arcen?

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

    Towns near Arcen

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