Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands

Places to visit near Austerlitz

Austerlitz is a town in Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands, home to about 1,440 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit — 66 churches, 45 forts & heritage, 13 museums and 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Grote Kerk (5 km), Immanuëlkerk (5 km) and Henschotermeer (5 km).

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Austerlitz, Utrecht
Austerlitz, Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Austerlitz at a glance

Location
Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands
Population
about 1,440
Coordinates
52.0800° N, 5.3153° E
Places within 50 km
146 (146 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Austerlitz

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Churches near Austerlitz

134 churches within 100 km of Austerlitz. The closest is Grote Kerk (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Austerlitz

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Austerlitz. The closest is Blikkenburg (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Austerlitz

42 museums within 100 km of Austerlitz. The closest is Cavaleriemuseum (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Austerlitz

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Austerlitz. The closest is Henschotermeer (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Austerlitz

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Austerlitz. The closest is Hooge Kampse Plas (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Austerlitz

9 parks within 100 km of Austerlitz. The closest is Park Randenbroek (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Austerlitz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Austerlitz
  2. 7 km Slot Zeist · heritage site, Utrecht
  3. 1 km Blikkenburg · heritage site, Utrecht
  4. 5 km Grote Kerk · church, Utrecht
  5. 1 km Immanuëlkerk · church, Utrecht
  6. 9 km Henschotermeer · lake, Utrecht
  7. 5 km Back to Austerlitz

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How to reach Austerlitz

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    Within 15 km of Austerlitz

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Austerlitz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches66134Grote Kerk (5 km)
    Forts & heritage4561Blikkenburg (7 km)
    Museums1342Cavaleriemuseum (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs822Henschotermeer (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens521Hooge Kampse Plas (14 km)
    Parks39Park Randenbroek (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Omar-al-Faroukmoskee (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Laarsenberg (29 km)
    Other attractions11Mansfiguur Voor Utrecht (16 km)
    Waterfalls01Waterval - Virtual Fountains (51 km)

    Austerlitz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Austerlitz?

    Grote Kerk (church, about 5 km), Immanuëlkerk (church, about 5 km), Henschotermeer (lake, about 5 km), Blikkenburg (heritage site, about 7 km), Slot Zeist (heritage site, about 7 km), Maartenskerk (church, about 7 km).

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

    146 places on Spotwander: 66 churches, 45 forts & heritage, 13 museums, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Austerlitz?

    Grote Kerk, about 5 km by road; Immanuëlkerk (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Austerlitz?

    Blikkenburg, about 7 km by road; Slot Zeist (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Austerlitz?

    Cavaleriemuseum, about 10 km by road; Landhuis Oud Amelisweerd (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Austerlitz?

    Start in Austerlitz, visit Slot Zeist, then Blikkenburg, then Grote Kerk, then Immanuëlkerk, then Henschotermeer, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Austerlitz?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Austerlitz

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