Places to visit near

Axel

Axel is a town in Zeeland district, Zeeland, Netherlands of about 8,149 people. Within 50 km by road there are 197 places to visit: 98 churches, 51 forts & heritage and 16 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Otheensche Kreek, Grote Kil and Sint Johannes de Doperkerk.

51.2667° N, 3.9083° EPop. 8,149

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Within 30 km20 places
Within 50 km197
Must-see294
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Axel

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:05 pm

73 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 Axel
  2. Sint-Jacobuskerkchurch · 30 min
  3. Sint Johannes de Doperkerkchurch · 30 min
  4. Otheensche Kreeklake · 45 min
  5. Braakmankreeklake · 45 min
  6. Grote Killake · 45 min
  7. Back in Axel
Today’s loopAxelStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Axel?

Otheensche Kreek (lake, about 7 km), Grote Kil (lake, about 11 km), Sint Johannes de Doperkerk (church, about 13 km), Sint-Willibrordusbasiliek (church, about 13 km), Grote Geul (lake, about 14 km), Braakmankreek (lake, about 16 km).

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

197 places on Spotwander: 98 churches, 51 forts & heritage, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 parks, 9 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Axel?

Sint Johannes de Doperkerk, about 13 km by road; Sint-Willibrordusbasiliek (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Axel?

Fort Ellewoutsdijk, about 19 km by road; Stadhuis Sint-Niklaas (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Axel?

Start in Axel, visit Sint-Jacobuskerk, then Sint Johannes de Doperkerk, then Otheensche Kreek, then Braakmankreek, then Grote Kil, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.