Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands

Places to visit near Baarn

Baarn is a town in Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands, home to about 24,584 people. Within 50 km by road there are 164 places to visit — 68 churches, 45 forts & heritage, 20 museums and 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Calvijnkerk (1 km), Paleis Soestdijk (3 km) and Kasteel Groeneveld (3 km).

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

Baarn at a glance

Location
Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands
Population
about 24,584
Coordinates
52.2117° N, 5.2875° E
Places within 50 km
164 (164 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 Baarn

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

133 churches within 100 km of Baarn. The closest is Calvijnkerk (1 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Calvijnkerk · church · Utrecht · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Emmakerk · church · Utrecht · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Oude Kerk · church · Utrecht · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Brandpunt · church · Utrecht · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Bergkerk · church · Utrecht · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Museum Amersfoort · church · Utrecht · ~11 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Baarn

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Baarn. The closest is Paleis Soestdijk (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Baarn

43 museums within 100 km of Baarn. The closest is Kasteel Groeneveld (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Baarn

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Baarn. The closest is Eemmeer (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Baarn

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Baarn. The closest is Kei van Lage Vuursche (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Baarn

8 parks within 100 km of Baarn. The closest is Park Randenbroek (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Baarn

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Baarn
  2. 1 km Calvijnkerk · church, Utrecht
  3. 4 km Emmakerk · church, Utrecht
  4. 1 km Paleis Soestdijk · heritage site, Utrecht
  5. 3 km Kasteel de Hooge Vuursche · heritage site, Utrecht
  6. 2 km Kasteel Groeneveld · museum, Utrecht
  7. 3 km Back to Baarn

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How to reach Baarn

    All places near Baarn by distance

    Within 15 km of Baarn

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Baarn by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches68133Calvijnkerk (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4560Paleis Soestdijk (3 km)
    Museums2043Kasteel Groeneveld (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs824Eemmeer (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1219Kei van Lage Vuursche (7 km)
    Parks38Park Randenbroek (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs44Omar-al-Faroukmoskee (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Laarsenberg (43 km)
    Other attractions11Mansfiguur Voor Utrecht (23 km)
    Waterfalls11Waterval - Virtual Fountains (38 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Oostereiland (62 km)

    Baarn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Baarn?

    Calvijnkerk (church, about 1 km), Paleis Soestdijk (heritage site, about 3 km), Kasteel Groeneveld (museum, about 3 km), Emmakerk (church, about 3 km), Kasteel de Hooge Vuursche (heritage site, about 4 km), Oude Kerk (church, about 6 km).

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

    164 places on Spotwander: 68 churches, 45 forts & heritage, 20 museums, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Baarn?

    Calvijnkerk, about 1 km by road; Emmakerk (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Baarn?

    Paleis Soestdijk, about 3 km by road; Kasteel de Hooge Vuursche (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Baarn?

    Kasteel Groeneveld, about 3 km by road; Cavaleriemuseum (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Baarn?

    Start in Baarn, visit Calvijnkerk, then Emmakerk, then Paleis Soestdijk, then Kasteel de Hooge Vuursche, then Kasteel Groeneveld, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Baarn?

    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 Baarn

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