Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands

Places to visit near Balk

Balk is a town in Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands, home to about 3,915 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit — 13 churches, 18 museums, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Sleattemer Mar (5 km), De Fluezen (7 km) and Grutte Brekken (10 km).

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Balk, Frisia
Balk, Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Balk at a glance

Location
Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands
Population
about 3,915
Coordinates
52.8976° N, 5.5796° E
Places within 50 km
53 (53 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Balk

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

78 churches within 100 km of Balk. The closest is Ankertsjerke (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Balk

54 museums within 100 km of Balk. The closest is Museum Warkums Erfskip (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Balk

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

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Forts & heritage near Balk

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Balk. The closest is Crackstate (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Balk

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Balk. The closest is Witte En Zwarte Brekken (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Balk

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Balk. The closest is Texel (68 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Texel · beach · North Holland · ~68 km · Must-see
  • Texel · beach · North Holland · ~70 km · Must-see
  • Vuurduin · beach · Frisia · ~70 km · Must-see
  • Terschelling · beach · Frisia · ~72 km · Must-see
  • Lange Jaap · beach · North Holland · ~72 km · Must-see
  • Ameland · beach · Frisia · ~78 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Balk

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Balk
  2. 5 km Sleattemer Mar · lake, Frisia
  3. 7 km Grutte Brekken · lake, Frisia
  4. 15 km Aldhôf · lake, Frisia
  5. 12 km Ankertsjerke · church, Frisia
  6. 9 km De Fluezen · lake, Frisia
  7. 7 km Back to Balk

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How to reach Balk

    All places near Balk by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Balk by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1378Ankertsjerke (13 km)
    Museums1854Museum Warkums Erfskip (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1227Sleattemer Mar (5 km)
    Forts & heritage522Crackstate (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens517Witte En Zwarte Brekken (16 km)
    Beaches & coast06Texel (68 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Oostereiland (57 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Hoge Berg (67 km)
    Other attractions01Brandaris Lighthouse (71 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Sultan Ahmet Moskee (88 km)
    Waterfalls01Waterval - Virtual Fountains (97 km)

    Balk: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Balk?

    Sleattemer Mar (lake, about 5 km), De Fluezen (lake, about 7 km), Grutte Brekken (lake, about 10 km), Ankertsjerke (church, about 13 km), Aldhôf (lake, about 15 km), Sint-Gertrudiskerk (church, about 16 km).

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

    53 places on Spotwander: 13 churches, 18 museums, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Balk?

    Ankertsjerke, about 13 km by road; Sint-Gertrudiskerk (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Balk?

    Museum Warkums Erfskip, about 16 km by road; Modelspoor Museum (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Balk?

    Sleattemer Mar, about 5 km by road; De Fluezen (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Balk?

    Start in Balk, visit Sleattemer Mar, then Grutte Brekken, then Aldhôf, then Ankertsjerke, then De Fluezen, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Balk?

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

    Towns near Balk

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