Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands

Places to visit near Beesd

Beesd is a town in Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands, home to about 2,980 people. Within 50 km by road there are 196 places to visit — 94 churches, 46 forts & heritage, 22 museums and 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Grote Kerk (8 km), Hofje van Aerden (9 km) and Nationaal Glasmuseum (9 km).

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

Beesd at a glance

Location
Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands
Population
about 2,980
Coordinates
51.8875° N, 5.1917° E
Places within 50 km
196 (196 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 Beesd

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Churches near Beesd

156 churches within 100 km of Beesd. The closest is Grote Kerk (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Beesd

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Beesd. The closest is Fort Everdingen (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Beesd

36 museums within 100 km of Beesd. The closest is Hofje van Aerden (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Beesd

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Beesd. The closest is Nedereindse Plas (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Beesd

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Beesd. The closest is Moerputten (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Beesd

4 parks within 100 km of Beesd. The closest is Wilhelminapark (28 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Beesd

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Beesd
  2. 9 km Nationaal Glasmuseum · museum, Utrecht
  3. 1 km Hofje van Aerden · museum, Utrecht
  4. 1 km Grote Kerk · church, Utrecht
  5. 12 km Sint-Petrus En Pauluskerk · church, Utrecht
  6. 2 km Fort Everdingen · fort, Utrecht
  7. 11 km Back to Beesd

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How to reach Beesd

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Beesd by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches94156Grote Kerk (8 km)
    Forts & heritage4653Fort Everdingen (11 km)
    Museums2236Hofje van Aerden (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1319Nedereindse Plas (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1218Moerputten (28 km)
    Parks34Wilhelminapark (28 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Ulu Moskee (29 km)
    Other attractions12Mansfiguur Voor Utrecht (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Laarsenberg (35 km)
    Beaches & coast01De Maagd van Holland (61 km)
    Waterfalls01Waterval - Virtual Fountains (68 km)

    Beesd: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Beesd?

    Grote Kerk (church, about 8 km), Hofje van Aerden (museum, about 9 km), Nationaal Glasmuseum (museum, about 9 km), Fort Everdingen (fort, about 11 km), Sint-Petrus En Pauluskerk (church, about 11 km), Hervormde Kerk (church, about 14 km).

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

    196 places on Spotwander: 94 churches, 46 forts & heritage, 22 museums, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Beesd?

    Grote Kerk, about 8 km by road; Sint-Petrus En Pauluskerk (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Beesd?

    Fort Everdingen, about 11 km by road; Werk Aan de Waalse Wetering (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Beesd?

    Hofje van Aerden, about 9 km by road; Nationaal Glasmuseum (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Beesd?

    Start in Beesd, visit Nationaal Glasmuseum, then Hofje van Aerden, then Grote Kerk, then Sint-Petrus En Pauluskerk, then Fort Everdingen, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Beesd?

    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 Beesd

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