North Brabant district, North Brabant, Netherlands
Places to visit near Best
Best is a town in North Brabant district, North Brabant, Netherlands, home to about 29,074 people. Within 50 km by road there are 112 places to visit — 59 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens and 7 museums. The must-see places are Sint-Odulphuskerk (1 km), Sint-Anthonius Abtkapel (4 km) and Mariakerk (7 km).
Best at a glance
- Location
- North Brabant district, North Brabant, Netherlands
- Population
- about 29,074
- Coordinates
- 51.5075° N, 5.3903° E
- Places within 50 km
- 112 (112 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums
Top places to visit near Best
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Best: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Sint-OdulphuskerkChurches · North BrabantMust-see
- Sint-Anthonius AbtkapelChurches · North BrabantMust-see
- MariakerkChurches · North BrabantMust-see
- EmmaüskerkChurches · North BrabantMust-see
- MaranathakerkChurches · North BrabantMust-see
- Sint-MartinuskerkChurches · North BrabantMust-see
- De SchuilplaatsChurches · North BrabantMust-see
- Sint-BernadettekerkChurches · North BrabantMust-see
- Sint TrudokerkChurches · North BrabantMust-see
- SteentjeskerkChurches · North BrabantMust-see
- Sint-WillibrorduskerkChurches · North BrabantMust-see
- Kasteel StapelenForts · North BrabantMust-see
More places near Best
- Sint-Jan de Doperkerk · church · North Brabant · ~12 km · Must-see
- De Geelders · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~12 km · Must-see
- Christus Koningkerk · church · North Brabant · ~13 km · Must-see
- Sint-Lambertuskerk · church · North Brabant · ~13 km · Must-see
- Sint-Willibrorduskerk · church · North Brabant · ~14 km · Must-see
- Het Oertijdmuseum · museum · North Brabant · ~15 km · Must-see
- Landschotsche Heide · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~16 km · Must-see
- Sint-Servatiuskerk · church · North Brabant · ~16 km · Must-see
- Venrode · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~16 km · Must-see
- Moergestels Broek · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~17 km · Must-see
- Kasteel Nemerlaer · fort · North Brabant · ~18 km · Must-see
- Oisterwijkse Bossen En Vennen · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~18 km · Must-see
Stories from travellers
Things to see near Best, by type
Churches near Best
158 churches within 100 km of Best. The closest is Sint-Odulphuskerk (1 km). Best time: year-round.
- Sint-Odulphuskerk · church · North Brabant · ~1 km · Must-see
- Sint-Anthonius Abtkapel · church · North Brabant · ~4 km · Must-see
- Mariakerk · church · North Brabant · ~7 km · Must-see
- Emmaüskerk · church · North Brabant · ~9 km · Must-see
- Maranathakerk · church · North Brabant · ~10 km · Must-see
- Sint-Martinuskerk · church · North Brabant · ~10 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Best
59 forts & heritage within 100 km of Best. The closest is Kasteel Stapelen (12 km). Best time: october to february.
- Kasteel Stapelen · fort · North Brabant · ~12 km · Must-see
- Kasteel Nemerlaer · fort · North Brabant · ~18 km · Must-see
- Kasteel Heeswijk · fort · North Brabant · ~21 km · Must-see
- Kasteel Maurick · fort · North Brabant · ~22 km · Must-see
- Fort Isabella · fort · North Brabant · ~25 km · Must-see
- Citadel of 's-Hertogenbosch · fort · North Brabant · ~27 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Best
39 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Best. The closest is De Geelders (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- De Geelders · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~12 km · Must-see
- Landschotsche Heide · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~16 km · Must-see
- Venrode · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~16 km · Must-see
- Moergestels Broek · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~17 km · Must-see
- Oisterwijkse Bossen En Vennen · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~18 km · Must-see
- De Sprankel · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~18 km · Must-see
Museums near Best
26 museums within 100 km of Best. The closest is Het Oertijdmuseum (15 km). Best time: year-round.
- Het Oertijdmuseum · museum · North Brabant · ~15 km · Must-see
- Kempenmuseum De Acht Zaligheden · museum · North Brabant · ~22 km · Must-see
- Geniemuseum · museum · North Brabant · ~24 km · Must-see
- Concentration Camp Museum · museum · North Brabant · ~25 km · Must-see
- Design Museum Den Bosch · museum · North Brabant · ~26 km · Must-see
- Museum W · museum · Limburg · ~45 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Best
10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Best. The closest is IJzeren Man (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- IJzeren Man · lake · North Brabant · ~23 km · Must-see
- Zuiderplas · lake · North Brabant · ~24 km · Must-see
- Oosterplas · lake · North Brabant · ~26 km · Must-see
- Het IJzeren Kind · lake · North Brabant · ~27 km · Must-see
- De IJzeren Vrouw · lake · North Brabant · ~27 km · Must-see
- Ertveld Plas · lake · North Brabant · ~29 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Best
3 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Best. The closest is Grebbeberg (64 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Grebbeberg · viewpoint · Utrecht · ~64 km · Must-see
- Laarsenberg · viewpoint · Utrecht · ~65 km · Must-see
- Kluis van Bolderberg · viewpoint · Flanders · ~72 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Best
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.
- Start in Best
- 1 km Sint-Odulphuskerk · church, North Brabant
- 4 km Sint-Anthonius Abtkapel · church, North Brabant
- 3 km Mariakerk · church, North Brabant
- 14 km Maranathakerk · church, North Brabant
- 3 km Emmaüskerk · church, North Brabant
- 9 km Back to Best
Plan a longer trip from Best — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Best
No traveller has reported from around Best yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Best
All places near Best by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- De Sprankel · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~18 km · Must-see
- Mariakapel · church · North Brabant · ~18 km · Must-see
- Wijboschbroek · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~18 km · Must-see
- Protestantse Gemeente Sint-Michielsgestel/Schijndel · church · North Brabant · ~18 km · Must-see
- Sint Jans Onthoofding · church · North Brabant · ~19 km · Must-see
- Sint-Pancratiuskerk · church · North Brabant · ~19 km · Must-see
- Sint-Willibrorduskerk · church · North Brabant · ~19 km · Must-see
- Joanneskerk · church · North Brabant · ~19 km · Must-see
- Protestantse Kerk · church · North Brabant · ~20 km · Must-see
- Kasteel Heeswijk · fort · North Brabant · ~21 km · Must-see
- Kerk Onze Lieve Vrouw Presentatie · church · North Brabant · ~21 km · Must-see
- Sint-Willibrorduskerk · church · North Brabant · ~22 km · Must-see
- Sint-Jacobus de Meerderekerk · church · North Brabant · ~22 km · Must-see
- Sint-Petrus'-Bandenkerk · church · North Brabant · ~22 km · Must-see
- Kasteel Maurick · fort · North Brabant · ~22 km · Must-see
- Kempenmuseum De Acht Zaligheden · museum · North Brabant · ~22 km · Must-see
- Sint-Lambertuskerk · church · North Brabant · ~23 km · Must-see
- Sint-Nicolaaskerk · church · North Brabant · ~23 km · Must-see
- IJzeren Man · lake · North Brabant · ~23 km · Must-see
- Safaripark Beekse Bergen · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~24 km · Must-see
- Zuiderplas · lake · North Brabant · ~24 km · Must-see
- Geniemuseum · museum · North Brabant · ~24 km · Must-see
- Samen-Op-Weg Kerk · church · North Brabant · ~25 km · Must-see
- Concentration Camp Museum · museum · North Brabant · ~25 km · Must-see
- Fort Isabella · fort · North Brabant · ~25 km · Must-see
- Sint-Lucaskerk · church · North Brabant · ~25 km · Must-see
- Sint-Stephanuskerk · church · North Brabant · ~25 km · Must-see
- Oosterplas · lake · North Brabant · ~26 km · Must-see
- Design Museum Den Bosch · museum · North Brabant · ~26 km · Must-see
- Sint-Catharinakerk · church · North Brabant · ~26 km · Must-see
- Sint-Janskathedraal · church · North Brabant · ~26 km · Must-see
- De Brand · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~26 km · Must-see
- Cartierheide · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~26 km · Must-see
- Het IJzeren Kind · lake · North Brabant · ~27 km · Must-see
- Sint-Jozef of Heuvelse Kerk · church · North Brabant · ~27 km · Must-see
- De IJzeren Vrouw · lake · North Brabant · ~27 km · Must-see
- Kempen · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~27 km · Must-see
- Citadel of 's-Hertogenbosch · fort · North Brabant · ~27 km · Must-see
- Malpie · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~28 km · Must-see
- Moerputten · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~28 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Sint-Andrieskerk · church · Flanders · ~51 km · Must-see
- Areven · sanctuary · Limburg · ~51 km · Must-see
- Sint-Pieter En Pauwelkerk · church · Flanders · ~51 km · Must-see
- Sint-Thomas van Kantelbergkapel · church · Flanders · ~51 km · Must-see
- Sint-Willibrorduskerk · fort · Flanders · ~51 km · Must-see
- Sint-Trudokerk · church · Flanders · ~52 km · Must-see
- Sint-Willibrorduskerk · church · Flanders · ~52 km · Must-see
- Sint-Trudokerk · church · Flanders · ~52 km · Must-see
- Sint-Martinuskerk · church · Flanders · ~52 km · Must-see
- Sint-Lambertuskerk · church · Flanders · ~53 km · Must-see
- De Moost · sanctuary · Limburg · ~53 km · Must-see
- Sint-Antonius Abtkerk · church · Limburg · ~53 km · Must-see
- Asbroekerheide · sanctuary · Limburg · ~54 km · Must-see
- Deusterkapel · church · Flanders · ~54 km · Must-see
- Sint-Lambertuskerk · church · Limburg · ~54 km · Must-see
- Mookerschans · fort · Limburg · ~55 km · Must-see
- Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Tenhemelopnemingkerk · church · Flanders · ~56 km · Must-see
- Sint-Dionysiuskerk · church · Limburg · ~56 km · Must-see
- Ophovense Zandberg · sanctuary · Limburg · ~56 km · Must-see
- De Crypte · museum · Limburg · ~57 km · Must-see
- Sint-Norbertuskerk · church · Limburg · ~57 km · Must-see
- Sint-Jansberg · sanctuary · Limburg · ~57 km · Must-see
- Sint-Blasiuskerk · church · Flanders · ~57 km · Must-see
- Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Onbevlekt Ontvangenkerk · church · Flanders · ~57 km · Must-see
- Sint-Antonius Abtkapel · church · Limburg · ~57 km · Must-see
- Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Tenhemelopnemingskerk · church · Flanders · ~58 km · Must-see
- Sint-Pieterskerk · church · Flanders · ~58 km · Must-see
- Johannes de Doperkerk · church · Limburg · ~58 km · Must-see
- Kasteel Geijsteren · fort · Limburg · ~58 km · Must-see
- Sint-Lambertuskerk · church · Limburg · ~58 km · Must-see
- Kapel van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Opstal · fort · Flanders · ~58 km · Must-see
- Sint-Martinuskerk · church · Flanders · ~58 km · Must-see
- Nationaal Glasmuseum · museum · Utrecht · ~58 km · Must-see
- Archeologisch Park de Rieten · fort · Flanders · ~58 km · Must-see
- De Zegge · sanctuary · Flanders · ~58 km · Must-see
- Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Geboortekerk · church · Flanders · ~59 km · Must-see
- Hofje van Aerden · museum · Utrecht · ~59 km · Must-see
- Grote Kerk · church · Utrecht · ~59 km · Must-see
- Sint-Amandskerk · church · Flanders · ~59 km · Must-see
- Heilig Hartkerk · church · Flanders · ~59 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churches | 59 | 158 | Sint-Odulphuskerk (1 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 13 | 59 | Kasteel Stapelen (12 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 23 | 39 | De Geelders (12 km) |
| Museums | 7 | 26 | Het Oertijdmuseum (15 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 10 | 10 | IJzeren Man (23 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 0 | 3 | Grebbeberg (64 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 0 | 1 | Diyanet Beringen Fatih Moskee (62 km) |
| Treks | 0 | 1 | European Long Distance Path E8, North Rhine-Westphalia (68 km) |
| Parks | 0 | 1 | Forstgarten (75 km) |
Best: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Best?
Sint-Odulphuskerk (church, about 1 km), Sint-Anthonius Abtkapel (church, about 4 km), Mariakerk (church, about 7 km), Emmaüskerk (church, about 9 km), Maranathakerk (church, about 10 km), Sint-Martinuskerk (church, about 10 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Best?
112 places on Spotwander: 59 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 museums, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs.
Which is the nearest church to Best?
Sint-Odulphuskerk, about 1 km by road; Sint-Anthonius Abtkapel (4 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to Best?
Kasteel Stapelen, about 12 km by road; Kasteel Nemerlaer (18 km) is next.
Which is the nearest sanctuary to Best?
De Geelders, about 12 km by road; Landschotsche Heide (16 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Best?
Start in Best, visit Sint-Odulphuskerk, then Sint-Anthonius Abtkapel, then Mariakerk, then Maranathakerk, then Emmaüskerk, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Best?
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.
Towns near Best
- Places near Oirschot · 7 km
- Places near Liempde · 9 km
- Places near Son · 9 km
- Places near Vlokhoven · 10 km
- Places near Nijnsel · 10 km
- Places near Vaartbroek · 10 km
- Places near Sint-Oedenrode · 10 km
- Places near Oerle · 12 km
- Places near Eindhoven · 12 km
- Places near Veldhoven · 12 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Best’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Best on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.