Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands

Places to visit near Blaricum

Blaricum is a town in Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands, home to about 5,060 people. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit — 74 churches, 51 forts & heritage, 21 museums and 13 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Kasteel Groeneveld (8 km), Eemmeer (9 km) and Kasteel de Hooge Vuursche (10 km).

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

Blaricum at a glance

Location
Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands
Population
about 5,060
Coordinates
52.2725° N, 5.2417° E
Places within 50 km
178 (178 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 Blaricum

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

140 churches within 100 km of Blaricum. The closest is Calvijnkerk (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Blaricum

59 forts & heritage within 100 km of Blaricum. The closest is Kasteel de Hooge Vuursche (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Blaricum

46 museums within 100 km of Blaricum. The closest is Kasteel Groeneveld (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Blaricum

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Blaricum. The closest is Kei van Lage Vuursche (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Blaricum

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Blaricum. The closest is Eemmeer (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Blaricum

8 parks within 100 km of Blaricum. The closest is Park Randenbroek (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Blaricum

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Blaricum
  2. 8 km Kasteel Groeneveld · museum, Utrecht
  3. 2 km Kasteel de Hooge Vuursche · heritage site, Utrecht
  4. 3 km Paleis Soestdijk · heritage site, Utrecht
  5. 3 km Calvijnkerk · church, Utrecht
  6. 10 km Eemmeer · lake, Utrecht
  7. 9 km Back to Blaricum

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    All places near Blaricum by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Blaricum by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches74140Calvijnkerk (10 km)
    Forts & heritage5159Kasteel de Hooge Vuursche (10 km)
    Museums2146Kasteel Groeneveld (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1318Kei van Lage Vuursche (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs916Eemmeer (9 km)
    Parks48Park Randenbroek (22 km)
    Mosques & dargahs44Omar-al-Faroukmoskee (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Laarsenberg (53 km)
    Other attractions11Mansfiguur Voor Utrecht (29 km)
    Waterfalls11Waterval - Virtual Fountains (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Oostereiland (53 km)

    Blaricum: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Blaricum?

    Kasteel Groeneveld (museum, about 8 km), Eemmeer (lake, about 9 km), Kasteel de Hooge Vuursche (heritage site, about 10 km), Calvijnkerk (church, about 10 km), Paleis Soestdijk (heritage site, about 11 km), Spakenburgs Oorlogsmonument (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    178 places on Spotwander: 74 churches, 51 forts & heritage, 21 museums, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Blaricum?

    Calvijnkerk, about 10 km by road; Emmakerk (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Blaricum?

    Kasteel de Hooge Vuursche, about 10 km by road; Paleis Soestdijk (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Blaricum?

    Kasteel Groeneveld, about 8 km by road; Cavaleriemuseum (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Blaricum?

    Start in Blaricum, visit Kasteel Groeneveld, then Kasteel de Hooge Vuursche, then Paleis Soestdijk, then Calvijnkerk, then Eemmeer, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Blaricum?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Blaricum

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