Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands

Places to visit near Bolsward

Bolsward is a town in Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands, home to about 9,160 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 24 churches, 21 museums, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Bartholomeüskerk (7 km), It Tsiispakhús (7 km) and Ankertsjerke (10 km).

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

Bolsward at a glance

Location
Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands
Population
about 9,160
Coordinates
53.0656° N, 5.5318° E
Places within 50 km
77 (54 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Bolsward

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bolsward: 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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Things to see near Bolsward, by type

Churches near Bolsward

78 churches within 100 km of Bolsward. The closest is Broerekerk (1 km); the best-known is Bartholomeüskerk (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Bolsward

43 museums within 100 km of Bolsward. The closest is It Tsiispakhús (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bolsward

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bolsward. The closest is Reidmar (8 km); the best-known is Aldhôf (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bolsward

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bolsward. The closest is North Sea Coastal Zone (8 km); the best-known is Witte En Zwarte Brekken (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Bolsward

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bolsward. The closest is De Hoanne (8 km); the best-known is Bezoekerscentruim Uniastate (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Bolsward

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bolsward. The closest is Terschelling (48 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Terschelling · beach · Frisia · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Vuurduin · beach · Frisia · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Ameland · beach · Frisia · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Texel · beach · North Holland · ~61 km · Must-see
  • Texel · beach · North Holland · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Lange Jaap · beach · North Holland · ~69 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Bolsward

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bolsward
  2. 7 km Bartholomeüskerk · church, Frisia
  3. 4 km Ankertsjerke · church, Frisia
  4. 11 km Fries Scheepvaart Museum · museum, Frisia
  5. 12 km It Tsiispakhús · museum, Frisia
  6. 7 km Johanneskerk · church, Frisia
  7. 13 km Back to Bolsward

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How to reach Bolsward

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    Within 15 km of Bolsward

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bolsward by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2478Broerekerk (1 km)
    Museums2143It Tsiispakhús (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1426Reidmar (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens518North Sea Coastal Zone (8 km)
    Forts & heritage918De Hoanne (8 km)
    Beaches & coast16Terschelling (48 km)
    Other attractions22Contouren Kerkje (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Vlieland (53 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Hoge Berg (59 km)
    Parks11Flietserbosk (6 km)

    Bolsward: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bolsward?

    Bartholomeüskerk (church, about 7 km), It Tsiispakhús (museum, about 7 km), Ankertsjerke (church, about 10 km), Fries Scheepvaart Museum (museum, about 12 km), Johanneskerk (church, about 13 km), Modelspoor Museum (museum, about 13 km).

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

    77 places on Spotwander: 24 churches, 21 museums, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Bolsward?

    Broerekerk, about 1 km by road; St. Vituskerk (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Bolsward?

    It Tsiispakhús, about 7 km by road; Fries Scheepvaart Museum (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Bolsward?

    Reidmar, about 8 km by road; It Fliet (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bolsward?

    Start in Bolsward, visit Bartholomeüskerk, then Ankertsjerke, then Fries Scheepvaart Museum, then It Tsiispakhús, then Johanneskerk, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bolsward?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Bolsward

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