Overijssel district, Overijssel, Netherlands

Places to visit near Borne

Borne is a town in Overijssel district, Overijssel, Netherlands, home to about 20,550 people. Within 50 km by road there are 34 places to visit — 14 churches, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 forts & heritage and 2 museums. The must-see places are Oude Kerk (1 km), Sint-Lambertusbasiliek (6 km) and Museum Electro-Radio-Nostalgie (7 km).

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Borne, Overijssel
Borne, Overijssel district, Overijssel, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Borne at a glance

Location
Overijssel district, Overijssel, Netherlands
Population
about 20,550
Coordinates
52.3014° N, 6.7482° E
Places within 50 km
34 (34 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Borne

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

78 churches within 100 km of Borne. The closest is Oude Kerk (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Borne

58 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Borne. The closest is Buurserzand & Haaksbergerveen (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Borne

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Borne. The closest is Jannink (17 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Jannink · fort · Overijssel · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Ahaus · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Hünenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Haus Welbergen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Kasteel van Coevorden · fort · Drenthe · ~50 km · Must-see
  • De Waag · fort · Overijssel · ~50 km · Must-see

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Museums near Borne

14 museums within 100 km of Borne. The closest is Museum Electro-Radio-Nostalgie (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Borne

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Borne. The closest is Paaschberg (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Paaschberg · viewpoint · Overijssel · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Schöppinger Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Thieberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Hünsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~61 km · Must-see
  • Melchenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~69 km · Must-see
  • Westerberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~71 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Borne

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Borne. The closest is Offlumer See (52 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Offlumer See · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Torfmoorsee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~70 km · Must-see
  • Heideweiher · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~74 km · Must-see
  • Erdfallsee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~75 km · Must-see
  • Großes Heiliges Meer · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~76 km · Must-see
  • Drontermeer · lake · Flevoland · ~82 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Borne

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Borne
  2. 1 km Oude Kerk · church, Overijssel
  3. 14 km Antonius van Paduakerk · church, Overijssel
  4. 12 km Grote Kerk · church, Overijssel
  5. 10 km Museum Electro-Radio-Nostalgie · museum, Overijssel
  6. 2 km Sint-Lambertusbasiliek · church, Overijssel
  7. 6 km Back to Borne

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From travellers near Borne

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How to reach Borne

    All places near Borne by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Borne by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1478Oude Kerk (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1058Buurserzand & Haaksbergerveen (22 km)
    Forts & heritage657Jannink (17 km)
    Museums214Museum Electro-Radio-Nostalgie (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints114Paaschberg (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs014Offlumer See (52 km)
    Parks09Rijsterborgherpark (51 km)
    Other attractions02Historisches Rathaus (57 km)
    Treks11Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) (26 km)
    Buddhist sites01Kloster Bentlage (58 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baitul Momin Mosque (94 km)

    Borne: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Borne?

    Oude Kerk (church, about 1 km), Sint-Lambertusbasiliek (church, about 6 km), Museum Electro-Radio-Nostalgie (museum, about 7 km), Antonius van Paduakerk (church, about 15 km), Grote Kerk (church, about 17 km), Jannink (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

    34 places on Spotwander: 14 churches, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 forts & heritage, 2 museums, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest church to Borne?

    Oude Kerk, about 1 km by road; Sint-Lambertusbasiliek (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Borne?

    Buurserzand & Haaksbergerveen, about 22 km by road; Witte Veen (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Borne?

    Jannink, about 17 km by road; Schloss Ahaus (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Borne?

    Start in Borne, visit Oude Kerk, then Antonius van Paduakerk, then Grote Kerk, then Museum Electro-Radio-Nostalgie, then Sint-Lambertusbasiliek, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Borne?

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

    Towns near Borne

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