Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands

Places to visit near Cothen

Cothen is a town in Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands, home to about 2,765 people. Within 50 km by road there are 170 places to visit — 75 churches, 48 forts & heritage, 16 museums and 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Hardenbroek (3 km), Kasteel Sandenburg (3 km) and Kasteel Moersbergen (4 km).

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

Cothen at a glance

Location
Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands
Population
about 2,765
Coordinates
51.9967° N, 5.3083° E
Places within 50 km
170 (170 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 Cothen

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

143 churches within 100 km of Cothen. The closest is Maartenskerk (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Cothen

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cothen. The closest is Hardenbroek (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Cothen

41 museums within 100 km of Cothen. The closest is Waterliniemuseum (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cothen

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cothen. The closest is Henschotermeer (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cothen

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cothen. The closest is Boswachterij Amerongse Berg (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Cothen

5 parks within 100 km of Cothen. The closest is Wilhelminapark (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Cothen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cothen
  2. 3 km Hardenbroek · heritage site, Utrecht
  3. 4 km Kasteel Moersbergen · heritage site, Utrecht
  4. 2 km Maartenskerk · church, Utrecht
  5. 4 km Kasteel Sandenburg · heritage site, Utrecht
  6. 5 km Duurstede Castle · heritage site, Utrecht
  7. 5 km Back to Cothen

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How to reach Cothen

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    Within 15 km of Cothen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cothen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches75143Maartenskerk (6 km)
    Forts & heritage4857Hardenbroek (3 km)
    Museums1641Waterliniemuseum (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1521Henschotermeer (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens721Boswachterij Amerongse Berg (15 km)
    Parks35Wilhelminapark (19 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Ulu Moskee (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Laarsenberg (24 km)
    Other attractions11Mansfiguur Voor Utrecht (19 km)
    Waterfalls01Waterval - Virtual Fountains (60 km)
    Beaches & coast01De Maagd van Holland (71 km)

    Cothen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cothen?

    Hardenbroek (heritage site, about 3 km), Kasteel Sandenburg (heritage site, about 3 km), Kasteel Moersbergen (heritage site, about 4 km), Duurstede Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Maartenskerk (church, about 6 km), Immanuëlkerk (church, about 8 km).

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

    170 places on Spotwander: 75 churches, 48 forts & heritage, 16 museums, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Cothen?

    Maartenskerk, about 6 km by road; Immanuëlkerk (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cothen?

    Hardenbroek, about 3 km by road; Kasteel Sandenburg (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Cothen?

    Waterliniemuseum, about 15 km by road; Landhuis Oud Amelisweerd (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cothen?

    Start in Cothen, visit Hardenbroek, then Kasteel Moersbergen, then Maartenskerk, then Kasteel Sandenburg, then Duurstede Castle, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cothen?

    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 Cothen

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