Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands

Places to visit near Culemborg

Culemborg is a town in Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands, home to about 26,826 people. Within 50 km by road there are 184 places to visit — 84 churches, 48 forts & heritage, 19 museums and 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Fort Everdingen (5 km), Hervormde Kerk (6 km) and Sint-Petrus En Pauluskerk (6 km).

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

Culemborg at a glance

Location
Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands
Population
about 26,826
Coordinates
51.9550° N, 5.2278° E
Places within 50 km
184 (184 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 Culemborg

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Things to see near Culemborg, by type

Churches near Culemborg

146 churches within 100 km of Culemborg. The closest is Hervormde Kerk (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Culemborg

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Culemborg. The closest is Fort Everdingen (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Culemborg

40 museums within 100 km of Culemborg. The closest is Hofje van Aerden (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Culemborg

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Culemborg. The closest is Nedereindse Plas (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Culemborg

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Culemborg. The closest is Hooge Kampse Plas (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Culemborg

5 parks within 100 km of Culemborg. The closest is Wilhelminapark (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Culemborg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Culemborg
  2. 5 km Fort Everdingen · fort, Utrecht
  3. 2 km Sint-Petrus En Pauluskerk · church, Utrecht
  4. 4 km Werk Aan de Waalse Wetering · heritage site, Utrecht
  5. 3 km Heilige Michaëlkerk · church, Utrecht
  6. 1 km Hervormde Kerk · church, Utrecht
  7. 6 km Back to Culemborg

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From travellers near Culemborg

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    All places near Culemborg by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Culemborg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches84146Hervormde Kerk (6 km)
    Forts & heritage4857Fort Everdingen (5 km)
    Museums1940Hofje van Aerden (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1520Nedereindse Plas (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens919Hooge Kampse Plas (23 km)
    Parks35Wilhelminapark (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Ulu Moskee (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Laarsenberg (31 km)
    Other attractions11Mansfiguur Voor Utrecht (19 km)
    Waterfalls01Waterval - Virtual Fountains (61 km)
    Beaches & coast01De Maagd van Holland (64 km)

    Culemborg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Culemborg?

    Fort Everdingen (fort, about 5 km), Hervormde Kerk (church, about 6 km), Sint-Petrus En Pauluskerk (church, about 6 km), Heilige Michaëlkerk (church, about 7 km), Werk Aan de Waalse Wetering (heritage site, about 9 km), Hardenbroek (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    184 places on Spotwander: 84 churches, 48 forts & heritage, 19 museums, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Culemborg?

    Hervormde Kerk, about 6 km by road; Sint-Petrus En Pauluskerk (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Culemborg?

    Fort Everdingen, about 5 km by road; Werk Aan de Waalse Wetering (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Culemborg?

    Hofje van Aerden, about 15 km by road; Waterliniemuseum (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Culemborg?

    Start in Culemborg, visit Fort Everdingen, then Sint-Petrus En Pauluskerk, then Werk Aan de Waalse Wetering, then Heilige Michaëlkerk, then Hervormde Kerk, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Culemborg?

    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 Culemborg

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