Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands

Places to visit near Damwâld

Damwâld is a town in Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands, home to about 5,560 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit — 55 churches, 31 museums, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 13 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Museum Dokkum (5 km), Grote of Sint-Martinuskerk (5 km) and Eeltsjemar (6 km).

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

Damwâld at a glance

Location
Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands
Population
about 5,560
Coordinates
53.2905° N, 5.9978° E
Places within 50 km
137 (70 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Damwâld

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Damwâld: 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 Damwâld, by type

Churches near Damwâld

101 churches within 100 km of Damwâld. The closest is Herfoarme Tsjerke (4 km); the best-known is Grote of Sint-Martinuskerk (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Damwâld

37 museums within 100 km of Damwâld. The closest is Museum Dokkum (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Damwâld

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Damwâld. The closest is Wâldfeart (4 km); the best-known is Eeltsjemar (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Damwâld

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Damwâld. The closest is Rinsma State (5 km); the best-known is Schierstins (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Damwâld

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Damwâld. The closest is Wadden Sea World Heritage (1 km); the best-known is Lauwersmeer (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Damwâld

4 beaches & coast within 100 km of Damwâld. The closest is Ameland (28 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Damwâld

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Damwâld
  2. 5 km Museum Dokkum · museum, Frisia
  3. 1 km Grote of Sint-Martinuskerk · church, Frisia
  4. 11 km Ruurd Wiersma Hûs · museum, Frisia
  5. 5 km Eeltsjemar · lake, Frisia
  6. 7 km Schierstins · heritage site, Frisia
  7. 7 km Back to Damwâld

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How to reach Damwâld

    All places near Damwâld by distance

    Within 15 km of Damwâld

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Damwâld by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches55101Herfoarme Tsjerke (4 km)
    Museums3137Museum Dokkum (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1624Wâldfeart (4 km)
    Forts & heritage1319Rinsma State (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens812Wadden Sea World Heritage (1 km)
    Other attractions811It Sil Heve (14 km)
    Beaches & coast14Ameland (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Oerd Blinkert (25 km)
    Buddhist sites11Karma Deleg Chö Phel Ling (9 km)
    Caves11IJskelder (10 km)
    Treks11Elfstedenpad (15 km)
    Parks11Lieuwenburgzoom (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Vlieland (85 km)

    Damwâld: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Damwâld?

    Museum Dokkum (museum, about 5 km), Grote of Sint-Martinuskerk (church, about 5 km), Eeltsjemar (lake, about 6 km), Schierstins (heritage site, about 7 km), Ruurd Wiersma Hûs (museum, about 10 km), Mariakerk (church, about 10 km).

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

    137 places on Spotwander: 55 churches, 31 museums, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 forts & heritage, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Damwâld?

    Herfoarme Tsjerke, about 4 km by road; Bonifatiuskapel (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Damwâld?

    Museum Dokkum, about 5 km by road; Museum De Schierstins (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Damwâld?

    Wâldfeart, about 4 km by road; Eeltsjemar (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Damwâld?

    Start in Damwâld, visit Museum Dokkum, then Grote of Sint-Martinuskerk, then Ruurd Wiersma Hûs, then Eeltsjemar, then Schierstins, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Damwâld?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Damwâld

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