Overijssel district, Overijssel, Netherlands

Places to visit near Deventer

Deventer is a town in Overijssel district, Overijssel, Netherlands, home to about 97,331 people. Within 50 km by road there are 9 places to visit — 2 churches, 2 forts & heritage, 1 wildlife, forests & gardens and 1 museums. The must-see places are Penninckshuis (1 km), De Waag (1 km) and Broederenkerk (1 km).

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

Deventer at a glance

Location
Overijssel district, Overijssel, Netherlands
Population
about 97,331
Coordinates
52.2550° N, 6.1639° E
Places within 50 km
9 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Deventer

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

108 churches within 100 km of Deventer. The closest is Broederenkerk (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Deventer

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Deventer. The closest is Penninckshuis (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Deventer

36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Deventer. The closest is Het Lankheet (49 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Deventer

25 museums within 100 km of Deventer. The closest is Bolwerksmolen (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Deventer

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Deventer. The closest is Veluwemeer (43 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Veluwemeer · lake · Flevoland · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Drontermeer · lake · Flevoland · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Vossemeer · lake · Flevoland · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Zwarte Meer · lake · Flevoland · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Ketelmeer · lake · Flevoland · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Eemmeer · lake · Utrecht · ~70 km · Must-see

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Parks near Deventer

6 parks within 100 km of Deventer. The closest is Rijsterborgherpark (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Deventer

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Deventer
  2. 1 km Penninckshuis · heritage site, Overijssel
  3. 1 km De Waag · heritage site, Overijssel
  4. 1 km Grote of Lebuinuskerk · church, Overijssel
  5. 1 km Broederenkerk · church, Overijssel
  6. 1 km Rijsterborgherpark · park, Overijssel
  7. 1 km Back to Deventer

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How to reach Deventer

    All places near Deventer by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Deventer by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2108Broederenkerk (1 km)
    Forts & heritage264Penninckshuis (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens136Het Lankheet (49 km)
    Museums125Bolwerksmolen (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs213Veluwemeer (43 km)
    Parks16Rijsterborgherpark (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints06Grebbeberg (64 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Omar-al-Faroukmoskee (91 km)
    Treks01Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) (76 km)
    Other attractions01Mansfiguur Voor Utrecht (92 km)

    Deventer: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Deventer?

    Penninckshuis (heritage site, about 1 km), De Waag (heritage site, about 1 km), Broederenkerk (church, about 1 km), Grote of Lebuinuskerk (church, about 1 km), Rijsterborgherpark (park, about 1 km), Bolwerksmolen (museum, about 1 km).

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

    9 places on Spotwander: 2 churches, 2 forts & heritage, 1 sanctuary, 1 museum, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Deventer?

    Broederenkerk, about 1 km by road; Grote of Lebuinuskerk (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Deventer?

    Penninckshuis, about 1 km by road; De Waag (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Deventer?

    Het Lankheet, about 49 km by road; Krosewicker Grenzwald (54 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Deventer?

    Start in Deventer, visit Penninckshuis, then De Waag, then Grote of Lebuinuskerk, then Broederenkerk, then Rijsterborgherpark, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Deventer?

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

    Towns near Deventer

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