Gelderland, Netherlands

Places to visit near Dieren

Dieren is a town in Gelderland, Netherlands, home to about 14,842 people. Within 50 km by road there are 33 places to visit — 13 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 museums. The must-see places are Bolwerksmolen (27 km), Grote of Lebuinuskerk (28 km) and De Waag (28 km).

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Dieren, Gelderland
Dieren, Gelderland, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dieren at a glance

Location
Gelderland, Netherlands
Population
about 14,842
Coordinates
52.0525° N, 6.1000° E
Places within 50 km
33 (33 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 Dieren

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

123 churches within 100 km of Dieren. The closest is Grote of Lebuinuskerk (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Dieren

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dieren. The closest is De Waag (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dieren

35 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dieren. The closest is Ouwehands Dierenpark (46 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Dieren

28 museums within 100 km of Dieren. The closest is Bolwerksmolen (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dieren

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dieren. The closest is Veluwemeer (59 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Veluwemeer · lake · Flevoland · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Henschotermeer · lake · Utrecht · ~62 km · Must-see
  • Drontermeer · lake · Flevoland · ~66 km · Must-see
  • Auesee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~67 km · Must-see
  • Eemmeer · lake · Utrecht · ~72 km · Must-see
  • Vossemeer · lake · Flevoland · ~75 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dieren

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dieren. The closest is Grebbeberg (45 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Grebbeberg · viewpoint · Utrecht · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Laarsenberg · viewpoint · Utrecht · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Paaschberg · viewpoint · Overijssel · ~84 km · Must-see
  • Oermter Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~85 km · Must-see
  • Melchenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~86 km · Must-see
  • Hünsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~87 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Dieren

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dieren
  2. 27 km Bolwerksmolen · museum, Overijssel
  3. 1 km Grote of Lebuinuskerk · church, Overijssel
  4. 1 km Broederenkerk · church, Overijssel
  5. 1 km Penninckshuis · heritage site, Overijssel
  6. 1 km De Waag · heritage site, Overijssel
  7. 28 km Back to Dieren

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How to reach Dieren

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dieren by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches13123Grote of Lebuinuskerk (28 km)
    Forts & heritage873De Waag (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens335Ouwehands Dierenpark (46 km)
    Museums528Bolwerksmolen (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs020Veluwemeer (59 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints27Grebbeberg (45 km)
    Parks26Rijsterborgherpark (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Omar-al-Faroukmoskee (84 km)
    Other attractions02Mansfiguur Voor Utrecht (84 km)
    Treks01Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) (88 km)

    Dieren: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dieren?

    Bolwerksmolen (museum, about 27 km), Grote of Lebuinuskerk (church, about 28 km), De Waag (heritage site, about 28 km), Penninckshuis (heritage site, about 28 km), Broederenkerk (church, about 28 km), Rijsterborgherpark (park, about 29 km).

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

    33 places on Spotwander: 13 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Dieren?

    Grote of Lebuinuskerk, about 28 km by road; Broederenkerk (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dieren?

    De Waag, about 28 km by road; Penninckshuis (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Dieren?

    Ouwehands Dierenpark, about 46 km by road; Sint-Jansberg (46 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dieren?

    Start in Dieren, visit Bolwerksmolen, then Grote of Lebuinuskerk, then Broederenkerk, then Penninckshuis, then De Waag, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dieren?

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

    Towns near Dieren

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