Gelderland, Netherlands

Places to visit near Doesburg

Doesburg is a town in Gelderland, Netherlands, home to about 11,480 people. Within 50 km by road there are 42 places to visit — 21 churches, 7 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens and 6 museums. The must-see places are St. Willibrord (30 km), Forstgarten (30 km) and Museum Kurhaus (30 km).

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

Doesburg at a glance

Location
Gelderland, Netherlands
Population
about 11,480
Coordinates
52.0125° N, 6.1389° E
Places within 50 km
42 (42 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 Doesburg

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

118 churches within 100 km of Doesburg. The closest is St. Willibrord (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Doesburg

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Doesburg. The closest is Schwanenburg (31 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Schwanenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~31 km · Must-see
  • De Waag · fort · Overijssel · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Penninckshuis · fort · Overijssel · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Moyland · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Mookerschans · fort · Limburg · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Burg Werth · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~42 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Doesburg

38 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Doesburg. The closest is Sint-Jansberg (42 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Doesburg

29 museums within 100 km of Doesburg. The closest is Museum Kurhaus (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Doesburg

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Doesburg. The closest is Auesee (61 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Auesee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~61 km · Must-see
  • Veluwemeer · lake · Flevoland · ~66 km · Must-see
  • Henschotermeer · lake · Utrecht · ~66 km · Must-see
  • Drontermeer · lake · Flevoland · ~72 km · Must-see
  • De Groote Wielen · lake · North Brabant · ~77 km · Must-see
  • Eemmeer · lake · Utrecht · ~78 km · Must-see

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Parks near Doesburg

8 parks within 100 km of Doesburg. The closest is Forstgarten (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Doesburg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Doesburg
  2. 30 km St. Willibrord · church, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  3. 3 km Unterstadtkirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  4. 1 km Haus Koekkoek · museum, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  5. 1 km Museum Kurhaus · museum, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  6. 1 km Forstgarten · park, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  7. 30 km Back to Doesburg

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From travellers near Doesburg

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How to reach Doesburg

    All places near Doesburg by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Doesburg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches21118St. Willibrord (30 km)
    Forts & heritage772Schwanenburg (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens338Sint-Jansberg (42 km)
    Museums629Museum Kurhaus (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs018Auesee (61 km)
    Parks38Forstgarten (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints28Grebbeberg (47 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04DITIB-Merkez-Moschee (88 km)
    Other attractions02Kamp Abbey (78 km)
    Treks01Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) (87 km)

    Doesburg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Doesburg?

    St. Willibrord (church, about 30 km), Forstgarten (park, about 30 km), Museum Kurhaus (museum, about 30 km), Haus Koekkoek (museum, about 31 km), Unterstadtkirche (church, about 31 km), Schwanenburg (heritage site, about 31 km).

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

    42 places on Spotwander: 21 churches, 7 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 museums, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Doesburg?

    St. Willibrord, about 30 km by road; Unterstadtkirche (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Doesburg?

    Schwanenburg, about 31 km by road; De Waag (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Doesburg?

    Sint-Jansberg, about 42 km by road; Ouwehands Dierenpark (48 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Doesburg?

    Start in Doesburg, visit St. Willibrord, then Unterstadtkirche, then Haus Koekkoek, then Museum Kurhaus, then Forstgarten, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Doesburg?

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

    Towns near Doesburg

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