North Brabant district, North Brabant, Netherlands

Places to visit near Dommelen

Dommelen is a town in North Brabant district, North Brabant, Netherlands, home to about 1,220 people. Within 50 km by road there are 157 places to visit — 88 churches, 23 forts & heritage, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens and 8 museums. The must-see places are Sint-Nicolaaskerk (2 km), Malpie (5 km) and De Sprankel (7 km).

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Dommelen, North Brabant
Dommelen, North Brabant district, North Brabant, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dommelen at a glance

Location
North Brabant district, North Brabant, Netherlands
Population
about 1,220
Coordinates
51.3462° N, 5.4339° E
Places within 50 km
157 (157 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 Dommelen

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

152 churches within 100 km of Dommelen. The closest is Sint-Nicolaaskerk (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Dommelen

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dommelen. The closest is Kasteel Genenbroek (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dommelen

42 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dommelen. The closest is Malpie (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Malpie · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~5 km · Must-see
  • De Sprankel · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Kempen · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Cartierheide · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Stevensbergen · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Kroonvensche Heide · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~19 km · Must-see

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Museums near Dommelen

22 museums within 100 km of Dommelen. The closest is Kempenmuseum De Acht Zaligheden (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dommelen

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dommelen. The closest is IJzeren Man (45 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Dommelen

2 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Dommelen. The closest is Diyanet Beringen Fatih Moskee (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Dommelen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dommelen
  2. 2 km Sint-Nicolaaskerk · church, North Brabant
  3. 10 km Christus Koningkerk · church, North Brabant
  4. 7 km De Sprankel · nature spot, North Brabant
  5. 5 km Sint-Willibrorduskerk · church, North Brabant
  6. 13 km Malpie · nature spot, North Brabant
  7. 5 km Back to Dommelen

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From travellers near Dommelen

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How to reach Dommelen

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dommelen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches88152Sint-Nicolaaskerk (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2364Kasteel Genenbroek (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3142Malpie (5 km)
    Museums822Kempenmuseum De Acht Zaligheden (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs511IJzeren Man (45 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Diyanet Beringen Fatih Moskee (42 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Kluis van Bolderberg (50 km)
    Other attractions01Japanese Garden (58 km)
    Treks01European Long Distance Path E8, North Rhine-Westphalia (59 km)

    Dommelen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dommelen?

    Sint-Nicolaaskerk (church, about 2 km), Malpie (nature spot, about 5 km), De Sprankel (nature spot, about 7 km), Christus Koningkerk (church, about 10 km), Sint-Willibrorduskerk (church, about 10 km), Kempenmuseum De Acht Zaligheden (museum, about 11 km).

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

    157 places on Spotwander: 88 churches, 23 forts & heritage, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 museums, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Dommelen?

    Sint-Nicolaaskerk, about 2 km by road; Christus Koningkerk (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dommelen?

    Kasteel Genenbroek, about 14 km by road; Urnenveld De Roosen (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Dommelen?

    Malpie, about 5 km by road; De Sprankel (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dommelen?

    Start in Dommelen, visit Sint-Nicolaaskerk, then Christus Koningkerk, then De Sprankel, then Sint-Willibrorduskerk, then Malpie, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dommelen?

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

    Towns near Dommelen

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