Gelderland district, Gelderland, Netherlands

Places to visit near Driel

Driel is a town in Gelderland district, Gelderland, Netherlands, home to about 2,940 people. Within 50 km by road there are 69 places to visit — 37 churches, 16 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens and 6 museums. The must-see places are The Island (5 km), Grebbeberg (18 km) and Ouwehands Dierenpark (19 km).

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Driel, Gelderland
Driel, Gelderland district, Gelderland, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Driel at a glance

Location
Gelderland district, Gelderland, Netherlands
Population
about 2,940
Coordinates
51.9592° N, 5.8139° E
Places within 50 km
69 (69 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 Driel

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Churches near Driel

136 churches within 100 km of Driel. The closest is Cunerakerk (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Driel

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Driel. The closest is Kasteel Renswoude (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Driel

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Driel. The closest is Ouwehands Dierenpark (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Driel

28 museums within 100 km of Driel. The closest is The Island (5 km). Best time: year-round.

  • The Island · museum · Gelderland · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Museum Kurhaus · museum · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Haus Koekkoek · museum · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~36 km · Must-see
  • De Crypte · museum · Limburg · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Cavaleriemuseum · museum · Utrecht · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Bolwerksmolen · museum · Overijssel · ~49 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Driel

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Driel. The closest is Henschotermeer (41 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Driel

6 parks within 100 km of Driel. The closest is Forstgarten (35 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Driel

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 Driel
  2. 5 km The Island · island, Gelderland
  3. 14 km Laarsenberg · viewpoint, Utrecht
  4. 2 km Cunerakerk · church, Utrecht
  5. 2 km Ouwehands Dierenpark · nature spot, Utrecht
  6. 1 km Grebbeberg · viewpoint, Utrecht
  7. 18 km Back to Driel

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How to reach Driel

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Driel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches37136Cunerakerk (21 km)
    Forts & heritage1667Kasteel Renswoude (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens432Ouwehands Dierenpark (19 km)
    Museums628The Island (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs220Henschotermeer (41 km)
    Parks26Forstgarten (35 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints23Grebbeberg (18 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Omar-al-Faroukmoskee (63 km)
    Other attractions02Mansfiguur Voor Utrecht (61 km)

    Driel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Driel?

    The Island (island, about 5 km), Grebbeberg (viewpoint, about 18 km), Ouwehands Dierenpark (nature spot, about 19 km), Laarsenberg (viewpoint, about 20 km), Cunerakerk (church, about 21 km), Adventkerk (church, about 24 km).

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

    69 places on Spotwander: 37 churches, 16 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 museums, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Driel?

    Cunerakerk, about 21 km by road; Adventkerk (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Driel?

    Kasteel Renswoude, about 28 km by road; Mookerschans (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Driel?

    Ouwehands Dierenpark, about 19 km by road; Uiterwaarden Neder-Rijn (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Driel?

    Start in Driel, visit The Island, then Laarsenberg, then Cunerakerk, then Ouwehands Dierenpark, then Grebbeberg, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Driel?

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

    Towns near Driel

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