Flevoland district, Flevoland, Netherlands

Places to visit near Dronten

Dronten is a town in Flevoland district, Flevoland, Netherlands, home to about 28,073 people. Within 50 km by road there are 27 places to visit — 7 churches, 1 forts & heritage, 4 museums and 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Vossemeer (10 km), Ketelmeer (10 km) and Drontermeer (11 km).

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Dronten, Flevoland
Dronten, Flevoland district, Flevoland, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dronten at a glance

Location
Flevoland district, Flevoland, Netherlands
Population
about 28,073
Coordinates
52.5250° N, 5.7181° E
Places within 50 km
27 (27 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Dronten

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dronten: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Dronten

  • Bethelkerk · church · Flevoland · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Jachin Boaz · church · Flevoland · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Kerkje Aan de Zee · church · Flevoland · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Urkerbos · sanctuary · Flevoland · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Zwarte Meer · lake · Flevoland · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Bataviawerf · museum · Flevoland · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Waterloopbos · sanctuary · Flevoland · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Marker Wadden · sanctuary · Flevoland · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Nieuw Land · sanctuary · Flevoland · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Bantsiliek · church · Flevoland · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Kuinderbos · sanctuary · Flevoland · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Markermeer · lake · Flevoland · ~40 km · Must-see

Things to see near Dronten, by type

Churches near Dronten

128 churches within 100 km of Dronten. The closest is Enserkerk (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Dronten

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dronten. The closest is Spakenburgs Oorlogsmonument (48 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Dronten

48 museums within 100 km of Dronten. The closest is Museum Schokland (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dronten

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dronten. The closest is Vossemeer (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Vossemeer · lake · Flevoland · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Ketelmeer · lake · Flevoland · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Drontermeer · lake · Flevoland · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Veluwemeer · lake · Flevoland · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Zwarte Meer · lake · Flevoland · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Markermeer · lake · Flevoland · ~40 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dronten

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dronten. The closest is Natuurpark Lelystad (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Natuurpark Lelystad · sanctuary · Flevoland · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Larserbos · sanctuary · Flevoland · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Urkerbos · sanctuary · Flevoland · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Waterloopbos · sanctuary · Flevoland · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Marker Wadden · sanctuary · Flevoland · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Nieuw Land · sanctuary · Flevoland · ~33 km · Must-see

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Parks near Dronten

5 parks within 100 km of Dronten. The closest is Rijsterborgherpark (52 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Dronten

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dronten
  2. 10 km Ketelmeer · lake, Flevoland
  3. 6 km Museum Schokland · museum, Flevoland
  4. 1 km Enserkerk · church, Flevoland
  5. 10 km Vossemeer · lake, Flevoland
  6. 9 km Drontermeer · lake, Flevoland
  7. 11 km Back to Dronten

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From travellers near Dronten

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How to reach Dronten

    All places near Dronten by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dronten by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7128Enserkerk (16 km)
    Forts & heritage162Spakenburgs Oorlogsmonument (48 km)
    Museums448Museum Schokland (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs826Vossemeer (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens718Natuurpark Lelystad (17 km)
    Parks05Rijsterborgherpark (52 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Sultan Ahmet Moskee (74 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Laarsenberg (79 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Oostereiland (57 km)
    Waterfalls01Waterval - Virtual Fountains (74 km)
    Other attractions01Mansfiguur Voor Utrecht (80 km)

    Dronten: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dronten?

    Vossemeer (lake, about 10 km), Ketelmeer (lake, about 10 km), Drontermeer (lake, about 11 km), Enserkerk (church, about 16 km), Museum Schokland (museum, about 16 km), Veluwemeer (lake, about 16 km).

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

    27 places on Spotwander: 7 churches, 1 fort, 4 museums, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Dronten?

    Enserkerk, about 16 km by road; Ontmoetingskerk (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dronten?

    Spakenburgs Oorlogsmonument, about 48 km by road; Penninckshuis (53 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Dronten?

    Museum Schokland, about 16 km by road; Aviodrome (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dronten?

    Start in Dronten, visit Ketelmeer, then Museum Schokland, then Enserkerk, then Vossemeer, then Drontermeer, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dronten?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Dronten

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