Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands

Places to visit near Eastermar

Eastermar is a town in Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands, home to about 1,310 people. Within 50 km by road there are 117 places to visit — 43 churches, 29 museums, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 13 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Observeum (6 km), Schierstins (11 km) and It Kokelhûs Fan Jan En Sjut (12 km).

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Eastermar, Frisia
Eastermar, Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Eastermar at a glance

Location
Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands
Population
about 1,310
Coordinates
53.1747° N, 6.0600° E
Places within 50 km
117 (74 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Eastermar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Eastermar: 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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Things to see near Eastermar, by type

Churches near Eastermar

89 churches within 100 km of Eastermar. The closest is Sint-Petruskerk (5 km); the best-known is Mariakerk (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Eastermar

37 museums within 100 km of Eastermar. The closest is Observeum (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Eastermar

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Eastermar. The closest is De Leien (2 km); the best-known is Eeltsjemar (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Eastermar

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Eastermar. The closest is Schierstins (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Eastermar

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Eastermar. The closest is Wadden Sea (11 km); the best-known is Lauwersmeer (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Eastermar

4 beaches & coast within 100 km of Eastermar. The closest is Ameland (44 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Eastermar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Eastermar
  2. 6 km Observeum · museum, Frisia
  3. 5 km Schierstins · heritage site, Frisia
  4. 8 km Mariakerk · church, Frisia
  5. 18 km It Kokelhûs Fan Jan En Sjut · museum, Frisia
  6. 10 km Openluchtmuseum It Damshûs · museum, Frisia
  7. 16 km Back to Eastermar

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From travellers near Eastermar

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How to reach Eastermar

    All places near Eastermar by distance

    Within 15 km of Eastermar

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Eastermar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4389Sint-Petruskerk (5 km)
    Museums2937Observeum (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1424De Leien (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1323Schierstins (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens914Wadden Sea (11 km)
    Other attractions47De Poppestien (7 km)
    Beaches & coast14Ameland (44 km)
    Treks12Noardlike Fryske Wâldenpad, Etappe 10a: Earnewâld (8 km)
    Parks11Thalenpark (10 km)
    Caves11IJskelder (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Oerd Blinkert (41 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Vlieland (91 km)

    Eastermar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Eastermar?

    Observeum (museum, about 6 km), Schierstins (heritage site, about 11 km), It Kokelhûs Fan Jan En Sjut (museum, about 12 km), Openluchtmuseum It Damshûs (museum, about 16 km), Mariakerk (church, about 18 km), Eeltsjemar (lake, about 18 km).

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

    117 places on Spotwander: 43 churches, 29 museums, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Eastermar?

    Sint-Petruskerk, about 5 km by road; Protestantse Kerk (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Eastermar?

    Observeum, about 6 km by road; Museum Drachten (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Eastermar?

    De Leien, about 2 km by road; Burgumer Mar (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Eastermar?

    Start in Eastermar, visit Observeum, then Schierstins, then Mariakerk, then It Kokelhûs Fan Jan En Sjut, then Openluchtmuseum It Damshûs, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Eastermar?

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

    Towns near Eastermar

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