Edam, North HollandFort Benoorden PurmerendGrote KerkIlperveldHervormde KerkOostzanerveldMarkermeer
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Edam

Edam is a town in North Holland district, North Holland, Netherlands of about 7,380 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit: 63 churches, 25 forts & heritage and 30 museums. The must-see places are Fort Benoorden Purmerend, Grote Kerk and Kerk van Beets.

52.5121° N, 5.0480° EPop. 7,380

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Within 30 km54 places
Within 50 km146
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Fort Benoorden Purmerend, fort near Edam
Must-see

Fort Benoorden Purmerend

Fort · 8 km

Grote Kerk, church near Edam
Must-see

Grote Kerk

Church · 9 km

Kerk van Beets, church near Edam
Must-see

Kerk van Beets

Church · 12 km

Places near Edam by type

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One day from Edam

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:48 pm

52 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Edam
  2. Grote Kerkchurch · 30 min
  3. Hervormde Kerkchurch · 30 min
  4. Fort Benoorden Purmerendfort · 1.5 hrs
  5. Oostzanerveldnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Ilperveldnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Edam
Today’s loopEdamStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Edam?

Fort Benoorden Purmerend (fort, about 8 km), Grote Kerk (church, about 9 km), Kerk van Beets (church, about 12 km), Ilperveld (nature spot, about 13 km), Hervormde Kerk (church, about 14 km), Oostzanerveld (nature spot, about 15 km).

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

146 places on Spotwander: 63 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 30 museums, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Edam?

Grote Kerk, about 9 km by road; Kerk van Beets (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Edam?

Fort Benoorden Purmerend, about 8 km by road; Fort Bij Spijkerboor (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Edam?

Start in Edam, visit Grote Kerk, then Hervormde Kerk, then Fort Benoorden Purmerend, then Oostzanerveld, then Ilperveld, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.