Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands

Places to visit near Ede

Ede is a town in Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands, home to about 67,670 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit — 54 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 10 museums and 6 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Adventkerk (9 km), Vredeskerk (10 km) and Kasteel Renswoude (11 km).

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Ede, Utrecht
Ede, Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ede at a glance

Location
Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands
Population
about 67,670
Coordinates
52.0333° N, 5.6583° E
Places within 50 km
113 (113 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 Ede

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

138 churches within 100 km of Ede. The closest is Adventkerk (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ede

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ede. The closest is Kasteel Renswoude (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Ede

33 museums within 100 km of Ede. The closest is The Island (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ede

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ede. The closest is Ouwehands Dierenpark (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ede

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ede. The closest is Henschotermeer (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Ede

6 parks within 100 km of Ede. The closest is Park Randenbroek (27 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Ede

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ede
  2. 11 km Kasteel Renswoude · heritage site, Utrecht
  3. 1 km Koepelkerk · church, Utrecht
  4. 7 km Adventkerk · church, Utrecht
  5. 1 km Vredeskerk · church, Utrecht
  6. 9 km Ouwehands Dierenpark · nature spot, Utrecht
  7. 12 km Back to Ede

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How to reach Ede

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ede by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches54138Adventkerk (9 km)
    Forts & heritage3165Kasteel Renswoude (11 km)
    Museums1033The Island (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens626Ouwehands Dierenpark (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs322Henschotermeer (25 km)
    Parks36Park Randenbroek (27 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Omar-al-Faroukmoskee (47 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Laarsenberg (12 km)
    Other attractions11Mansfiguur Voor Utrecht (46 km)
    Waterfalls01Waterval - Virtual Fountains (78 km)

    Ede: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ede?

    Adventkerk (church, about 9 km), Vredeskerk (church, about 10 km), Kasteel Renswoude (heritage site, about 11 km), Koepelkerk (church, about 11 km), Ouwehands Dierenpark (nature spot, about 12 km), Laarsenberg (viewpoint, about 12 km).

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

    113 places on Spotwander: 54 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 10 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Ede?

    Adventkerk, about 9 km by road; Vredeskerk (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ede?

    Kasteel Renswoude, about 11 km by road; Kasteel Amerongen (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ede?

    The Island, about 13 km by road; Cavaleriemuseum (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ede?

    Start in Ede, visit Kasteel Renswoude, then Koepelkerk, then Adventkerk, then Vredeskerk, then Ouwehands Dierenpark, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ede?

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

    Towns near Ede

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