Groningen district, Groningen, Netherlands

Places to visit near Eelde

Eelde is a town in Groningen district, Groningen, Netherlands, home to about 6,450 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 27 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 10 museums and 7 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Paterswoldsemeer (5 km), Hoornsemeer (6 km) and Appelbergen (7 km).

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Eelde, Groningen
Eelde, Groningen district, Groningen, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Eelde at a glance

Location
Groningen district, Groningen, Netherlands
Population
about 6,450
Coordinates
53.1358° N, 6.5625° E
Places within 50 km
62 (52 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 Eelde

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Churches near Eelde

106 churches within 100 km of Eelde. The closest is Magnalia Dei Kerk (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Eelde

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Eelde. The closest is De Waterburcht (1 km); the best-known is Hunebed G1 Noordlaren (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Eelde

33 museums within 100 km of Eelde. The closest is Museum De Buitenplaats (1 km); the best-known is Groninger Museum (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Eelde

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Eelde. The closest is De Duinen (2 km); the best-known is Appelbergen (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Eelde

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Eelde. The closest is Paterswoldsemeer (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Eelde

3 beaches & coast within 100 km of Eelde. The closest is Borkum Großer Leuchtturm (64 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Eelde

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Eelde
  2. 5 km Paterswoldsemeer · lake, Groningen
  3. 1 km Hoornsemeer · lake, Groningen
  4. 3 km Magnalia Dei Kerk · church, Groningen
  5. 11 km Appelbergen · nature spot, Groningen
  6. 4 km Hunebed G1 Noordlaren · heritage site, Groningen
  7. 9 km Back to Eelde

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    Within 15 km of Eelde

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Eelde by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches27106Magnalia Dei Kerk (9 km)
    Forts & heritage1236De Waterburcht (1 km)
    Museums1033Museum De Buitenplaats (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens731De Duinen (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs618Paterswoldsemeer (5 km)
    Other attractions03Campener Lighthouse (53 km)
    Beaches & coast03Borkum Großer Leuchtturm (64 km)
    Treks02European Long Distance Path E9 - B-nl (57 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Oerd Blinkert (71 km)

    Eelde: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Eelde?

    Paterswoldsemeer (lake, about 5 km), Hoornsemeer (lake, about 6 km), Appelbergen (nature spot, about 7 km), Hunebed G1 Noordlaren (heritage site, about 9 km), Magnalia Dei Kerk (church, about 9 km), Bartholomeüskerk (church, about 9 km).

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

    62 places on Spotwander: 27 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 10 museums, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Eelde?

    Magnalia Dei Kerk, about 9 km by road; Bartholomeüskerk (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Eelde?

    De Waterburcht, about 1 km by road; Huize Lemferdinge (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Eelde?

    Museum De Buitenplaats, about 1 km by road; Internationaal Klompenmuseum (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Eelde?

    Start in Eelde, visit Paterswoldsemeer, then Hoornsemeer, then Magnalia Dei Kerk, then Appelbergen, then Hunebed G1 Noordlaren, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Eelde?

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

    Towns near Eelde

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