Gelderland district, Gelderland, Netherlands

Places to visit near Elden

Elden is a town in Gelderland district, Gelderland, Netherlands, home to about 2,300 people. Within 50 km by road there are 59 places to visit — 31 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 museums. The must-see places are The Island (11 km), Grebbeberg (24 km) and Ouwehands Dierenpark (25 km).

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Elden, Gelderland
Elden, Gelderland district, Gelderland, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Elden at a glance

Location
Gelderland district, Gelderland, Netherlands
Population
about 2,300
Coordinates
51.9583° N, 5.8819° E
Places within 50 km
59 (59 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 Elden

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

138 churches within 100 km of Elden. The closest is Cunerakerk (27 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Cunerakerk · church · Utrecht · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Adventkerk · church · Utrecht · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Vredeskerk · church · Utrecht · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Unterstadtkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Trinitatiskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Stiftskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~33 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Elden

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Elden. The closest is Mookerschans (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Elden

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Elden. The closest is Ouwehands Dierenpark (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Elden

28 museums within 100 km of Elden. The closest is The Island (11 km). Best time: year-round.

  • The Island · museum · Gelderland · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Museum Kurhaus · museum · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Haus Koekkoek · museum · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~32 km · Must-see
  • De Crypte · museum · Limburg · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Bolwerksmolen · museum · Overijssel · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Cavaleriemuseum · museum · Utrecht · ~52 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Elden

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Elden. The closest is Henschotermeer (47 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Elden

6 parks within 100 km of Elden. The closest is Forstgarten (31 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Elden

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Elden
  2. 11 km The Island · island, Gelderland
  3. 14 km Laarsenberg · viewpoint, Utrecht
  4. 2 km Cunerakerk · church, Utrecht
  5. 2 km Ouwehands Dierenpark · nature spot, Utrecht
  6. 1 km Grebbeberg · viewpoint, Utrecht
  7. 24 km Back to Elden

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From travellers near Elden

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How to reach Elden

    All places near Elden by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Elden by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches31138Cunerakerk (27 km)
    Forts & heritage1368Mookerschans (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens430Ouwehands Dierenpark (25 km)
    Museums528The Island (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs118Henschotermeer (47 km)
    Parks36Forstgarten (31 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints24Grebbeberg (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Omar-al-Faroukmoskee (68 km)
    Other attractions02Mansfiguur Voor Utrecht (67 km)

    Elden: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Elden?

    The Island (island, about 11 km), Grebbeberg (viewpoint, about 24 km), Ouwehands Dierenpark (nature spot, about 25 km), Laarsenberg (viewpoint, about 25 km), Cunerakerk (church, about 27 km), Mookerschans (heritage site, about 28 km).

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

    59 places on Spotwander: 31 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest church to Elden?

    Cunerakerk, about 27 km by road; Adventkerk (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Elden?

    Mookerschans, about 28 km by road; Schwanenburg (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Elden?

    Ouwehands Dierenpark, about 25 km by road; Uiterwaarden Neder-Rijn (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Elden?

    Start in Elden, visit The Island, then Laarsenberg, then Cunerakerk, then Ouwehands Dierenpark, then Grebbeberg, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Elden?

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

    Towns near Elden

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