Gelderland, Netherlands

Places to visit near Ellecom

Ellecom is a town in Gelderland, Netherlands, home to about 1,015 people. Within 50 km by road there are 35 places to visit — 15 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 museums. The must-see places are The Island (30 km), Bolwerksmolen (30 km) and Grote of Lebuinuskerk (31 km).

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Ellecom, Gelderland
Ellecom, Gelderland, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ellecom at a glance

Location
Gelderland, Netherlands
Population
about 1,015
Coordinates
52.0325° N, 6.0875° E
Places within 50 km
35 (35 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 Ellecom

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

124 churches within 100 km of Ellecom. The closest is Grote of Lebuinuskerk (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ellecom

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ellecom. The closest is De Waag (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ellecom

36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ellecom. The closest is Sint-Jansberg (43 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Ellecom

28 museums within 100 km of Ellecom. The closest is The Island (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ellecom

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ellecom. The closest is Veluwemeer (61 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Veluwemeer · lake · Flevoland · ~61 km · Must-see
  • Henschotermeer · lake · Utrecht · ~61 km · Must-see
  • Auesee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~66 km · Must-see
  • Drontermeer · lake · Flevoland · ~68 km · Must-see
  • Eemmeer · lake · Utrecht · ~72 km · Must-see
  • De Groote Wielen · lake · North Brabant · ~75 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ellecom

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ellecom. The closest is Grebbeberg (43 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Grebbeberg · viewpoint · Utrecht · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Laarsenberg · viewpoint · Utrecht · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Oermter Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~83 km · Must-see
  • Deponie Eyller Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~86 km · Must-see
  • Melchenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~86 km · Must-see
  • Paaschberg · viewpoint · Overijssel · ~86 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Ellecom

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 116 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ellecom
  2. 30 km The Island · island, Gelderland
  3. 52 km Bolwerksmolen · museum, Overijssel
  4. 1 km Grote of Lebuinuskerk · church, Overijssel
  5. 1 km Penninckshuis · heritage site, Overijssel
  6. 1 km De Waag · heritage site, Overijssel
  7. 31 km Back to Ellecom

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From travellers near Ellecom

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How to reach Ellecom

    All places near Ellecom by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ellecom by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches15124Grote of Lebuinuskerk (31 km)
    Forts & heritage870De Waag (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens336Sint-Jansberg (43 km)
    Museums528The Island (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs020Veluwemeer (61 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints27Grebbeberg (43 km)
    Parks26Rijsterborgherpark (32 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Omar-al-Faroukmoskee (83 km)
    Other attractions02Kamp Abbey (82 km)
    Treks01Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) (90 km)

    Ellecom: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ellecom?

    The Island (island, about 30 km), Bolwerksmolen (museum, about 30 km), Grote of Lebuinuskerk (church, about 31 km), De Waag (heritage site, about 31 km), Penninckshuis (heritage site, about 31 km), Broederenkerk (church, about 31 km).

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

    35 places on Spotwander: 15 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Ellecom?

    Grote of Lebuinuskerk, about 31 km by road; Broederenkerk (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ellecom?

    De Waag, about 31 km by road; Penninckshuis (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ellecom?

    Sint-Jansberg, about 43 km by road; Ouwehands Dierenpark (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ellecom?

    Start in Ellecom, visit The Island, then Bolwerksmolen, then Grote of Lebuinuskerk, then Penninckshuis, then De Waag, and drive back — about 116 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ellecom?

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

    Towns near Ellecom

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