Drenthe district, Drenthe, Netherlands

Places to visit near Emmen

Emmen is a town in Drenthe district, Drenthe, Netherlands, home to about 57,010 people. Within 50 km by road there are 35 places to visit — 12 churches, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 forts & heritage and 3 museums. The must-see places are De Klencke (14 km), Bargerveen (17 km) and Klooster Ter Apel (20 km).

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Emmen, Drenthe
Emmen, Drenthe district, Drenthe, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Emmen at a glance

Location
Drenthe district, Drenthe, Netherlands
Population
about 57,010
Coordinates
52.7792° N, 6.9069° E
Places within 50 km
35 (35 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Emmen

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

112 churches within 100 km of Emmen. The closest is Hervormde Kerk (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Emmen

55 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Emmen. The closest is Bargerveen (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Emmen

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Emmen. The closest is De Klencke (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Emmen

19 museums within 100 km of Emmen. The closest is Erdöl-Erdgas-Museum Twist (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Emmen

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Emmen. The closest is Zuidlaardermeer (52 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Emmen

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Emmen. The closest is Paaschberg (63 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Paaschberg · viewpoint · Overijssel · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Thieberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~82 km · Must-see
  • Bergeshöveder Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~92 km · Must-see
  • Birgter Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~96 km · Must-see
  • Schöppinger Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~100 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Emmen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 105 km on the road.

  1. Start in Emmen
  2. 14 km De Klencke · heritage site, Drenthe
  3. 14 km Kasteel van Coevorden · heritage site, Drenthe
  4. 23 km Bargerveen · nature spot, Drenthe
  5. 13 km Wesuweer Moor · nature spot, Landkreis Emsland
  6. 21 km Klooster Ter Apel · heritage site, Groningen
  7. 20 km Back to Emmen

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How to reach Emmen

    All places near Emmen by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Emmen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches12112Hervormde Kerk (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1255Bargerveen (17 km)
    Forts & heritage735De Klencke (14 km)
    Museums319Erdöl-Erdgas-Museum Twist (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs014Zuidlaardermeer (52 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints05Paaschberg (63 km)
    Other attractions14Historisches Rathaus (50 km)
    Treks03Kurfürsten-Runde - Hümmling-Pfade (54 km)
    Parks03Tier Und Freizeitpark Thüle (89 km)
    Buddhist sites01Kloster Bentlage (80 km)

    Emmen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Emmen?

    De Klencke (heritage site, about 14 km), Bargerveen (nature spot, about 17 km), Klooster Ter Apel (heritage site, about 20 km), Kasteel van Coevorden (heritage site, about 21 km), Wesuweer Moor (nature spot, about 22 km), Hervormde Kerk (church, about 22 km).

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

    35 places on Spotwander: 12 churches, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest church to Emmen?

    Hervormde Kerk, about 22 km by road; Sint-Antoniuskerk (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Emmen?

    Bargerveen, about 17 km by road; Wesuweer Moor (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Emmen?

    De Klencke, about 14 km by road; Klooster Ter Apel (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Emmen?

    Start in Emmen, visit De Klencke, then Kasteel van Coevorden, then Bargerveen, then Wesuweer Moor, then Klooster Ter Apel, and drive back — about 105 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Emmen?

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

    Towns near Emmen

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