Gelderland, Netherlands

Places to visit near Emst

Emst is a town in Gelderland, Netherlands, home to about 1,310 people. Within 50 km by road there are 22 places to visit — 7 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 3 museums and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Rijsterborgherpark (17 km), Broederenkerk (18 km) and Grote of Lebuinuskerk (18 km).

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

Emst at a glance

Location
Gelderland, Netherlands
Population
about 1,310
Coordinates
52.3158° N, 5.9736° E
Places within 50 km
22 (22 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 Emst

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

119 churches within 100 km of Emst. The closest is Broederenkerk (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Emst

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Emst. The closest is Penninckshuis (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Emst

32 museums within 100 km of Emst. The closest is Bolwerksmolen (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Emst

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Emst. The closest is Larserbos (39 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Emst

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

  • Veluwemeer · lake · Flevoland · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Drontermeer · lake · Flevoland · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Vossemeer · lake · Flevoland · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Ketelmeer · lake · Flevoland · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Zwarte Meer · lake · Flevoland · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Eemmeer · lake · Utrecht · ~54 km · Must-see

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Parks near Emst

6 parks within 100 km of Emst. The closest is Rijsterborgherpark (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Emst

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Emst
  2. 17 km Rijsterborgherpark · park, Overijssel
  3. 1 km Broederenkerk · church, Overijssel
  4. 1 km Penninckshuis · heritage site, Overijssel
  5. 1 km Grote of Lebuinuskerk · church, Overijssel
  6. 1 km Bolwerksmolen · museum, Overijssel
  7. 18 km Back to Emst

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From travellers near Emst

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How to reach Emst

    All places near Emst by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Emst by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7119Broederenkerk (18 km)
    Forts & heritage365Penninckshuis (18 km)
    Museums332Bolwerksmolen (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens329Larserbos (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs524Veluwemeer (25 km)
    Parks16Rijsterborgherpark (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Omar-al-Faroukmoskee (78 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Laarsenberg (60 km)
    Other attractions01Mansfiguur Voor Utrecht (80 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Oostereiland (89 km)
    Waterfalls01Waterval - Virtual Fountains (92 km)
    Treks01Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) (92 km)

    Emst: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Emst?

    Rijsterborgherpark (park, about 17 km), Broederenkerk (church, about 18 km), Grote of Lebuinuskerk (church, about 18 km), Penninckshuis (heritage site, about 18 km), Bolwerksmolen (museum, about 18 km), De Waag (heritage site, about 18 km).

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

    22 places on Spotwander: 7 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Emst?

    Broederenkerk, about 18 km by road; Grote of Lebuinuskerk (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Emst?

    Penninckshuis, about 18 km by road; De Waag (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Emst?

    Bolwerksmolen, about 18 km by road; Aviodrome (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Emst?

    Start in Emst, visit Rijsterborgherpark, then Broederenkerk, then Penninckshuis, then Grote of Lebuinuskerk, then Bolwerksmolen, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Emst?

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

    Towns near Emst

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