Flevoland district, Flevoland, Netherlands

Places to visit near Ens

Ens is a town in Flevoland district, Flevoland, Netherlands, home to about 3,174 people. Within 50 km by road there are 32 places to visit — 7 churches, 5 museums, 2 forts & heritage and 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Enserkerk (4 km), Museum Schokland (4 km) and Zwarte Meer (9 km).

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Ens, Flevoland
Ens, Flevoland district, Flevoland, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ens at a glance

Location
Flevoland district, Flevoland, Netherlands
Population
about 3,174
Coordinates
52.6367° N, 5.8278° E
Places within 50 km
32 (32 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Ens

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ens: 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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Things to see near Ens, by type

Churches near Ens

116 churches within 100 km of Ens. The closest is Enserkerk (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ens

55 museums within 100 km of Ens. The closest is Museum Schokland (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ens

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ens. The closest is Crackstate (46 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ens

28 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ens. The closest is Zwarte Meer (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ens

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ens. The closest is Waterloopbos (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Waterloopbos · sanctuary · Flevoland · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Urkerbos · sanctuary · Flevoland · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Kuinderbos · sanctuary · Flevoland · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Natuurpark Lelystad · sanctuary · Flevoland · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Larserbos · sanctuary · Flevoland · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Marker Wadden · sanctuary · Flevoland · ~37 km · Must-see

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Parks near Ens

4 parks within 100 km of Ens. The closest is Rijsterborgherpark (60 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Ens

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ens
  2. 4 km Museum Schokland · museum, Flevoland
  3. 1 km Enserkerk · church, Flevoland
  4. 6 km Ketelmeer · lake, Flevoland
  5. 17 km Zwarte Meer · lake, Flevoland
  6. 5 km Waterloopbos · nature spot, Flevoland
  7. 10 km Back to Ens

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How to reach Ens

    All places near Ens by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ens by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7116Enserkerk (4 km)
    Museums555Museum Schokland (4 km)
    Forts & heritage253Crackstate (46 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1128Zwarte Meer (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens720Waterloopbos (10 km)
    Parks04Rijsterborgherpark (60 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Sultan Ahmet Moskee (87 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Laarsenberg (96 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Oostereiland (65 km)
    Waterfalls01Waterval - Virtual Fountains (89 km)
    Other attractions01Mansfiguur Voor Utrecht (98 km)
    Beaches & coast01Texel (99 km)

    Ens: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ens?

    Enserkerk (church, about 4 km), Museum Schokland (museum, about 4 km), Zwarte Meer (lake, about 9 km), Ketelmeer (lake, about 9 km), Waterloopbos (nature spot, about 10 km), Vossemeer (lake, about 10 km).

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

    32 places on Spotwander: 7 churches, 5 museums, 2 forts & heritage, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Ens?

    Enserkerk, about 4 km by road; Bantsiliek (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ens?

    Museum Schokland, about 4 km by road; Museum 't Oude Raadhuis (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ens?

    Crackstate, about 46 km by road; Huis Te Echten (50 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ens?

    Start in Ens, visit Museum Schokland, then Enserkerk, then Ketelmeer, then Zwarte Meer, then Waterloopbos, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ens?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Ens

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