Overijssel district, Overijssel, Netherlands

Places to visit near Enschede

Enschede is a city in Overijssel district, Overijssel, Netherlands, home to about 153,655 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit — 20 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 museums. The must-see places are Grote Kerk (1 km), Jannink (1 km) and Museum Electro-Radio-Nostalgie (10 km).

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Enschede, Overijssel
Enschede, Overijssel district, Overijssel, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Enschede at a glance

Location
Overijssel district, Overijssel, Netherlands
Population
about 153,655
Coordinates
52.2183° N, 6.8958° E
Places within 50 km
55 (55 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 Enschede

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Enschede: 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 Enschede, by type

Churches near Enschede

98 churches within 100 km of Enschede. The closest is Grote Kerk (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Enschede

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Enschede. The closest is Jannink (1 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Jannink · fort · Overijssel · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Ahaus · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Hünenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Haus Welbergen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Kloster Kleinburlo · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Varlar · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~40 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Enschede

66 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Enschede. The closest is Witte Veen (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

All wildlife, forests & gardens in Overijssel →

Museums near Enschede

20 museums within 100 km of Enschede. The closest is Museum Electro-Radio-Nostalgie (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Enschede

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Enschede. The closest is Paaschberg (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Paaschberg · viewpoint · Overijssel · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Schöppinger Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Thieberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Hünsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Westerberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Melchenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~54 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Enschede

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Enschede. The closest is Offlumer See (38 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Offlumer See · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Torfmoorsee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~58 km · Must-see
  • Heideweiher · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Erdfallsee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Großes Heiliges Meer · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Sandruper See · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~67 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Enschede

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Enschede
  2. 1 km Grote Kerk · church, Overijssel
  3. 10 km Museum Electro-Radio-Nostalgie · museum, Overijssel
  4. 2 km Sint-Lambertusbasiliek · church, Overijssel
  5. 18 km Witte Veen · nature spot, Overijssel
  6. 10 km Jannink · heritage site, Overijssel
  7. 1 km Back to Enschede

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    All places near Enschede by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Hilgenbergkapelle, Wallfahrtsort · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~31 km · Must-see
    • St. Marien · church · North Rhine-Westphalia · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Alte Kirche (Nordhorn) · church · North Rhine-Westphalia · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Heidfeld · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Schöppinger Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~37 km · Must-see
    • St. Vitus · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Offlumer See · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche · church · Landkreis Grafschaft Bentheim · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Kloster Kleinburlo · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Kleine Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Große Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Bagno · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Varlar · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Kirche · church · Landkreis Grafschaft Bentheim · ~42 km · Must-see
    • KD Borg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Torhaus Der Ludgerusburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~44 km · Must-see
    • St. Nikomedes · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Thieberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Aloysiuskapelle · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Hünsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Waldhügel · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Naturzoo Rheine · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Burg Ramsdorf · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~46 km · Must-see
    • St. Johannes Apostel · church · Landkreis Grafschaft Bentheim · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Kloster Bentlage · Buddhist site · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~47 km · Must-see
    • St. Dionysius · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Großsteingrab von Rheine · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Kolvenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~48 km · Must-see
    • St. Antonius-Basilika · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Emsdettener Venn · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Burg Gemen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~49 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Enschede by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2098Grote Kerk (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1272Jannink (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1366Witte Veen (10 km)
    Museums220Museum Electro-Radio-Nostalgie (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints418Paaschberg (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs110Offlumer See (38 km)
    Parks110Bagno (40 km)
    Other attractions03Historisches Rathaus (55 km)
    Treks11Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) (17 km)
    Buddhist sites11Kloster Bentlage (47 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baitul Momin Mosque (77 km)

    Enschede: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Enschede?

    Grote Kerk (church, about 1 km), Jannink (heritage site, about 1 km), Museum Electro-Radio-Nostalgie (museum, about 10 km), Witte Veen (nature spot, about 10 km), Sint-Lambertusbasiliek (church, about 11 km), Antonius van Paduakerk (church, about 13 km).

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

    55 places on Spotwander: 20 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 museums, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Enschede?

    Grote Kerk, about 1 km by road; Sint-Lambertusbasiliek (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Enschede?

    Jannink, about 1 km by road; Schloss Ahaus (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Enschede?

    Witte Veen, about 10 km by road; Buurserzand & Haaksbergerveen (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Enschede?

    Start in Enschede, visit Grote Kerk, then Museum Electro-Radio-Nostalgie, then Sint-Lambertusbasiliek, then Witte Veen, then Jannink, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Enschede?

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

    Towns near Enschede

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