Drenthe, Netherlands

Places to visit near Exloo

Exloo is a town in Drenthe, Netherlands, home to about 1,525 people. Within 50 km by road there are 36 places to visit — 10 churches, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 forts & heritage and 2 museums. The must-see places are Sint-Antoniuskerk (14 km), Klooster Ter Apel (18 km) and De Klencke (19 km).

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Exloo, Drenthe
Exloo, Drenthe, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Exloo at a glance

Location
Drenthe, Netherlands
Population
about 1,525
Coordinates
52.8825° N, 6.8639° E
Places within 50 km
36 (36 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 Exloo

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

111 churches within 100 km of Exloo. The closest is Sint-Antoniuskerk (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Exloo

49 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Exloo. The closest is Liefstinghsbroek (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Exloo

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Exloo. The closest is Klooster Ter Apel (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Exloo

25 museums within 100 km of Exloo. The closest is Erdöl-Erdgas-Museum Twist (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Exloo

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Exloo. The closest is Zuidlaardermeer (37 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Treks near Exloo

3 treks within 100 km of Exloo. The closest is European Long Distance Path E9 - B-nl (53 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Exloo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 126 km on the road.

  1. Start in Exloo
  2. 19 km De Klencke · heritage site, Drenthe
  3. 32 km Klooster Ter Apel · heritage site, Groningen
  4. 11 km Sint-Antoniuskerk · church, Groningen
  5. 13 km Liefstinghsbroek · nature spot, Groningen
  6. 24 km Margaretha Hardenbergkerk · church, Groningen
  7. 27 km Back to Exloo

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How to reach Exloo

    All places near Exloo by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Exloo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches10111Sint-Antoniuskerk (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1249Liefstinghsbroek (27 km)
    Forts & heritage931Klooster Ter Apel (18 km)
    Museums225Erdöl-Erdgas-Museum Twist (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs321Zuidlaardermeer (37 km)
    Other attractions05Historisches Rathaus (63 km)
    Treks03European Long Distance Path E9 - B-nl (53 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Paaschberg (77 km)
    Parks01Tier Und Freizeitpark Thüle (89 km)
    Buddhist sites01Kloster Bentlage (94 km)
    Beaches & coast01Borkum Großer Leuchtturm (100 km)

    Exloo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Exloo?

    Sint-Antoniuskerk (church, about 14 km), Klooster Ter Apel (heritage site, about 18 km), De Klencke (heritage site, about 19 km), Margaretha Hardenbergkerk (church, about 27 km), Liefstinghsbroek (nature spot, about 27 km), Doopsgezinde Kerk (Voormalig) (church, about 29 km).

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

    36 places on Spotwander: 10 churches, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 forts & heritage, 2 museums, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Exloo?

    Sint-Antoniuskerk, about 14 km by road; Margaretha Hardenbergkerk (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Exloo?

    Liefstinghsbroek, about 27 km by road; Bargerveen (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Exloo?

    Klooster Ter Apel, about 18 km by road; De Klencke (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Exloo?

    Start in Exloo, visit De Klencke, then Klooster Ter Apel, then Sint-Antoniuskerk, then Liefstinghsbroek, then Margaretha Hardenbergkerk, and drive back — about 126 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Exloo?

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

    Towns near Exloo

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