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Geilenkirchen

Geilenkirchen is a town in Limburg district, Limburg, Netherlands of about 28,334 people. Within 50 km by road there are 285 places to visit: 130 churches, 96 forts & heritage and 18 museums. The must-see places are Krankenhauskapelle Herz Jesu, Burg Geilenkirchen and Grabenanlage Haus Opheim.

50.9674° N, 6.1176° EPop. 28,334

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Within 30 km149 places
Within 50 km285
Must-see285
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Geilenkirchen

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:41 pm

47 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Geilenkirchen
  2. Grabenanlage Haus Opheimheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Evangelische Kirchechurch · 30 min
  4. Kapelle Tetzchurch · 30 min
  5. Battle of Rimburgheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Burg Baesweilerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Geilenkirchen
Today’s loopGeilenkirchenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Geilenkirchen?

Krankenhauskapelle Herz Jesu (heritage site, about 1 km), Burg Geilenkirchen (heritage site, about 1 km), Grabenanlage Haus Opheim (heritage site, about 5 km), Kapelle Tetz (church, about 6 km), Battle of Rimburg (heritage site, about 8 km), Evangelische Kirche (church, about 9 km).

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

285 places on Spotwander: 130 churches, 96 forts & heritage, 18 museums, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Geilenkirchen?

Kapelle Tetz, about 6 km by road; Evangelische Kirche (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Geilenkirchen?

Krankenhauskapelle Herz Jesu, about 1 km by road; Burg Geilenkirchen (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Geilenkirchen?

Start in Geilenkirchen, visit Grabenanlage Haus Opheim, then Evangelische Kirche, then Kapelle Tetz, then Battle of Rimburg, then Burg Baesweiler, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.