Groningen district, Groningen, Netherlands

Places to visit near Glimmen

Glimmen is a town in Groningen district, Groningen, Netherlands, home to about 1,065 people. Within 50 km by road there are 59 places to visit — 30 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 6 museums and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Appelbergen (1 km), Hunebed G1 Noordlaren (4 km) and Bartholomeüskerk (4 km).

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Glimmen, Groningen
Glimmen, Groningen district, Groningen, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Glimmen at a glance

Location
Groningen district, Groningen, Netherlands
Population
about 1,065
Coordinates
53.1392° N, 6.6292° E
Places within 50 km
59 (54 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 Glimmen

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Churches near Glimmen

110 churches within 100 km of Glimmen. The closest is Bartholomeüskerk (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Glimmen

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Glimmen. The closest is De Brinkkamp (1 km); the best-known is Hunebed G1 Noordlaren (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Glimmen

31 museums within 100 km of Glimmen. The closest is Groninger Museum (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Glimmen

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Glimmen. The closest is Appelbergen (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Glimmen

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Glimmen. The closest is Zuidlaardermeer (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Glimmen

3 beaches & coast within 100 km of Glimmen. The closest is Borkum Großer Leuchtturm (63 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Glimmen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Glimmen
  2. 4 km Hunebed G1 Noordlaren · heritage site, Groningen
  3. 1 km Bartholomeüskerk · church, Groningen
  4. 2 km Zuidlaardermeer · lake, Groningen
  5. 5 km Appelbergen · nature spot, Groningen
  6. 8 km Paterswoldsemeer · lake, Groningen
  7. 7 km Back to Glimmen

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Glimmen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches30110Bartholomeüskerk (4 km)
    Forts & heritage1338De Brinkkamp (1 km)
    Museums631Groninger Museum (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens329Appelbergen (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs618Zuidlaardermeer (6 km)
    Other attractions13Campener Lighthouse (49 km)
    Beaches & coast03Borkum Großer Leuchtturm (63 km)
    Treks02European Long Distance Path E9 - B-nl (52 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Oerd Blinkert (75 km)

    Glimmen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Glimmen?

    Appelbergen (nature spot, about 1 km), Hunebed G1 Noordlaren (heritage site, about 4 km), Bartholomeüskerk (church, about 4 km), Zuidlaardermeer (lake, about 6 km), Paterswoldsemeer (lake, about 7 km), Hoornsemeer (lake, about 8 km).

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

    59 places on Spotwander: 30 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 6 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Glimmen?

    Bartholomeüskerk, about 4 km by road; Magnalia Dei Kerk (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Glimmen?

    De Brinkkamp, about 1 km by road; Huis Te Glimmen (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Glimmen?

    Groninger Museum, about 11 km by road; Synagoge Groningen (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Glimmen?

    Start in Glimmen, visit Hunebed G1 Noordlaren, then Bartholomeüskerk, then Zuidlaardermeer, then Appelbergen, then Paterswoldsemeer, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Glimmen?

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

    Towns near Glimmen

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