Overijssel, Netherlands

Places to visit near Goor

Goor is a town in Overijssel, Netherlands, home to about 11,460 people. Within 50 km by road there are 29 places to visit — 12 churches, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 forts & heritage and 3 museums. The must-see places are Oude Kerk (17 km), Het Lankheet (18 km) and Sint-Lambertusbasiliek (18 km).

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Goor, Overijssel
Goor, Overijssel, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Goor at a glance

Location
Overijssel, Netherlands
Population
about 11,460
Coordinates
52.2333° N, 6.5861° E
Places within 50 km
29 (29 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 Goor

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

94 churches within 100 km of Goor. The closest is Oude Kerk (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Goor

61 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Goor. The closest is Het Lankheet (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Goor

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Goor. The closest is Jannink (26 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Jannink · fort · Overijssel · ~26 km · Must-see
  • De Waag · fort · Overijssel · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Penninckshuis · fort · Overijssel · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Hünenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Ahaus · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Burg Ramsdorf · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~56 km · Must-see

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Museums near Goor

18 museums within 100 km of Goor. The closest is Museum Electro-Radio-Nostalgie (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Goor

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Goor. The closest is Paaschberg (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Paaschberg · viewpoint · Overijssel · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Schöppinger Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~62 km · Must-see
  • Hünsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~62 km · Must-see
  • Melchenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~67 km · Must-see
  • Thieberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~71 km · Must-see
  • Westerberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~77 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Goor

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Goor. The closest is Offlumer See (65 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Offlumer See · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Drontermeer · lake · Flevoland · ~73 km · Must-see
  • Veluwemeer · lake · Flevoland · ~78 km · Must-see
  • Auesee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~78 km · Must-see
  • Zwarte Meer · lake · Flevoland · ~79 km · Must-see
  • Vossemeer · lake · Flevoland · ~80 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Goor

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Goor
  2. 17 km Oude Kerk · church, Overijssel
  3. 6 km Museum Electro-Radio-Nostalgie · museum, Overijssel
  4. 2 km Sint-Lambertusbasiliek · church, Overijssel
  5. 17 km Buurserzand & Haaksbergerveen · nature spot, Overijssel
  6. 7 km Het Lankheet · nature spot, Overijssel
  7. 18 km Back to Goor

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From travellers near Goor

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How to reach Goor

    All places near Goor by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Feuchtwiese Ochtrup · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~51 km · Must-see
    • St. Marien · church · North Rhine-Westphalia · ~51 km · Must-see
    • St. Lamberti · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Kirche · church · Landkreis Grafschaft Bentheim · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Harskamp · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Langenbergpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Christuskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~55 km · Must-see
    • St. Georg · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~55 km · Must-see
    • St. Paul · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Gudula-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~55 km · Must-see
    • LWL-Industriemuseum TextilWerk Bocholt - Weberei · museum · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~55 km · Must-see
    • St. Josef · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Schnippenpohl · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Burg Ramsdorf · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Burg Gemen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Apostelkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Haus Welbergen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Burg Werth · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Martin-Luther-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Heidfeld · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Hervormde Kerk · church · Drenthe · ~61 km · Must-see
    • St. Johannes Apostel · church · Landkreis Grafschaft Bentheim · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Kasteel van Coevorden · fort · Drenthe · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Varlar · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Schöppinger Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Hünsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Kloster Kleinburlo · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Torhaus Der Ludgerusburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Dingdener Heide · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Offlumer See · lake · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Kleine Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Große Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Bagno · park · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Melchenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Jansburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~67 km · Must-see
    • St. Martin · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~68 km · Must-see
    • KD Borg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Huis Te Echten · fort · Drenthe · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Raesfeld · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Hengstkampkuhlen · sanctuary · Landkreis Emsland · ~70 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Goor by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1294Oude Kerk (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens661Het Lankheet (18 km)
    Forts & heritage558Jannink (26 km)
    Museums318Museum Electro-Radio-Nostalgie (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints116Paaschberg (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs014Offlumer See (65 km)
    Parks18Rijsterborgherpark (37 km)
    Treks11Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) (41 km)
    Buddhist sites01Kloster Bentlage (72 km)
    Other attractions01Historisches Rathaus (74 km)

    Goor: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Goor?

    Oude Kerk (church, about 17 km), Het Lankheet (nature spot, about 18 km), Sint-Lambertusbasiliek (church, about 18 km), Museum Electro-Radio-Nostalgie (museum, about 21 km), Buurserzand & Haaksbergerveen (nature spot, about 21 km), Krosewicker Grenzwald (nature spot, about 25 km).

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

    29 places on Spotwander: 12 churches, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest church to Goor?

    Oude Kerk, about 17 km by road; Sint-Lambertusbasiliek (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Goor?

    Het Lankheet, about 18 km by road; Buurserzand & Haaksbergerveen (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Goor?

    Jannink, about 26 km by road; De Waag (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Goor?

    Start in Goor, visit Oude Kerk, then Museum Electro-Radio-Nostalgie, then Sint-Lambertusbasiliek, then Buurserzand & Haaksbergerveen, then Het Lankheet, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Goor?

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

    Towns near Goor

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