Places to visit near

Groenekan

Groenekan is a town in Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands of about 1,565 people. Within 50 km by road there are 164 places to visit: 71 churches, 49 forts & heritage and 19 museums. The must-see places are Hooge Kampse Plas, Fort Voordorp and Fort Ruigenhoek.

52.1233° N, 5.1528° EPop. 1,565

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Within 30 km121 places
Within 50 km164
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Groenekan

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:36 pm

34 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 Groenekan
  2. Oude Dorpskerkchurch · 30 min
  3. Werk Aan de Hoofddijkheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Griftparkpark · 45 min
  5. Mattheuskerkchurch · 30 min
  6. Slot Zuylenheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Groenekan
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Groenekan?

Hooge Kampse Plas (nature spot, about 1 km), Fort Voordorp (fort, about 2 km), Fort Ruigenhoek (fort, about 2 km), Pauluskerk (church, about 3 km), Sint-Rafaëlkerk (church, about 3 km), Omar-al-Faroukmoskee (mosque or dargah, about 3 km).

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

164 places on Spotwander: 71 churches, 49 forts & heritage, 19 museums, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Groenekan?

Pauluskerk, about 3 km by road; Sint-Rafaëlkerk (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Groenekan?

Fort Voordorp, about 2 km by road; Fort Ruigenhoek (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Groenekan?

Start in Groenekan, visit Oude Dorpskerk, then Werk Aan de Hoofddijk, then Griftpark, then Mattheuskerk, then Slot Zuylen, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.