Gelderland, Netherlands

Places to visit near Groessen

Groessen is a town in Gelderland, Netherlands, home to about 1,955 people. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit — 21 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 museums. The must-see places are Forstgarten (21 km), Museum Kurhaus (21 km) and Haus Koekkoek (22 km).

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Groessen, Gelderland
Groessen, Gelderland, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Groessen at a glance

Location
Gelderland, Netherlands
Population
about 1,955
Coordinates
51.9317° N, 6.0264° E
Places within 50 km
47 (47 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 Groessen

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Churches near Groessen

130 churches within 100 km of Groessen. The closest is St. Willibrord (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Groessen

71 forts & heritage within 100 km of Groessen. The closest is Schwanenburg (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Groessen

35 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Groessen. The closest is Sint-Jansberg (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Groessen

27 museums within 100 km of Groessen. The closest is Museum Kurhaus (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Groessen

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Groessen. The closest is Henschotermeer (59 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Groessen

7 parks within 100 km of Groessen. The closest is Forstgarten (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Groessen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Groessen
  2. 21 km Forstgarten · park, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  3. 1 km Museum Kurhaus · museum, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  4. 1 km Haus Koekkoek · museum, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  5. 1 km Unterstadtkirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  6. 3 km St. Willibrord · church, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  7. 22 km Back to Groessen

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From travellers near Groessen

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How to reach Groessen

    All places near Groessen by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Groessen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches21130St. Willibrord (22 km)
    Forts & heritage1171Schwanenburg (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens635Sint-Jansberg (28 km)
    Museums527Museum Kurhaus (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs016Henschotermeer (59 km)
    Parks27Forstgarten (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints24Grebbeberg (37 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Omar-al-Faroukmoskee (81 km)
    Other attractions02Kamp Abbey (73 km)
    Treks01European Long Distance Path E8, North Rhine-Westphalia (86 km)

    Groessen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Groessen?

    Forstgarten (park, about 21 km), Museum Kurhaus (museum, about 21 km), Haus Koekkoek (museum, about 22 km), St. Willibrord (church, about 22 km), Unterstadtkirche (church, about 22 km), Trinitatiskirche (church, about 22 km).

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

    47 places on Spotwander: 21 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Groessen?

    St. Willibrord, about 22 km by road; Unterstadtkirche (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Groessen?

    Schwanenburg, about 22 km by road; Mookerschans (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Groessen?

    Sint-Jansberg, about 28 km by road; Ouwehands Dierenpark (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Groessen?

    Start in Groessen, visit Forstgarten, then Museum Kurhaus, then Haus Koekkoek, then Unterstadtkirche, then St. Willibrord, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Groessen?

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

    Towns near Groessen

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