North Holland district, North Holland, Netherlands

Places to visit near Halfweg

Halfweg is a town in North Holland district, North Holland, Netherlands, home to about 2,350 people. Within 50 km by road there are 169 places to visit — 78 churches, 29 museums, 30 forts & heritage and 7 parks. The must-see places are Sint-Jacobus de Meerderekerk (6 km), Veerplas (7 km) and Petruskerk (8 km).

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Halfweg, North Holland
Halfweg, North Holland district, North Holland, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Halfweg at a glance

Location
North Holland district, North Holland, Netherlands
Population
about 2,350
Coordinates
52.3825° N, 4.7542° E
Places within 50 km
169 (169 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Halfweg

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

139 churches within 100 km of Halfweg. The closest is Sint-Jacobus de Meerderekerk (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Halfweg

52 museums within 100 km of Halfweg. The closest is Hembrug Museum (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Halfweg

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Halfweg. The closest is Fort Bezuiden Spaarndam (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Halfweg

18 parks within 100 km of Halfweg. The closest is Kenaupark (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Halfweg

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Halfweg. The closest is Bredero (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Halfweg

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Halfweg. The closest is Veerplas (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Veerplas · lake · North Holland · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Jagersplas · lake · North Holland · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Amsterdam · lake · North Holland · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Crommenije · lake · North Holland · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Uitgeestermeer · lake · North Holland · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Abcouder Meer · lake · Utrecht · ~23 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Halfweg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Halfweg
  2. 6 km Sint-Jacobus de Meerderekerk · church, North Holland
  3. 1 km Veerplas · lake, North Holland
  4. 4 km Fort Bezuiden Spaarndam · fort, North Holland
  5. 1 km Oude Kerk · church, North Holland
  6. 15 km Petruskerk · church, North Holland
  7. 8 km Back to Halfweg

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    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Halfweg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches78139Sint-Jacobus de Meerderekerk (6 km)
    Museums2952Hembrug Museum (9 km)
    Forts & heritage3050Fort Bezuiden Spaarndam (8 km)
    Parks718Kenaupark (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1016Bredero (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs913Veerplas (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs45Sultan Ahmet Moskee (12 km)
    Other attractions02Mansfiguur Voor Utrecht (53 km)
    Waterfalls11Waterval - Virtual Fountains (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Oostereiland (44 km)

    Halfweg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Halfweg?

    Sint-Jacobus de Meerderekerk (church, about 6 km), Veerplas (lake, about 7 km), Petruskerk (church, about 8 km), Oude Kerk (church, about 8 km), Fort Bezuiden Spaarndam (fort, about 8 km), Moeder van de Verlosserkerk (church, about 8 km).

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

    169 places on Spotwander: 78 churches, 29 museums, 30 forts & heritage, 7 parks, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Halfweg?

    Sint-Jacobus de Meerderekerk, about 6 km by road; Petruskerk (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Halfweg?

    Hembrug Museum, about 9 km by road; Czar Peter House (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Halfweg?

    Fort Bezuiden Spaarndam, about 8 km by road; Fort Bij Vijfhuizen (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Halfweg?

    Start in Halfweg, visit Sint-Jacobus de Meerderekerk, then Veerplas, then Fort Bezuiden Spaarndam, then Oude Kerk, then Petruskerk, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Halfweg?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Halfweg

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