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Harkema

Harkema is a town in Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands of about 4,005 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit: 48 churches, 28 museums and 15 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Observeum, Schierstins and Coendersborg.

53.1833° N, 6.1333° EPop. 4,005

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Within 30 km70 places
Within 50 km120
Must-see167
Notable42
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Observeum, museum near Harkema
Must-see

Observeum

Museum · 11 km

Schierstins, heritage site near Harkema
Must-see

Schierstins

Heritage site · 14 km

Coendersborg, heritage site near Harkema
Must-see

Coendersborg

Heritage site · 15 km · Groningen

Places near Harkema by type

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One day from Harkema

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:50 pm

83 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 Harkema
  2. Schierstinsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Observeummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. It Kokelhûs Fan Jan En Sjutmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Openluchtmuseum It Damshûsmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Coendersborgheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Harkema
Today’s loopHarkemaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Harkema?

Observeum (museum, about 11 km), Schierstins (heritage site, about 14 km), Coendersborg (heritage site, about 15 km), Iwema Steenhuis (museum, about 16 km), It Kokelhûs Fan Jan En Sjut (museum, about 18 km), Openluchtmuseum It Damshûs (museum, about 20 km).

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

120 places on Spotwander: 48 churches, 28 museums, 15 forts & heritage, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Harkema?

Feanster Formanje, about 2 km by road; Doarpstsjerke (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest museum to Harkema?

Museum Drachten, about 11 km by road; Observeum (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Harkema?

Start in Harkema, visit Schierstins, then Observeum, then It Kokelhûs Fan Jan En Sjut, then Openluchtmuseum It Damshûs, then Coendersborg, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.