Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands

Places to visit near Holwerd

Holwerd is a town in Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands, home to about 1,435 people. Within 50 km by road there are 139 places to visit — 54 churches, 25 museums, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 14 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Sint Catharinakerk (8 km), Grote of Sint-Martinuskerk (10 km) and Museum Dokkum (10 km).

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Holwerd at a glance

Location
Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands
Population
about 1,435
Coordinates
53.3681° N, 5.9007° E
Places within 50 km
139 (48 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Holwerd

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Churches near Holwerd

97 churches within 100 km of Holwerd. The closest is Doopsgezinde Kerk (1 km); the best-known is Sint Catharinakerk (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Holwerd

36 museums within 100 km of Holwerd. The closest is Kerkmuseum Jannum (8 km); the best-known is Museum Dokkum (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Holwerd

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Holwerd. The closest is Wâldfeart (10 km); the best-known is Eeltsjemar (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Holwerd

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Holwerd. The closest is Harstastate (6 km); the best-known is Schierstins (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Holwerd

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Holwerd. The closest is Wadden Sea World Heritage (12 km); the best-known is Duinen Ameland (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Holwerd

5 beaches & coast within 100 km of Holwerd. The closest is Ameland (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Holwerd

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Holwerd
  2. 8 km Sint Catharinakerk · church, Frisia
  3. 2 km Ruurd Wiersma Hûs · museum, Frisia
  4. 11 km Museum Dokkum · museum, Frisia
  5. 1 km Grote of Sint-Martinuskerk · church, Frisia
  6. 20 km Oerd Blinkert · viewpoint, Frisia
  7. 12 km Back to Holwerd

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    Within 15 km of Holwerd

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Holwerd by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5497Doopsgezinde Kerk (1 km)
    Museums2536Kerkmuseum Jannum (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1122Wâldfeart (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1421Harstastate (6 km)
    Other attractions1619Wachten Op Hoog Water (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens712Wadden Sea World Heritage (12 km)
    Beaches & coast25Ameland (15 km)
    Parks33Lieuwenburgzoom (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Het Rif (18 km)
    Treks22Elfstedenpad (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Oerd Blinkert (12 km)
    Buddhist sites11Karma Deleg Chö Phel Ling (6 km)
    Caves11IJskelder (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Masjied Assalam (24 km)

    Holwerd: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Holwerd?

    Sint Catharinakerk (church, about 8 km), Grote of Sint-Martinuskerk (church, about 10 km), Museum Dokkum (museum, about 10 km), Ruurd Wiersma Hûs (museum, about 10 km), Oerd Blinkert (viewpoint, about 12 km), Eeltsjemar (lake, about 13 km).

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

    139 places on Spotwander: 54 churches, 25 museums, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 forts & heritage, 16 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Holwerd?

    Doopsgezinde Kerk, about 1 km by road; Hervormde Kerk (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Holwerd?

    Kerkmuseum Jannum, about 8 km by road; Museum Dokkum (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Holwerd?

    Wâldfeart, about 10 km by road; Alde Dobbe (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Holwerd?

    Start in Holwerd, visit Sint Catharinakerk, then Ruurd Wiersma Hûs, then Museum Dokkum, then Grote of Sint-Martinuskerk, then Oerd Blinkert, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Holwerd?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Holwerd

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