Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands

Places to visit near Huizen

Huizen is a town in Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands, home to about 45,292 people. Within 50 km by road there are 183 places to visit — 78 churches, 50 forts & heritage, 22 museums and 12 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Eemmeer (9 km), Kasteel Groeneveld (11 km) and Calvijnkerk (13 km).

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Huizen, Utrecht
Huizen, Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Huizen at a glance

Location
Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands
Population
about 45,292
Coordinates
52.2992° N, 5.2417° E
Places within 50 km
183 (183 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 Huizen

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

140 churches within 100 km of Huizen. The closest is Calvijnkerk (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Huizen

59 forts & heritage within 100 km of Huizen. The closest is Spakenburgs Oorlogsmonument (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Huizen

45 museums within 100 km of Huizen. The closest is Kasteel Groeneveld (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Huizen

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Huizen. The closest is Kei van Lage Vuursche (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Huizen

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Huizen. The closest is Eemmeer (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Huizen

8 parks within 100 km of Huizen. The closest is Park Randenbroek (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Huizen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Huizen
  2. 9 km Eemmeer · lake, Utrecht
  3. 5 km Spakenburgs Oorlogsmonument · heritage site, Utrecht
  4. 9 km Calvijnkerk · church, Utrecht
  5. 5 km Kasteel de Hooge Vuursche · heritage site, Utrecht
  6. 2 km Kasteel Groeneveld · museum, Utrecht
  7. 11 km Back to Huizen

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How to reach Huizen

    All places near Huizen by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Huizen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches78140Calvijnkerk (13 km)
    Forts & heritage5059Spakenburgs Oorlogsmonument (13 km)
    Museums2245Kasteel Groeneveld (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1218Kei van Lage Vuursche (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1017Eemmeer (9 km)
    Parks48Park Randenbroek (25 km)
    Mosques & dargahs44Omar-al-Faroukmoskee (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Laarsenberg (56 km)
    Waterfalls11Waterval - Virtual Fountains (30 km)
    Other attractions11Mansfiguur Voor Utrecht (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Oostereiland (49 km)

    Huizen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Huizen?

    Eemmeer (lake, about 9 km), Kasteel Groeneveld (museum, about 11 km), Calvijnkerk (church, about 13 km), Spakenburgs Oorlogsmonument (heritage site, about 13 km), Kasteel de Hooge Vuursche (heritage site, about 13 km), Paleis Soestdijk (heritage site, about 15 km).

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

    183 places on Spotwander: 78 churches, 50 forts & heritage, 22 museums, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Huizen?

    Calvijnkerk, about 13 km by road; Emmakerk (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Huizen?

    Spakenburgs Oorlogsmonument, about 13 km by road; Kasteel de Hooge Vuursche (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Huizen?

    Kasteel Groeneveld, about 11 km by road; Kasteel Loenersloot (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Huizen?

    Start in Huizen, visit Eemmeer, then Spakenburgs Oorlogsmonument, then Calvijnkerk, then Kasteel de Hooge Vuursche, then Kasteel Groeneveld, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Huizen?

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

    Towns near Huizen

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