Bunker Museum IJmuidenRuïne van BrederodeSint-AgathakerkZuid-KennemerlandFort Benoorden SpaarndamSlot Assumburg
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IJmuiden

IJmuiden is a town in North Holland district, North Holland, Netherlands of about 31,925 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit: 63 churches, 29 museums and 19 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Bunker Museum IJmuiden, Ruïne van Brederode and Sint-Agathakerk.

52.4603° N, 4.6105° EPop. 31,925

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Within 30 km100 places
Within 50 km134
Must-see297
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Bunker Museum IJmuiden, museum near IJmuiden
Must-see

Bunker Museum IJmuiden

Museum · 3 km

Ruïne van Brederode, heritage site near IJmuiden
Must-see

Ruïne van Brederode

Heritage site · 5 km

Sint-Agathakerk, church near IJmuiden
Must-see

Sint-Agathakerk

Church · 5 km

Places near IJmuiden by type

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One day from IJmuiden

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:54 pm

36 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 IJmuiden
  2. Zuid-Kennemerlandnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Ruïne van Brederodeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Fort Benoorden Spaarndamfort · 1.5 hrs
  5. Slot Assumburgheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Sint-Agathakerkchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in IJmuiden
Today’s loopIJmuidenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near IJmuiden?

Bunker Museum IJmuiden (museum, about 3 km), Ruïne van Brederode (heritage site, about 5 km), Sint-Agathakerk (church, about 5 km), Zuid-Kennemerland (nature spot, about 7 km), Dorpskerk (church, about 8 km), Fort Benoorden Spaarndam (fort, about 8 km).

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

134 places on Spotwander: 63 churches, 29 museums, 19 forts & heritage, 6 parks, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to IJmuiden?

Sint-Agathakerk, about 5 km by road; Dorpskerk (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest museum to IJmuiden?

Bunker Museum IJmuiden, about 3 km by road; Luchtoorlogmuseum Fort Veldhuis (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from IJmuiden?

Start in IJmuiden, visit Zuid-Kennemerland, then Ruïne van Brederode, then Fort Benoorden Spaarndam, then Slot Assumburg, then Sint-Agathakerk, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.