Overijssel, Netherlands

Places to visit near Kampen

Kampen is a town in Overijssel, Netherlands, home to about 48,980 people. Within 50 km by road there are 31 places to visit — 9 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 5 museums and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Vossemeer (8 km), Drontermeer (10 km) and Zwarte Meer (11 km).

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Kampen, Overijssel
Kampen, Overijssel, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kampen at a glance

Location
Overijssel, Netherlands
Population
about 48,980
Coordinates
52.5550° N, 5.9111° E
Places within 50 km
31 (31 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Kampen

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

111 churches within 100 km of Kampen. The closest is Enserkerk (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Kampen

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kampen. The closest is Huis Te Echten (47 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Kampen

48 museums within 100 km of Kampen. The closest is Museum Schokland (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kampen

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kampen. The closest is Vossemeer (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kampen

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

  • Waterloopbos · sanctuary · Flevoland · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Urkerbos · sanctuary · Flevoland · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Larserbos · sanctuary · Flevoland · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Natuurpark Lelystad · sanctuary · Flevoland · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Kuinderbos · sanctuary · Flevoland · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Marker Wadden · sanctuary · Flevoland · ~44 km · Must-see

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Parks near Kampen

4 parks within 100 km of Kampen. The closest is Rijsterborgherpark (46 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Kampen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kampen
  2. 10 km Drontermeer · lake, Flevoland
  3. 9 km Vossemeer · lake, Flevoland
  4. 8 km Ketelmeer · lake, Flevoland
  5. 6 km Enserkerk · church, Flevoland
  6. 13 km Zwarte Meer · lake, Flevoland
  7. 11 km Back to Kampen

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How to reach Kampen

    All places near Kampen by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kampen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches9111Enserkerk (16 km)
    Forts & heritage357Huis Te Echten (47 km)
    Museums548Museum Schokland (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs624Vossemeer (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens723Waterloopbos (16 km)
    Parks14Rijsterborgherpark (46 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Sultan Ahmet Moskee (91 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Laarsenberg (87 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Oostereiland (72 km)
    Waterfalls01Waterval - Virtual Fountains (91 km)
    Other attractions01Mansfiguur Voor Utrecht (94 km)

    Kampen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kampen?

    Vossemeer (lake, about 8 km), Drontermeer (lake, about 10 km), Zwarte Meer (lake, about 11 km), Ketelmeer (lake, about 15 km), Enserkerk (church, about 16 km), Museum Schokland (museum, about 16 km).

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

    31 places on Spotwander: 9 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 5 museums, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Kampen?

    Enserkerk, about 16 km by road; Jachin Boaz (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kampen?

    Huis Te Echten, about 47 km by road; Penninckshuis (47 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Kampen?

    Museum Schokland, about 16 km by road; Museum 't Oude Raadhuis (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kampen?

    Start in Kampen, visit Drontermeer, then Vossemeer, then Ketelmeer, then Enserkerk, then Zwarte Meer, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kampen?

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

    Towns near Kampen

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