Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands

Places to visit near Lemmer

Lemmer is a town in Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands, home to about 10,050 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit — 13 churches, 18 museums, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Grutte Brekken (5 km), Kuinderbos (11 km) and Bantsiliek (12 km).

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Lemmer, Frisia
Lemmer, Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lemmer at a glance

Location
Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands
Population
about 10,050
Coordinates
52.8462° N, 5.7091° E
Places within 50 km
53 (53 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 Lemmer

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

91 churches within 100 km of Lemmer. The closest is Bantsiliek (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Lemmer

55 museums within 100 km of Lemmer. The closest is Museum Heerenveen (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lemmer

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lemmer. The closest is Grutte Brekken (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Lemmer

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lemmer. The closest is Crackstate (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lemmer

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lemmer. The closest is Kuinderbos (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Lemmer

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lemmer. The closest is Texel (80 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Texel · beach · North Holland · ~80 km · Must-see
  • Terschelling · beach · Frisia · ~82 km · Must-see
  • Texel · beach · North Holland · ~83 km · Must-see
  • Vuurduin · beach · Frisia · ~83 km · Must-see
  • Lange Jaap · beach · North Holland · ~84 km · Must-see
  • Ameland · beach · Frisia · ~84 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Lemmer

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lemmer
  2. 5 km Grutte Brekken · lake, Frisia
  3. 7 km Sleattemer Mar · lake, Frisia
  4. 11 km Langwarder Wielen · lake, Frisia
  5. 25 km Kuinderbos · nature spot, Flevoland
  6. 5 km Bantsiliek · church, Flevoland
  7. 12 km Back to Lemmer

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How to reach Lemmer

    All places near Lemmer by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lemmer by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1391Bantsiliek (12 km)
    Museums1855Museum Heerenveen (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1426Grutte Brekken (5 km)
    Forts & heritage326Crackstate (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens517Kuinderbos (11 km)
    Beaches & coast06Texel (80 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Oostereiland (62 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Hoge Berg (79 km)
    Parks02Rijsterborgherpark (90 km)
    Other attractions01Brandaris Lighthouse (83 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Sultan Ahmet Moskee (92 km)
    Waterfalls01Waterval - Virtual Fountains (98 km)

    Lemmer: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lemmer?

    Grutte Brekken (lake, about 5 km), Kuinderbos (nature spot, about 11 km), Bantsiliek (church, about 12 km), Sleattemer Mar (lake, about 12 km), Langwarder Wielen (lake, about 17 km), De Fluezen (lake, about 20 km).

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

    53 places on Spotwander: 13 churches, 18 museums, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 forts & heritage, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Lemmer?

    Bantsiliek, about 12 km by road; Ankertsjerke (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Lemmer?

    Museum Heerenveen, about 24 km by road; Modelspoor Museum (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Lemmer?

    Grutte Brekken, about 5 km by road; Sleattemer Mar (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lemmer?

    Start in Lemmer, visit Grutte Brekken, then Sleattemer Mar, then Langwarder Wielen, then Kuinderbos, then Bantsiliek, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lemmer?

    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 Lemmer

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