Gelderland, Netherlands

Places to visit near Lent

Lent is a town in Gelderland, Netherlands, home to about 9,160 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit — 27 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 museums. The must-see places are Mookerschans (14 km), The Island (17 km) and Sint-Jansberg (18 km).

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Lent, Gelderland
Lent, Gelderland, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lent at a glance

Location
Gelderland, Netherlands
Population
about 9,160
Coordinates
51.8617° N, 5.8667° E
Places within 50 km
56 (56 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 Lent

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

135 churches within 100 km of Lent. The closest is Sint-Lambertuskerk (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lent

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lent. The closest is Mookerschans (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lent

38 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lent. The closest is Sint-Jansberg (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Lent

26 museums within 100 km of Lent. The closest is The Island (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lent

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lent. The closest is De Groote Wielen (47 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Lent

6 parks within 100 km of Lent. The closest is Forstgarten (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Lent

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 97 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lent
  2. 14 km Mookerschans · heritage site, Limburg
  3. 6 km Sint-Lambertuskerk · church, Limburg
  4. 3 km Sint-Jansberg · nature spot, Limburg
  5. 18 km Museum Kurhaus · museum, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  6. 39 km The Island · island, Gelderland
  7. 17 km Back to Lent

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How to reach Lent

    All places near Lent by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lent by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches27135Sint-Lambertuskerk (20 km)
    Forts & heritage1366Mookerschans (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens738Sint-Jansberg (18 km)
    Museums426The Island (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs216De Groote Wielen (47 km)
    Parks16Forstgarten (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints24Grebbeberg (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Omar-al-Faroukmoskee (72 km)
    Other attractions02Mansfiguur Voor Utrecht (70 km)
    Treks01European Long Distance Path E8, North Rhine-Westphalia (79 km)

    Lent: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lent?

    Mookerschans (heritage site, about 14 km), The Island (island, about 17 km), Sint-Jansberg (nature spot, about 18 km), Sint-Lambertuskerk (church, about 20 km), Museum Kurhaus (museum, about 24 km), Forstgarten (park, about 24 km).

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

    56 places on Spotwander: 27 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Lent?

    Sint-Lambertuskerk, about 20 km by road; Johannes de Doperkerk (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lent?

    Mookerschans, about 14 km by road; Schwanenburg (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Lent?

    Sint-Jansberg, about 18 km by road; Ouwehands Dierenpark (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lent?

    Start in Lent, visit Mookerschans, then Sint-Lambertuskerk, then Sint-Jansberg, then Museum Kurhaus, then The Island, and drive back — about 97 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lent?

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

    Towns near Lent

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