Marken, North HollandIlperveldFort Benoorden PurmerendMarkermeerGrote KerkOostzanerveldSacramentskerk
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Marken

Marken is a town in North Holland district, North Holland, Netherlands of about 1,846 people. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit: 81 churches, 33 forts & heritage and 31 museums. The must-see places are Ilperveld, Fort Benoorden Purmerend and Markermeer.

52.4583° N, 5.1028° EPop. 1,846

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Within 30 km43 places
Within 50 km178
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Ilperveld, nature spot near Marken
Must-see

Ilperveld

Nature spot · 15 km

Fort Benoorden Purmerend, fort near Marken
Must-see

Fort Benoorden Purmerend

Fort · 16 km

Markermeer, lake near Marken
Must-see

Markermeer

Lake · 17 km · Flevoland

Places near Marken by type

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One day from Marken

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:38 pm

75 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 Marken
  2. Ilperveldnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Oostzanerveldnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Fort Benoorden Purmerendfort · 1.5 hrs
  5. Grote Kerkchurch · 30 min
  6. Markermeerlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Marken
Today’s loopMarkenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Marken?

Ilperveld (nature spot, about 15 km), Fort Benoorden Purmerend (fort, about 16 km), Markermeer (lake, about 17 km), Grote Kerk (church, about 18 km), Oostzanerveld (nature spot, about 19 km), Sacramentskerk (church, about 19 km).

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

178 places on Spotwander: 81 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 31 museums, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Marken?

Grote Kerk, about 18 km by road; Sacramentskerk (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Marken?

Fort Benoorden Purmerend, about 16 km by road; Koepelkerk (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Marken?

Start in Marken, visit Ilperveld, then Oostzanerveld, then Fort Benoorden Purmerend, then Grote Kerk, then Markermeer, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.