North Holland district, North Holland, Netherlands

Places to visit near Midwoud

Midwoud is a town in North Holland district, North Holland, Netherlands, home to about 2,280 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 47 churches, 19 museums, 7 forts & heritage and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Nederlands Hervormde Kerk (11 km), Oostereiland (11 km) and Hervormde Kerk (18 km).

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Midwoud, North Holland
Midwoud, North Holland district, North Holland, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Midwoud at a glance

Location
North Holland district, North Holland, Netherlands
Population
about 2,280
Coordinates
52.7167° N, 5.0750° E
Places within 50 km
93 (93 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 Midwoud

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Churches near Midwoud

123 churches within 100 km of Midwoud. The closest is Nederlands Hervormde Kerk (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Midwoud

60 museums within 100 km of Midwoud. The closest is Museum BroekerVeiling (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Midwoud

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Midwoud. The closest is Fort Benoorden Purmerend (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Midwoud

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Midwoud. The closest is Markermeer (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Markermeer · lake · Flevoland · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Crommenije · lake · North Holland · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Uitgeestermeer · lake · North Holland · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Jagersplas · lake · North Holland · ~41 km · Must-see
  • De Fluezen · lake · Frisia · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Amsterdam · lake · North Holland · ~50 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Midwoud

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Midwoud. The closest is Marker Wadden (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Midwoud

8 parks within 100 km of Midwoud. The closest is Kenaupark (59 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Midwoud

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 Midwoud
  2. 11 km Nederlands Hervormde Kerk · church, North Holland
  3. 8 km Allerheiligst Hart van Jezuskerk · church, North Holland
  4. 7 km Hervormde Kerk · church, North Holland
  5. 11 km Hervormde Kerk · church, North Holland
  6. 9 km Oostereiland · river spot, North Holland
  7. 11 km Back to Midwoud

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How to reach Midwoud

    All places near Midwoud by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Midwoud by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches47123Nederlands Hervormde Kerk (11 km)
    Museums1960Museum BroekerVeiling (23 km)
    Forts & heritage749Fort Benoorden Purmerend (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs624Markermeer (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens918Marker Wadden (32 km)
    Parks08Kenaupark (59 km)
    Beaches & coast24Texel (42 km)
    Mosques & dargahs14Sultan Ahmet Moskee (43 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Oostereiland (11 km)
    Other attractions02Mansfiguur Voor Utrecht (89 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Hoge Berg (50 km)
    Waterfalls01Waterval - Virtual Fountains (54 km)

    Midwoud: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Midwoud?

    Nederlands Hervormde Kerk (church, about 11 km), Oostereiland (river spot, about 11 km), Hervormde Kerk (church, about 18 km), Hervormde Kerk (church, about 18 km), Allerheiligst Hart van Jezuskerk (church, about 19 km), Kerk van Beets (church, about 20 km).

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

    93 places on Spotwander: 47 churches, 19 museums, 7 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Midwoud?

    Nederlands Hervormde Kerk, about 11 km by road; Hervormde Kerk (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Midwoud?

    Museum BroekerVeiling, about 23 km by road; Zijper Museum (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Midwoud?

    Fort Benoorden Purmerend, about 27 km by road; Ondergrondse Resten Kasteel Middelburg (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Midwoud?

    Start in Midwoud, visit Nederlands Hervormde Kerk, then Allerheiligst Hart van Jezuskerk, then Hervormde Kerk, then Hervormde Kerk, then Oostereiland, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Midwoud?

    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 Midwoud

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