South Holland district, South Holland, Netherlands

Places to visit near Monster

Monster is a town in South Holland district, South Holland, Netherlands, home to about 11,580 people. Within 50 km by road there are 187 places to visit — 103 churches, 38 museums, 3 forts & heritage and 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Hervormde Gemeente Monster (1 km), Sint Machutuskerk (1 km) and Solleveld & Kapittelduinen (1 km).

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Monster, South Holland
Monster, South Holland district, South Holland, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Monster at a glance

Location
South Holland district, South Holland, Netherlands
Population
about 11,580
Coordinates
52.0258° N, 4.1750° E
Places within 50 km
187 (187 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 Monster

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

154 churches within 100 km of Monster. The closest is Hervormde Gemeente Monster (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Monster

57 museums within 100 km of Monster. The closest is Loosduins Museum "De Korenschuur" (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Monster

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Monster. The closest is Fort Aan Den Hoek van Holland (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Monster

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Monster. The closest is Maasmond (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Maasmond · lake · South Holland · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Hofvijver · lake · South Holland · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Foppenplas · lake · South Holland · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Oostvoornse Meer · lake · South Holland · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Bommeer · lake · South Holland · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Brielse Meer · lake · South Holland · ~18 km · Must-see

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Parks near Monster

17 parks within 100 km of Monster. The closest is Zuiderpark (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Monster

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Monster. The closest is Solleveld & Kapittelduinen (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Monster

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in Monster
  2. 1 km Sint Machutuskerk · church, South Holland
  3. 3 km Dorpskerk · church, South Holland
  4. 1 km Westerkerk · church, South Holland
  5. 3 km Solleveld & Kapittelduinen · nature spot, South Holland
  6. 1 km Hervormde Gemeente Monster · church, South Holland
  7. 1 km Back to Monster

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How to reach Monster

    All places near Monster by distance

    Within 15 km of Monster

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Monster by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches103154Hervormde Gemeente Monster (1 km)
    Museums3857Loosduins Museum "De Korenschuur" (6 km)
    Forts & heritage325Fort Aan Den Hoek van Holland (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1320Maasmond (12 km)
    Parks1217Zuiderpark (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1115Solleveld & Kapittelduinen (1 km)
    Beaches & coast33De Zandmotor (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mubarak Mosque (15 km)
    Other attractions22Stalin Bust and Herring (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Neeltje Jans (69 km)
    Waterfalls01Waterval - Virtual Fountains (75 km)

    Monster: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Monster?

    Hervormde Gemeente Monster (church, about 1 km), Sint Machutuskerk (church, about 1 km), Solleveld & Kapittelduinen (nature spot, about 1 km), Dorpskerk (church, about 3 km), Westerkerk (church, about 4 km), De Zandmotor (beach, about 4 km).

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

    187 places on Spotwander: 103 churches, 38 museums, 3 forts & heritage, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Monster?

    Hervormde Gemeente Monster, about 1 km by road; Sint Machutuskerk (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Monster?

    Loosduins Museum "De Korenschuur", about 6 km by road; Museum De Timmerwerf (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Monster?

    Fort Aan Den Hoek van Holland, about 8 km by road; Peace Palace (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Monster?

    Start in Monster, visit Sint Machutuskerk, then Dorpskerk, then Westerkerk, then Solleveld & Kapittelduinen, then Hervormde Gemeente Monster, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Monster?

    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 Monster

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