Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands

Places to visit near Nes

Nes is a town in Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands, home to about 1,140 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit — 67 churches, 23 museums, 19 forts & heritage and 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Natuurcentrum Ameland (1 km), Duinen Ameland (1 km) and Ameland (1 km).

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

Nes at a glance

Location
Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands
Population
about 1,140
Coordinates
53.4450° N, 5.7740° E
Places within 50 km
158 (39 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 Nes

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

99 churches within 100 km of Nes. The closest is De Vermaning (1 km); the best-known is Sint Catharinakerk (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Nes

36 museums within 100 km of Nes. The closest is Natuurcentrum Ameland (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Nes

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Nes. The closest is Dam Holwerd-Ameland (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Nes

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Nes. The closest is Alde Dobbe (15 km); the best-known is Eeltsjemar (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Nes

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Nes. The closest is Duinen Ameland (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Nes

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Nes. The closest is Ameland (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Nes

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nes
  2. 1 km Ameland · beach, Frisia
  3. 10 km Oerd Blinkert · viewpoint, Frisia
  4. 11 km Natuurcentrum Ameland · museum, Frisia
  5. 1 km Duinen Ameland · nature spot, Frisia
  6. 12 km Vuurtoren Ameland · museum, Frisia
  7. 12 km Back to Nes

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How to reach Nes

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    Within 15 km of Nes

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nes by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6799De Vermaning (1 km)
    Museums2336Natuurcentrum Ameland (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1927Dam Holwerd-Ameland (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs722Alde Dobbe (15 km)
    Other attractions2121Baken Op Het Oerd (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens812Duinen Ameland (1 km)
    Beaches & coast36Ameland (1 km)
    Parks55Rengerspark (33 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Oerd Blinkert (11 km)
    Treks22WaddenWandelen - Texel - 01 (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Het Rif (23 km)
    Buddhist sites11Karma Deleg Chö Phel Ling (20 km)

    Nes: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nes?

    Natuurcentrum Ameland (museum, about 1 km), Duinen Ameland (nature spot, about 1 km), Ameland (beach, about 1 km), Oerd Blinkert (viewpoint, about 11 km), Vuurtoren Ameland (museum, about 12 km), Sint Catharinakerk (church, about 20 km).

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

    158 places on Spotwander: 67 churches, 23 museums, 19 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Nes?

    De Vermaning, about 1 km by road; Hervormde Kerk Nes (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Nes?

    Natuurcentrum Ameland, about 1 km by road; Vuurtoren Ameland (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Nes?

    Dam Holwerd-Ameland, about 7 km by road; Harstastate (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nes?

    Start in Nes, visit Ameland, then Oerd Blinkert, then Natuurcentrum Ameland, then Duinen Ameland, then Vuurtoren Ameland, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nes?

    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 Nes

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