Drenthe district, Drenthe, Netherlands

Places to visit near Norg

Norg is a town in Drenthe district, Drenthe, Netherlands, home to about 3,290 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit — 26 churches, 10 museums, 10 forts & heritage and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Doopsgezinde Kerk (Voormalig) (14 km), Iwema Steenhuis (17 km) and Paterswoldsemeer (17 km).

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Norg, Drenthe
Norg, Drenthe district, Drenthe, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Norg at a glance

Location
Drenthe district, Drenthe, Netherlands
Population
about 3,290
Coordinates
53.0667° N, 6.4583° E
Places within 50 km
55 (53 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 Norg

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

102 churches within 100 km of Norg. The closest is Sint-Margarethakerk (1 km); the best-known is Doopsgezinde Kerk (Voormalig) (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Norg

32 museums within 100 km of Norg. The closest is Iwema Steenhuis (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Norg

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Norg. The closest is Coendersborg (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Norg

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Norg. The closest is Norgerholt (1 km); the best-known is Appelbergen (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Norg

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Norg. The closest is Paterswoldsemeer (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Treks near Norg

2 treks within 100 km of Norg. The closest is European Long Distance Path E9 - B-nl (68 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Norg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Norg
  2. 14 km Doopsgezinde Kerk (Voormalig) · church, Drenthe
  3. 25 km Paterswoldsemeer · lake, Groningen
  4. 1 km Hoornsemeer · lake, Groningen
  5. 20 km Iwema Steenhuis · museum, Groningen
  6. 2 km Coendersborg · heritage site, Groningen
  7. 17 km Back to Norg

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How to reach Norg

    All places near Norg by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Norg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches26102Sint-Margarethakerk (1 km)
    Museums1032Iwema Steenhuis (17 km)
    Forts & heritage1029Coendersborg (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens325Norgerholt (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs621Paterswoldsemeer (17 km)
    Other attractions02Campener Lighthouse (66 km)
    Treks02European Long Distance Path E9 - B-nl (68 km)
    Beaches & coast02Borkum Großer Leuchtturm (75 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Oerd Blinkert (71 km)

    Norg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Norg?

    Doopsgezinde Kerk (Voormalig) (church, about 14 km), Iwema Steenhuis (museum, about 17 km), Paterswoldsemeer (lake, about 17 km), Coendersborg (heritage site, about 17 km), Hoornsemeer (lake, about 18 km), Hunebed G1 Noordlaren (heritage site, about 18 km).

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

    55 places on Spotwander: 26 churches, 10 museums, 10 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Norg?

    Sint-Margarethakerk, about 1 km by road; Doopsgezinde Kerk (Voormalig) (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Norg?

    Iwema Steenhuis, about 17 km by road; Groninger Museum (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Norg?

    Coendersborg, about 17 km by road; Hunebed G1 Noordlaren (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Norg?

    Start in Norg, visit Doopsgezinde Kerk (Voormalig), then Paterswoldsemeer, then Hoornsemeer, then Iwema Steenhuis, then Coendersborg, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Norg?

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

    Towns near Norg

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