Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands

Places to visit near Odijk

Odijk is a town in Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands, home to about 5,480 people. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 71 churches, 47 forts & heritage, 14 museums and 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Sint Heribertkerk (1 km), Blikkenburg (3 km) and Sint Barbarakerk (3 km).

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Odijk, Utrecht
Odijk, Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Odijk at a glance

Location
Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands
Population
about 5,480
Coordinates
52.0525° N, 5.2361° E
Places within 50 km
159 (159 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 Odijk

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Churches near Odijk

138 churches within 100 km of Odijk. The closest is Sint Heribertkerk (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Odijk

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Odijk. The closest is Blikkenburg (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Odijk

43 museums within 100 km of Odijk. The closest is Waterliniemuseum (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Odijk

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Odijk

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Odijk. The closest is Hooge Kampse Plas (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Odijk

8 parks within 100 km of Odijk. The closest is Wilhelminapark (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Odijk

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Odijk
  2. 1 km Sint Heribertkerk · church, Utrecht
  3. 3 km Sint Barbarakerk · church, Utrecht
  4. 1 km Oude Dorpskerk · church, Utrecht
  5. 3 km Slot Zeist · heritage site, Utrecht
  6. 1 km Blikkenburg · heritage site, Utrecht
  7. 3 km Back to Odijk

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How to reach Odijk

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    Within 15 km of Odijk

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Odijk by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches71138Sint Heribertkerk (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4757Blikkenburg (3 km)
    Museums1443Waterliniemuseum (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1223Henschotermeer (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens518Hooge Kampse Plas (11 km)
    Parks38Wilhelminapark (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Ulu Moskee (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Laarsenberg (33 km)
    Other attractions11Mansfiguur Voor Utrecht (10 km)
    Waterfalls11Waterval - Virtual Fountains (50 km)
    Beaches & coast01De Maagd van Holland (67 km)

    Odijk: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Odijk?

    Sint Heribertkerk (church, about 1 km), Blikkenburg (heritage site, about 3 km), Sint Barbarakerk (church, about 3 km), Oude Dorpskerk (church, about 4 km), Slot Zeist (heritage site, about 4 km), Grote Kerk (church, about 4 km).

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

    159 places on Spotwander: 71 churches, 47 forts & heritage, 14 museums, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Odijk?

    Sint Heribertkerk, about 1 km by road; Sint Barbarakerk (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Odijk?

    Blikkenburg, about 3 km by road; Slot Zeist (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Odijk?

    Waterliniemuseum, about 6 km by road; Landhuis Oud Amelisweerd (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Odijk?

    Start in Odijk, visit Sint Heribertkerk, then Sint Barbarakerk, then Oude Dorpskerk, then Slot Zeist, then Blikkenburg, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Odijk?

    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 Odijk

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