Drenthe district, Drenthe, Netherlands

Places to visit near Odoorn

Odoorn is a town in Drenthe district, Drenthe, Netherlands, home to about 1,835 people. Within 50 km by road there are 33 places to visit — 11 churches, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 forts & heritage and 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are De Klencke (15 km), Sint-Antoniuskerk (18 km) and Klooster Ter Apel (19 km).

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

Odoorn at a glance

Location
Drenthe district, Drenthe, Netherlands
Population
about 1,835
Coordinates
52.8492° N, 6.8514° E
Places within 50 km
33 (33 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Odoorn

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

108 churches within 100 km of Odoorn. The closest is Sint-Antoniuskerk (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Odoorn

52 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Odoorn. The closest is Bargerveen (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Odoorn

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Odoorn. The closest is De Klencke (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Odoorn

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Odoorn. The closest is Zuidlaardermeer (41 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Odoorn

20 museums within 100 km of Odoorn. The closest is Erdöl-Erdgas-Museum Twist (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Odoorn

3 treks within 100 km of Odoorn. The closest is European Long Distance Path E9 - B-nl (57 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Odoorn

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 109 km on the road.

  1. Start in Odoorn
  2. 15 km De Klencke · heritage site, Drenthe
  3. 14 km Kasteel van Coevorden · heritage site, Drenthe
  4. 23 km Bargerveen · nature spot, Drenthe
  5. 28 km Klooster Ter Apel · heritage site, Groningen
  6. 11 km Sint-Antoniuskerk · church, Groningen
  7. 18 km Back to Odoorn

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Odoorn by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches11108Sint-Antoniuskerk (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1152Bargerveen (27 km)
    Forts & heritage831De Klencke (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs124Zuidlaardermeer (41 km)
    Museums220Erdöl-Erdgas-Museum Twist (35 km)
    Other attractions05Historisches Rathaus (60 km)
    Treks03European Long Distance Path E9 - B-nl (57 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Paaschberg (73 km)
    Buddhist sites01Kloster Bentlage (90 km)
    Parks01Tier Und Freizeitpark Thüle (91 km)

    Odoorn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Odoorn?

    De Klencke (heritage site, about 15 km), Sint-Antoniuskerk (church, about 18 km), Klooster Ter Apel (heritage site, about 19 km), Bargerveen (nature spot, about 27 km), Kasteel van Coevorden (heritage site, about 28 km), Hervormde Kerk (church, about 28 km).

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

    33 places on Spotwander: 11 churches, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 forts & heritage, 1 lake, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Odoorn?

    Sint-Antoniuskerk, about 18 km by road; Hervormde Kerk (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Odoorn?

    Bargerveen, about 27 km by road; Wesuweer Moor (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Odoorn?

    De Klencke, about 15 km by road; Klooster Ter Apel (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Odoorn?

    Start in Odoorn, visit De Klencke, then Kasteel van Coevorden, then Bargerveen, then Klooster Ter Apel, then Sint-Antoniuskerk, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Odoorn?

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

    Towns near Odoorn

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