Overijssel district, Overijssel, Netherlands

Places to visit near Olst

Olst is a town in Overijssel district, Overijssel, Netherlands, home to about 4,780 people. Within 50 km by road there are 15 places to visit — 3 churches, 2 forts & heritage, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 museums. The must-see places are Rijsterborgherpark (12 km), Broederenkerk (12 km) and Grote of Lebuinuskerk (13 km).

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Olst, Overijssel
Olst, Overijssel district, Overijssel, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Olst at a glance

Location
Overijssel district, Overijssel, Netherlands
Population
about 4,780
Coordinates
52.3375° N, 6.1097° E
Places within 50 km
15 (15 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 Olst

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

104 churches within 100 km of Olst. The closest is Broederenkerk (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Olst

59 forts & heritage within 100 km of Olst. The closest is Penninckshuis (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Olst

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Olst. The closest is Larserbos (49 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Olst

24 museums within 100 km of Olst. The closest is Bolwerksmolen (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Olst

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Olst. The closest is Drontermeer (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Drontermeer · lake · Flevoland · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Veluwemeer · lake · Flevoland · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Vossemeer · lake · Flevoland · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Zwarte Meer · lake · Flevoland · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Ketelmeer · lake · Flevoland · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Eemmeer · lake · Utrecht · ~66 km · Must-see

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Parks near Olst

6 parks within 100 km of Olst. The closest is Rijsterborgherpark (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Olst

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Olst
  2. 12 km Rijsterborgherpark · park, Overijssel
  3. 1 km Grote of Lebuinuskerk · church, Overijssel
  4. 1 km De Waag · heritage site, Overijssel
  5. 1 km Penninckshuis · heritage site, Overijssel
  6. 1 km Broederenkerk · church, Overijssel
  7. 12 km Back to Olst

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How to reach Olst

    All places near Olst by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Olst by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3104Broederenkerk (12 km)
    Forts & heritage259Penninckshuis (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens232Larserbos (49 km)
    Museums224Bolwerksmolen (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs520Drontermeer (32 km)
    Parks16Rijsterborgherpark (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Grebbeberg (69 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Omar-al-Faroukmoskee (90 km)
    Treks01Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) (81 km)
    Other attractions01Mansfiguur Voor Utrecht (91 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Oostereiland (98 km)

    Olst: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Olst?

    Rijsterborgherpark (park, about 12 km), Broederenkerk (church, about 12 km), Grote of Lebuinuskerk (church, about 13 km), Penninckshuis (heritage site, about 13 km), De Waag (heritage site, about 13 km), Bolwerksmolen (museum, about 13 km).

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

    15 places on Spotwander: 3 churches, 2 forts & heritage, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 museums, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Olst?

    Broederenkerk, about 12 km by road; Grote of Lebuinuskerk (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Olst?

    Penninckshuis, about 13 km by road; De Waag (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Olst?

    Larserbos, about 49 km by road; Waterloopbos (49 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Olst?

    Start in Olst, visit Rijsterborgherpark, then Grote of Lebuinuskerk, then De Waag, then Penninckshuis, then Broederenkerk, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Olst?

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

    Towns near Olst

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