Gelderland, Netherlands

Places to visit near Ooij

Ooij is a town in Gelderland, Netherlands, home to about 2,090 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 24 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 museums. The must-see places are Mookerschans (14 km), Sint-Jansberg (16 km) and Museum Kurhaus (18 km).

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Ooij, Gelderland
Ooij, Gelderland, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ooij at a glance

Location
Gelderland, Netherlands
Population
about 2,090
Coordinates
51.8546° N, 5.9391° E
Places within 50 km
51 (51 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 Ooij

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

134 churches within 100 km of Ooij. The closest is Sint-Lambertuskerk (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ooij

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ooij. The closest is Mookerschans (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ooij

37 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ooij. The closest is Sint-Jansberg (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Ooij

26 museums within 100 km of Ooij. The closest is Museum Kurhaus (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ooij

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ooij. The closest is De Groote Wielen (52 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Ooij

6 parks within 100 km of Ooij. The closest is Forstgarten (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Ooij

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

  1. Start in Ooij
  2. 14 km Mookerschans · heritage site, Limburg
  3. 6 km Sint-Lambertuskerk · church, Limburg
  4. 3 km Sint-Jansberg · nature spot, Limburg
  5. 18 km Museum Kurhaus · museum, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  6. 1 km Forstgarten · park, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  7. 18 km Back to Ooij

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ooij by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches24134Sint-Lambertuskerk (18 km)
    Forts & heritage1168Mookerschans (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens837Sint-Jansberg (16 km)
    Museums526Museum Kurhaus (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs015De Groote Wielen (52 km)
    Parks16Forstgarten (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints25Grebbeberg (32 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Omar-al-Faroukmoskee (78 km)
    Other attractions02Kamp Abbey (70 km)
    Treks01European Long Distance Path E8, North Rhine-Westphalia (76 km)

    Ooij: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ooij?

    Mookerschans (heritage site, about 14 km), Sint-Jansberg (nature spot, about 16 km), Museum Kurhaus (museum, about 18 km), Forstgarten (park, about 18 km), Sint-Lambertuskerk (church, about 18 km), Trinitatiskirche (church, about 19 km).

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

    51 places on Spotwander: 24 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest church to Ooij?

    Sint-Lambertuskerk, about 18 km by road; Trinitatiskirche (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ooij?

    Mookerschans, about 14 km by road; Schwanenburg (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ooij?

    Sint-Jansberg, about 16 km by road; Ouwehands Dierenpark (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ooij?

    Start in Ooij, visit Mookerschans, then Sint-Lambertuskerk, then Sint-Jansberg, then Museum Kurhaus, then Forstgarten, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ooij?

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

    Towns near Ooij

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