North Holland district, North Holland, Netherlands

Places to visit near Opperdoes

Opperdoes is a town in North Holland district, North Holland, Netherlands, home to about 1,840 people. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit — 45 churches, 17 museums, 6 forts & heritage and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Nederlands Hervormde Kerk (14 km), Oostereiland (17 km) and Allerheiligst Hart van Jezuskerk (20 km).

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Opperdoes, North Holland
Opperdoes, North Holland district, North Holland, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Opperdoes at a glance

Location
North Holland district, North Holland, Netherlands
Population
about 1,840
Coordinates
52.7591° N, 5.0753° E
Places within 50 km
84 (84 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 Opperdoes

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Churches near Opperdoes

121 churches within 100 km of Opperdoes. The closest is Nederlands Hervormde Kerk (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Opperdoes

61 museums within 100 km of Opperdoes. The closest is Museum BroekerVeiling (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Opperdoes

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Opperdoes. The closest is Ondergrondse Resten Kasteel Middelburg (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Opperdoes

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Opperdoes. The closest is Markermeer (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Opperdoes

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Opperdoes. The closest is Marker Wadden (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Opperdoes

8 parks within 100 km of Opperdoes. The closest is Kenaupark (64 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Opperdoes

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Opperdoes
  2. 21 km Willibrorduskerk · church, North Holland
  3. 10 km Allerheiligst Hart van Jezuskerk · church, North Holland
  4. 7 km Hervormde Kerk · church, North Holland
  5. 8 km Nederlands Hervormde Kerk · church, North Holland
  6. 13 km Oostereiland · river spot, North Holland
  7. 17 km Back to Opperdoes

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Opperdoes by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches45121Nederlands Hervormde Kerk (14 km)
    Museums1761Museum BroekerVeiling (25 km)
    Forts & heritage649Ondergrondse Resten Kasteel Middelburg (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs524Markermeer (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens618Marker Wadden (36 km)
    Parks08Kenaupark (64 km)
    Beaches & coast25Texel (38 km)
    Mosques & dargahs14Sultan Ahmet Moskee (48 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Oostereiland (17 km)
    Other attractions02Brandaris Lighthouse (84 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Hoge Berg (45 km)
    Waterfalls01Waterval - Virtual Fountains (60 km)

    Opperdoes: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Opperdoes?

    Nederlands Hervormde Kerk (church, about 14 km), Oostereiland (river spot, about 17 km), Allerheiligst Hart van Jezuskerk (church, about 20 km), Willibrorduskerk (church, about 21 km), Hervormde Kerk (church, about 21 km), Hippolytuskerk (church, about 23 km).

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

    84 places on Spotwander: 45 churches, 17 museums, 6 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Opperdoes?

    Nederlands Hervormde Kerk, about 14 km by road; Allerheiligst Hart van Jezuskerk (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Opperdoes?

    Museum BroekerVeiling, about 25 km by road; Zijper Museum (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Opperdoes?

    Ondergrondse Resten Kasteel Middelburg, about 31 km by road; Fort Benoorden Purmerend (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Opperdoes?

    Start in Opperdoes, visit Willibrorduskerk, then Allerheiligst Hart van Jezuskerk, then Hervormde Kerk, then Nederlands Hervormde Kerk, then Oostereiland, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Opperdoes?

    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 Opperdoes

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