Limburg district, Limburg, Netherlands

Places to visit near Overloon

Overloon is a town in Limburg district, Limburg, Netherlands, home to about 3,626 people. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit — 44 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens and 9 museums. The must-see places are Ballonzuilbossen (5 km), Sint-Johannes de Doperkerk (6 km) and Sint-Antonius Abtkapel (10 km).

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Overloon, Limburg
Overloon, Limburg district, Limburg, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Overloon at a glance

Location
Limburg district, Limburg, Netherlands
Population
about 3,626
Coordinates
51.5717° N, 5.9472° E
Places within 50 km
94 (94 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 Overloon

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Churches near Overloon

126 churches within 100 km of Overloon. The closest is Sint-Johannes de Doperkerk (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Overloon

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Overloon. The closest is Kasteel Geijsteren (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Overloon

55 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Overloon. The closest is Ballonzuilbossen (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Overloon

24 museums within 100 km of Overloon. The closest is De Crypte (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Overloon

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Overloon. The closest is Hariksee (54 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Hariksee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Oosterplas · lake · North Brabant · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Het IJzeren Kind · lake · North Brabant · ~55 km · Must-see
  • De Groote Wielen · lake · North Brabant · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Zuiderplas · lake · North Brabant · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Auesee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~57 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Overloon

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Overloon. The closest is Oermter Berg (46 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Oermter Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Deponie Eyller Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Hülser Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Inrather Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Kapuzinerberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Grebbeberg · viewpoint · Utrecht · ~61 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Overloon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Overloon
  2. 5 km Ballonzuilbossen · nature spot, Limburg
  3. 3 km Sint-Johannes de Doperkerk · church, Limburg
  4. 7 km Sint-Antonius van Paduakerk · church, Limburg
  5. 13 km Kasteel Geijsteren · heritage site, Limburg
  6. 9 km Sint-Antonius Abtkapel · church, Limburg
  7. 10 km Back to Overloon

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How to reach Overloon

    All places near Overloon by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Overloon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches44126Sint-Johannes de Doperkerk (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2064Kasteel Geijsteren (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1755Ballonzuilbossen (5 km)
    Museums924De Crypte (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs013Hariksee (54 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints18Oermter Berg (46 km)
    Parks16Forstgarten (35 km)
    Treks11European Long Distance Path E8, North Rhine-Westphalia (38 km)
    Other attractions11Kamp Abbey (50 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01DITIB-Merkez-Moschee (70 km)

    Overloon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Overloon?

    Ballonzuilbossen (nature spot, about 5 km), Sint-Johannes de Doperkerk (church, about 6 km), Sint-Antonius Abtkapel (church, about 10 km), Kasteel Geijsteren (heritage site, about 10 km), Sint-Antonius van Paduakerk (church, about 12 km), Kasteel Bleijenbeek (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

    94 places on Spotwander: 44 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 museums, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest church to Overloon?

    Sint-Johannes de Doperkerk, about 6 km by road; Sint-Antonius Abtkapel (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Overloon?

    Kasteel Geijsteren, about 10 km by road; Kasteel Bleijenbeek (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Overloon?

    Ballonzuilbossen, about 5 km by road; De Maasduinen (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Overloon?

    Start in Overloon, visit Ballonzuilbossen, then Sint-Johannes de Doperkerk, then Sint-Antonius van Paduakerk, then Kasteel Geijsteren, then Sint-Antonius Abtkapel, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Overloon?

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

    Towns near Overloon

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