Groningen district, Groningen, Netherlands

Places to visit near Peize

Peize is a town in Groningen district, Groningen, Netherlands, home to about 4,295 people. Within 50 km by road there are 61 places to visit — 27 churches, 13 museums, 8 forts & heritage and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Paterswoldsemeer (7 km), Hoornsemeer (7 km) and Magnalia Dei Kerk (9 km).

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Peize, Groningen
Peize, Groningen district, Groningen, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Peize at a glance

Location
Groningen district, Groningen, Netherlands
Population
about 4,295
Coordinates
53.1467° N, 6.4972° E
Places within 50 km
61 (53 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 Peize

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Churches near Peize

106 churches within 100 km of Peize. The closest is Catharinakerk (5 km); the best-known is Magnalia Dei Kerk (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Peize

34 museums within 100 km of Peize. The closest is Mensinge (5 km); the best-known is Groninger Museum (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Peize

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Peize. The closest is Hunebed G1 Noordlaren (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Peize

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Peize. The closest is Elsburger Onland (5 km); the best-known is Appelbergen (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Peize

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Peize. The closest is Langmameer (5 km); the best-known is Paterswoldsemeer (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Peize

3 beaches & coast within 100 km of Peize. The closest is Borkum Großer Leuchtturm (63 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Peize

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Peize
  2. 7 km Paterswoldsemeer · lake, Groningen
  3. 1 km Hoornsemeer · lake, Groningen
  4. 5 km Remonstrantse Kerk · church, Groningen
  5. 1 km Groninger Museum · museum, Groningen
  6. 2 km Magnalia Dei Kerk · church, Groningen
  7. 9 km Back to Peize

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How to reach Peize

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    Within 15 km of Peize

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Peize by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches27106Catharinakerk (5 km)
    Museums1334Mensinge (5 km)
    Forts & heritage832Hunebed G1 Noordlaren (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens528Elsburger Onland (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs821Langmameer (5 km)
    Other attractions03Campener Lighthouse (56 km)
    Beaches & coast03Borkum Großer Leuchtturm (63 km)
    Treks02European Long Distance Path E9 - B-nl (62 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Oerd Blinkert (66 km)

    Peize: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Peize?

    Paterswoldsemeer (lake, about 7 km), Hoornsemeer (lake, about 7 km), Magnalia Dei Kerk (church, about 9 km), Groninger Museum (museum, about 11 km), Remonstrantse Kerk (church, about 11 km), Museum Aan de A (museum, about 11 km).

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

    61 places on Spotwander: 27 churches, 13 museums, 8 forts & heritage, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Peize?

    Catharinakerk, about 5 km by road; Magnalia Dei Kerk (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Peize?

    Mensinge, about 5 km by road; Museum De Buitenplaats (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Peize?

    Hunebed G1 Noordlaren, about 14 km by road; Coendersborg (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Peize?

    Start in Peize, visit Paterswoldsemeer, then Hoornsemeer, then Remonstrantse Kerk, then Groninger Museum, then Magnalia Dei Kerk, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Peize?

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

    Towns near Peize

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