Drenthe district, Drenthe, Netherlands

Places to visit near Rolde

Rolde is a town in Drenthe district, Drenthe, Netherlands, home to about 3,740 people. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit — 23 churches, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 forts & heritage and 6 museums. The must-see places are Doopsgezinde Kerk (Voormalig) (7 km), Hunebed G1 Noordlaren (18 km) and Bartholomeüskerk (19 km).

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Rolde, Drenthe
Rolde, Drenthe district, Drenthe, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rolde at a glance

Location
Drenthe district, Drenthe, Netherlands
Population
about 3,740
Coordinates
52.9842° N, 6.6486° E
Places within 50 km
45 (45 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Rolde

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Churches near Rolde

111 churches within 100 km of Rolde. The closest is Doopsgezinde Kerk (Voormalig) (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rolde

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rolde. The closest is Appelbergen (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Rolde

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rolde. The closest is Hunebed G1 Noordlaren (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Rolde

32 museums within 100 km of Rolde. The closest is Groninger Museum (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rolde

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

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Treks near Rolde

2 treks within 100 km of Rolde. The closest is European Long Distance Path E9 - B-nl (57 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Rolde

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rolde
  2. 18 km Hunebed G1 Noordlaren · heritage site, Groningen
  3. 1 km Bartholomeüskerk · church, Groningen
  4. 2 km Zuidlaardermeer · lake, Groningen
  5. 5 km Appelbergen · nature spot, Groningen
  6. 21 km Doopsgezinde Kerk (Voormalig) · church, Drenthe
  7. 7 km Back to Rolde

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From travellers near Rolde

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How to reach Rolde

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rolde by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches23111Doopsgezinde Kerk (Voormalig) (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens234Appelbergen (22 km)
    Forts & heritage932Hunebed G1 Noordlaren (18 km)
    Museums632Groninger Museum (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs521Zuidlaardermeer (20 km)
    Other attractions05Campener Lighthouse (66 km)
    Treks02European Long Distance Path E9 - B-nl (57 km)
    Beaches & coast02Borkum Großer Leuchtturm (84 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Oerd Blinkert (90 km)

    Rolde: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rolde?

    Doopsgezinde Kerk (Voormalig) (church, about 7 km), Hunebed G1 Noordlaren (heritage site, about 18 km), Bartholomeüskerk (church, about 19 km), Zuidlaardermeer (lake, about 20 km), Appelbergen (nature spot, about 22 km), Margaretha Hardenbergkerk (church, about 22 km).

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

    45 places on Spotwander: 23 churches, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 forts & heritage, 6 museums, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Rolde?

    Doopsgezinde Kerk (Voormalig), about 7 km by road; Bartholomeüskerk (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Rolde?

    Appelbergen, about 22 km by road; Liefstinghsbroek (40 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rolde?

    Hunebed G1 Noordlaren, about 18 km by road; De Klencke (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rolde?

    Start in Rolde, visit Hunebed G1 Noordlaren, then Bartholomeüskerk, then Zuidlaardermeer, then Appelbergen, then Doopsgezinde Kerk (Voormalig), and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rolde?

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

    Towns near Rolde

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