Soest, UtrechtOude KerkEmmakerkCalvijnkerkDrakensteynKasteel de Hooge VuurscheCavaleriemuseum
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Soest

Soest is a town in Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands of about 45,021 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit: 67 churches, 45 forts & heritage and 19 museums. The must-see places are Oude Kerk, Emmakerk and Paleis Soestdijk.

52.1733° N, 5.2917° EPop. 45,021

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Within 30 km115 places
Within 50 km158
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Oude Kerk, church near Soest
Must-see

Oude Kerk

Church · 2 km

Emmakerk, church near Soest
Must-see

Emmakerk

Church · 2 km

Paleis Soestdijk, heritage site near Soest
Must-see

Paleis Soestdijk

Heritage site · 3 km

Places near Soest by type

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One day from Soest

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:56 pm

37 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Soest
  2. Drakensteynheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Kasteel Groeneveldmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Calvijnkerkchurch · 30 min
  5. Sint Rochuskapelchurch · 30 min
  6. Cavaleriemuseummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Soest
Today’s loopSoestStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Soest?

Oude Kerk (church, about 2 km), Emmakerk (church, about 2 km), Paleis Soestdijk (heritage site, about 3 km), Calvijnkerk (church, about 6 km), Drakensteyn (heritage site, about 6 km), Kasteel de Hooge Vuursche (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

158 places on Spotwander: 67 churches, 45 forts & heritage, 19 museums, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Soest?

Oude Kerk, about 2 km by road; Emmakerk (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Soest?

Paleis Soestdijk, about 3 km by road; Drakensteyn (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Soest?

Start in Soest, visit Drakensteyn, then Kasteel Groeneveld, then Calvijnkerk, then Sint Rochuskapel, then Cavaleriemuseum, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.