North Brabant district, North Brabant, Netherlands

Places to visit near Son

Son is a town in North Brabant district, North Brabant, Netherlands, home to about 4,930 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit — 64 churches, 15 forts & heritage, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens and 8 museums. The must-see places are Emmaüskerk (7 km), Sint-Martinuskerk (8 km) and Sint-Odulphuskerk (9 km).

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Son, North Brabant
Son, North Brabant district, North Brabant, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Son at a glance

Location
North Brabant district, North Brabant, Netherlands
Population
about 4,930
Coordinates
51.5114° N, 5.4928° E
Places within 50 km
125 (125 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 Son

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Son: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Son

150 churches within 100 km of Son. The closest is Emmaüskerk (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Son

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Son. The closest is Kasteel Stapelen (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Son

44 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Son. The closest is De Geelders (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Son

24 museums within 100 km of Son. The closest is Het Oertijdmuseum (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Son

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Son. The closest is Zuiderplas (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Son

3 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Son. The closest is Grebbeberg (62 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Son

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Son
  2. 7 km Emmaüskerk · church, North Brabant
  3. 2 km De Schuilplaats · church, North Brabant
  4. 2 km Maranathakerk · church, North Brabant
  5. 10 km Sint-Odulphuskerk · church, North Brabant
  6. 9 km Sint-Martinuskerk · church, North Brabant
  7. 8 km Back to Son

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How to reach Son

    All places near Son by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Son by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches64150Emmaüskerk (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1562Kasteel Stapelen (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2844De Geelders (15 km)
    Museums824Het Oertijdmuseum (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1011Zuiderplas (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Grebbeberg (62 km)
    Treks01European Long Distance Path E8, North Rhine-Westphalia (60 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Diyanet Beringen Fatih Moskee (65 km)
    Parks01Forstgarten (68 km)

    Son: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Son?

    Emmaüskerk (church, about 7 km), Sint-Martinuskerk (church, about 8 km), Sint-Odulphuskerk (church, about 9 km), De Schuilplaats (church, about 9 km), Maranathakerk (church, about 10 km), Steentjeskerk (church, about 10 km).

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

    125 places on Spotwander: 64 churches, 15 forts & heritage, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 museums, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Son?

    Emmaüskerk, about 7 km by road; Sint-Martinuskerk (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Son?

    Kasteel Stapelen, about 18 km by road; Kasteel Heeswijk (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Son?

    De Geelders, about 15 km by road; Wijboschbroek (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Son?

    Start in Son, visit Emmaüskerk, then De Schuilplaats, then Maranathakerk, then Sint-Odulphuskerk, then Sint-Martinuskerk, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Son?

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

    Towns near Son

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