Overijssel, Netherlands

Places to visit near Staphorst

Staphorst is a town in Overijssel, Netherlands, home to about 15,765 people. Within 50 km by road there are 16 places to visit — 3 churches, 2 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Huis Te Echten (19 km), Zwarte Meer (24 km) and Waterloopbos (24 km).

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Staphorst, Overijssel
Staphorst, Overijssel, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Staphorst at a glance

Location
Overijssel, Netherlands
Population
about 15,765
Coordinates
52.6450° N, 6.2111° E
Places within 50 km
16 (16 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 Staphorst

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Staphorst: 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 Staphorst

69 churches within 100 km of Staphorst. The closest is Enserkerk (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Staphorst

37 museums within 100 km of Staphorst. The closest is Museum Schokland (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Staphorst

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Staphorst. The closest is Waterloopbos (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Staphorst

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Staphorst. The closest is Huis Te Echten (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Staphorst

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Staphorst. The closest is Zwarte Meer (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Staphorst

2 parks within 100 km of Staphorst. The closest is Rijsterborgherpark (54 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Staphorst

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 123 km on the road.

  1. Start in Staphorst
  2. 19 km Huis Te Echten · heritage site, Drenthe
  3. 41 km Waterloopbos · nature spot, Flevoland
  4. 5 km Zwarte Meer · lake, Flevoland
  5. 13 km Enserkerk · church, Flevoland
  6. 10 km Vossemeer · lake, Flevoland
  7. 35 km Back to Staphorst

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From travellers near Staphorst

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How to reach Staphorst

    All places near Staphorst by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Staphorst by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches369Enserkerk (37 km)
    Museums237Museum Schokland (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens328Waterloopbos (24 km)
    Forts & heritage421Huis Te Echten (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs421Zwarte Meer (24 km)
    Parks02Rijsterborgherpark (54 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Paaschberg (78 km)
    Treks01Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) (87 km)
    Other attractions01Historisches Rathaus (95 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Oostereiland (97 km)

    Staphorst: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Staphorst?

    Huis Te Echten (heritage site, about 19 km), Zwarte Meer (lake, about 24 km), Waterloopbos (nature spot, about 24 km), Vossemeer (lake, about 35 km), Enserkerk (church, about 37 km), Museum Schokland (museum, about 37 km).

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

    16 places on Spotwander: 3 churches, 2 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 forts & heritage, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Staphorst?

    Enserkerk, about 37 km by road; Bantsiliek (42 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Staphorst?

    Museum Schokland, about 37 km by road; Museum Heerenveen (50 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Staphorst?

    Waterloopbos, about 24 km by road; Kuinderbos (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Staphorst?

    Start in Staphorst, visit Huis Te Echten, then Waterloopbos, then Zwarte Meer, then Enserkerk, then Vossemeer, and drive back — about 123 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Staphorst?

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

    Towns near Staphorst

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