Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands

Places to visit near Ternaard

Ternaard is a town in Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands, home to about 1,165 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit — 55 churches, 27 museums, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 15 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Grote of Sint-Martinuskerk (8 km), Museum Dokkum (8 km) and Oerd Blinkert (12 km).

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Ternaard, Frisia
Ternaard, Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ternaard at a glance

Location
Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands
Population
about 1,165
Coordinates
53.3820° N, 5.9652° E
Places within 50 km
132 (45 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Ternaard

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Churches near Ternaard

103 churches within 100 km of Ternaard. The closest is Nicolaaskerk (3 km); the best-known is Grote of Sint-Martinuskerk (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ternaard

37 museums within 100 km of Ternaard. The closest is Museum Dokkum (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ternaard

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ternaard. The closest is Mûzerid (10 km); the best-known is Eeltsjemar (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Ternaard

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ternaard. The closest is Waterpomp (8 km); the best-known is Schierstins (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ternaard

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ternaard. The closest is Wadden Sea World Heritage (12 km); the best-known is Duinen Ameland (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Ternaard

5 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ternaard. The closest is Ameland (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Ternaard

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 Ternaard
  2. 8 km Grote of Sint-Martinuskerk · church, Frisia
  3. 1 km Museum Dokkum · museum, Frisia
  4. 11 km Ruurd Wiersma Hûs · museum, Frisia
  5. 2 km Sint Catharinakerk · church, Frisia
  6. 20 km Oerd Blinkert · viewpoint, Frisia
  7. 12 km Back to Ternaard

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From travellers near Ternaard

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    Within 15 km of Ternaard

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ternaard by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches55103Nicolaaskerk (3 km)
    Museums2737Museum Dokkum (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1025Mûzerid (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1521Waterpomp (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1014Wadden Sea World Heritage (12 km)
    Other attractions710Wachten Op Hoog Water (6 km)
    Beaches & coast25Ameland (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Het Rif (13 km)
    Treks22Elfstedenpad (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Oerd Blinkert (12 km)
    Buddhist sites11Karma Deleg Chö Phel Ling (4 km)
    Caves11IJskelder (21 km)

    Ternaard: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ternaard?

    Grote of Sint-Martinuskerk (church, about 8 km), Museum Dokkum (museum, about 8 km), Oerd Blinkert (viewpoint, about 12 km), Sint Catharinakerk (church, about 12 km), Ruurd Wiersma Hûs (museum, about 14 km), Eeltsjemar (lake, about 15 km).

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

    132 places on Spotwander: 55 churches, 27 museums, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 forts & heritage, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Ternaard?

    Nicolaaskerk, about 3 km by road; Sint-Annakerk (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ternaard?

    Museum Dokkum, about 8 km by road; 't Fiskershúske (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ternaard?

    Mûzerid, about 10 km by road; Wâldfeart (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ternaard?

    Start in Ternaard, visit Grote of Sint-Martinuskerk, then Museum Dokkum, then Ruurd Wiersma Hûs, then Sint Catharinakerk, then Oerd Blinkert, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ternaard?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Ternaard

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