North Holland district, North Holland, Netherlands

Places to visit near Twisk

Twisk is a town in North Holland district, North Holland, Netherlands, home to about 1,115 people. Within 50 km by road there are 87 places to visit — 47 churches, 18 museums, 6 forts & heritage and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Nederlands Hervormde Kerk (11 km), Oostereiland (15 km) and Allerheiligst Hart van Jezuskerk (18 km).

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Twisk, North Holland
Twisk, North Holland district, North Holland, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Twisk at a glance

Location
North Holland district, North Holland, Netherlands
Population
about 1,115
Coordinates
52.7408° N, 5.0528° E
Places within 50 km
87 (87 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Twisk

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Churches near Twisk

122 churches within 100 km of Twisk. The closest is Nederlands Hervormde Kerk (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Twisk

61 museums within 100 km of Twisk. The closest is Museum BroekerVeiling (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Twisk

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Twisk. The closest is Ondergrondse Resten Kasteel Middelburg (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Twisk

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Twisk. The closest is Markermeer (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Markermeer · lake · Flevoland · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Crommenije · lake · North Holland · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Uitgeestermeer · lake · North Holland · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Jagersplas · lake · North Holland · ~43 km · Must-see
  • De Fluezen · lake · Frisia · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Amsterdam · lake · North Holland · ~53 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Twisk

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Twisk. The closest is Marker Wadden (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Twisk

8 parks within 100 km of Twisk. The closest is Kenaupark (61 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Twisk

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Twisk
  2. 19 km Willibrorduskerk · church, North Holland
  3. 10 km Allerheiligst Hart van Jezuskerk · church, North Holland
  4. 7 km Hervormde Kerk · church, North Holland
  5. 8 km Nederlands Hervormde Kerk · church, North Holland
  6. 13 km Oostereiland · river spot, North Holland
  7. 15 km Back to Twisk

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How to reach Twisk

    All places near Twisk by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Twisk by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches47122Nederlands Hervormde Kerk (11 km)
    Museums1861Museum BroekerVeiling (22 km)
    Forts & heritage649Ondergrondse Resten Kasteel Middelburg (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs524Markermeer (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens618Marker Wadden (36 km)
    Parks08Kenaupark (61 km)
    Beaches & coast24Texel (38 km)
    Mosques & dargahs14Sultan Ahmet Moskee (45 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Oostereiland (15 km)
    Other attractions02Brandaris Lighthouse (87 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Hoge Berg (46 km)
    Waterfalls01Waterval - Virtual Fountains (57 km)

    Twisk: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Twisk?

    Nederlands Hervormde Kerk (church, about 11 km), Oostereiland (river spot, about 15 km), Allerheiligst Hart van Jezuskerk (church, about 18 km), Hervormde Kerk (church, about 18 km), Willibrorduskerk (church, about 19 km), Hervormde Kerk (church, about 21 km).

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

    87 places on Spotwander: 47 churches, 18 museums, 6 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Twisk?

    Nederlands Hervormde Kerk, about 11 km by road; Allerheiligst Hart van Jezuskerk (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Twisk?

    Museum BroekerVeiling, about 22 km by road; Zijper Museum (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Twisk?

    Ondergrondse Resten Kasteel Middelburg, about 28 km by road; Fort Benoorden Purmerend (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Twisk?

    Start in Twisk, visit Willibrorduskerk, then Allerheiligst Hart van Jezuskerk, then Hervormde Kerk, then Nederlands Hervormde Kerk, then Oostereiland, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Twisk?

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

    Towns near Twisk

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