Flevoland district, Flevoland, Netherlands

Places to visit near Urk

Urk is a town in Flevoland district, Flevoland, Netherlands, home to about 17,345 people. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit — 10 churches, 7 museums, 1 forts & heritage and 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Jachin Boaz (1 km), Museum 't Oude Raadhuis (1 km) and Bethelkerk (1 km).

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Urk, Flevoland
Urk, Flevoland district, Flevoland, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Urk at a glance

Location
Flevoland district, Flevoland, Netherlands
Population
about 17,345
Coordinates
52.6625° N, 5.6014° E
Places within 50 km
39 (39 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 Urk

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

121 churches within 100 km of Urk. The closest is Jachin Boaz (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Urk

60 museums within 100 km of Urk. The closest is Museum 't Oude Raadhuis (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Urk

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Urk. The closest is Crackstate (49 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Urk

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Urk. The closest is Ketelmeer (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Urk

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Urk. The closest is Urkerbos (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Urk

7 parks within 100 km of Urk. The closest is Rijsterborgherpark (73 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Urk

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Urk
  2. 1 km Museum 't Oude Raadhuis · museum, Flevoland
  3. 1 km Bethelkerk · church, Flevoland
  4. 1 km Kerkje Aan de Zee · church, Flevoland
  5. 1 km Jachin Boaz · church, Flevoland
  6. 2 km Urkerbos · nature spot, Flevoland
  7. 2 km Back to Urk

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How to reach Urk

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Urk by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches10121Jachin Boaz (1 km)
    Museums760Museum 't Oude Raadhuis (1 km)
    Forts & heritage154Crackstate (49 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1226Ketelmeer (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens817Urkerbos (2 km)
    Parks07Rijsterborgherpark (73 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Sultan Ahmet Moskee (70 km)
    Beaches & coast03Texel (81 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Oostereiland (46 km)
    Waterfalls01Waterval - Virtual Fountains (75 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Hoge Berg (84 km)
    Other attractions01Mansfiguur Voor Utrecht (91 km)

    Urk: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Urk?

    Jachin Boaz (church, about 1 km), Museum 't Oude Raadhuis (museum, about 1 km), Bethelkerk (church, about 1 km), Kerkje Aan de Zee (church, about 1 km), Urkerbos (nature spot, about 2 km), Ketelmeer (lake, about 15 km).

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

    39 places on Spotwander: 10 churches, 7 museums, 1 fort, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Urk?

    Jachin Boaz, about 1 km by road; Bethelkerk (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Urk?

    Museum 't Oude Raadhuis, about 1 km by road; Museum Schokland (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Urk?

    Crackstate, about 49 km by road; Fort Benoorden Purmerend (57 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Urk?

    Start in Urk, visit Museum 't Oude Raadhuis, then Bethelkerk, then Kerkje Aan de Zee, then Jachin Boaz, then Urkerbos, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Urk?

    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 Urk

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