Gelderland, Netherlands

Places to visit near Velp

Velp is a town in Gelderland, Netherlands, home to about 17,669 people. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit — 20 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 museums. The must-see places are The Island (19 km), Forstgarten (31 km) and Museum Kurhaus (31 km).

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Velp, Gelderland
Velp, Gelderland, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Velp at a glance

Location
Gelderland, Netherlands
Population
about 17,669
Coordinates
51.9950° N, 5.9736° E
Places within 50 km
43 (43 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 Velp

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

132 churches within 100 km of Velp. The closest is St. Willibrord (32 km). Best time: year-round.

  • St. Willibrord · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Unterstadtkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Trinitatiskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Stiftskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Cunerakerk · church · Utrecht · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Adventkerk · church · Utrecht · ~36 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Velp

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Velp. The closest is Schwanenburg (32 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Velp

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Velp. The closest is Ouwehands Dierenpark (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Velp

29 museums within 100 km of Velp. The closest is The Island (19 km). Best time: year-round.

  • The Island · museum · Gelderland · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Museum Kurhaus · museum · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Haus Koekkoek · museum · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Bolwerksmolen · museum · Overijssel · ~38 km · Must-see
  • De Crypte · museum · Limburg · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Cavaleriemuseum · museum · Utrecht · ~57 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Velp

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Velp. The closest is Henschotermeer (53 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Velp

6 parks within 100 km of Velp. The closest is Forstgarten (31 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Velp

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 95 km on the road.

  1. Start in Velp
  2. 32 km St. Willibrord · church, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  3. 3 km Haus Koekkoek · museum, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  4. 1 km Forstgarten · park, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  5. 1 km Museum Kurhaus · museum, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  6. 39 km The Island · island, Gelderland
  7. 19 km Back to Velp

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From travellers near Velp

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How to reach Velp

    All places near Velp by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Velp by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches20132St. Willibrord (32 km)
    Forts & heritage1068Schwanenburg (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens433Ouwehands Dierenpark (33 km)
    Museums529The Island (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs020Henschotermeer (53 km)
    Parks26Forstgarten (31 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints24Grebbeberg (32 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Omar-al-Faroukmoskee (74 km)
    Other attractions02Mansfiguur Voor Utrecht (74 km)

    Velp: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Velp?

    The Island (island, about 19 km), Forstgarten (park, about 31 km), Museum Kurhaus (museum, about 31 km), Haus Koekkoek (museum, about 32 km), St. Willibrord (church, about 32 km), Unterstadtkirche (church, about 32 km).

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

    43 places on Spotwander: 20 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Velp?

    St. Willibrord, about 32 km by road; Unterstadtkirche (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Velp?

    Schwanenburg, about 32 km by road; Mookerschans (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Velp?

    Ouwehands Dierenpark, about 33 km by road; Sint-Jansberg (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Velp?

    Start in Velp, visit St. Willibrord, then Haus Koekkoek, then Forstgarten, then Museum Kurhaus, then The Island, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Velp?

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

    Towns near Velp

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