Limburg district, Limburg, Netherlands

Places to visit near Venlo

Venlo is a town in Limburg district, Limburg, Netherlands, home to about 92,403 people. Within 50 km by road there are 174 places to visit — 69 churches, 45 forts & heritage, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens and 13 museums. The must-see places are Sint-Joriskerk (1 km), Limburgs Museum (1 km) and Océ Museum (2 km).

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Venlo, Limburg
Venlo, Limburg district, Limburg, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Venlo at a glance

Location
Limburg district, Limburg, Netherlands
Population
about 92,403
Coordinates
51.3700° N, 6.1681° E
Places within 50 km
174 (174 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 Venlo

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

123 churches within 100 km of Venlo. The closest is Sint-Joriskerk (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Venlo

83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Venlo. The closest is Kasteel D'Erp (8 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Kasteel D'Erp · fort · Limburg · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Sterk Helmes · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Burg Uda · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Paterskirche · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Burg Kempen · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Kasteel Hillenraad · fort · Limburg · ~24 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Venlo

40 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Venlo. The closest is Schlootkuhlen (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Venlo

19 museums within 100 km of Venlo. The closest is Limburgs Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Venlo

15 parks within 100 km of Venlo. The closest is Helga-Stöver-Park (35 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Helga-Stöver-Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Stadtwald · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Greiffenhorstpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Gartenpark Haus Meer · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Angerpark · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Lantz'scher Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~51 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Venlo

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Venlo. The closest is Oermter Berg (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Oermter Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Kapuzinerberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Hülser Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Inrather Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Deponie Eyller Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Rheydter Höhe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~36 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Venlo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Venlo
  2. 2 km Océ Museum · museum, Limburg
  3. 3 km Johannes de Doperkerk · church, Limburg
  4. 4 km Sint Martinuskerk · church, Limburg
  5. 4 km Limburgs Museum · museum, Limburg
  6. 1 km Sint-Joriskerk · church, Limburg
  7. 0 km Back to Venlo

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How to reach Venlo

    All places near Venlo by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Venlo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches69123Sint-Joriskerk (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4583Kasteel D'Erp (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2940Schlootkuhlen (19 km)
    Museums1319Limburgs Museum (1 km)
    Parks515Helga-Stöver-Park (35 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints68Oermter Berg (30 km)
    Other attractions45Kamp Abbey (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Hariksee (21 km)
    Treks11European Long Distance Path E8, North Rhine-Westphalia (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01DITIB-Merkez-Moschee (54 km)

    Venlo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Venlo?

    Sint-Joriskerk (church, about 1 km), Limburgs Museum (museum, about 1 km), Océ Museum (museum, about 2 km), Johannes de Doperkerk (church, about 3 km), Sint Martinuskerk (church, about 5 km), Kasteel D'Erp (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    174 places on Spotwander: 69 churches, 45 forts & heritage, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 museums, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Venlo?

    Sint-Joriskerk, about 1 km by road; Johannes de Doperkerk (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Venlo?

    Kasteel D'Erp, about 8 km by road; Sterk Helmes (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Venlo?

    Schlootkuhlen, about 19 km by road; Musschenberg (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Venlo?

    Start in Venlo, visit Océ Museum, then Johannes de Doperkerk, then Sint Martinuskerk, then Limburgs Museum, then Sint-Joriskerk, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Venlo?

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

    Towns near Venlo

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