Limburg district, Limburg, Netherlands

Places to visit near Venray

Venray is a town in Limburg district, Limburg, Netherlands, home to about 39,047 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit — 48 churches, 28 forts & heritage, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens and 10 museums. The must-see places are Sint-Johannes de Doperkerk (4 km), Ballonzuilbossen (6 km) and Sint-Antonius van Paduakerk (6 km).

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

Venray at a glance

Location
Limburg district, Limburg, Netherlands
Population
about 39,047
Coordinates
51.5250° N, 5.9750° E
Places within 50 km
113 (113 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 Venray

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Churches near Venray

125 churches within 100 km of Venray. The closest is Sint-Johannes de Doperkerk (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Venray

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Venray. The closest is Kasteel Geijsteren (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Venray

49 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Venray. The closest is Ballonzuilbossen (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Venray

24 museums within 100 km of Venray. The closest is Oorlog in de Peel (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Venray

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Venray. The closest is Hariksee (47 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Hariksee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Auesee · lake · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Oosterplas · lake · North Brabant · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Elfrather See · lake · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Het IJzeren Kind · lake · North Brabant · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Zuiderplas · lake · North Brabant · ~60 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Venray

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Venray. The closest is Oermter Berg (43 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Oermter Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Deponie Eyller Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Hülser Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Kapuzinerberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Inrather Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Rheydter Höhe · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~63 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Venray

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Venray
  2. 6 km Sint-Antonius van Paduakerk · church, Limburg
  3. 7 km Sint-Johannes de Doperkerk · church, Limburg
  4. 3 km Ballonzuilbossen · nature spot, Limburg
  5. 12 km Kasteel Geijsteren · heritage site, Limburg
  6. 6 km Protestantse Kerk · church, Limburg
  7. 12 km Back to Venray

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How to reach Venray

    All places near Venray by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Venray by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches48125Sint-Johannes de Doperkerk (4 km)
    Forts & heritage2868Kasteel Geijsteren (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2149Ballonzuilbossen (6 km)
    Museums1024Oorlog in de Peel (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs113Hariksee (47 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints28Oermter Berg (43 km)
    Parks17Forstgarten (40 km)
    Other attractions13Kamp Abbey (47 km)
    Treks11European Long Distance Path E8, North Rhine-Westphalia (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01DITIB-Merkez-Moschee (67 km)

    Venray: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Venray?

    Sint-Johannes de Doperkerk (church, about 4 km), Ballonzuilbossen (nature spot, about 6 km), Sint-Antonius van Paduakerk (church, about 6 km), Kasteel Geijsteren (heritage site, about 8 km), Protestantse Kerk (church, about 12 km), Sint-Lambertuskerk (church, about 12 km).

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

    113 places on Spotwander: 48 churches, 28 forts & heritage, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 museums, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest church to Venray?

    Sint-Johannes de Doperkerk, about 4 km by road; Sint-Antonius van Paduakerk (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Venray?

    Kasteel Geijsteren, about 8 km by road; Kasteel Bleijenbeek (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Venray?

    Ballonzuilbossen, about 6 km by road; De Maasduinen (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Venray?

    Start in Venray, visit Sint-Antonius van Paduakerk, then Sint-Johannes de Doperkerk, then Ballonzuilbossen, then Kasteel Geijsteren, then Protestantse Kerk, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Venray?

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

    Towns near Venray

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