Drenthe district, Drenthe, Netherlands

Places to visit near Vries

Vries is a town in Drenthe district, Drenthe, Netherlands, home to about 3,915 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit — 27 churches, 7 museums, 9 forts & heritage and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Hunebed G1 Noordlaren (9 km), Bartholomeüskerk (10 km) and Appelbergen (10 km).

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Vries, Drenthe
Vries, Drenthe district, Drenthe, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vries at a glance

Location
Drenthe district, Drenthe, Netherlands
Population
about 3,915
Coordinates
53.0742° N, 6.5778° E
Places within 50 km
50 (50 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 Vries

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

114 churches within 100 km of Vries. The closest is Bartholomeüskerk (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Vries

33 museums within 100 km of Vries. The closest is Groninger Museum (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Vries

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vries. The closest is Hunebed G1 Noordlaren (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vries

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vries. The closest is Appelbergen (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Appelbergen · sanctuary · Groningen · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Liefstinghsbroek · sanctuary · Groningen · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Lauwersmeer · sanctuary · Groningen · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Püttenbollen · sanctuary · Landkreis Leer · ~62 km · Must-see
  • Bargerveen · sanctuary · Drenthe · ~66 km · Must-see
  • Wesuweer Moor · sanctuary · Landkreis Emsland · ~68 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vries

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vries. The closest is Zuidlaardermeer (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Treks near Vries

2 treks within 100 km of Vries. The closest is European Long Distance Path E9 - B-nl (58 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Vries

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vries
  2. 10 km Appelbergen · nature spot, Groningen
  3. 5 km Zuidlaardermeer · lake, Groningen
  4. 2 km Bartholomeüskerk · church, Groningen
  5. 1 km Hunebed G1 Noordlaren · heritage site, Groningen
  6. 19 km Doopsgezinde Kerk (Voormalig) · church, Drenthe
  7. 11 km Back to Vries

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How to reach Vries

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vries by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches27114Bartholomeüskerk (10 km)
    Museums733Groninger Museum (19 km)
    Forts & heritage931Hunebed G1 Noordlaren (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens228Appelbergen (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs520Zuidlaardermeer (12 km)
    Other attractions04Campener Lighthouse (59 km)
    Treks02European Long Distance Path E9 - B-nl (58 km)
    Beaches & coast02Borkum Großer Leuchtturm (72 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Oerd Blinkert (77 km)

    Vries: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vries?

    Hunebed G1 Noordlaren (heritage site, about 9 km), Bartholomeüskerk (church, about 10 km), Appelbergen (nature spot, about 10 km), Doopsgezinde Kerk (Voormalig) (church, about 11 km), Zuidlaardermeer (lake, about 12 km), Paterswoldsemeer (lake, about 14 km).

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

    50 places on Spotwander: 27 churches, 7 museums, 9 forts & heritage, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Vries?

    Bartholomeüskerk, about 10 km by road; Doopsgezinde Kerk (Voormalig) (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Vries?

    Groninger Museum, about 19 km by road; Synagoge Groningen (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vries?

    Hunebed G1 Noordlaren, about 9 km by road; Coendersborg (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vries?

    Start in Vries, visit Appelbergen, then Zuidlaardermeer, then Bartholomeüskerk, then Hunebed G1 Noordlaren, then Doopsgezinde Kerk (Voormalig), and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vries?

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

    Towns near Vries

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