Zeeland district, Zeeland, Netherlands
Places to visit near Waarde
Waarde is a town in Zeeland district, Zeeland, Netherlands, home to about 1,080 people. Within 50 km by road there are 142 places to visit — 64 churches, 41 forts & heritage, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens and 8 museums. The must-see places are Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe (13 km), Petrakerk (14 km) and Geerteskerk (17 km).

Waarde at a glance
- Location
- Zeeland district, Zeeland, Netherlands
- Population
- about 1,080
- Coordinates
- 51.4175° N, 4.0681° E
- Places within 50 km
- 142 (142 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 Waarde
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Waarde: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Verdronken Land van SaeftingheWildlife · ZeelandMust-see
- PetrakerkChurches · ZeelandMust-see
- GeerteskerkChurches · ZeelandMust-see
- Hervormde KerkChurches · ZeelandMust-see
- MaartenskerkChurches · ZeelandMust-see
- Sint EligiuskerkChurches · ZeelandMust-see
- St. PancratiuskerkChurches · ZeelandMust-see
- SionkerkChurches · ZeelandMust-see
- Sint-WillibrordusbasiliekChurches · ZeelandMust-see
- Historisch Museum de BevelandenMuseums · ZeelandMust-see
- Grote KerkChurches · ZeelandMust-see
- H. Maria MagdalenakerkChurches · ZeelandMust-see
More places near Waarde
- Westerkerk · church · Zeeland · ~20 km · Must-see
- Goese Meer · lake · Zeeland · ~20 km · Must-see
- Grote- of Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk · church · Zeeland · ~21 km · Must-see
- Sint Johannes de Doperkerk · church · Zeeland · ~22 km · Must-see
- Otheensche Kreek · lake · Zeeland · ~22 km · Must-see
- Protestantse Gemeente · church · North Brabant · ~22 km · Must-see
- Fort Ellewoutsdijk · fort · Zeeland · ~23 km · Must-see
- Eastern Scheldt · lake · Zeeland · ~23 km · Must-see
- Oosterschelde · sanctuary · Zeeland · ~23 km · Must-see
- Sint-Benedictuskerk · church · Flanders · ~25 km · Must-see
- Potpolder van Lillo · sanctuary · Flanders · ~25 km · Must-see
- Fort Liefkenshoek · fort · Flanders · ~26 km · Must-see
Things to see near Waarde, by type
Churches near Waarde
138 churches within 100 km of Waarde. The closest is Petrakerk (14 km). Best time: year-round.
- Petrakerk · church · Zeeland · ~14 km · Must-see
- Geerteskerk · church · Zeeland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Hervormde Kerk · church · Zeeland · ~18 km · Must-see
- Maartenskerk · church · Zeeland · ~18 km · Must-see
- Sint Eligiuskerk · church · Zeeland · ~19 km · Must-see
- St. Pancratiuskerk · church · Zeeland · ~19 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Waarde
81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Waarde. The closest is Fort Ellewoutsdijk (23 km). Best time: october to february.
- Fort Ellewoutsdijk · fort · Zeeland · ~23 km · Must-see
- Fort Liefkenshoek · fort · Flanders · ~26 km · Must-see
- Fort Sint-Marie · fort · Flanders · ~30 km · Must-see
- Redoute van Kapellen · fort · Flanders · ~36 km · Must-see
- Stadhuis Sint-Niklaas · fort · Flanders · ~36 km · Must-see
- Fort Rammekens · fort · Zeeland · ~36 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Waarde
26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Waarde. The closest is Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe · sanctuary · Zeeland · ~13 km · Must-see
- Oosterschelde · sanctuary · Zeeland · ~23 km · Must-see
- Potpolder van Lillo · sanctuary · Flanders · ~25 km · Must-see
- Hobokense Polder · sanctuary · Flanders · ~40 km · Must-see
- Peerdsbos · sanctuary · Flanders · ~41 km · Must-see
- 't Asbroek · sanctuary · Flanders · ~42 km · Must-see
Museums near Waarde
22 museums within 100 km of Waarde. The closest is Historisch Museum de Bevelanden (19 km). Best time: year-round.
- Historisch Museum de Bevelanden · museum · Zeeland · ~19 km · Must-see
- Zeeland Liberation Museum · museum · Zeeland · ~29 km · Must-see
- Veere Stadhuismuseum & De Schotse Huizen · museum · Zeeland · ~39 km · Must-see
- Diva · museum · Flanders · ~40 km · Must-see
- Maagdenhuis · museum · Flanders · ~41 km · Must-see
- Zeeuws Museum · museum · Zeeland · ~41 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Waarde
13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Waarde. The closest is Goese Meer (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Goese Meer · lake · Zeeland · ~20 km · Must-see
- Otheensche Kreek · lake · Zeeland · ~22 km · Must-see
- Eastern Scheldt · lake · Zeeland · ~23 km · Must-see
- Braakmankreek · lake · Zeeland · ~31 km · Must-see
- Veerse Meer · lake · Zeeland · ~33 km · Must-see
- Grote Kil · lake · Zeeland · ~33 km · Must-see
Parks near Waarde
11 parks within 100 km of Waarde. The closest is Veltwijckpark (37 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Veltwijckpark · park · Flanders · ~37 km · Must-see
- Zoo Antwerpen · park · Flanders · ~42 km · Must-see
- Vordenstein · park · Flanders · ~43 km · Must-see
- Boekenbergpark · park · Flanders · ~46 km · Must-see
- Provinciaal Domein De Schorre · park · Flanders · ~53 km · Must-see
- Heldenpark · park · Flanders · ~53 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Waarde
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.
- Start in Waarde
- 13 km Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe · nature spot, Zeeland
- 28 km Hervormde Kerk · church, Zeeland
- 3 km Maartenskerk · church, Zeeland
- 16 km Geerteskerk · church, Zeeland
- 3 km Petrakerk · church, Zeeland
- 14 km Back to Waarde
Plan a longer trip from Waarde — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Waarde
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How to reach Waarde
All places near Waarde by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Zeeland Liberation Museum · museum · Zeeland · ~29 km · Must-see
- Sint-Jacobuskerk · church · Flanders · ~29 km · Must-see
- Fort Sint-Marie · fort · Flanders · ~30 km · Must-see
- Braakmankreek · lake · Zeeland · ~31 km · Must-see
- Kerktoren Sint-Laurentiuskerk · church · Flanders · ~33 km · Must-see
- Veerse Meer · lake · Zeeland · ~33 km · Must-see
- Grote Kil · lake · Zeeland · ~33 km · Must-see
- Christus Koningkerk · church · Flanders · ~34 km · Must-see
- Oranjeplaat · river spot · Zeeland · ~34 km · Must-see
- Nieuwe Kerk · church · Zeeland · ~35 km · Must-see
- Sint-Lievensmonstertoren · church · Zeeland · ~35 km · Must-see
- Redoute van Kapellen · fort · Flanders · ~36 km · Must-see
- Stadhuis Sint-Niklaas · fort · Flanders · ~36 km · Must-see
- Sint-Nicolaaskerk · church · Flanders · ~36 km · Must-see
- Fort Rammekens · fort · Zeeland · ~36 km · Must-see
- Veltwijckpark · park · Flanders · ~37 km · Must-see
- Fort van Haasdonk · fort · Flanders · ~37 km · Must-see
- Grote Geul · lake · Zeeland · ~37 km · Must-see
- Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Hemelvaartkerk · church · Flanders · ~38 km · Must-see
- Sint-Adriaanskerk · church · Zeeland · ~38 km · Must-see
- Sint-Anna-ten-Drieënkerk · church · Flanders · ~39 km · Must-see
- Fort van Brasschaat · fort · Flanders · ~39 km · Must-see
- Veere Stadhuismuseum & De Schotse Huizen · museum · Zeeland · ~39 km · Must-see
- Het Steen · fort · Flanders · ~39 km · Must-see
- Sint-Pauluskerk · church · Flanders · ~40 km · Must-see
- Diva · museum · Flanders · ~40 km · Must-see
- Fort de Ruyter · fort · Zeeland · ~40 km · Must-see
- Cathedral of Our Lady · church · Flanders · ~40 km · Must-see
- Mercator-Orteliushuis · fort · Flanders · ~40 km · Must-see
- Hobokense Polder · sanctuary · Flanders · ~40 km · Must-see
- Fort of Merksem · fort · Flanders · ~40 km · Must-see
- Hof van Roosendael · fort · Flanders · ~40 km · Must-see
- Protestants Evangelische Kerk · church · Flanders · ~40 km · Must-see
- Sint-Augustinuskerk · fort · Flanders · ~40 km · Must-see
- Oudaan · fort · Flanders · ~40 km · Must-see
- Paleis Op de Meir · fort · Flanders · ~41 km · Must-see
- Schelde Vrij · fort · Flanders · ~41 km · Must-see
- Maagdenhuis · museum · Flanders · ~41 km · Must-see
- Gasthuiskerk · church · Zeeland · ~41 km · Must-see
- Plantentuin · fort · Flanders · ~41 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Sint-Ritakerk · church · Flanders · ~51 km · Must-see
- Terra Maris · museum · Zeeland · ~52 km · Must-see
- Catharinakerk · church · Zeeland · ~52 km · Must-see
- Sint-Joriskerk · church · Flanders · ~52 km · Must-see
- Fort van Liezele · fort · Flanders · ~52 km · Must-see
- Bareldonkkapel · church · Flanders · ~53 km · Must-see
- Donkmeer · lake · Flanders · ~53 km · Must-see
- Provinciaal Domein De Schorre · park · Flanders · ~53 km · Must-see
- Heldenpark · park · Flanders · ~53 km · Must-see
- Sint-Pieters En Paulusbasiliek · church · Flanders · ~54 km · Must-see
- Sint-Gillis-Binnenkerk · church · Flanders · ~54 km · Must-see
- Heilige Grafkapel · church · Flanders · ~55 km · Must-see
- Monasterium Magnificat Westmalle · church · Flanders · ~55 km · Must-see
- Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Geboortekerk · church · Flanders · ~55 km · Must-see
- Sint-Michielskerk · church · Flanders · ~55 km · Must-see
- Maison Jules · fort · Flanders · ~55 km · Must-see
- Bossenstein · fort · Flanders · ~55 km · Must-see
- Berlindekapel · church · Flanders · ~55 km · Must-see
- Fort Breendonk · fort · Flanders · ~56 km · Must-see
- Het Leen · sanctuary · Flanders · ~56 km · Must-see
- Heilig Hartkerk · church · Flanders · ~57 km · Must-see
- Kasteel van Westmalle · fort · Flanders · ~57 km · Must-see
- Sint-Martinuskapel · church · Flanders · ~57 km · Must-see
- Sint-Machariuskerk · church · Flanders · ~57 km · Must-see
- Sint-Salvatorkerk · church · Flanders · ~57 km · Must-see
- Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-van-Zeven-Weeën-en-Sint-Jozefkerk · church · Flanders · ~58 km · Must-see
- Gentbrugse Meersen · sanctuary · Flanders · ~58 km · Must-see
- Sint-Vincentiuskerk · church · Flanders · ~58 km · Must-see
- Kasteel van Laarne · fort · Flanders · ~58 km · Must-see
- Heilig Hartkerk · church · Flanders · ~58 km · Must-see
- Sint-Machariuskerk · church · Flanders · ~58 km · Must-see
- Sint-Jozef En Bernarduskerk · church · Flanders · ~58 km · Must-see
- Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk · church · Flanders · ~58 km · Must-see
- Sint-Jozefskerk · church · Flanders · ~58 km · Must-see
- Augustijnenklooster · fort · Flanders · ~58 km · Must-see
- Fort van Broechem · fort · Flanders · ~58 km · Must-see
- Heilige Simon En Judas-Thaddeuskerk · church · Flanders · ~58 km · Must-see
- Castle of the Counts · fort · Flanders · ~58 km · Must-see
- Heilig Kruiskerk · church · Flanders · ~59 km · Must-see
- Bisschoppelijk Paleis · fort · Flanders · ~59 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churches | 64 | 138 | Petrakerk (14 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 41 | 81 | Fort Ellewoutsdijk (23 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 11 | 26 | Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe (13 km) |
| Museums | 8 | 22 | Historisch Museum de Bevelanden (19 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 8 | 13 | Goese Meer (20 km) |
| Parks | 4 | 11 | Veltwijckpark (37 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 2 | 2 | Oranjeplaat (34 km) |
| Other attractions | 2 | 2 | Chinatown (41 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 1 | 1 | Abdij van Middelburg (41 km) |
| Jain sites | 1 | 1 | Jain Tempel of Antwerp (44 km) |
Waarde: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Waarde?
Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe (nature spot, about 13 km), Petrakerk (church, about 14 km), Geerteskerk (church, about 17 km), Hervormde Kerk (church, about 18 km), Maartenskerk (church, about 18 km), Sint Eligiuskerk (church, about 19 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Waarde?
142 places on Spotwander: 64 churches, 41 forts & heritage, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 museums, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.
Which is the nearest church to Waarde?
Petrakerk, about 14 km by road; Geerteskerk (17 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to Waarde?
Fort Ellewoutsdijk, about 23 km by road; Fort Liefkenshoek (26 km) is next.
Which is the nearest sanctuary to Waarde?
Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe, about 13 km by road; Oosterschelde (23 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Waarde?
Start in Waarde, visit Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe, then Hervormde Kerk, then Maartenskerk, then Geerteskerk, then Petrakerk, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Waarde?
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.
Towns near Waarde
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- Places near Kapelle · 14 km
- Places near Wemeldinge · 15 km
- Places near Kloetinge · 17 km
- Places near Scherpenisse · 18 km
- Places near Poortvliet · 19 km
- Places near Hulst · 19 km
- Places near Goes · 20 km
- Places near Zaamslag · 20 km
- Places near Woensdrecht · 20 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Waarde’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Waarde on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.