Gelderland district, Gelderland, Netherlands

Places to visit near Wolfheze

Wolfheze is a town in Gelderland district, Gelderland, Netherlands, home to about 1,505 people. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit — 37 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens and 6 museums. The must-see places are The Island (7 km), Grebbeberg (18 km) and Ouwehands Dierenpark (18 km).

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Wolfheze, Gelderland
Wolfheze, Gelderland district, Gelderland, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wolfheze at a glance

Location
Gelderland district, Gelderland, Netherlands
Population
about 1,505
Coordinates
52.0033° N, 5.7903° E
Places within 50 km
70 (70 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 Wolfheze

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

132 churches within 100 km of Wolfheze. The closest is Cunerakerk (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Wolfheze

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wolfheze. The closest is Kasteel Renswoude (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wolfheze

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wolfheze. The closest is Ouwehands Dierenpark (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Wolfheze

28 museums within 100 km of Wolfheze. The closest is The Island (7 km). Best time: year-round.

  • The Island · museum · Gelderland · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Museum Kurhaus · museum · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Haus Koekkoek · museum · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Cavaleriemuseum · museum · Utrecht · ~42 km · Must-see
  • De Crypte · museum · Limburg · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Bolwerksmolen · museum · Overijssel · ~46 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wolfheze

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wolfheze. The closest is Henschotermeer (37 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Wolfheze

6 parks within 100 km of Wolfheze. The closest is Park Randenbroek (39 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Wolfheze

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wolfheze
  2. 7 km The Island · island, Gelderland
  3. 13 km Grebbeberg · viewpoint, Utrecht
  4. 3 km Cunerakerk · church, Utrecht
  5. 2 km Laarsenberg · viewpoint, Utrecht
  6. 1 km Ouwehands Dierenpark · nature spot, Utrecht
  7. 18 km Back to Wolfheze

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How to reach Wolfheze

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wolfheze by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches37132Cunerakerk (20 km)
    Forts & heritage1767Kasteel Renswoude (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens434Ouwehands Dierenpark (18 km)
    Museums628The Island (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs123Henschotermeer (37 km)
    Parks36Park Randenbroek (39 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Omar-al-Faroukmoskee (59 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Grebbeberg (18 km)
    Other attractions01Mansfiguur Voor Utrecht (58 km)
    Waterfalls01Waterval - Virtual Fountains (90 km)

    Wolfheze: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wolfheze?

    The Island (island, about 7 km), Grebbeberg (viewpoint, about 18 km), Ouwehands Dierenpark (nature spot, about 18 km), Laarsenberg (viewpoint, about 19 km), Cunerakerk (church, about 20 km), Adventkerk (church, about 20 km).

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

    70 places on Spotwander: 37 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 museums, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest church to Wolfheze?

    Cunerakerk, about 20 km by road; Adventkerk (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wolfheze?

    Kasteel Renswoude, about 23 km by road; Kasteel Amerongen (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Wolfheze?

    Ouwehands Dierenpark, about 18 km by road; Uiterwaarden Neder-Rijn (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wolfheze?

    Start in Wolfheze, visit The Island, then Grebbeberg, then Cunerakerk, then Laarsenberg, then Ouwehands Dierenpark, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wolfheze?

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

    Towns near Wolfheze

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