Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands

Places to visit near Workum

Workum is a town in Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands, home to about 4,105 people. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit — 14 churches, 17 museums, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Museum Warkums Erfskip (1 km), Sint-Gertrudiskerk (1 km) and Ankertsjerke (9 km).

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Workum, Frisia
Workum, Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Workum at a glance

Location
Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands
Population
about 4,105
Coordinates
52.9797° N, 5.4471° E
Places within 50 km
49 (49 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Workum

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

75 churches within 100 km of Workum. The closest is Sint-Gertrudiskerk (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Workum

53 museums within 100 km of Workum. The closest is Museum Warkums Erfskip (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Workum

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Workum. The closest is De Fluezen (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Workum

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Workum. The closest is Bezoekerscentruim Uniastate (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Workum

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Workum. The closest is Witte En Zwarte Brekken (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Workum

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Workum. The closest is Vuurduin (55 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Vuurduin · beach · Frisia · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Texel · beach · North Holland · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Texel · beach · North Holland · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Terschelling · beach · Frisia · ~58 km · Must-see
  • Lange Jaap · beach · North Holland · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Ameland · beach · Frisia · ~71 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Workum

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Workum
  2. 1 km Museum Warkums Erfskip · museum, Frisia
  3. 1 km Sint-Gertrudiskerk · church, Frisia
  4. 9 km De Fluezen · lake, Frisia
  5. 9 km Ankertsjerke · church, Frisia
  6. 4 km Bartholomeüskerk · church, Frisia
  7. 10 km Back to Workum

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How to reach Workum

    All places near Workum by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Workum by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1475Sint-Gertrudiskerk (1 km)
    Museums1753Museum Warkums Erfskip (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1025De Fluezen (9 km)
    Forts & heritage517Bezoekerscentruim Uniastate (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens316Witte En Zwarte Brekken (20 km)
    Beaches & coast06Vuurduin (55 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Hoge Berg (53 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Vlieland (55 km)
    Other attractions01Brandaris Lighthouse (56 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Sultan Ahmet Moskee (90 km)
    Waterfalls01Waterval - Virtual Fountains (100 km)

    Workum: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Workum?

    Museum Warkums Erfskip (museum, about 1 km), Sint-Gertrudiskerk (church, about 1 km), Ankertsjerke (church, about 9 km), De Fluezen (lake, about 9 km), Bartholomeüskerk (church, about 10 km), Sleattemer Mar (lake, about 18 km).

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

    49 places on Spotwander: 14 churches, 17 museums, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Workum?

    Sint-Gertrudiskerk, about 1 km by road; Ankertsjerke (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Workum?

    Museum Warkums Erfskip, about 1 km by road; Fries Scheepvaart Museum (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Workum?

    De Fluezen, about 9 km by road; Sleattemer Mar (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Workum?

    Start in Workum, visit Museum Warkums Erfskip, then Sint-Gertrudiskerk, then De Fluezen, then Ankertsjerke, then Bartholomeüskerk, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Workum?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Workum

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