Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands

Places to visit near Woudenberg

Woudenberg is a town in Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands, home to about 11,305 people. Within 50 km by road there are 140 places to visit — 64 churches, 43 forts & heritage, 13 museums and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Henschotermeer (4 km), Nationaal Monument Kamp Amersfoort (8 km) and Elimkerk (8 km).

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Woudenberg, Utrecht
Woudenberg, Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Woudenberg at a glance

Location
Utrecht district, Utrecht, Netherlands
Population
about 11,305
Coordinates
52.0808° N, 5.4167° E
Places within 50 km
140 (140 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Woudenberg

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Churches near Woudenberg

133 churches within 100 km of Woudenberg. The closest is Elimkerk (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Woudenberg

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Woudenberg. The closest is Nationaal Monument Kamp Amersfoort (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Woudenberg

40 museums within 100 km of Woudenberg. The closest is Cavaleriemuseum (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Woudenberg

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Woudenberg. The closest is Henschotermeer (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Woudenberg

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Woudenberg. The closest is Boswachterij Amerongse Berg (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Woudenberg

7 parks within 100 km of Woudenberg. The closest is Park Randenbroek (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Woudenberg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Woudenberg
  2. 9 km Tombe van Nellesteyn · heritage site, Utrecht
  3. 7 km Maartenskerk · church, Utrecht
  4. 7 km Henschotermeer · lake, Utrecht
  5. 7 km Nationaal Monument Kamp Amersfoort · monument, Utrecht
  6. 2 km Elimkerk · church, Utrecht
  7. 8 km Back to Woudenberg

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How to reach Woudenberg

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    Within 15 km of Woudenberg

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Woudenberg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches64133Elimkerk (8 km)
    Forts & heritage4362Nationaal Monument Kamp Amersfoort (8 km)
    Museums1340Cavaleriemuseum (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs624Henschotermeer (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens523Boswachterij Amerongse Berg (11 km)
    Parks37Park Randenbroek (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Omar-al-Faroukmoskee (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Laarsenberg (22 km)
    Other attractions11Mansfiguur Voor Utrecht (25 km)
    Waterfalls01Waterval - Virtual Fountains (57 km)

    Woudenberg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Woudenberg?

    Henschotermeer (lake, about 4 km), Nationaal Monument Kamp Amersfoort (monument, about 8 km), Elimkerk (church, about 8 km), Tombe van Nellesteyn (heritage site, about 9 km), Maartenskerk (church, about 9 km), Martuskerk (church, about 9 km).

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

    140 places on Spotwander: 64 churches, 43 forts & heritage, 13 museums, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Woudenberg?

    Elimkerk, about 8 km by road; Maartenskerk (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Woudenberg?

    Nationaal Monument Kamp Amersfoort, about 8 km by road; Tombe van Nellesteyn (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Woudenberg?

    Cavaleriemuseum, about 11 km by road; Landhuis Oud Amelisweerd (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Woudenberg?

    Start in Woudenberg, visit Tombe van Nellesteyn, then Maartenskerk, then Henschotermeer, then Nationaal Monument Kamp Amersfoort, then Elimkerk, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Woudenberg?

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

    Towns near Woudenberg

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