Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands

Places to visit near Woudsend

Woudsend is a town in Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands, home to about 1,375 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 14 churches, 19 museums, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Sleattemer Mar (4 km), Aldhôf (8 km) and De Fluezen (9 km).

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

Woudsend at a glance

Location
Frisia district, Frisia, Netherlands
Population
about 1,375
Coordinates
52.9436° N, 5.6284° E
Places within 50 km
54 (54 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 Woudsend

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Woudsend: 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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Things to see near Woudsend, by type

Churches near Woudsend

75 churches within 100 km of Woudsend. The closest is Ankertsjerke (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Woudsend

49 museums within 100 km of Woudsend. The closest is Modelspoor Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Woudsend

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

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Forts & heritage near Woudsend

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Woudsend. The closest is Crackstate (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Woudsend

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Woudsend. The closest is Witte En Zwarte Brekken (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Woudsend

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Woudsend. The closest is Terschelling (67 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Terschelling · beach · Frisia · ~67 km · Must-see
  • Vuurduin · beach · Frisia · ~68 km · Must-see
  • Ameland · beach · Frisia · ~71 km · Must-see
  • Texel · beach · North Holland · ~72 km · Must-see
  • Texel · beach · North Holland · ~72 km · Must-see
  • Lange Jaap · beach · North Holland · ~76 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Woudsend

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 Woudsend
  2. 4 km Sleattemer Mar · lake, Frisia
  3. 9 km De Fluezen · lake, Frisia
  4. 16 km Witte En Zwarte Brekken · nature spot, Frisia
  5. 1 km Aldhôf · lake, Frisia
  6. 5 km Langwarder Wielen · lake, Frisia
  7. 9 km Back to Woudsend

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From travellers near Woudsend

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How to reach Woudsend

    All places near Woudsend by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Woudsend by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1475Ankertsjerke (9 km)
    Museums1949Modelspoor Museum (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1226Sleattemer Mar (4 km)
    Forts & heritage520Crackstate (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens417Witte En Zwarte Brekken (9 km)
    Beaches & coast06Terschelling (67 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Oostereiland (64 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Hoge Berg (69 km)
    Other attractions01Brandaris Lighthouse (67 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Sultan Ahmet Moskee (96 km)

    Woudsend: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Woudsend?

    Sleattemer Mar (lake, about 4 km), Aldhôf (lake, about 8 km), De Fluezen (lake, about 9 km), Witte En Zwarte Brekken (nature spot, about 9 km), Langwarder Wielen (lake, about 9 km), Ankertsjerke (church, about 9 km).

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

    54 places on Spotwander: 14 churches, 19 museums, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Woudsend?

    Ankertsjerke, about 9 km by road; Bartholomeüskerk (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Woudsend?

    Modelspoor Museum, about 12 km by road; Fries Scheepvaart Museum (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Woudsend?

    Sleattemer Mar, about 4 km by road; Aldhôf (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Woudsend?

    Start in Woudsend, visit Sleattemer Mar, then De Fluezen, then Witte En Zwarte Brekken, then Aldhôf, then Langwarder Wielen, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Woudsend?

    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 Woudsend

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