Places to visit near

Zwolle

Zwolle is a city in Overijssel, Netherlands of about 111,805 people. Within 50 km by road there are 25 places to visit: 7 churches, 3 forts & heritage and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Drontermeer, Zwarte Meer and Vossemeer.

52.5125° N, 6.0944° EPop. 111,805

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Within 30 km4 places
Within 50 km25
Must-see196
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Zwolle

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:45 pm

80 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Zwolle
  2. Drontermeerlake · 45 min
  3. Vossemeerlake · 45 min
  4. Enserkerkchurch · 30 min
  5. Waterloopbosnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Zwarte Meerlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Zwolle
Today’s loopZwolleStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Zwolle?

Drontermeer (lake, about 21 km), Zwarte Meer (lake, about 22 km), Vossemeer (lake, about 24 km), Waterloopbos (nature spot, about 26 km), Enserkerk (church, about 32 km), Museum Schokland (museum, about 32 km).

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

25 places on Spotwander: 7 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Zwolle?

Enserkerk, about 32 km by road; Broederenkerk (36 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Zwolle?

Penninckshuis, about 37 km by road; De Waag (37 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Zwolle?

Start in Zwolle, visit Drontermeer, then Vossemeer, then Enserkerk, then Waterloopbos, then Zwarte Meer, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.