Notable sanctuary · Groningen, Groningen
Simonszand
Simonszand is a sanctuary in Groningen, Groningen.
Simonszand: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this sanctuary: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Simonszand
Season: November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Simonszand — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 53.52484, 6.42434. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Simonszand
- Breedenborg · fort · Groningen · ~21 km · Must-see
- Borkum Großer Leuchtturm · beach · Hamburg · ~22 km · Must-see
- Catharinakerk · church · Groningen · ~24 km · Must-see
- Menkemaborg · fort · Groningen · ~27 km · Must-see
- Lauwersmeer · lake · Groningen · ~28 km · Must-see
- Antoniuskerk · church · Groningen · ~28 km · Must-see
- Lauwersmeer · sanctuary · Groningen · ~28 km · Must-see
- Allersmaborg · fort · Groningen · ~29 km · Must-see
- Borg Ewsum · fort · Groningen · ~30 km · Must-see
- Museum Wierdenland · museum · Groningen · ~30 km · Must-see
- Ludgeruskerk · church · Groningen · ~31 km · Must-see
- Sint-Ludgerkerk · church · Groningen · ~31 km · Must-see
- Rouwkapel · church · Groningen · ~34 km · Must-see
- Andreaskerk · church · Groningen · ~35 km · Must-see
- Bartholomeuskerk · church · Groningen · ~36 km · Must-see
- Hervormde Kerk · church · Groningen · ~36 km · Must-see
- Kloostermuseum · museum · Groningen · ~37 km · Must-see
- Andreaskerk · church · Groningen · ~39 km · Must-see
Other wildlife, forests & gardens near Simonszand
- Lauwersmeer · sanctuary · Groningen · ~28 km · Must-see
- Duinen Ameland · sanctuary · Frisia · ~55 km · Must-see
- Appelbergen · sanctuary · Groningen · ~57 km · Must-see
- Püttenbollen · sanctuary · Landkreis Leer · ~89 km · Must-see
- Liefstinghsbroek · sanctuary · Groningen · ~93 km · Must-see
- Witte en Zwarte Brekken · sanctuary · Frisia · ~96 km · Must-see
- Heseler Wald · sanctuary · Landkreis Leer · ~104 km · Must-see
- Aschendorfer Obermoor / Wildes Moor · sanctuary · Landkreis Emsland · ~110 km · Must-see
- Holle Sand · sanctuary · Landkreis Leer · ~110 km · Must-see
- Höveltangesche Mörte · sanctuary · Landkreis Emsland · ~111 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is the park open?
No visitor has reported the opening & safari status for Simonszand yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Simonszand?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Simonszand?
Nearby: Breedenborg (fort, 21 km), Borkum Großer Leuchtturm (beach, 22 km), Catharinakerk (church, 24 km), Menkemaborg (fort, 27 km), Lauwersmeer (lake, 28 km), Antoniuskerk (church, 28 km).
Is Simonszand worth visiting?
Simonszand is listed as a notable sanctuary in Groningen on Spotwander.