# De Pijler, Netherlands: what it is and when to go

> De Pijler is a church in Lelystad, Netherlands. Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 27. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/evangelische-kerk-de-pijler/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Church in Lelystad, Netherlands · Temples
- **Where:** Netherlands
- **Best time:** April to September.
- **Nearest airport:** AMS Amsterdam, 53 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 52.49337, 5.48333

## What it is and where

De Pijler is a church in Lelystad, Netherlands. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Lelystad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/lelystad/), where this site lists 17 more places to see, 4.4 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 52.49337, 5.48333; the nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, Amsterdam), 53 km as the crow flies. How to get around Netherlands (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.493375%2C5.483335)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.493375%2C5.483335)

It is one of the [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/espiritual/) places in Netherlands. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit De Pijler is **April to September**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 7 h 56 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 37 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 31 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 40 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 30 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 33 |
| July | Best time | 16 h 07 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 29 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 23 |
| October | Possible | 10 h 18 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 25 |
| December | Possible | 7 h 27 |

In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 27. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Netherlands in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Netherlands

To enter Netherlands there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Netherlands checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 0900-8844 police (non-emergency).

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Ontmoetingskerk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/ontmoetingskerk/): Church building in Lelystad, Netherlands · 2.3 km
- [Flevohout](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/flevohout/): Forest in Lelystad, the Netherlands · 2.3 km
- [Natuurpark Lelystad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/natuurpark-lelystad/): Recreation area near Lelystad, the Netherlands · 3.3 km
- [Pionierspad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/pionierspad-06/): Long-distance trail in the Netherlands · 4.1 km
- [Burchtkamp](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/burchtkamp/): Nature area in Flevoland, the Netherlands · 4.2 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Netherlands guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/).

## More in Netherlands: Temples

- [St. Martin's Cathedral, Utrecht](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/domkerk/): cathedral in Utrecht
- [Westerkerk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/westerkerk/): church in Amsterdam
- [Nieuwe Kerk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/new-church/): church building in Delft, Netherlands
- [Oude Kerk, Amsterdam](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/iglesia-vieja/): Amsterdam’s oldest building and oldest parish church
- [Oude Kerk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/old-church/): church in Delft, the Netherlands
- [Portuguese Synagogue](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/sinagoga-portuguesa/): oldest synagogue of Amsterdam

Every Netherlands place under Temples, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/espiritual/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is De Pijler?

It is a church in Lelystad, Netherlands. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit De Pijler?

April to September. In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 27.

### How do you get to De Pijler?

The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 53 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.493375%2C5.483335) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Netherlands is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Netherlands map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Ontmoetingskerk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/ontmoetingskerk/), [Flevohout](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/flevohout/), [Natuurpark Lelystad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/natuurpark-lelystad/). The rest is in [the Netherlands guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/47259571), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2444954), CC0. More about De Pijler on [Wikipedia](https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelische_kerk_De_Pijler). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

