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Things to see in Lochem (Netherlands): 67 places and when to go
Lochem is a town in Netherlands, and this site lists 67 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (22), Nature (20), Wildlife (20). The best known are Huis te Ruurlo, Vierakker and Ampsen. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Netherlands · 52.1681, 6.3865
- Places
- 67 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (22) · Nature (20) · Wildlife (20) · History (13) · Architecture (6) · With kids (5)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- EIN Eindhoven, 106 km as the crow flies
What to see in Lochem
The places in and around Lochem, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Huis te RuurloCastle and estate in Ruurlo, the Netherlands11 km
- VierakkerHistory12 km
- AmpsenHistory2.6 km
- Lochemse BergHill in the Netherlands4.1 km
- BerkelpoortCity gate13 km
- Kale BergMountain in the Netherlands5.6 km
- Hackfort CastleCastle in Vorden11 km
- Den Haller watermillWatermill in Diepenheim, Netherlands13 km
- Kasteel De WildenborchChâteau5.2 km
- Gorsselse HeideHeath in the Netherlands9.0 km
- NettelhorsterbrugBridge under construction in Lochem, the Netherlands3.0 km
- Oude NieuwstadspoortCity gate13 km
- synagogueSynagogue11 km
- WeldamCastle in the Netherlands14 km
- De HegemanWindmill in Dijkerhoek, Rijssen-Holten, Overijssel, Netherlands13 km
- Huis De EhzeProtected area4.5 km
- De LeeuwWindmill in Lettele, Netherlands12 km
- VelhorstCastle in Lochem, Netherlands3.8 km
- De HoopWindmill in Vorden, Netherlands8.9 km
- Needse BergMountain in the Netherlands14 km
- BeekvlietProtected area8.5 km
- Beleefboerderij De Kleine CarrouselWith kids · Wildlife6.7 km
- BerkelpadHiking5.6 km
- Berkelpad etappe 1: Zutphen - AlmenHiking9.8 km
And the other 43, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Berkelpad etappe 2: Almen – Lochem, Berkelpad etappe 3: Lochem – Borculo, Graafschapspad, Graafschapspad, Graafschapspad, Graafschapspad, Hanzestedenpad, Hanzestedenpad, Marskramerpad, Overijssels Havezatenpad, Pieterpad: Holten to Laren, Pieterpad: Laren to Vorden, Pieterpad, Schipbeekpad, Trekvogelpad, Trekvogelpad, Trekvogelpad, Trekvogelpad, Trekvogelpad, Trekvogelpad
- Nature: Boswachterij Ruurlo, Bronsbergen, Enzerink, Grote Veld, Hackfort, Hassinkbos, Huis de Voorst, Huis Den Bramel, Landgoed Kieftskamp, Landgoed Kranengoor, Ligtenbargs Weide, 't Velde, 't Waliën, Velhorst
- With kids: De Boskoele, De Vijf Heuvels, Kinderboerderij de Schouw Zutphen, Zwembad De Meene
- Food and drink: De Fiere Wijnakker, Wijngoed Kranenburg
- Museums and art: Museum AFS
- History: Ons Belang
- Stargazing: Phoenix
When to go to Lochem
The best time to visit Lochem is April to September; also possible: October to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible7:59
- FebPossible9:38
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:39
- MayBest time15:28
- JunBest time16:30
- JulBest time16:04
- AugBest time14:27
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:19
- NovPossible8:28
- DecPossible7:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30. In April, 66 of the 67 places are at their best.
When to go to Netherlands in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Lochem
The nearest main airport is Eindhoven Airport (EIN, Eindhoven), 106 km as the crow flies. How to get around Netherlands (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Wierden49 places24 km
- Winterswijk46 places31 km
- Apeldoorn136 places32 km
- Enschede54 places34 km
- Arnhem223 places38 km
And all of Netherlands, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Lochem?
The best known: Huis te Ruurlo, Vierakker, Ampsen, Lochemse Berg, Berkelpoort. In all, 67 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Lochem?
April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30.
How do you get to Lochem?
The nearest main airport is Eindhoven Airport (EIN), 106 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Lochem as the destination and these 67 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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