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Things to see in Nijkerk (Netherlands): 135 places and when to go
Nijkerk is a town in Netherlands, and this site lists 135 places in and around it, mainly Wildlife (99), Nature (97), Hiking (19). The best known are Koppelpoort, De Hoeksteen, Barneveld and DierenPark Amersfoort. 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 · 52.189, 5.5457
- Places
- 135 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Wildlife (99) · Nature (97) · Hiking (19) · History (6) · With kids (4) · Architecture (3)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- AMS Amsterdam, 55 km as the crow flies
What to see in Nijkerk
The places in and around Nijkerk, 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.
- KoppelpoortCombined city and water gate in Amersfoort11 km
- De Hoeksteen, BarneveldLarge church in the Netherlands7.5 km
- DierenPark AmersfoortZoo in Amersfoort, Netherlands14 km
- Onze Lieve VrouwetorenLate gothic church tower in Amersfoort11 km
- Amersfoort, former NCS railway stationFormer station building of the Nederlandsche Centraal Spoorweg Maatschappij in Amersfoort12 km
- Oud GroevenbeekNature · Wildlife12 km
- Recreatiegebied ZeumerenBeaches5.3 km
- AdullamkerkChurch building in Barneveld, Netherlands7.7 km
- ArkemheenProtected area in Netherlands8.5 km
- Speulder- en SprielderboschProtected area8.9 km
- De SalenteinProtected area5.6 km
- Den Olden FlorusWindmill in Terschuur, Netherlands4.4 km
- Kasteel StoutenburgProtected area7.3 km
- HorsterwoldNature area in Flevoland, the Netherlands15 km
- Kasteel OldenallerCastle6.9 km
- Veluws Museum NairacMuseum in Barneveld, the Netherlands6.0 km
- Kamp Amersfoort National MonumentMuseum14 km
- Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter EemMonastery14 km
- Wekeromse ZandHeath in the Netherlands14 km
- Galgenberg AmersfoortSummit13 km
- BloeidaalProtected area8.4 km
- BokhorstProtected area6.0 km
- Landgoed NimmerdorNatural area in Amersfoort, Netherlands13 km
- De BerencampProtected area6.3 km
And the other 111, by what you come to do:
- Nature: De Schammer, Erica Zuid, Groot Bijlaer, Natuurterrein Groot Zandbrink, Hulkesteinse Bos, Juliusput, Landgoed Hoevelaken, Lockhorst, Lockhorsterbos, Luntersche Buurtbosch, Melksteeg, Middelpunt van Nederland, Schovenhorst, Slichtenhorst, Speulderbos, Appel, Appel 1, Asschatterkeerkade, Balkenschoten, Bergsham, Bijstein, Birkhoven, Blarinckhorst, Coelhorst, De Blaauwe Schuyt, De Boom, Leusden, De Boschkamp, De Doelen, De Driesingel, De Emelaar, De Goudsberg, De Grote Burgwal, De Hei, De Lorrekorf, De Neude, De Prinsenkamp, De Tweel, De Veentjes, De Wolfskamer, Ermelosche Zand - Schietberg, Esvelderbeek, Gemeentebos Putten, Gerven, Groot Bloemendaal, Groot Malckenhorst, Groot Wagensveld, Groote Beek, Grote Fliert, Hell, Helpmekaar, Het Paradijs NSW, Het Uilenbos, Hoeve Oud Milligen, Hoge Eind, Huinerveld, Kallenbroek, Kastanjehof, Klein Boeschoten, Klein Bylaer, Klein Dennenhorst, Klingkenberg, Landgoed de Leperkoen, Landgoed Nimmerdor, Landgoed Schaffelaar, Landgoed Scherpenzeel, Landgoed 't Sol, Lunterse Beek, Nieuw Groevenbeek, Otelaar, Poolse Driesten, Roffelaarskade, Ruigeveld, Schoonderbeekhof, Sprielderbos, Uylenborgh, Vanenburg, Veenhuizerveld, Volenbeek, Weltevreden, Werk aan de Daatselaar, Wilbrinkbos, Wilde Kamp, Zonnewende, Zwarte Goor, Zwartebroek
- Architecture: Hardenbergerbrug
- Stargazing: Schothorst Public Observatory
- With kids: De Torteltuin, Dierenvallei, Klinkboerderij
- Hiking: Grebbeliniepad - 09 - Leusbroekerweg-Asschattersluis, Grebbeliniepad - 10 - Asschattersluis - Flehite, Grebbeliniepad - 11 - Flehite-Kleine Melm, Marskramerpad, Marskramerpad, Marskramerpad, Marskramerpad, Pionierspad, Veluwe Zwerfpad, Veluwe Zwerfpad, Veluwe Zwerfpad, Veluwe Zwerfpad, Westerborkpad, Westerborkpad, Westerborkpad, Westerborkpad, Westerborkpad, Zuiderzeepad, Zuiderzeepad
- Museums and art: Mariahoeve
- Food and drink: Wijnhoeve Middeldorp
When to go to Nijkerk
The best time to visit Nijkerk 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
- NovPossible8:27
- DecPossible7:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30. In June, 134 of the 135 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 Nijkerk
The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, Amsterdam), 55 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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And all of Netherlands, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Nijkerk?
The best known: Koppelpoort, De Hoeksteen, Barneveld, DierenPark Amersfoort, Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren, Amersfoort, former NCS railway station. In all, 135 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Nijkerk?
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 Nijkerk?
The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 55 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Nijkerk as the destination and these 135 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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