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Things to see in Schoonoord (Netherlands): 49 places and when to go
Schoonoord is a town in Netherlands, and this site lists 49 places in and around it, mainly History (17), Hiking (13), Nature (10). The best known are Westerbork Synthesis Radio Telescope, Ellert en Brammert and Emmerdennen. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 22. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Netherlands · 52.8524, 6.7509
- Places
- 49 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (17) · Hiking (13) · Nature (10) · Wildlife (9) · Architecture (3) · Temples (3)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- AMS Amsterdam, 147 km as the crow flies
What to see in Schoonoord
The places in and around Schoonoord, 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.
- Westerbork Synthesis Radio TelescopeAperture synthesis interferometer in the Netherlands11 km
- Ellert en BrammertOpen-air museum in Schoonoord, Netherlands3 m
- EmmerdennenForest in Emmen, the Netherlands13 km
- D43Dolmen in the Netherlands11 km
- Papeloze KerkDolmen in the Netherlands3.9 km
- Hunebedden Centrum BorgerMuseum in Borger-Odoorn, the Netherlands9.3 km
- Albertdina, Noord-SleenWindmill in Noord-Sleen, Netherlands8.0 km
- D41Dolmen in the Netherlands11 km
- MantingerbosProtected area in Kingdom of the Netherlands11 km
- SleenerzandPark in the Netherlands2.3 km
- DrouwenerzandNature area in the Netherlands13 km
- ElperstroomgebiedProtected area in Kingdom of the Netherlands6.3 km
- HaantjeduinMountain in the Netherlands13 km
- Hervormde kerk (Oosterhesselen)Church11 km
- D26Dolmen in the Netherlands10 km
- D27Dolmen in the Netherlands9.2 km
- D30Dolmen in the Netherlands7.7 km
- D31Dolmen in the Netherlands8.2 km
- Dolmen D31aDolmen in the Netherlands8.8 km
- D32Dolmen in the Netherlands6.0 km
- D34Dolmen in the Netherlands7.9 km
- D35Dolmen in the Netherlands8.3 km
- D36Dolmen in the Netherlands9.8 km
- D44Dolmen in the Netherlands11 km
And the other 25, by what you come to do:
- History: D42, Klinkenberg, Stefanuskerk (Westerbork)
- Architecture: Jantina Hellingmolen, Molen van Makkum
- Nature: Noordbargerbos, Valtherbos, Schietbaanbos, Mantingerzand
- Temples: Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk (Gasselte)
- With kids: Buitencentrum Boomkroonpad
- Food and drink: De Veteraan
- Hiking: Drenthepad, Drenthepad, Drenthepad, Drenthepad, Drenthepad, Drenthepad, Drenthepad, Drenthepad, Hünenweg - 14, Hünenweg - 15, Hünenweg - 16, Hünenweg - total, Pieterpad: Schoonloo to Sleen
When to go to Schoonoord
The best time to visit Schoonoord 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.
- JanPossible7:53
- FebPossible9:35
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:41
- MayBest time15:33
- JunBest time16:37
- JulBest time16:11
- AugBest time14:31
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:17
- NovPossible8:22
- DecPossible7:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 22. In April, 48 of the 49 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 Schoonoord
The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, Amsterdam), 147 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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- Erica22 places24 km
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- Veendam34 places29 km
- Meppel44 places40 km
And all of Netherlands, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Schoonoord?
The best known: Westerbork Synthesis Radio Telescope, Ellert en Brammert, Emmerdennen, D43, Papeloze Kerk. In all, 49 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Schoonoord?
April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 22.
How do you get to Schoonoord?
The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 147 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Schoonoord as the destination and these 49 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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