Place to visit
Westerlichttoren, Netherlands: what it is and when to go
Westerlichttoren is a lighthouse in Netherlands (Renesse). Interests: History and Architecture. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, 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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Lighthouse · History, Architecture
- Where
- Netherlands
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- RTM Rotterdam, 58 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 51.70887, 3.6916
What it is and where
Westerlichttoren is a lighthouse in Netherlands (Renesse). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Renesse, where this site lists 29 more places to see, 5.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 51.70887, 3.6916; the nearest main airport is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM, Rotterdam), 58 km as the crow flies. How to get around Netherlands (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History and Architecture places in Netherlands. In Kokai 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 Westerlichttoren is April to September.
- JanPossible8:04
- FebPossible9:41
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:37
- MayBest time15:24
- JunBest time16:25
- JulBest time16:00
- AugBest time14:25
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:21
- NovPossible8:31
- DecPossible7:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | April to September | October to March |
| Architecture | April to September | October to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Westerlichttoren has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Netherlands in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
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. 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 you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Slot HaamstedeHistory3.7 km
- Kop van SchouwenProtected area4.1 km
- Nederlands Kustpad deel 1 - 05Hiking4.9 km
- Aquapark JulianahoeveWith kids5.0 km
- De Witte BoulevardDive site5.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Netherlands guide.
More in Netherlands: History
- Rijksmuseum: Museum
- Droogmakerij de Beemster
- Mauritshuis: Museum
- Palacio de la Paz
- Stelling van Amsterdam: Fort
- Concertgebouw
Every Netherlands place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Westerlichttoren?
It is a lighthouse in Netherlands. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, 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 Westerlichttoren?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35.
How do you get to Westerlichttoren?
The nearest main airport is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), 58 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Netherlands is explained in its country guide.
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 Slot Haamstede, Kop van Schouwen, Nederlands Kustpad deel 1 - 05. The rest is in the Netherlands guide.
Keep reading
- Renesse29 places to see in and around Renesse, Netherlands: Deltapark Neeltje Jans, Sint-Lievensmonstertoren, Slot Moermond. Best time: April to September.
- History954 places for history in Netherlands, from Rijksmuseum to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- NetherlandsBefore travelling to Netherlands: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI).
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Westerlichttoren on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.