Place to visit
Wierickerschans, Netherlands: what it is and when to go
Wierickerschans is a fort in Netherlands (Alphen aan den Rijn). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31. It has articles in 3 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
- Fort · History
- Where
- Netherlands
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- AMS Amsterdam, 25 km as the crow flies
- Website
- fortwierickerschans.nl
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 52.08169, 4.78352
What it is and where
Wierickerschans is a fort in Netherlands (Alphen aan den Rijn). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Alphen aan den Rijn, where this site lists 84 more places to see, 9.9 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 52.08169, 4.78352; the nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, Amsterdam), 25 km as the crow flies. How to get around Netherlands (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History 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 Wierickerschans is April to September.
- JanPossible8:00
- FebPossible9:39
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:38
- MayBest time15:27
- JunBest time16:29
- JulBest time16:03
- AugBest time14:27
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:20
- NovPossible8:28
- DecPossible7:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31. 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.
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
- Romeinse LimespadLong-distance trail in the Netherlands2.3 km
- Sint WillibrorduskerkChurch building in Bodegraven, Netherlands2.7 km
- De Oude ZustertuinWith kids · Wildlife2.8 km
- Geriefbos WaarderForest in Leerdam, the Netherlands3.9 km
- Polder RietveldNature area and polder near Woerden, the Netherlands4.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Netherlands guide.
More in Netherlands: History
- Rijksmuseum: museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Beemster: former municipality in Noord-Holland, the Netherlands
- Mauritshuis: art museum in The Hague, Netherlands
- Peace Palace: international law administrative building in The Hague, Netherlands
- Stelling van Amsterdam: fortification line in the Netherlands
- Concertgebouw, Amsterdam: concert hall in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Every Netherlands place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Wierickerschans?
It is a fort in Netherlands. It has articles in 3 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 Wierickerschans?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31.
How do you get to Wierickerschans?
The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 25 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 Romeinse Limespad, Sint Willibrorduskerk, De Oude Zustertuin. The rest is in the Netherlands guide.
Keep reading
- Alphen aan den Rijn84 places to see in and around Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands: Hortus Botanicus Leiden, Matilo, The Hague Netherlands Temple. 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).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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