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Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Kolmeersland
Kolmeerslandabout 5 km (3 mi) from Sneek. Image credit: Image: Sito Wijngaarden / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Nature discovery

Nature Near Sneek, Netherlands

Research 17 classified outdoor destinations within weekend reach of Sneek, grouped across 6 kinds of place and ordered by measured straight-line distance from the city centre. Distances only — no travel times, schedules, or rankings.

Places listed
17
Closest
Kolmeersland — about 5 km
Furthest listed
about 59 km
Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025

How this list is built

Each place is classified from its own Wikidata type, not from its name, and is ordered by measured straight-line distance from the centre of Sneek. Distances are great-circle kilometres between two published coordinates — this page does not publish travel times, transport schedules, opening hours, ticket prices, or rankings. Confirm access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with an official source before travelling.

How far these are

Reachability is a second axis over the same places: the category says what a destination is, the band says how far it sits from Sneek. Distances are measured in a straight line — this page publishes no travel times.

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What is out there

  • 6lakes
  • 5forests
  • 5protected areas
  • 4beaches
  • 1island
  • 1national park

17 places near Sneek

Ordered by straight-line distance from Sneek, closest first. Distance bands: nearby is up to 60 km.

Places near Sneek

Showing all 17 places.

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Kolmeersland
    IslandNearby

    Kolmeersland

    Straight-line distance
    about 5 km (3 mi)
    Recorded type
    island

    Kolmeersland is a island reachable from Sneek as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Kolmeersland, about 5 km (3 mi) from Sneek

    Image credit: Image: Sito Wijngaarden / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Sneekermeer
    LakeNearby

    Sneekermeer

    Straight-line distance
    about 6 km (4 mi)
    Recorded type
    lake

    Sneekermeer is a lake reachable from Sneek as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Sneekermeer, about 6 km (4 mi) from Sneek

    Image credit: Image: Dominicus Johannes Bergsma / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Jentsjemar
    LakeNearby

    Jentsjemar

    Straight-line distance
    about 7 km (4 mi)
    Recorded type
    lake

    Jentsjemar is a lake reachable from Sneek as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Jentsjemar, about 7 km (4 mi) from Sneek

    Image credit: Image: Rob Oo / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Wikelerbosk
    ForestNearby

    Wikelerbosk

    Straight-line distance
    about 16 km (10 mi)
    Recorded type
    forest

    Wikelerbosk is a forest reachable from Sneek as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Wikelerbosk, about 16 km (10 mi) from Sneek

    Image credit: Image: Gouwenaar / Wikimedia Commons, CC0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Elfbergen
    ForestNearby

    Elfbergen

    Straight-line distance
    about 21 km (13 mi)
    Recorded type
    forest

    Elfbergen is a forest reachable from Sneek as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Elfbergen, about 21 km (13 mi) from Sneek

    Image credit: Image: Dominicus Johannes Bergsma / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Harlingen beach
    BeachNearby

    Harlingen beach

    Straight-line distance
    about 22 km (14 mi)
    Recorded type
    beach

    Harlingen beach is a beach reachable from Sneek as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Harlingen beach, about 22 km (14 mi) from Sneek

    Image credit: Image: Baykedevries / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Jolderenbos
    ForestNearby

    Jolderenbos

    Straight-line distance
    about 22 km (14 mi)
    Recorded type
    forest

    Jolderenbos is a forest reachable from Sneek as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Jolderenbos, about 22 km (14 mi) from Sneek

    Image credit: Image: The / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Rysterbosk
    ForestNearby

    Rysterbosk

    Straight-line distance
    about 22 km (14 mi)
    Recorded type
    forest

    Rysterbosk is a forest reachable from Sneek as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Rysterbosk, about 22 km (14 mi) from Sneek

    Image credit: Image: It Fryske Gea / Tjerk Kunst / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Leeuwarder Bos
    ForestNearby

    Leeuwarder Bos

    Straight-line distance
    about 23 km (14 mi)
    Recorded type
    forest

    Leeuwarder Bos is a forest reachable from Sneek as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Leeuwarder Bos, about 23 km (14 mi) from Sneek

    Image credit: Image: PAUL JANSSEN / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of IJsselmeer
    LakeNearby

    IJsselmeer

    Straight-line distance
    about 37 km (23 mi)
    Recorded type
    artificial lake

    IJsselmeer is a lake reachable from Sneek as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place IJsselmeer, about 37 km (23 mi) from Sneek

    Image credit: Image: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Beach Ameland
    BeachNearby

    Beach Ameland

    Straight-line distance
    about 48 km (30 mi)
    Recorded type
    beach

    Beach Ameland is a beach reachable from Sneek as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Beach Ameland, about 48 km (30 mi) from Sneek

    Image credit: Image: Superbass / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Vliehors
    BeachNearby

    Vliehors

    Straight-line distance
    about 55 km (34 mi)
    Recorded type
    beach

    Vliehors is a beach reachable from Sneek as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Vliehors, about 55 km (34 mi) from Sneek

    Image credit: Image: Frankvanvree / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Bataviastrand
    BeachNearby

    Bataviastrand

    Straight-line distance
    about 59 km (36 mi)
    Recorded type
    beach

    Bataviastrand is a beach reachable from Sneek as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Bataviastrand, about 59 km (36 mi) from Sneek

    Image credit: Image: Agnes Monkelbaan / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0