Westerbork Synthesis Radio Telescope

#70 among destinations in the Netherlands

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The Westerbork Synthesis Radio Telescope is an aperture synthesis interferometer built on the site of the former World War II Nazi detention and transit camp Westerbork, north of the village of Westerbork, Midden-Drenthe, in the northeastern Netherlands. ()

Local name: Westerbork Synthese Radio Telescoop Coordinates: 52°54'53"N, 6°36'14"E

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Day trips

Westerbork Synthesis Radio Telescope – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: TT Circuit Assen, De Bonte Wever, Drents Museum, Tjaskers in Drenthe.

4.7 miNW
Historic motorsport racing circuit
TT Circuit Assen, Assen
119 min walk • The TT Circuit Assen is a motorsport race track built in 1955 and located in Assen, Netherlands. Host of the Dutch TT, it is popularly referred to as "The Cathedral" of motorcycling by the fans of the sport.
5.4 miNW
Sport complex, Sport venue, Hotel
De Bonte Wever, Assen
139 min walk • De Bonte Wever in Assen is a multifaceted sports and entertainment complex that caters to a wide range of interests and activities. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, a wellness aficionado, or simply looking for a fun family getaway, this sprawling venue has something...
5.7 miN
History and art venue established in 1854
Drents Museum, Assen
145 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the charming city of Assen, the Drents Museum is a vibrant cultural beacon renowned for its diverse collection of art and historical artifacts. As a key attraction in the Netherlands, it offers a rich tapestry of visual storytelling that...
2.2 miE
Windmill
Tjaskers in Drenthe
55 min walk • A Tjasker is a type of small drainage windmill used in the Netherlands. There are four tjaskers remaining in Drenthe.
1.5 miW
Historical place, Museum
Herinneringscentrum Kamp Westerbork, Westerbork
39 min walk • Herinneringscentrum Kamp Westerbork is a museum where the history of Kamp Westerbork is told.
5.2 miN
Windmill
Molen van Rolde, Drentsche Aa National Park
132 min walk • The Molen van Rolde is a smock mill in Rolde, Drenthe, the Netherlands. The mill was built in 1873 and is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 32698.
5.6 miSW
Windmill
Molen van Makkum
143 min walk • The Molen van Makkum is a smock mill at Makkum, Drenthe, the Netherlands which has been restored to working order. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 8889.
4.4 miS
Church
Stefanuskerk, Westerbork
114 min walk • The Stefanuskerk is a Gothic church in the Drenthe town of Westerbork. In 1206 the capella de Burch is mentioned which then falls under the church of Beilen. Later this chapel becomes an independent parish church.