Soest is a town in the Netherlands, located in the province of Utrecht in the central part of the country. It lies about 10 km (6 miles) north of Amersfoort, with Hilversum to the northwest and Baarn to the north.
Location Map of Soest, Netherlands
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Where is Soest Located?
Soest is a town in the Netherlands, located in the province of Utrecht in the central part of the country. It lies about 10 km (6 miles) north of Amersfoort, with Hilversum to the northwest and Baarn to the north.
The municipality covers an area of approximately 46.45 sq km (17.93 sq mi) and has a population of around 47,000 people based on recent estimates.
Soest is known for its natural landscapes and dunes, with key attractions including Soesterduinen, National Military Museum nearby, Soestdijk Palace, Baarnse Bos, and surrounding forests and walking areas.
Soest, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Soest |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Utrecht |
| Region | Central Netherlands |
| Established | Medieval origins |
| Population | ~47,000 |
| Total Area | 46.96 sq km (18.13 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~1,000 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.1730掳 N, 5.2910掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 3760鈥�3769 |
| Area Code | +31 35 |
| Major Waterways | Small streams and canals |
| Transportation | Connected by rail and road; Soest railway station links to Utrecht and Amersfoort |
| Famous For | Soesterduinen sand dunes, natural landscapes |
| Top Attractions | Soesterduinen, Soestdijk Palace (nearby), De Paltz estate |
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Distance from Soest to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Soest to Amsterdam 鈥� 50 km (31 miles)
- Soest to Utrecht 鈥� 15 km (9 miles)
- Soest to Haarlem 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Soest to The Hague 鈥� 75 km (47 miles)
- Soest to Rotterdam 鈥� 70 km (43 miles)
- Soest to Leiden 鈥� 65 km (40 miles)
- Soest to Delft 鈥� 75 km (47 miles)
- Soest to Eindhoven 鈥� 100 km (62 miles)
- Soest to Tilburg 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Soest to Breda 鈥� 90 km (56 miles)
- Soest to Groningen 鈥� 165 km (103 miles)
- Soest to Zwolle 鈥� 75 km (47 miles)
- Soest to Arnhem 鈥� 65 km (40 miles)
- Soest to Nijmegen 鈥� 80 km (50 miles)
- Soest to Maastricht 鈥� 170 km (106 miles)
- Soest to Almere 鈥� 40 km (25 miles)
- Soest to Amersfoort 鈥� 5 km (3 miles)
- Soest to Apeldoorn 鈥� 55 km (34 miles)
- Soest to Enschede 鈥� 130 km (81 miles)
- Soest to Dordrecht 鈥� 80 km (50 miles)