Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Aalst

Aalst is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 77,534 people. Within 50 km by road there are 281 places to visit — 79 churches, 61 forts & heritage, 48 museums and 41 parks. The must-see places are Sint-Martinuskerk (1 km), Sint-Jozefkerk (1 km) and Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Meuleschettekapel (1 km).

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Aalst, Belgium
Aalst, Flanders district, Belgium. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Aalst at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 77,534
Coordinates
50.9360° N, 4.0355° E
Places within 50 km
281 (281 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Aalst

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Aalst: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Aalst

79 churches within 100 km of Aalst. The closest is Sint-Martinuskerk (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Aalst

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aalst. The closest is Kasteel van Moorsel (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Aalst

48 museums within 100 km of Aalst. The closest is Botanic Garden Meise (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Aalst

41 parks within 100 km of Aalst. The closest is Stadspark (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Aalst

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Aalst. The closest is Wellemeersen (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aalst

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aalst. The closest is Congoberg (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Congoberg · viewpoint · Flanders · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Bosberg · viewpoint · Flanders · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Oudeberg · viewpoint · Flanders · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Berendries · viewpoint · Flanders · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Molenberg · viewpoint · Flanders · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Leberg · viewpoint · Flanders · ~31 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Aalst

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aalst
  2. 1 km Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Meuleschettekapel · church, Flanders
  3. 1 km Sint-Jozefkerk · church, Flanders
  4. 1 km Sint-Martinuskerk · church, Flanders
  5. 1 km Stadspark · park, Flanders
  6. 3 km Sint-Jozefskerk · church, Flanders
  7. 4 km Back to Aalst

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From travellers near Aalst

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How to reach Aalst

    All places near Aalst by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aalst by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7979Sint-Martinuskerk (1 km)
    Forts & heritage6161Kasteel van Moorsel (6 km)
    Museums4848Botanic Garden Meise (26 km)
    Parks4141Stadspark (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2929Wellemeersen (5 km)
    Other attractions1414Boule Et Bill - Bollie En Billie (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints66Congoberg (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Donkmeer (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Grande Mosquée de Bruxelles - Grote Moskee van Brussel (33 km)

    Aalst: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aalst?

    Sint-Martinuskerk (church, about 1 km), Sint-Jozefkerk (church, about 1 km), Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Meuleschettekapel (church, about 1 km), Stadspark (park, about 1 km), Sint-Jozefskerk (church, about 4 km), Wellemeersen (nature spot, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Aalst?

    281 places on Spotwander: 79 churches, 61 forts & heritage, 48 museums, 41 parks, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Aalst?

    Sint-Martinuskerk, about 1 km by road; Sint-Jozefkerk (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Aalst?

    Kasteel van Moorsel, about 6 km by road; Kasteel "De Burcht" (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Aalst?

    Botanic Garden Meise, about 26 km by road; Musée de la Médecine - Geneeskundemuseum (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aalst?

    Start in Aalst, visit Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Meuleschettekapel, then Sint-Jozefkerk, then Sint-Martinuskerk, then Stadspark, then Sint-Jozefskerk, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aalst?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Aalst

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Aalst’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Aalst on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.