Wallonia district, Belgium

Places to visit near Ath

Ath is a town in Wallonia district, Belgium, home to about 26,681 people. Within 50 km by road there are 138 places to visit — 40 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens and 7 museums. The must-see places are Basilique Notre-Dame de Tongre (7 km), Pairi Daiza (11 km) and Château de l'Estriverie (14 km).

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Ath, Belgium
Ath, Wallonia district, Belgium. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ath at a glance

Location
Wallonia district, Belgium
Population
about 26,681
Coordinates
50.6294° N, 3.7780° E
Places within 50 km
138 (138 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Ath

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ath: 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 Ath

85 churches within 100 km of Ath. The closest is Basilique Notre-Dame de Tongre (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ath

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ath. The closest is Château de l'Estriverie (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ath

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ath. The closest is Pairi Daiza (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Ath

33 museums within 100 km of Ath. The closest is Artothèque (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ath

30 parks within 100 km of Ath. The closest is Abbaye de Saint-Denis (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ath

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ath. The closest is La Houppe - Hoppeberg (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Ath

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ath
  2. 7 km Basilique Notre-Dame de Tongre · church, Wallonia
  3. 10 km Pairi Daiza · nature spot, Wallonia
  4. 16 km Château de l'Estriverie · heritage site, Wallonia
  5. 5 km De Rietbeemd - Les Prés Rosières · nature spot, Wallonia
  6. 11 km Tournibois · nature spot, Wallonia
  7. 16 km Back to Ath

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How to reach Ath

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ath by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4085Basilique Notre-Dame de Tongre (7 km)
    Forts & heritage3370Château de l'Estriverie (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2634Pairi Daiza (11 km)
    Museums733Artothèque (28 km)
    Parks530Abbaye de Saint-Denis (29 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2020La Houppe - Hoppeberg (20 km)
    Other attractions611Canal du Centre - Ascenseur N° 4 (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Le Grand Large (26 km)
    Buddhist sites01Wat Bouddhabouxa (56 km)

    Ath: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ath?

    Basilique Notre-Dame de Tongre (church, about 7 km), Pairi Daiza (nature spot, about 11 km), Château de l'Estriverie (heritage site, about 14 km), Tournibois (nature spot, about 16 km), De Rietbeemd - Les Prés Rosières (nature spot, about 18 km), Chapelle Sainte-Anne / Sint-Annakapel (church, about 18 km).

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

    138 places on Spotwander: 40 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 museums, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Ath?

    Basilique Notre-Dame de Tongre, about 7 km by road; Chapelle Sainte-Anne / Sint-Annakapel (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ath?

    Château de l'Estriverie, about 14 km by road; Château d'Anvaing (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ath?

    Pairi Daiza, about 11 km by road; Tournibois (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ath?

    Start in Ath, visit Basilique Notre-Dame de Tongre, then Pairi Daiza, then Château de l'Estriverie, then De Rietbeemd - Les Prés Rosières, then Tournibois, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ath?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Ath

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