Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Avelgem

Avelgem is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 9,106 people. Within 50 km by road there are 249 places to visit — 91 churches, 59 forts & heritage, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens and 23 museums. The must-see places are Kluisberg - Mont de l'Enclus (5 km), Kasteel van Bossuit (5 km) and Tiegemberg (6 km).

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

Avelgem at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 9,106
Coordinates
50.7762° N, 3.4450° E
Places within 50 km
249 (249 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 Avelgem

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

108 churches within 100 km of Avelgem. The closest is Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe van de Altijddurende Bijstandkerk (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Avelgem

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Avelgem. The closest is Kasteel van Bossuit (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Avelgem

40 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Avelgem. The closest is Sint-Elisabethbegijnhof (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Avelgem

23 museums within 100 km of Avelgem. The closest is Baggaertshof (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Avelgem

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Avelgem. The closest is Kluisberg - Mont de l'Enclus (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Avelgem

17 parks within 100 km of Avelgem. The closest is Stadspark (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Avelgem

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Avelgem
  2. 6 km Tiegemberg · viewpoint, Flanders
  3. 7 km Oude Kwaremont · viewpoint, Flanders
  4. 2 km Knokteberg · viewpoint, Flanders
  5. 3 km Kluisberg - Mont de l'Enclus · viewpoint, Wallonia
  6. 8 km Kasteel van Bossuit · heritage site, Flanders
  7. 5 km Back to Avelgem

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Avelgem by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches91108Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe van de Altijddurende Bijstandkerk (11 km)
    Forts & heritage5969Kasteel van Bossuit (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3440Sint-Elisabethbegijnhof (17 km)
    Museums2323Baggaertshof (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2022Kluisberg - Mont de l'Enclus (5 km)
    Parks1417Stadspark (16 km)
    Other attractions46Belfort (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Kraenepoel (42 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mosquée Tawhid (29 km)
    Buddhist sites11Wat Bouddhabouxa (28 km)

    Avelgem: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Avelgem?

    Kluisberg - Mont de l'Enclus (viewpoint, about 5 km), Kasteel van Bossuit (heritage site, about 5 km), Tiegemberg (viewpoint, about 6 km), Oude Kwaremont (viewpoint, about 7 km), Knokteberg (viewpoint, about 7 km), Monument Karel van Wijnendaele (monument, about 8 km).

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

    249 places on Spotwander: 91 churches, 59 forts & heritage, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 museums, 20 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Avelgem?

    Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe van de Altijddurende Bijstandkerk, about 11 km by road; Sint-Margaretakerk (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Avelgem?

    Kasteel van Bossuit, about 5 km by road; Monument Karel van Wijnendaele (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Avelgem?

    Sint-Elisabethbegijnhof, about 17 km by road; Volkegembos (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Avelgem?

    Start in Avelgem, visit Tiegemberg, then Oude Kwaremont, then Knokteberg, then Kluisberg - Mont de l'Enclus, then Kasteel van Bossuit, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Avelgem?

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

    Towns near Avelgem

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