Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Beringen

Beringen is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 40,930 people. Within 50 km by road there are 273 places to visit — 140 churches, 79 forts & heritage, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens and 15 museums. The must-see places are Bruggehoofd Beringen (1 km), Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Onbevlekt-Ontvangenkerk (3 km) and Diyanet Beringen Fatih Moskee (3 km).

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

Beringen at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 40,930
Coordinates
51.0495° N, 5.2261° E
Places within 50 km
273 (273 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 Beringen

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

146 churches within 100 km of Beringen. The closest is Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Onbevlekt-Ontvangenkerk (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Beringen

85 forts & heritage within 100 km of Beringen. The closest is Bruggehoofd Beringen (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Beringen

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Beringen. The closest is Vallei van de Zwarte Beek (Beringen) (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Beringen

17 museums within 100 km of Beringen. The closest is Modemuseum Hasselt (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Beringen

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Beringen. The closest is Kluis van Bolderberg (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Beringen

3 parks within 100 km of Beringen. The closest is Park van Hoegaarden (49 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Beringen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Beringen
  2. 1 km Bruggehoofd Beringen · heritage site, Flanders
  3. 3 km Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Onbevlekt-Ontvangenkerk · church, Flanders
  4. 4 km Sint-Lambertuskerk · church, Flanders
  5. 2 km Sint-Theodarduskerk · church, Flanders
  6. 1 km Diyanet Beringen Fatih Moskee · mosque or dargah, Flanders
  7. 3 km Back to Beringen

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    Within 15 km of Beringen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Beringen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches140146Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Onbevlekt-Ontvangenkerk (3 km)
    Forts & heritage7985Bruggehoofd Beringen (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2526Vallei van de Zwarte Beek (Beringen) (6 km)
    Museums1517Modemuseum Hasselt (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints45Kluis van Bolderberg (9 km)
    Other attractions23Japanese Garden (20 km)
    Parks23Park van Hoegaarden (49 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Diyanet Beringen Fatih Moskee (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Schulensmeer (14 km)
    Buddhist sites12Agnetenklooster (43 km)
    Temples11Romeinse Tempelsite (42 km)

    Beringen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Beringen?

    Bruggehoofd Beringen (heritage site, about 1 km), Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Onbevlekt-Ontvangenkerk (church, about 3 km), Diyanet Beringen Fatih Moskee (mosque or dargah, about 3 km), Sint-Theodarduskerk (church, about 4 km), Sint-Lambertuskerk (church, about 5 km), Vallei van de Zwarte Beek (Beringen) (nature spot, about 6 km).

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

    273 places on Spotwander: 140 churches, 79 forts & heritage, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 museums, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Beringen?

    Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Onbevlekt-Ontvangenkerk, about 3 km by road; Sint-Theodarduskerk (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Beringen?

    Bruggehoofd Beringen, about 1 km by road; Kasteel van Terlaemen (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Beringen?

    Vallei van de Zwarte Beek (Beringen), about 6 km by road; Vlaams Natuurreservaat Platwijers (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Beringen?

    Start in Beringen, visit Bruggehoofd Beringen, then Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Onbevlekt-Ontvangenkerk, then Sint-Lambertuskerk, then Sint-Theodarduskerk, then Diyanet Beringen Fatih Moskee, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Beringen?

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

    Towns near Beringen

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