Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Berlaar

Berlaar is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 10,370 people. Within 50 km by road there are 293 places to visit — 96 churches, 93 forts & heritage, 31 museums and 31 parks. The must-see places are Fort van Kessel (5 km), Sint-Gummaruskerk (8 km) and Sint-Jacobskapel (8 km).

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

Berlaar at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 10,370
Coordinates
51.1176° N, 4.6584° E
Places within 50 km
293 (293 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Berlaar

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

96 churches within 100 km of Berlaar. The closest is Sint-Gummaruskerk (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Berlaar

93 forts & heritage within 100 km of Berlaar. The closest is Fort van Kessel (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Berlaar

31 museums within 100 km of Berlaar. The closest is Hidrodoe Pidpa (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Berlaar

31 parks within 100 km of Berlaar. The closest is Boekenbergpark (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Berlaar

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Berlaar. The closest is Begijnhof Lier (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Berlaar

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Berlaar. The closest is Balenberg (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Balenberg · viewpoint · Flanders · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Beninksberg · viewpoint · Flanders · ~26 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Berlaar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Berlaar
  2. 5 km Fort van Kessel · fort, Flanders
  3. 5 km Sint-Gummaruskerk · church, Flanders
  4. 1 km Sint-Jacobskapel · church, Flanders
  5. 1 km Vleeshuis · heritage site, Flanders
  6. 1 km Begijnhof Lier · nature spot, Flanders
  7. 8 km Back to Berlaar

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From travellers near Berlaar

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How to reach Berlaar

    All places near Berlaar by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Berlaar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches9696Sint-Gummaruskerk (8 km)
    Forts & heritage9393Fort van Kessel (5 km)
    Museums3131Hidrodoe Pidpa (17 km)
    Parks3131Boekenbergpark (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2525Begijnhof Lier (8 km)
    Other attractions1111Diamond District (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Balenberg (19 km)
    Buddhist sites22Eerste Stadsomwalling van Leuven (33 km)
    Jain sites11Jain Tempel of Antwerp (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Grande Mosquée de Bruxelles - Grote Moskee van Brussel (45 km)

    Berlaar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Berlaar?

    Fort van Kessel (fort, about 5 km), Sint-Gummaruskerk (church, about 8 km), Sint-Jacobskapel (church, about 8 km), Vleeshuis (heritage site, about 8 km), Begijnhof Lier (nature spot, about 8 km), Sint-Margaritakerk (church, about 8 km).

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

    293 places on Spotwander: 96 churches, 93 forts & heritage, 31 museums, 31 parks, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Berlaar?

    Sint-Gummaruskerk, about 8 km by road; Sint-Jacobskapel (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Berlaar?

    Fort van Kessel, about 5 km by road; Vleeshuis (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Berlaar?

    Hidrodoe Pidpa, about 17 km by road; Arboretum Wespelaar (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Berlaar?

    Start in Berlaar, visit Fort van Kessel, then Sint-Gummaruskerk, then Sint-Jacobskapel, then Vleeshuis, then Begijnhof Lier, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Berlaar?

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

    Towns near Berlaar

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