Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Bertem

Bertem is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 9,215 people. Within 50 km by road there are 277 places to visit — 61 churches, 60 forts & heritage, 59 museums and 54 parks. The must-see places are Sint-Pieterskerk (1 km), Stedelijke Kruidtuin (6 km) and Sint-Jacobskerk (6 km).

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

Bertem at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 9,215
Coordinates
50.8640° N, 4.6292° E
Places within 50 km
277 (277 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Bertem

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

61 churches within 100 km of Bertem. The closest is Sint-Pieterskerk (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bertem

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bertem. The closest is Dijlepark (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Bertem

59 museums within 100 km of Bertem. The closest is Sint-Pieterskerk (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Bertem

54 parks within 100 km of Bertem. The closest is Stedelijke Kruidtuin (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bertem

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bertem. The closest is Great Beguinage (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Buddhist sites near Bertem

2 buddhist sites within 100 km of Bertem. The closest is Eerste Stadsomwalling van Leuven (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Bertem

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bertem
  2. 1 km Sint-Pieterskerk · church, Flanders
  3. 6 km Great Beguinage · nature spot, Flanders
  4. 1 km Dijlepark · heritage site, Flanders
  5. 1 km Stedelijke Kruidtuin · park, Flanders
  6. 1 km Sint-Jacobskerk · church, Flanders
  7. 6 km Back to Bertem

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How to reach Bertem

    All places near Bertem by distance

    Within 15 km of Bertem

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bertem by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6161Sint-Pieterskerk (1 km)
    Forts & heritage6060Dijlepark (6 km)
    Museums5959Sint-Pieterskerk (7 km)
    Parks5454Stedelijke Kruidtuin (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1919Great Beguinage (6 km)
    Other attractions1616Minnebron (7 km)
    Buddhist sites22Eerste Stadsomwalling van Leuven (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Beninksberg (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Lac de Genval - Meer van Genval (21 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Grande Mosquée de Bruxelles - Grote Moskee van Brussel (21 km)

    Bertem: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bertem?

    Sint-Pieterskerk (church, about 1 km), Stedelijke Kruidtuin (park, about 6 km), Sint-Jacobskerk (church, about 6 km), Great Beguinage (nature spot, about 6 km), Dijlepark (heritage site, about 6 km), Jezus in 't Steentje (church, about 6 km).

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

    277 places on Spotwander: 61 churches, 60 forts & heritage, 59 museums, 54 parks, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Bertem?

    Sint-Pieterskerk, about 1 km by road; Sint-Jacobskerk (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bertem?

    Dijlepark, about 6 km by road; Kasteel van Neerijse (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Bertem?

    Sint-Pieterskerk, about 7 km by road; Arboretum Wespelaar (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bertem?

    Start in Bertem, visit Sint-Pieterskerk, then Great Beguinage, then Dijlepark, then Stedelijke Kruidtuin, then Sint-Jacobskerk, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bertem?

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

    Towns near Bertem

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