Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Boom

Boom is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 15,810 people. Within 50 km by road there are 285 places to visit — 90 forts & heritage, 78 churches, 46 museums and 31 parks. The must-see places are Provinciaal Domein De Schorre (1 km), Fort Breendonk (6 km) and Sint-Michielskerk (7 km).

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

Boom at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 15,810
Coordinates
51.0924° N, 4.3717° E
Places within 50 km
285 (285 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Boom

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Boom: 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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Forts & heritage near Boom

90 forts & heritage within 100 km of Boom. The closest is Fort Breendonk (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Boom

78 churches within 100 km of Boom. The closest is Sint-Michielskerk (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Boom

46 museums within 100 km of Boom. The closest is Maagdenhuis (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Boom

31 parks within 100 km of Boom. The closest is Provinciaal Domein De Schorre (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Boom

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Boom. The closest is Bos van Aa (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Boom

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Boom
  2. 1 km Provinciaal Domein De Schorre · park, Flanders
  3. 7 km Sint-Michielskerk · church, Flanders
  4. 4 km Sint-Ritakerk · church, Flanders
  5. 12 km Graventoren · heritage site, Flanders
  6. 11 km Fort Breendonk · fort, Flanders
  7. 6 km Back to Boom

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From travellers near Boom

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How to reach Boom

    All places near Boom by distance

    Within 15 km of Boom

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Boom by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage9090Fort Breendonk (6 km)
    Churches7878Sint-Michielskerk (7 km)
    Museums4646Maagdenhuis (17 km)
    Parks3131Provinciaal Domein De Schorre (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2020Bos van Aa (13 km)
    Other attractions1616Diamond District (17 km)
    Jain sites11Jain Tempel of Antwerp (11 km)
    Buddhist sites11Salesian Monastery (34 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Grande Mosquée de Bruxelles - Grote Moskee van Brussel (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Donkmeer (35 km)

    Boom: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Boom?

    Provinciaal Domein De Schorre (park, about 1 km), Fort Breendonk (fort, about 6 km), Sint-Michielskerk (church, about 7 km), Sint-Ritakerk (church, about 8 km), Graventoren (heritage site, about 8 km), Fort van Liezele (fort, about 8 km).

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

    285 places on Spotwander: 90 forts & heritage, 78 churches, 46 museums, 31 parks, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Boom?

    Fort Breendonk, about 6 km by road; Graventoren (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Boom?

    Sint-Michielskerk, about 7 km by road; Sint-Ritakerk (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Boom?

    Maagdenhuis, about 17 km by road; Diva (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Boom?

    Start in Boom, visit Provinciaal Domein De Schorre, then Sint-Michielskerk, then Sint-Ritakerk, then Graventoren, then Fort Breendonk, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Boom?

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

    Towns near Boom

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