Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Borgloon

Borgloon is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 9,955 people. Within 50 km by road there are 290 places to visit — 119 churches, 119 forts & heritage, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens and 15 museums. The must-see places are Sint-Odulphuskerk (1 km), Burchtheuvel / Donjon (1 km) and Sint-Servatiuskerk (2 km).

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

Borgloon at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 9,955
Coordinates
50.8051° N, 5.3437° E
Places within 50 km
290 (290 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 Borgloon

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Things to see near Borgloon, by type

Churches near Borgloon

119 churches within 100 km of Borgloon. The closest is Sint-Odulphuskerk (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Borgloon

119 forts & heritage within 100 km of Borgloon. The closest is Burchtheuvel / Donjon (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Borgloon

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Borgloon. The closest is Mombeekvallei (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Borgloon

15 museums within 100 km of Borgloon. The closest is Teseum (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Borgloon

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Borgloon. The closest is Borreberg (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Borgloon

4 parks within 100 km of Borgloon. The closest is Parc d'Avroy (31 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Borgloon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Borgloon
  2. 1 km Burchtheuvel / Donjon · heritage site, Flanders
  3. 1 km Sint-Odulphuskerk · church, Flanders
  4. 2 km Sint-Servatiuskerk · church, Flanders
  5. 5 km Kasteel van Opleeuw · heritage site, Flanders
  6. 6 km Kasteel van Rullingen · heritage site, Flanders
  7. 3 km Back to Borgloon

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From travellers near Borgloon

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How to reach Borgloon

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    Within 15 km of Borgloon

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Borgloon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches119119Sint-Odulphuskerk (1 km)
    Forts & heritage119119Burchtheuvel / Donjon (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1818Mombeekvallei (12 km)
    Museums1515Teseum (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Borreberg (18 km)
    Parks44Parc d'Avroy (31 km)
    Caves33Grottes Schmerling (30 km)
    Other attractions22Ambiorix (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Diyanet Yunus Emre Moskee (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Schulensmeer (28 km)
    Temples11Romeinse Tempelsite (11 km)
    Buddhist sites11Agnetenklooster (11 km)

    Borgloon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Borgloon?

    Sint-Odulphuskerk (church, about 1 km), Burchtheuvel / Donjon (heritage site, about 1 km), Sint-Servatiuskerk (church, about 2 km), Kasteel van Rullingen (heritage site, about 3 km), Kasteel van Opleeuw (heritage site, about 4 km), Kapel van Oetersloven (church, about 5 km).

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

    290 places on Spotwander: 119 churches, 119 forts & heritage, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 museums, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Borgloon?

    Sint-Odulphuskerk, about 1 km by road; Sint-Servatiuskerk (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Borgloon?

    Burchtheuvel / Donjon, about 1 km by road; Kasteel van Rullingen (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Borgloon?

    Mombeekvallei, about 12 km by road; Sint-Catharinabegijnhof (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Borgloon?

    Start in Borgloon, visit Burchtheuvel / Donjon, then Sint-Odulphuskerk, then Sint-Servatiuskerk, then Kasteel van Opleeuw, then Kasteel van Rullingen, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Borgloon?

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

    Towns near Borgloon

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