Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Bornem

Bornem is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 19,997 people. Within 50 km by road there are 285 places to visit — 87 forts & heritage, 84 churches, 44 museums and 31 parks. The must-see places are Fort van Bornem (2 km), Fort van Steendorp (4 km) and Sint-Annakerk (4 km).

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

Bornem at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 19,997
Coordinates
51.0972° N, 4.2436° 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 Bornem

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

87 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bornem. The closest is Fort van Bornem (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bornem

84 churches within 100 km of Bornem. The closest is Sint-Annakerk (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Bornem

44 museums within 100 km of Bornem. The closest is Maagdenhuis (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Bornem

31 parks within 100 km of Bornem. The closest is Provinciaal Domein De Schorre (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bornem

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bornem. The closest is Het Stort (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Bornem

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bornem
  2. 4 km Fort van Steendorp · fort, Flanders
  3. 4 km Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk · church, Flanders
  4. 4 km Sint-Annakerk · church, Flanders
  5. 4 km Fort van Bornem · fort, Flanders
  6. 5 km Fort van Liezele · fort, Flanders
  7. 6 km Back to Bornem

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From travellers near Bornem

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How to reach Bornem

    All places near Bornem by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bornem by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage8787Fort van Bornem (2 km)
    Churches8484Sint-Annakerk (4 km)
    Museums4444Maagdenhuis (22 km)
    Parks3131Provinciaal Domein De Schorre (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2121Het Stort (6 km)
    Other attractions1515Diamond District (22 km)
    Jain sites11Jain Tempel of Antwerp (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Donkmeer (25 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Grande Mosquée de Bruxelles - Grote Moskee van Brussel (37 km)

    Bornem: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bornem?

    Fort van Bornem (fort, about 2 km), Fort van Steendorp (fort, about 4 km), Sint-Annakerk (church, about 4 km), Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk (church, about 5 km), Fort van Liezele (fort, about 6 km), Het Stort (nature spot, about 6 km).

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

    285 places on Spotwander: 87 forts & heritage, 84 churches, 44 museums, 31 parks, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bornem?

    Fort van Bornem, about 2 km by road; Fort van Steendorp (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bornem?

    Sint-Annakerk, about 4 km by road; Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Bornem?

    Maagdenhuis, about 22 km by road; Diva (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bornem?

    Start in Bornem, visit Fort van Steendorp, then Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk, then Sint-Annakerk, then Fort van Bornem, then Fort van Liezele, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bornem?

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

    Towns near Bornem

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