Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Boutersem

Boutersem is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 7,702 people. Within 50 km by road there are 290 places to visit — 95 forts & heritage, 88 churches, 40 museums and 34 parks. The must-see places are Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ten-Hemelopnemingkerk (1 km), Sint-Antonius-Abtkerk (5 km) and Marollenkapel (8 km).

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

Boutersem at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 7,702
Coordinates
50.8351° N, 4.8345° E
Places within 50 km
290 (290 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Boutersem

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

95 forts & heritage within 100 km of Boutersem. The closest is De Drie Tumuli (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Boutersem

88 churches within 100 km of Boutersem. The closest is Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ten-Hemelopnemingkerk (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Boutersem

40 museums within 100 km of Boutersem. The closest is Het Toreke (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Boutersem

34 parks within 100 km of Boutersem. The closest is Park van Hoegaarden (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Boutersem

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Boutersem. The closest is Great Beguinage (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Boutersem

3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Boutersem. The closest is Lac de Genval - Meer van Genval (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Boutersem

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Boutersem
  2. 1 km Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ten-Hemelopnemingkerk · church, Flanders
  3. 5 km Sint-Antonius-Abtkerk · church, Flanders
  4. 8 km Marollenkapel · church, Flanders
  5. 6 km Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ten-Poelkerk · church, Flanders
  6. 1 km Het Toreke · museum, Flanders
  7. 10 km Back to Boutersem

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From travellers near Boutersem

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How to reach Boutersem

    All places near Boutersem by distance

    Within 15 km of Boutersem

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Boutersem by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage9595De Drie Tumuli (12 km)
    Churches8888Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ten-Hemelopnemingkerk (1 km)
    Museums4040Het Toreke (10 km)
    Parks3434Park van Hoegaarden (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1717Great Beguinage (13 km)
    Other attractions77Fonske (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Lac de Genval - Meer van Genval (31 km)
    Buddhist sites22Eerste Stadsomwalling van Leuven (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Beninksberg (16 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Centre Culturel Islamique d’Ottignies Louvain-la-Neuve (30 km)

    Boutersem: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Boutersem?

    Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ten-Hemelopnemingkerk (church, about 1 km), Sint-Antonius-Abtkerk (church, about 5 km), Marollenkapel (church, about 8 km), Het Toreke (museum, about 10 km), Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ten-Poelkerk (church, about 10 km), Park van Hoegaarden (park, about 10 km).

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

    290 places on Spotwander: 95 forts & heritage, 88 churches, 40 museums, 34 parks, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Boutersem?

    De Drie Tumuli, about 12 km by road; Tomberg (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Boutersem?

    Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ten-Hemelopnemingkerk, about 1 km by road; Sint-Antonius-Abtkerk (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Boutersem?

    Het Toreke, about 10 km by road; Sint-Pieterskerk (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Boutersem?

    Start in Boutersem, visit Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ten-Hemelopnemingkerk, then Sint-Antonius-Abtkerk, then Marollenkapel, then Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ten-Poelkerk, then Het Toreke, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Boutersem?

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

    Towns near Boutersem

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