Wallonia district, Belgium

Places to visit near Eupen

Eupen is a town in Wallonia district, Belgium, home to about 18,029 people. Within 50 km by road there are 242 places to visit — 99 forts & heritage, 83 churches, 11 museums and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are IKOB - Museum of Contemporary Art (1 km), Burg Stockem (2 km) and Lake Gileppe (7 km).

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Eupen, Belgium
Eupen, Wallonia district, Belgium. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Eupen at a glance

Location
Wallonia district, Belgium
Population
about 18,029
Coordinates
50.6279° N, 6.0365° E
Places within 50 km
242 (242 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 Eupen

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

111 forts & heritage within 100 km of Eupen. The closest is Burg Stockem (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Eupen

104 churches within 100 km of Eupen. The closest is Église Saint-Remacle (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Eupen

15 museums within 100 km of Eupen. The closest is IKOB - Museum of Contemporary Art (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Eupen

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Eupen. The closest is Brettner Hof (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Eupen

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

  • Vaalserberg · viewpoint · Limburg · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Signal de Botrange · viewpoint · Wallonia · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Salvatorberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Lousberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Haarberg · viewpoint · Cologne Government Region · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Gulperberg · viewpoint · Limburg · ~28 km · Must-see

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Parks near Eupen

10 parks within 100 km of Eupen. The closest is Kaiser-Friedrich-Park (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Kaiser-Friedrich-Park · park · Cologne Government Region · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Kurpark Burtscheid · park · Cologne Government Region · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Westpark · park · Cologne Government Region · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Elisengarten · park · Cologne Government Region · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Kennedypark · park · Cologne Government Region · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Sandkaulpark · park · Cologne Government Region · ~22 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Eupen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Eupen
  2. 1 km IKOB - Museum of Contemporary Art · museum, Wallonia
  3. 7 km Lake Gileppe · lake, Wallonia
  4. 7 km Burg Stockem · heritage site, Wallonia
  5. 10 km Vlattenhaus · heritage site, Wallonia
  6. 1 km Maison Vis-à-Vis · heritage site, Wallonia
  7. 10 km Back to Eupen

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From travellers near Eupen

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How to reach Eupen

    All places near Eupen by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Eupen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage99111Burg Stockem (2 km)
    Churches83104Église Saint-Remacle (15 km)
    Museums1115IKOB - Museum of Contemporary Art (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1113Brettner Hof (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1212Vaalserberg (18 km)
    Parks1010Kaiser-Friedrich-Park (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs89Lake Gileppe (7 km)
    Other attractions23Torbogen des Klosterather Hofs (21 km)
    Waterfalls22Cascade du Bayehon (21 km)
    Caves22Grottes de Remouchamps (35 km)
    Treks11Eifelsteig (19 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Bilal-Moschee (21 km)
    Buddhist sites01Agnetenklooster (54 km)

    Eupen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Eupen?

    IKOB - Museum of Contemporary Art (museum, about 1 km), Burg Stockem (heritage site, about 2 km), Lake Gileppe (lake, about 7 km), Maison Vis-à-Vis (heritage site, about 10 km), Vlattenhaus (heritage site, about 10 km), Burg Raeren (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    242 places on Spotwander: 99 forts & heritage, 83 churches, 11 museums, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Eupen?

    Burg Stockem, about 2 km by road; Maison Vis-à-Vis (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Eupen?

    Église Saint-Remacle, about 15 km by road; St. Rochus (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Eupen?

    IKOB - Museum of Contemporary Art, about 1 km by road; Museum Vaals (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Eupen?

    Start in Eupen, visit IKOB - Museum of Contemporary Art, then Lake Gileppe, then Burg Stockem, then Vlattenhaus, then Maison Vis-à-Vis, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Eupen?

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

    Towns near Eupen

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