Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Gingelom

Gingelom is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 7,930 people. Within 50 km by road there are 291 places to visit — 121 forts & heritage, 110 churches, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens and 13 museums. The must-see places are Tumulus Bortombe (3 km), Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Stepskapel (4 km) and Parochiekerk Sint-Petrus (4 km).

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

Gingelom at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 7,930
Coordinates
50.7479° N, 5.1342° E
Places within 50 km
291 (291 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 Gingelom

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

121 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gingelom. The closest is Tumulus Bortombe (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Gingelom

110 churches within 100 km of Gingelom. The closest is Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Stepskapel (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gingelom

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gingelom. The closest is Sint-Agnesbegijnhof (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Gingelom

13 museums within 100 km of Gingelom. The closest is Het Toreke (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Gingelom

9 parks within 100 km of Gingelom. The closest is Park van Hoegaarden (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Caves near Gingelom

5 caves within 100 km of Gingelom. The closest is Grottes Schmerling (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Gingelom

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gingelom
  2. 3 km Tumulus Bortombe · heritage site, Flanders
  3. 4 km Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Stepskapel · church, Flanders
  4. 2 km Cultuurhuis Den Dries · heritage site, Flanders
  5. 5 km Parochiekerk Sint-Petrus · church, Flanders
  6. 4 km Sint-Martinuskerk · church, Flanders
  7. 5 km Back to Gingelom

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    All places near Gingelom by distance

    Within 15 km of Gingelom

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gingelom by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage121121Tumulus Bortombe (3 km)
    Churches110110Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Stepskapel (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1717Sint-Agnesbegijnhof (12 km)
    Museums1313Het Toreke (19 km)
    Parks99Park van Hoegaarden (22 km)
    Caves55Grottes Schmerling (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints55Kluis van Bolderberg (37 km)
    Other attractions44Ambiorix (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Diyanet Yunus Emre Moskee (43 km)
    Buddhist sites22Agnetenklooster (30 km)
    Temples11Romeinse Tempelsite (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Schulensmeer (30 km)

    Gingelom: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gingelom?

    Tumulus Bortombe (heritage site, about 3 km), Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Stepskapel (church, about 4 km), Parochiekerk Sint-Petrus (church, about 4 km), Cultuurhuis Den Dries (heritage site, about 4 km), Sint-Martinuskerk (church, about 5 km), Kasteel van Schoor (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

    291 places on Spotwander: 121 forts & heritage, 110 churches, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 museums, 9 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gingelom?

    Tumulus Bortombe, about 3 km by road; Cultuurhuis Den Dries (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Gingelom?

    Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Stepskapel, about 4 km by road; Parochiekerk Sint-Petrus (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Gingelom?

    Sint-Agnesbegijnhof, about 12 km by road; Mombeekvallei (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gingelom?

    Start in Gingelom, visit Tumulus Bortombe, then Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Stepskapel, then Cultuurhuis Den Dries, then Parochiekerk Sint-Petrus, then Sint-Martinuskerk, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gingelom?

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

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