Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Grobbendonk

Grobbendonk is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 10,724 people. Within 50 km by road there are 214 places to visit — 86 churches, 73 forts & heritage, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens and 11 parks. The must-see places are De Borrekens (5 km), Hidrodoe Pidpa (7 km) and Sint-Amelbergakerk (7 km).

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

Grobbendonk at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 10,724
Coordinates
51.1904° N, 4.7356° E
Places within 50 km
214 (214 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 parks

Top places to visit near Grobbendonk

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Grobbendonk: 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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Churches near Grobbendonk

113 churches within 100 km of Grobbendonk. The closest is Sint-Amelbergakerk (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Grobbendonk

89 forts & heritage within 100 km of Grobbendonk. The closest is De Borrekens (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Grobbendonk

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Grobbendonk. The closest is Begijnhof Lier (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Begijnhof Lier · sanctuary · Flanders · ~17 km · Must-see
  • De Zegge · sanctuary · Flanders · ~17 km · Must-see
  • 't Asbroek · sanctuary · Flanders · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Peerdsbos · sanctuary · Flanders · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Broekelei · sanctuary · Flanders · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Planckendael · sanctuary · Flanders · ~33 km · Must-see

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Parks near Grobbendonk

25 parks within 100 km of Grobbendonk. The closest is Vordenstein (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Grobbendonk

21 museums within 100 km of Grobbendonk. The closest is Hidrodoe Pidpa (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Grobbendonk

3 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Grobbendonk. The closest is Balenberg (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Grobbendonk

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Grobbendonk
  2. 9 km Sint-Waldetrudiskerk · church, Flanders
  3. 3 km Hidrodoe Pidpa · museum, Flanders
  4. 4 km De Borrekens · heritage site, Flanders
  5. 10 km Sint-Amelbergakerk · church, Flanders
  6. 6 km Fort van Broechem · fort, Flanders
  7. 10 km Back to Grobbendonk

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How to reach Grobbendonk

    All places near Grobbendonk by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Grobbendonk by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches86113Sint-Amelbergakerk (7 km)
    Forts & heritage7389De Borrekens (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2529Begijnhof Lier (17 km)
    Parks1125Vordenstein (23 km)
    Museums921Hidrodoe Pidpa (7 km)
    Other attractions410Chinatown (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints23Balenberg (26 km)
    Buddhist sites12Eerste Stadsomwalling van Leuven (43 km)
    Jain sites11Jain Tempel of Antwerp (30 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Diyanet Beringen Fatih Moskee (46 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Schulensmeer (48 km)

    Grobbendonk: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Grobbendonk?

    De Borrekens (heritage site, about 5 km), Hidrodoe Pidpa (museum, about 7 km), Sint-Amelbergakerk (church, about 7 km), Sint-Waldetrudiskerk (church, about 9 km), Fort van Broechem (fort, about 10 km), Fort van Kessel (fort, about 11 km).

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

    214 places on Spotwander: 86 churches, 73 forts & heritage, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 parks, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Grobbendonk?

    Sint-Amelbergakerk, about 7 km by road; Sint-Waldetrudiskerk (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Grobbendonk?

    De Borrekens, about 5 km by road; Fort van Broechem (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Grobbendonk?

    Begijnhof Lier, about 17 km by road; De Zegge (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Grobbendonk?

    Start in Grobbendonk, visit Sint-Waldetrudiskerk, then Hidrodoe Pidpa, then De Borrekens, then Sint-Amelbergakerk, then Fort van Broechem, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Grobbendonk?

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

    Towns near Grobbendonk

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