Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Halen

Halen is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 8,548 people. Within 50 km by road there are 277 places to visit — 131 churches, 91 forts & heritage, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens and 13 museums. The must-see places are Sint-Pancratiuskerk (2 km), Sint-Trudokerk (3 km) and Schulensmeer (4 km).

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

Halen at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 8,548
Coordinates
50.9484° N, 5.1110° E
Places within 50 km
277 (277 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 Halen

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

141 churches within 100 km of Halen. The closest is Sint-Pancratiuskerk (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Halen

99 forts & heritage within 100 km of Halen. The closest is Kasteel van Blekkom (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Halen

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Halen. The closest is Webbekoms Broek (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Halen

13 museums within 100 km of Halen. The closest is Modemuseum Hasselt (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Halen

6 parks within 100 km of Halen. The closest is Park van Hoegaarden (31 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Halen

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Halen. The closest is Kluis van Bolderberg (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Halen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Halen
  2. 4 km Schulensmeer · lake, Flanders
  3. 1 km Sint-Trudokerk · church, Flanders
  4. 4 km Sint-Lambertuskerk · church, Flanders
  5. 3 km Sint-Pancratiuskerk · church, Flanders
  6. 5 km Kasteel van Blekkom · heritage site, Flanders
  7. 5 km Back to Halen

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How to reach Halen

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    Within 15 km of Halen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Halen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches131141Sint-Pancratiuskerk (2 km)
    Forts & heritage9199Kasteel van Blekkom (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2222Webbekoms Broek (5 km)
    Museums1313Modemuseum Hasselt (20 km)
    Parks66Park van Hoegaarden (31 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Kluis van Bolderberg (17 km)
    Other attractions44Japanese Garden (22 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Diyanet Beringen Fatih Moskee (20 km)
    Buddhist sites22Eerste Stadsomwalling van Leuven (37 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Schulensmeer (4 km)
    Temples11Romeinse Tempelsite (38 km)

    Halen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Halen?

    Sint-Pancratiuskerk (church, about 2 km), Sint-Trudokerk (church, about 3 km), Schulensmeer (lake, about 4 km), Sint-Lambertuskerk (church, about 4 km), Kasteel van Blekkom (heritage site, about 5 km), Webbekoms Broek (nature spot, about 5 km).

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

    277 places on Spotwander: 131 churches, 91 forts & heritage, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 museums, 6 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Halen?

    Sint-Pancratiuskerk, about 2 km by road; Sint-Trudokerk (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Halen?

    Kasteel van Blekkom, about 5 km by road; Stadspark De Warande (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Halen?

    Webbekoms Broek, about 5 km by road; Begijnhof Diest (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Halen?

    Start in Halen, visit Schulensmeer, then Sint-Trudokerk, then Sint-Lambertuskerk, then Sint-Pancratiuskerk, then Kasteel van Blekkom, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Halen?

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

    Towns near Halen

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