Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Herent

Herent is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 19,218 people. Within 50 km by road there are 279 places to visit — 67 churches, 67 forts & heritage, 53 museums and 50 parks. The must-see places are Kastanjebos (3 km), Sluispark (4 km) and De Bruul (4 km).

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

Herent at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 19,218
Coordinates
50.9086° N, 4.6706° E
Places within 50 km
279 (279 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Herent

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

67 churches within 100 km of Herent. The closest is Sint-Geertruikerk (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Herent

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Herent. The closest is Dijlepark (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Herent

53 museums within 100 km of Herent. The closest is Sint-Pieterskerk (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Herent

50 parks within 100 km of Herent. The closest is Sluispark (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Herent

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Herent. The closest is Kastanjebos (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Buddhist sites near Herent

2 buddhist sites within 100 km of Herent. The closest is Eerste Stadsomwalling van Leuven (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Herent

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Herent
  2. 3 km Kastanjebos · nature spot, Flanders
  3. 7 km De Bruul · park, Flanders
  4. 1 km Sint-Geertruikerk · church, Flanders
  5. 1 km Small Beguinage · nature spot, Flanders
  6. 1 km Sluispark · park, Flanders
  7. 4 km Back to Herent

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How to reach Herent

    All places near Herent by distance

    Within 15 km of Herent

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Herent by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6767Sint-Geertruikerk (4 km)
    Forts & heritage6767Dijlepark (5 km)
    Museums5353Sint-Pieterskerk (5 km)
    Parks5050Sluispark (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1919Kastanjebos (3 km)
    Other attractions1616Fonske (5 km)
    Buddhist sites22Eerste Stadsomwalling van Leuven (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Beninksberg (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Lac de Genval - Meer van Genval (28 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Grande Mosquée de Bruxelles - Grote Moskee van Brussel (26 km)

    Herent: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Herent?

    Kastanjebos (nature spot, about 3 km), Sluispark (park, about 4 km), De Bruul (park, about 4 km), Small Beguinage (nature spot, about 4 km), Sint-Geertruikerk (church, about 4 km), Sint-Jacobskerk (church, about 4 km).

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

    279 places on Spotwander: 67 churches, 67 forts & heritage, 53 museums, 50 parks, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Herent?

    Sint-Geertruikerk, about 4 km by road; Sint-Jacobskerk (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Herent?

    Dijlepark, about 5 km by road; Sint-Donatuspark (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Herent?

    Sint-Pieterskerk, about 5 km by road; Arboretum Wespelaar (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Herent?

    Start in Herent, visit Kastanjebos, then De Bruul, then Sint-Geertruikerk, then Small Beguinage, then Sluispark, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Herent?

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

    Towns near Herent

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