Wallonia district, Belgium

Places to visit near Herve

Herve is a town in Wallonia district, Belgium, home to about 16,544 people. Within 50 km by road there are 283 places to visit — 112 churches, 107 forts & heritage, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens and 13 museums. The must-see places are Fort de Battice (4 km), Croix de Charneux (5 km) and Château de Wégimont (6 km).

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

Herve at a glance

Location
Wallonia district, Belgium
Population
about 16,544
Coordinates
50.6408° N, 5.7935° E
Places within 50 km
283 (283 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 Herve

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

112 churches within 100 km of Herve. The closest is Église Saint-Remacle (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Herve

107 forts & heritage within 100 km of Herve. The closest is Fort de Battice (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Herve

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Herve. The closest is Favechamps (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Herve

13 museums within 100 km of Herve. The closest is IKOB - Museum of Contemporary Art (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Herve

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Herve. The closest is Côte du Hornay (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Herve

10 parks within 100 km of Herve. The closest is Parc Astrid (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Herve

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Herve
  2. 6 km Château de Wégimont · heritage site, Wallonia
  3. 5 km Fort D'évegnée · fort, Wallonia
  4. 10 km Croix de Charneux · heritage site, Wallonia
  5. 5 km Fort de Battice · fort, Wallonia
  6. 8 km Église Saint-Remacle · church, Wallonia
  7. 9 km Back to Herve

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How to reach Herve

    All places near Herve by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Herve by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches112112Église Saint-Remacle (9 km)
    Forts & heritage107107Fort de Battice (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1313Favechamps (20 km)
    Museums1313IKOB - Museum of Contemporary Art (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1111Côte du Hornay (21 km)
    Parks1010Parc Astrid (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Lake Gileppe (19 km)
    Caves44Grotte Sainte-Anne (22 km)
    Other attractions22Torbogen des Klosterather Hofs (32 km)
    Waterfalls22Cascade du Bayehon (34 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Bilal-Moschee (31 km)
    Buddhist sites11Agnetenklooster (35 km)
    Temples11Romeinse Tempelsite (35 km)
    Treks11Eifelsteig (36 km)

    Herve: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Herve?

    Fort de Battice (fort, about 4 km), Croix de Charneux (heritage site, about 5 km), Château de Wégimont (heritage site, about 6 km), Fort D'évegnée (fort, about 7 km), Église Saint-Remacle (church, about 9 km), Fort Fleron: Entrée de la Tour (fort, about 9 km).

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

    283 places on Spotwander: 112 churches, 107 forts & heritage, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 museums, 11 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Herve?

    Église Saint-Remacle, about 9 km by road; Église Saint-Amand (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Herve?

    Fort de Battice, about 4 km by road; Croix de Charneux (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Herve?

    Favechamps, about 20 km by road; Jardin Botanique (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Herve?

    Start in Herve, visit Château de Wégimont, then Fort D'évegnée, then Croix de Charneux, then Fort de Battice, then Église Saint-Remacle, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Herve?

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

    Towns near Herve

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