Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Ichtegem

Ichtegem is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 13,582 people. Within 50 km by road there are 191 places to visit — 75 churches, 51 forts & heritage, 19 museums and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Kasteel van Wijnendale (4 km), Vladslo German War Cemetery (WWI) (8 km) and Sint-Pieterskerk (9 km).

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

Ichtegem at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 13,582
Coordinates
51.0957° N, 3.0155° E
Places within 50 km
191 (191 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 Ichtegem

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Churches near Ichtegem

111 churches within 100 km of Ichtegem. The closest is Sint-Pieterskerk (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ichtegem

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ichtegem. The closest is Kasteel van Wijnendale (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Ichtegem

30 museums within 100 km of Ichtegem. The closest is Romeins Archeologisch Museum (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ichtegem

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ichtegem. The closest is Doeveren (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Ichtegem

19 parks within 100 km of Ichtegem. The closest is Domein Beisbroek (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ichtegem

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ichtegem. The closest is Spioenkop (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Spioenkop · viewpoint · Flanders · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Kemmelberg · viewpoint · Flanders · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Baneberg · viewpoint · Flanders · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Mont Noir · viewpoint · Nord · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Mont des Cats · viewpoint · Nord · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Tiegemberg · viewpoint · Flanders · ~55 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Ichtegem

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ichtegem
  2. 4 km Kasteel van Wijnendale · heritage site, Flanders
  3. 4 km Sint-Pieterskerk · church, Flanders
  4. 7 km Kasteel Litterveld · heritage site, Flanders
  5. 8 km Sint-Amanduskerk · church, Flanders
  6. 16 km Vladslo German War Cemetery (WWI) · heritage site, Flanders
  7. 8 km Back to Ichtegem

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How to reach Ichtegem

    All places near Ichtegem by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ichtegem by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches75111Sint-Pieterskerk (9 km)
    Forts & heritage5180Kasteel van Wijnendale (4 km)
    Museums1930Romeins Archeologisch Museum (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1422Doeveren (16 km)
    Parks1219Domein Beisbroek (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints311Spioenkop (29 km)
    Beaches & coast89Praalgraf Koningin Louise-Marie (20 km)
    Other attractions45King Albert I Monument (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Kraenepoel (41 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Ganzepoot (23 km)
    Treks11European Long Distance Path E9 - B-nl (37 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mosquée Tawhid (44 km)
    Buddhist sites01Wat Bouddhabouxa (57 km)

    Ichtegem: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ichtegem?

    Kasteel van Wijnendale (heritage site, about 4 km), Vladslo German War Cemetery (WWI) (heritage site, about 8 km), Sint-Pieterskerk (church, about 9 km), Kasteel Litterveld (heritage site, about 9 km), Sint-Amanduskerk (church, about 9 km), Sint-Audomaruskerk (church, about 10 km).

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

    191 places on Spotwander: 75 churches, 51 forts & heritage, 19 museums, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Ichtegem?

    Sint-Pieterskerk, about 9 km by road; Sint-Amanduskerk (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ichtegem?

    Kasteel van Wijnendale, about 4 km by road; Vladslo German War Cemetery (WWI) (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ichtegem?

    Romeins Archeologisch Museum, about 13 km by road; Koers (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ichtegem?

    Start in Ichtegem, visit Kasteel van Wijnendale, then Sint-Pieterskerk, then Kasteel Litterveld, then Sint-Amanduskerk, then Vladslo German War Cemetery (WWI), and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ichtegem?

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

    Towns near Ichtegem

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