Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Lessines

Lessines is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 17,687 people. Within 50 km by road there are 280 places to visit — 84 churches, 60 forts & heritage, 38 museums and 32 parks. The must-see places are Château de l'Estriverie (4 km), De Rietbeemd - Les Prés Rosières (6 km) and Tournibois (8 km).

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

Lessines at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 17,687
Coordinates
50.7110° N, 3.8358° E
Places within 50 km
280 (280 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Lessines

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

84 churches within 100 km of Lessines. The closest is Sint-Bartholomeuskerk (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lessines

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lessines. The closest is Château de l'Estriverie (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Lessines

38 museums within 100 km of Lessines. The closest is Den Ast (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Lessines

32 parks within 100 km of Lessines. The closest is Domein Breivelde (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lessines

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lessines. The closest is De Rietbeemd - Les Prés Rosières (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lessines

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lessines. The closest is Oudeberg (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Lessines

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lessines
  2. 4 km Château de l'Estriverie · heritage site, Wallonia
  3. 7 km Kasteel van Blondel de Beauregard · heritage site, Flanders
  4. 4 km De Rietbeemd - Les Prés Rosières · nature spot, Wallonia
  5. 10 km Trimpontbos (Everbeekse Bossen) · nature spot, Flanders
  6. 3 km Tournibois · nature spot, Wallonia
  7. 8 km Back to Lessines

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How to reach Lessines

    All places near Lessines by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lessines by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8484Sint-Bartholomeuskerk (9 km)
    Forts & heritage6060Château de l'Estriverie (4 km)
    Museums3838Den Ast (35 km)
    Parks3232Domein Breivelde (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3030De Rietbeemd - Les Prés Rosières (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2020Oudeberg (10 km)
    Other attractions1313Sint-Pieters-Leeuw Tower (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Le Grand Large (35 km)

    Lessines: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lessines?

    Château de l'Estriverie (heritage site, about 4 km), De Rietbeemd - Les Prés Rosières (nature spot, about 6 km), Tournibois (nature spot, about 8 km), Kasteel van Blondel de Beauregard (heritage site, about 9 km), Trimpontbos (Everbeekse Bossen) (nature spot, about 9 km), Sint-Bartholomeuskerk (church, about 9 km).

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

    280 places on Spotwander: 84 churches, 60 forts & heritage, 38 museums, 32 parks, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Lessines?

    Sint-Bartholomeuskerk, about 9 km by road; Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-van-Oudebergkapel (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lessines?

    Château de l'Estriverie, about 4 km by road; Kasteel van Blondel de Beauregard (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Lessines?

    Den Ast, about 35 km by road; Artothèque (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lessines?

    Start in Lessines, visit Château de l'Estriverie, then Kasteel van Blondel de Beauregard, then De Rietbeemd - Les Prés Rosières, then Trimpontbos (Everbeekse Bossen), then Tournibois, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lessines?

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

    Towns near Lessines

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