Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Lier

Lier is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 33,272 people. Within 50 km by road there are 291 places to visit — 92 churches, 89 forts & heritage, 35 museums and 31 parks. The must-see places are Vleeshuis (1 km), Sint-Jacobskapel (1 km) and Begijnhof Lier (1 km).

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

Lier at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 33,272
Coordinates
51.1313° N, 4.5704° E
Places within 50 km
291 (291 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Lier

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

92 churches within 100 km of Lier. The closest is Sint-Jacobskapel (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lier

89 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lier. The closest is Vleeshuis (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Lier

35 museums within 100 km of Lier. The closest is Maagdenhuis (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Lier

31 parks within 100 km of Lier. The closest is Boekenbergpark (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lier

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lier. The closest is Begijnhof Lier (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Begijnhof Lier · sanctuary · Flanders · ~0 km · Must-see
  • Broekelei · sanctuary · Flanders · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Planckendael · sanctuary · Flanders · ~19 km · Must-see
  • 't Asbroek · sanctuary · Flanders · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Hobokense Polder · sanctuary · Flanders · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Peerdsbos · sanctuary · Flanders · ~21 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lier

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lier. The closest is Balenberg (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Balenberg · viewpoint · Flanders · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Beninksberg · viewpoint · Flanders · ~32 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Lier

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

  1. Start in Lier
  2. 1 km Vleeshuis · heritage site, Flanders
  3. 1 km Sint-Jacobskapel · church, Flanders
  4. 1 km Begijnhof Lier · nature spot, Flanders
  5. 1 km Sint-Margaritakerk · church, Flanders
  6. 1 km Sint-Gummaruskerk · church, Flanders
  7. 0 km Back to Lier

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From travellers near Lier

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How to reach Lier

    All places near Lier by distance

    Within 15 km of Lier

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lier by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches9292Sint-Jacobskapel (1 km)
    Forts & heritage8989Vleeshuis (1 km)
    Museums3535Maagdenhuis (18 km)
    Parks3131Boekenbergpark (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2424Begijnhof Lier (1 km)
    Other attractions1414Diamond District (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Balenberg (25 km)
    Buddhist sites22Eerste Stadsomwalling van Leuven (37 km)
    Jain sites11Jain Tempel of Antwerp (16 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Grande Mosquée de Bruxelles - Grote Moskee van Brussel (43 km)

    Lier: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lier?

    Vleeshuis (heritage site, about 1 km), Sint-Jacobskapel (church, about 1 km), Begijnhof Lier (nature spot, about 1 km), Sint-Gummaruskerk (church, about 1 km), Sint-Margaritakerk (church, about 1 km), Heilig Kruiskerk (church, about 1 km).

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

    291 places on Spotwander: 92 churches, 89 forts & heritage, 35 museums, 31 parks, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Lier?

    Sint-Jacobskapel, about 1 km by road; Sint-Gummaruskerk (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lier?

    Vleeshuis, about 1 km by road; Fort van Kessel (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Lier?

    Maagdenhuis, about 18 km by road; Diva (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lier?

    Start in Lier, visit Vleeshuis, then Sint-Jacobskapel, then Begijnhof Lier, then Sint-Margaritakerk, then Sint-Gummaruskerk, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lier?

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

    Towns near Lier

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