Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Lommel

Lommel is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 31,993 people. Within 50 km by road there are 181 places to visit — 101 churches, 37 forts & heritage, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens and 9 museums. The must-see places are Brasserie De Groote Hoef (1 km), Heilige Sacramentskerk (3 km) and Stevensbergen (7 km).

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

Lommel at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 31,993
Coordinates
51.2307° N, 5.3135° E
Places within 50 km
181 (181 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 Lommel

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

156 churches within 100 km of Lommel. The closest is Heilige Sacramentskerk (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lommel

78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lommel. The closest is Brasserie De Groote Hoef (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lommel

36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lommel. The closest is Stevensbergen (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Stevensbergen · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Kempen · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Cartierheide · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Malpie · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Kroonvensche Heide · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~17 km · Must-see
  • De Sprankel · sanctuary · North Brabant · ~21 km · Must-see

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Museums near Lommel

17 museums within 100 km of Lommel. The closest is Kempenmuseum De Acht Zaligheden (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lommel

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lommel. The closest is Kluis van Bolderberg (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Lommel

2 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Lommel. The closest is Diyanet Beringen Fatih Moskee (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lommel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lommel
  2. 7 km Stevensbergen · nature spot, North Brabant
  3. 18 km Urnenveld De Roosen · heritage site, Flanders
  4. 18 km Sint-Jan-Baptistkerk · church, Flanders
  5. 8 km Heilige Sacramentskerk · church, Flanders
  6. 2 km Brasserie De Groote Hoef · heritage site, Flanders
  7. 1 km Back to Lommel

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How to reach Lommel

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lommel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches101156Heilige Sacramentskerk (3 km)
    Forts & heritage3778Brasserie De Groote Hoef (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2936Stevensbergen (7 km)
    Museums917Kempenmuseum De Acht Zaligheden (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints14Kluis van Bolderberg (33 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Diyanet Beringen Fatih Moskee (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Schulensmeer (40 km)
    Other attractions11Japanese Garden (41 km)

    Lommel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lommel?

    Brasserie De Groote Hoef (heritage site, about 1 km), Heilige Sacramentskerk (church, about 3 km), Stevensbergen (nature spot, about 7 km), Sint-Jan-Baptistkerk (church, about 10 km), Urnenveld De Roosen (heritage site, about 13 km), Abdij van Postel (church, about 13 km).

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

    181 places on Spotwander: 101 churches, 37 forts & heritage, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 museums, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest church to Lommel?

    Heilige Sacramentskerk, about 3 km by road; Sint-Jan-Baptistkerk (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lommel?

    Brasserie De Groote Hoef, about 1 km by road; Urnenveld De Roosen (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Lommel?

    Stevensbergen, about 7 km by road; Kempen (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lommel?

    Start in Lommel, visit Stevensbergen, then Urnenveld De Roosen, then Sint-Jan-Baptistkerk, then Heilige Sacramentskerk, then Brasserie De Groote Hoef, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lommel?

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

    Towns near Lommel

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