Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Menen

Menen is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 31,916 people. Within 50 km by road there are 197 places to visit — 69 churches, 53 forts & heritage, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens and 25 museums. The must-see places are Mosquée Tawhid (2 km), Sint-Niklaaskerk (4 km) and Heilige Maagd Der Armenkerk (7 km).

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

Menen at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 31,916
Coordinates
50.7972° N, 3.1225° E
Places within 50 km
197 (197 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 Menen

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

100 churches within 100 km of Menen. The closest is Sint-Niklaaskerk (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Menen

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Menen. The closest is Castle of Marke (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Menen

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Menen. The closest is Jardin Botanique (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Menen

30 museums within 100 km of Menen. The closest is Musée des Beaux-Arts Eugène Leroy (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Menen

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Menen. The closest is Kemmelberg (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Menen

14 parks within 100 km of Menen. The closest is Parc du Clinquet (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Menen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Menen
  2. 2 km Mosquée Tawhid · mosque or dargah, Nord
  3. 8 km Parc du Clinquet · park, Nord
  4. 2 km Église Notre-Dame-des-Anges · church, Nord
  5. 6 km Heilige Maagd Der Armenkerk · church, Flanders
  6. 4 km Sint-Niklaaskerk · church, Flanders
  7. 4 km Back to Menen

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How to reach Menen

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    Within 15 km of Menen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Menen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches69100Sint-Niklaaskerk (4 km)
    Forts & heritage5377Castle of Marke (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1431Jardin Botanique (11 km)
    Museums2530Musée des Beaux-Arts Eugène Leroy (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1722Kemmelberg (27 km)
    Parks814Parc du Clinquet (9 km)
    Other attractions68Belfort (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mosquée Tawhid (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Dikkebusvijver (25 km)
    Beaches & coast02Vuurtoren Nieuwpoort (60 km)
    Buddhist sites11Wat Bouddhabouxa (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Ganzepoot (57 km)

    Menen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Menen?

    Mosquée Tawhid (mosque or dargah, about 2 km), Sint-Niklaaskerk (church, about 4 km), Heilige Maagd Der Armenkerk (church, about 7 km), Parc du Clinquet (park, about 9 km), Église Notre-Dame-des-Anges (church, about 11 km), Musée des Beaux-Arts Eugène Leroy (museum, about 11 km).

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

    197 places on Spotwander: 69 churches, 53 forts & heritage, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 25 museums, 17 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Menen?

    Sint-Niklaaskerk, about 4 km by road; Heilige Maagd Der Armenkerk (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Menen?

    Castle of Marke, about 11 km by road; Château des Comtes - Graven Kasteel (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Menen?

    Jardin Botanique, about 11 km by road; Sint-Elisabethbegijnhof (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Menen?

    Start in Menen, visit Mosquée Tawhid, then Parc du Clinquet, then Église Notre-Dame-des-Anges, then Heilige Maagd Der Armenkerk, then Sint-Niklaaskerk, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Menen?

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

    Towns near Menen

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