Places to visit near

Merchtem

Merchtem is a town in Flanders district, Belgium of about 14,660 people. Within 50 km by road there are 276 places to visit: 67 churches, 67 forts & heritage and 55 museums. The must-see places are Sint-Stefanuskerk, Boskapel and Kasteel van Imde.

50.9513° N, 4.2320° EPop. 14,660

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Within 30 km266 places
Within 50 km276
Must-see276
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Merchtem

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:44 pm

59 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Merchtem
  2. Kasteel Groot-Bijgaardenheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Botanic Garden Meisegarden · 1.5 hrs
  4. Kasteel van Imdeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Boskapelchurch · 30 min
  6. Kasteel van Moorselheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Merchtem
Today’s loopMerchtemStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Merchtem?

Sint-Stefanuskerk (church, about 3 km), Boskapel (church, about 7 km), Kasteel van Imde (heritage site, about 7 km), Boskapel van Imde (church, about 8 km), Botanic Garden Meise (garden, about 9 km), Kasteel van Boechout (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

276 places on Spotwander: 67 churches, 67 forts & heritage, 55 museums, 51 parks, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Merchtem?

Sint-Stefanuskerk, about 3 km by road; Boskapel (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Merchtem?

Kasteel van Imde, about 7 km by road; Kasteel van Boechout (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Merchtem?

Start in Merchtem, visit Kasteel Groot-Bijgaarden, then Botanic Garden Meise, then Kasteel van Imde, then Boskapel, then Kasteel van Moorsel, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.