Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Mol

Mol is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 32,659 people. Within 50 km by road there are 182 places to visit — 97 churches, 46 forts & heritage, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens and 8 museums. The must-see places are Sint-Pieter En Pauwelkerk (1 km), Sint-Andrieskerk (5 km) and Sint-Thomas van Kantelbergkapel (7 km).

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

Mol at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 32,659
Coordinates
51.1919° N, 5.1166° E
Places within 50 km
182 (182 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 Mol

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

148 churches within 100 km of Mol. The closest is Sint-Pieter En Pauwelkerk (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mol

82 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mol. The closest is Kapel van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Opstal (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mol

37 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mol. The closest is De Zegge (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Mol

13 museums within 100 km of Mol. The closest is Hidrodoe Pidpa (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Mol

7 parks within 100 km of Mol. The closest is Werchter Park (49 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mol

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mol. The closest is Kluis van Bolderberg (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Mol

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mol
  2. 1 km Sint-Pieter En Pauwelkerk · church, Flanders
  3. 5 km Sint-Andrieskerk · church, Flanders
  4. 2 km Sint-Thomas van Kantelbergkapel · church, Flanders
  5. 9 km Kapel van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Opstal · heritage site, Flanders
  6. 11 km Sint-Amandskerk · church, Flanders
  7. 12 km Back to Mol

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How to reach Mol

    All places near Mol by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mol by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches97148Sint-Pieter En Pauwelkerk (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4682Kapel van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Opstal (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2437De Zegge (16 km)
    Museums813Hidrodoe Pidpa (26 km)
    Parks17Werchter Park (49 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints34Kluis van Bolderberg (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Diyanet Beringen Fatih Moskee (19 km)
    Other attractions12Japanese Garden (42 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Schulensmeer (32 km)
    Buddhist sites01Eerste Stadsomwalling van Leuven (57 km)

    Mol: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mol?

    Sint-Pieter En Pauwelkerk (church, about 1 km), Sint-Andrieskerk (church, about 5 km), Sint-Thomas van Kantelbergkapel (church, about 7 km), Kapel van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Opstal (heritage site, about 9 km), Sint-Amandskerk (church, about 12 km), Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Geboortekerk (church, about 13 km).

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

    182 places on Spotwander: 97 churches, 46 forts & heritage, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 museums, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest church to Mol?

    Sint-Pieter En Pauwelkerk, about 1 km by road; Sint-Andrieskerk (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mol?

    Kapel van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Opstal, about 9 km by road; Brasserie De Groote Hoef (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Mol?

    De Zegge, about 16 km by road; Stevensbergen (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mol?

    Start in Mol, visit Sint-Pieter En Pauwelkerk, then Sint-Andrieskerk, then Sint-Thomas van Kantelbergkapel, then Kapel van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Opstal, then Sint-Amandskerk, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mol?

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

    Towns near Mol

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