Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Mortsel

Mortsel is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 24,525 people. Within 50 km by road there are 292 places to visit — 89 churches, 89 forts & heritage, 38 museums and 29 parks. The must-see places are Sint-Benedictuskerk (1 km), Fort 4 (1 km) and Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-van-Lourdesbasiliek (1 km).

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

Mortsel at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 24,525
Coordinates
51.1670° N, 4.4513° E
Places within 50 km
292 (292 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Mortsel

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

89 churches within 100 km of Mortsel. The closest is Sint-Benedictuskerk (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mortsel

89 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mortsel. The closest is Fort 4 (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Mortsel

38 museums within 100 km of Mortsel. The closest is Maagdenhuis (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Mortsel

29 parks within 100 km of Mortsel. The closest is Boekenbergpark (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mortsel

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mortsel. The closest is Hobokense Polder (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mortsel

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mortsel. The closest is Balenberg (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Balenberg · viewpoint · Flanders · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Beninksberg · viewpoint · Flanders · ~43 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Mortsel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mortsel
  2. 1 km Sint-Benedictuskerk · church, Flanders
  3. 2 km Cantecroy · heritage site, Flanders
  4. 1 km Fort 4 · fort, Flanders
  5. 3 km Fort 5 · fort, Flanders
  6. 2 km Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-van-Lourdesbasiliek · church, Flanders
  7. 1 km Back to Mortsel

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From travellers near Mortsel

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How to reach Mortsel

    All places near Mortsel by distance

    Within 15 km of Mortsel

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mortsel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8989Sint-Benedictuskerk (1 km)
    Forts & heritage8989Fort 4 (1 km)
    Museums3838Maagdenhuis (8 km)
    Parks2929Boekenbergpark (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2424Hobokense Polder (10 km)
    Other attractions1616Diamond District (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Balenberg (36 km)
    Buddhist sites22Salesian Monastery (43 km)
    Jain sites11Jain Tempel of Antwerp (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Donkmeer (45 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Grande Mosquée de Bruxelles - Grote Moskee van Brussel (45 km)

    Mortsel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mortsel?

    Sint-Benedictuskerk (church, about 1 km), Fort 4 (fort, about 1 km), Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-van-Lourdesbasiliek (church, about 1 km), Fort 5 (fort, about 2 km), Cantecroy (heritage site, about 2 km), Nachtegalenpark (heritage site, about 4 km).

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

    292 places on Spotwander: 89 churches, 89 forts & heritage, 38 museums, 29 parks, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Mortsel?

    Sint-Benedictuskerk, about 1 km by road; Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-van-Lourdesbasiliek (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mortsel?

    Fort 4, about 1 km by road; Fort 5 (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Mortsel?

    Maagdenhuis, about 8 km by road; Diva (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mortsel?

    Start in Mortsel, visit Sint-Benedictuskerk, then Cantecroy, then Fort 4, then Fort 5, then Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-van-Lourdesbasiliek, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mortsel?

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

    Towns near Mortsel

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