Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Ronse

Ronse is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 24,204 people. Within 50 km by road there are 227 places to visit — 87 churches, 51 forts & heritage, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens and 19 museums. The must-see places are Sint-Martinuskerk (1 km), Sint-Hermesbasiliek (1 km) and Campus Sint-Pieter (3 km).

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

Ronse at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 24,204
Coordinates
50.7457° N, 3.6005° E
Places within 50 km
227 (227 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 Ronse

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Churches near Ronse

110 churches within 100 km of Ronse. The closest is Sint-Martinuskerk (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ronse

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ronse. The closest is Campus Sint-Pieter (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ronse

38 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ronse. The closest is Brakelbos (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Ronse

26 museums within 100 km of Ronse. The closest is Baggaertshof (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ronse

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ronse. The closest is Kruisberg (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Ronse

16 parks within 100 km of Ronse. The closest is Beislovenpark (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Ronse

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ronse
  2. 1 km Sint-Hermesbasiliek · church, Flanders
  3. 3 km Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe van de Altijddurende Bijstandkerk · church, Flanders
  4. 3 km Kruisberg · viewpoint, Flanders
  5. 4 km Campus Sint-Pieter · heritage site, Flanders
  6. 2 km Sint-Martinuskerk · church, Flanders
  7. 0 km Back to Ronse

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How to reach Ronse

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    Within 15 km of Ronse

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ronse by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches87110Sint-Martinuskerk (1 km)
    Forts & heritage5167Campus Sint-Pieter (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3138Brakelbos (11 km)
    Museums1926Baggaertshof (31 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2020Kruisberg (3 km)
    Parks1316Beislovenpark (25 km)
    Other attractions27Belfort (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Kraenepoel (47 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Mosquée Tawhid (43 km)
    Buddhist sites11Wat Bouddhabouxa (40 km)

    Ronse: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ronse?

    Sint-Martinuskerk (church, about 1 km), Sint-Hermesbasiliek (church, about 1 km), Campus Sint-Pieter (heritage site, about 3 km), Kruisberg (viewpoint, about 3 km), Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe van de Altijddurende Bijstandkerk (church, about 3 km), Kapel Lorette (church, about 5 km).

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

    227 places on Spotwander: 87 churches, 51 forts & heritage, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 museums, 20 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Ronse?

    Sint-Martinuskerk, about 1 km by road; Sint-Hermesbasiliek (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ronse?

    Campus Sint-Pieter, about 3 km by road; Monument Karel van Wijnendaele (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ronse?

    Brakelbos, about 11 km by road; Volkegembos (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ronse?

    Start in Ronse, visit Sint-Hermesbasiliek, then Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe van de Altijddurende Bijstandkerk, then Kruisberg, then Campus Sint-Pieter, then Sint-Martinuskerk, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ronse?

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

    Towns near Ronse

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