Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Rumst

Rumst is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 14,521 people. Within 50 km by road there are 285 places to visit — 89 forts & heritage, 72 churches, 47 museums and 36 parks. The must-see places are Provinciaal Domein De Schorre (4 km), Sint-Michielskerk (4 km) and Fort van Walem (5 km).

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

Rumst at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 14,521
Coordinates
51.0815° N, 4.4222° E
Places within 50 km
285 (285 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Rumst

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rumst: 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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Forts & heritage near Rumst

89 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rumst. The closest is Fort van Walem (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Rumst

72 churches within 100 km of Rumst. The closest is Sint-Michielskerk (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Rumst

47 museums within 100 km of Rumst. The closest is Maagdenhuis (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Rumst

36 parks within 100 km of Rumst. The closest is Provinciaal Domein De Schorre (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rumst

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rumst. The closest is Bos van Aa (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Rumst

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rumst
  2. 4 km Provinciaal Domein De Schorre · park, Flanders
  3. 7 km Sint-Michielskerk · church, Flanders
  4. 4 km Kasteel Ter Elst · heritage site, Flanders
  5. 2 km Fort van Duffel · fort, Flanders
  6. 3 km Fort van Walem · fort, Flanders
  7. 5 km Back to Rumst

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From travellers near Rumst

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How to reach Rumst

    All places near Rumst by distance

    Within 15 km of Rumst

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rumst by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage8989Fort van Walem (5 km)
    Churches7272Sint-Michielskerk (4 km)
    Museums4747Maagdenhuis (19 km)
    Parks3636Provinciaal Domein De Schorre (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2121Bos van Aa (12 km)
    Other attractions1616Diamond District (18 km)
    Jain sites11Jain Tempel of Antwerp (13 km)
    Buddhist sites11Salesian Monastery (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Balenberg (32 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Grande Mosquée de Bruxelles - Grote Moskee van Brussel (33 km)

    Rumst: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rumst?

    Provinciaal Domein De Schorre (park, about 4 km), Sint-Michielskerk (church, about 4 km), Fort van Walem (fort, about 5 km), Fort van Duffel (fort, about 6 km), Kasteel Ter Elst (heritage site, about 7 km), Sint-Ritakerk (church, about 7 km).

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

    285 places on Spotwander: 89 forts & heritage, 72 churches, 47 museums, 36 parks, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rumst?

    Fort van Walem, about 5 km by road; Fort van Duffel (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rumst?

    Sint-Michielskerk, about 4 km by road; Sint-Ritakerk (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Rumst?

    Maagdenhuis, about 19 km by road; Diva (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rumst?

    Start in Rumst, visit Provinciaal Domein De Schorre, then Sint-Michielskerk, then Kasteel Ter Elst, then Fort van Duffel, then Fort van Walem, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rumst?

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

    Towns near Rumst

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