Wallonia district, Belgium

Places to visit near Thuin

Thuin is a town in Wallonia district, Belgium, home to about 14,682 people. Within 50 km by road there are 88 places to visit — 45 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 4 museums and 1 parks. The must-see places are Abbaye d'Aulne (5 km), Château de Solre-sur-Sambre (12 km) and Château de Monceau (13 km).

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Thuin, Belgium
Thuin, Wallonia district, Belgium. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Thuin at a glance

Location
Wallonia district, Belgium
Population
about 14,682
Coordinates
50.3393° N, 4.2860° E
Places within 50 km
88 (88 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Thuin

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

104 forts & heritage within 100 km of Thuin. The closest is Abbaye d'Aulne (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Thuin

56 churches within 100 km of Thuin. The closest is Chapelle Saint-Julien l'Hospitalier (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Thuin

43 museums within 100 km of Thuin. The closest is Musée Royal de Mariemont (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Thuin

33 parks within 100 km of Thuin. The closest is Abbaye de Saint-Denis (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Thuin

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Thuin. The closest is National Park Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse (39 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Thuin

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Thuin. The closest is Eau d'Heure Lakes (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Thuin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Thuin
  2. 5 km Abbaye d'Aulne · heritage site, Wallonia
  3. 9 km Tumulus de Marcinelle · heritage site, Wallonia
  4. 5 km Château de Monceau · heritage site, Wallonia
  5. 19 km Château de Marie de Hongrie · heritage site, Wallonia
  6. 14 km Château de Solre-sur-Sambre · heritage site, Wallonia
  7. 12 km Back to Thuin

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How to reach Thuin

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Thuin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage45104Abbaye d'Aulne (5 km)
    Churches1756Chapelle Saint-Julien l'Hospitalier (15 km)
    Museums443Musée Royal de Mariemont (18 km)
    Parks133Abbaye de Saint-Denis (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens517National Park Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse (39 km)
    Other attractions611Canal du Centre - Ascenseur N° 1 (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs68Eau d'Heure Lakes (21 km)
    Caves47Grotte de Spy (40 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Congoberg (64 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Centre Culturel Islamique d’Ottignies Louvain-la-Neuve (55 km)

    Thuin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Thuin?

    Abbaye d'Aulne (heritage site, about 5 km), Château de Solre-sur-Sambre (heritage site, about 12 km), Château de Monceau (heritage site, about 13 km), Tumulus de Marcinelle (heritage site, about 14 km), Château de Marie de Hongrie (heritage site, about 14 km), Château de Thy-le-Château (heritage site, about 15 km).

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

    88 places on Spotwander: 45 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 4 museums, 1 park, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Thuin?

    Abbaye d'Aulne, about 5 km by road; Château de Solre-sur-Sambre (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Thuin?

    Chapelle Saint-Julien l'Hospitalier, about 15 km by road; Chapelle Saint-Ghislain (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Thuin?

    Musée Royal de Mariemont, about 18 km by road; Musée François Duesberg (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Thuin?

    Start in Thuin, visit Abbaye d'Aulne, then Tumulus de Marcinelle, then Château de Monceau, then Château de Marie de Hongrie, then Château de Solre-sur-Sambre, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Thuin?

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

    Towns near Thuin

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