Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Waregem

Waregem is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 35,896 people. Within 50 km by road there are 281 places to visit — 103 churches, 74 forts & heritage, 33 wildlife, forests & gardens and 24 museums. The must-see places are Sint-Margaretakerk (4 km), Sint-Martinuskerk (6 km) and Sint-Columbakerk (8 km).

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

Waregem at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 35,896
Coordinates
50.8890° N, 3.4276° E
Places within 50 km
281 (281 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 Waregem

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Waregem: 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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Things to see near Waregem, by type

Churches near Waregem

105 churches within 100 km of Waregem. The closest is Sint-Margaretakerk (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Waregem

75 forts & heritage within 100 km of Waregem. The closest is Kasteel van Wannegem-Lede (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Waregem

36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Waregem. The closest is Rooigemsebeekvallei (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Waregem

25 museums within 100 km of Waregem. The closest is Museum van Deinze En de Leiestreek (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Waregem

20 parks within 100 km of Waregem. The closest is Stadspark (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Waregem

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Waregem. The closest is Tiegemberg (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Waregem

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Waregem
  2. 4 km Sint-Margaretakerk · church, Flanders
  3. 4 km Sint-Columbakerk · church, Flanders
  4. 11 km Tiegemberg · viewpoint, Flanders
  5. 13 km Sint-Machutuskerk · church, Flanders
  6. 12 km Sint-Martinuskerk · church, Flanders
  7. 6 km Back to Waregem

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From travellers near Waregem

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How to reach Waregem

    All places near Waregem by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Waregem by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches103105Sint-Margaretakerk (4 km)
    Forts & heritage7475Kasteel van Wannegem-Lede (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3336Rooigemsebeekvallei (15 km)
    Museums2425Museum van Deinze En de Leiestreek (15 km)
    Parks2020Stadspark (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1919Tiegemberg (10 km)
    Other attractions44Belfort (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Kraenepoel (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mosquée Tawhid (31 km)
    Buddhist sites11Wat Bouddhabouxa (37 km)

    Waregem: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Waregem?

    Sint-Margaretakerk (church, about 4 km), Sint-Martinuskerk (church, about 6 km), Sint-Columbakerk (church, about 8 km), Tiegemberg (viewpoint, about 10 km), Sint-Machutuskerk (church, about 11 km), Sint-Salvatorkerk (church, about 11 km).

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

    281 places on Spotwander: 103 churches, 74 forts & heritage, 33 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 museums, 20 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Waregem?

    Sint-Margaretakerk, about 4 km by road; Sint-Martinuskerk (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Waregem?

    Kasteel van Wannegem-Lede, about 12 km by road; Poelbergmolen (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Waregem?

    Rooigemsebeekvallei, about 15 km by road; Sint-Elisabethbegijnhof (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Waregem?

    Start in Waregem, visit Sint-Margaretakerk, then Sint-Columbakerk, then Tiegemberg, then Sint-Machutuskerk, then Sint-Martinuskerk, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Waregem?

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

    Towns near Waregem

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