Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Westerlo

Westerlo is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 22,579 people. Within 50 km by road there are 265 places to visit — 118 churches, 85 forts & heritage, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens and 12 museums. The must-see places are Kasteel van Gravin Jeanne de Merode (1 km), Abdij Averbode (10 km) and Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Bezoekingskerk (11 km).

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

Westerlo at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 22,579
Coordinates
51.0905° N, 4.9154° E
Places within 50 km
265 (265 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 Westerlo

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

125 churches within 100 km of Westerlo. The closest is Abdij Averbode (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Westerlo

100 forts & heritage within 100 km of Westerlo. The closest is Kasteel van Gravin Jeanne de Merode (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Westerlo

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Westerlo. The closest is De Zegge (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Westerlo

15 museums within 100 km of Westerlo. The closest is Stedelijk Museum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Westerlo

13 parks within 100 km of Westerlo. The closest is Werchter Park (26 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Westerlo

3 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Westerlo. The closest is Balenberg (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Westerlo

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 Westerlo
  2. 1 km Kasteel van Gravin Jeanne de Merode · heritage site, Flanders
  3. 13 km Sint-Jozefskerk · church, Flanders
  4. 4 km Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Bezoekingskerk · church, Flanders
  5. 4 km Sint-Amandskerk · church, Flanders
  6. 18 km Abdij Averbode · church, Flanders
  7. 10 km Back to Westerlo

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From travellers near Westerlo

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How to reach Westerlo

    All places near Westerlo by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Westerlo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches118125Abdij Averbode (10 km)
    Forts & heritage85100Kasteel van Gravin Jeanne de Merode (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2428De Zegge (15 km)
    Museums1215Stedelijk Museum (16 km)
    Parks1213Werchter Park (26 km)
    Other attractions77Fonske (35 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints33Balenberg (18 km)
    Buddhist sites12Eerste Stadsomwalling van Leuven (35 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Diyanet Beringen Fatih Moskee (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Schulensmeer (27 km)
    Jain sites11Jain Tempel of Antwerp (47 km)

    Westerlo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Westerlo?

    Kasteel van Gravin Jeanne de Merode (heritage site, about 1 km), Abdij Averbode (church, about 10 km), Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Bezoekingskerk (church, about 11 km), Sint-Amandskerk (church, about 12 km), Sint-Jozefskerk (church, about 13 km), Sint-Waldetrudiskerk (church, about 14 km).

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

    265 places on Spotwander: 118 churches, 85 forts & heritage, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 museums, 12 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Westerlo?

    Abdij Averbode, about 10 km by road; Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Bezoekingskerk (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Westerlo?

    Kasteel van Gravin Jeanne de Merode, about 1 km by road; Capucienenklooster (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Westerlo?

    De Zegge, about 15 km by road; Begijnhof Diest (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Westerlo?

    Start in Westerlo, visit Kasteel van Gravin Jeanne de Merode, then Sint-Jozefskerk, then Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Bezoekingskerk, then Sint-Amandskerk, then Abdij Averbode, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Westerlo?

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

    Towns near Westerlo

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