Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Wevelgem

Wevelgem is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 30,954 people. Within 50 km by road there are 206 places to visit — 73 churches, 52 forts & heritage, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens and 25 museums. The must-see places are Sint-Niklaaskerk (2 km), Mosquée Tawhid (5 km) and Heilige Maagd Der Armenkerk (5 km).

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

Wevelgem at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 30,954
Coordinates
50.8000° N, 3.1667° E
Places within 50 km
206 (206 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 Wevelgem

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

100 churches within 100 km of Wevelgem. The closest is Sint-Niklaaskerk (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Wevelgem

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wevelgem. The closest is Castle of Marke (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wevelgem

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wevelgem. The closest is Sint-Elisabethbegijnhof (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Wevelgem

30 museums within 100 km of Wevelgem. The closest is Texture Kortrijk (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wevelgem

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wevelgem. The closest is Tiegemberg (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Wevelgem

18 parks within 100 km of Wevelgem. The closest is Magdalenapark (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Wevelgem

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wevelgem
  2. 2 km Sint-Niklaaskerk · church, Flanders
  3. 4 km Mosquée Tawhid · mosque or dargah, Nord
  4. 6 km Heilige Maagd Der Armenkerk · church, Flanders
  5. 11 km Magdalenapark · park, Flanders
  6. 1 km Castle of Marke · heritage site, Flanders
  7. 7 km Back to Wevelgem

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How to reach Wevelgem

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    Within 15 km of Wevelgem

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wevelgem by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches73100Sint-Niklaaskerk (2 km)
    Forts & heritage5277Castle of Marke (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1731Sint-Elisabethbegijnhof (10 km)
    Museums2530Texture Kortrijk (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2021Tiegemberg (26 km)
    Parks818Magdalenapark (8 km)
    Other attractions67Belfort (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mosquée Tawhid (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Dikkebusvijver (28 km)
    Buddhist sites11Wat Bouddhabouxa (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Ganzepoot (59 km)

    Wevelgem: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wevelgem?

    Sint-Niklaaskerk (church, about 2 km), Mosquée Tawhid (mosque or dargah, about 5 km), Heilige Maagd Der Armenkerk (church, about 5 km), Castle of Marke (heritage site, about 7 km), Magdalenapark (park, about 8 km), Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-van-Troostkapel (church, about 8 km).

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

    206 places on Spotwander: 73 churches, 52 forts & heritage, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 25 museums, 20 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Wevelgem?

    Sint-Niklaaskerk, about 2 km by road; Heilige Maagd Der Armenkerk (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wevelgem?

    Castle of Marke, about 7 km by road; Château des Comtes - Graven Kasteel (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Wevelgem?

    Sint-Elisabethbegijnhof, about 10 km by road; Jardin Botanique (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wevelgem?

    Start in Wevelgem, visit Sint-Niklaaskerk, then Mosquée Tawhid, then Heilige Maagd Der Armenkerk, then Magdalenapark, then Castle of Marke, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wevelgem?

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

    Towns near Wevelgem

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