Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Wommelgem

Wommelgem is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 11,917 people. Within 50 km by road there are 243 places to visit — 86 churches, 76 forts & heritage, 19 museums and 25 parks. The must-see places are Kasteel Pulhof (5 km), Rivierenhof (5 km) and Boekenbergpark (5 km).

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

Wommelgem at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 11,917
Coordinates
51.2045° N, 4.5225° E
Places within 50 km
243 (243 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Wommelgem

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wommelgem: 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 Wommelgem, by type

Churches near Wommelgem

97 churches within 100 km of Wommelgem. The closest is Sint-Cordulakerk (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Wommelgem

90 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wommelgem. The closest is Kasteel Pulhof (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Wommelgem

30 museums within 100 km of Wommelgem. The closest is Maagdenhuis (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Wommelgem

28 parks within 100 km of Wommelgem. The closest is Boekenbergpark (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wommelgem

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wommelgem. The closest is 't Asbroek (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wommelgem

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wommelgem. The closest is Balenberg (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Balenberg · viewpoint · Flanders · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Beninksberg · viewpoint · Flanders · ~43 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Wommelgem

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 Wommelgem
  2. 5 km Kasteel Pulhof · heritage site, Flanders
  3. 4 km Kasteel van Schoten · heritage site, Flanders
  4. 4 km Rivierenhof · heritage site, Flanders
  5. 3 km Boekenbergpark · park, Flanders
  6. 3 km Cantecroy · heritage site, Flanders
  7. 6 km Back to Wommelgem

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How to reach Wommelgem

    All places near Wommelgem by distance

    Within 15 km of Wommelgem

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wommelgem by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8697Sint-Cordulakerk (7 km)
    Forts & heritage7690Kasteel Pulhof (5 km)
    Museums1930Maagdenhuis (10 km)
    Parks2528Boekenbergpark (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2325't Asbroek (8 km)
    Other attractions915Chinatown (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Balenberg (35 km)
    Buddhist sites22Eerste Stadsomwalling van Leuven (48 km)
    Jain sites11Jain Tempel of Antwerp (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Grande Mosquée de Bruxelles - Grote Moskee van Brussel (52 km)

    Wommelgem: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wommelgem?

    Kasteel Pulhof (heritage site, about 5 km), Rivierenhof (heritage site, about 5 km), Boekenbergpark (park, about 5 km), Kasteel van Schoten (heritage site, about 6 km), Cantecroy (heritage site, about 6 km), Bossenstein (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

    243 places on Spotwander: 86 churches, 76 forts & heritage, 19 museums, 25 parks, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Wommelgem?

    Sint-Cordulakerk, about 7 km by road; Heilige Familiekerk (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wommelgem?

    Kasteel Pulhof, about 5 km by road; Rivierenhof (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Wommelgem?

    Maagdenhuis, about 10 km by road; Diva (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wommelgem?

    Start in Wommelgem, visit Kasteel Pulhof, then Kasteel van Schoten, then Rivierenhof, then Boekenbergpark, then Cantecroy, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wommelgem?

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

    Towns near Wommelgem

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