Loading Spotwander…Find the spots worth the detour.

Notable lake · Flanders, Belgium

Houtdok

Houtdok is a lake in Flanders, Belgium.

Houtdok: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Houtdok

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Houtdok — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 51.23655, 4.41348. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Houtdok

    See everything within a day’s drive of Houtdok

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Houtdok

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Belgium

    Wikipedia · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

    Frequently asked

    Is Houtdok full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Houtdok yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Houtdok?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Houtdok?

    Nearby: Protestants Evangelische kerk (church, 2 km), Sint-Pauluskerk (church, 2 km), Chinatown (attraction, 2 km), Het Steen (fort, 2 km), Cathedral of Our Lady (church, 2 km), DIVA (museum, 3 km).

    Is Houtdok worth visiting?

    Houtdok is listed as a notable lake in Belgium on Spotwander.