Place to visit
Abdij van Hocht, Belgium: what it is and when to go
Abdij van Hocht is a monastery in Lanaken, Belgium (Hasselt). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Belgium: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Monastery in Lanaken, Belgium · History, Temples
- Where
- Belgium · Hocht 2, 3620, Lanaken
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- LGG Grâce-Hollogne, 33 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 50.89808, 5.68562
What it is and where
Abdij van Hocht is a monastery in Lanaken, Belgium (Hasselt). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Belgium: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
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It is in Hasselt, where this site lists 96 more places to see, 16 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.89808, 5.68562; the nearest main airport is Liège Airport (LGG, Grâce-Hollogne), 33 km as the crow flies. How to get around Belgium (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History and Temples places in Belgium. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Abdij van Hocht is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:11
- FebPossible9:45
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:18
- JunBest time16:16
- JulBest time15:52
- AugBest time14:20
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:24
- NovPossible8:38
- DecBest time7:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | April to October and December | January to March and November |
| Temples | April to October and December | January to March and November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Abdij van Hocht has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Belgium in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Belgium
To enter Belgium there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Belgium checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz (as in France); emergencies: 112 · 101 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Hochter BampdProtected area752 m
- Camino de SantiagoCatholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain3.6 km
- Jakobs-Pilgerwege in NRW/RPHiking3.6 km
- PietersembosProtected area4.2 km
- PelgrimspadLong-distance trail in the Netherlands7.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Belgium guide.
More in Belgium: History
- Manneken Pis: bronze sculpture and fountain by Jérôme Duquesnoy the Elder in Brussels, Belgium
- Spa, Belgium
- Grand-Place: main square in Brussels, Belgium
- Tournai Cathedral: Cathedral
- Stoclet Palace: historic mansion in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, Brussels, Belgium
- Plantin–Moretus Museum: museum in Antwerp, Belgium
Every Belgium place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Abdij van Hocht?
It is a monastery in Lanaken, Belgium. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Belgium: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Abdij van Hocht?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44.
How do you get to Abdij van Hocht?
The nearest main airport is Liège Airport (LGG), 33 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Belgium is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Belgium map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Hochter Bampd, Camino de Santiago, Jakobs-Pilgerwege in NRW/RP. The rest is in the Belgium guide.
Keep reading
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- History1012 places for history in Belgium, from Manneken Pis to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October and December. Each with its own season by altitude and d
- BelgiumBefore travelling to Belgium: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is all it takes to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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