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Things to see in Arlon (Belgium): 51 places and when to go
Arlon is a town in Belgium, and this site lists 51 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (26), History (10), Museums and art (7). The best known are Arlon Synagogue, Clairefontaine Abbey and St Martin's Church, Arlon. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 56. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Belgium · 49.6833, 5.8167
- Places
- 51 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (26) · History (10) · Museums and art (7) · Nature (6) · Wildlife (5) · Food and drink (4)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- LGG Grâce-Hollogne, 110 km as the crow flies
What to see in Arlon
The places in and around Arlon, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Arlon SynagogueSynagogue in Belgium150 m
- Clairefontaine AbbeyAbbey in Belgium4.1 km
- St Martin's Church, ArlonChurch located in Arlon, Belgium533 m
- Guirsch CastleCastle in Wallonia4.8 km
- Autelbas CastleCastle in Wallonia5.3 km
- Château de LaclaireauCastle in Wallonia19 km
- Messancy CastleCastle in Wallonia10.0 km
- Archaeological Museum of ArlonArchaeological museum in Belgium444 m
- Gaspar MuseumLocal art museum in Belgium415 m
- Vallée de la Haute-Sûre - Bruch/Pont MisèreNature reserve; protected area in Luxembourg20 km
- AthemBrewery14 km
- Brasserie d'ArlonBrewery1.4 km
- Brasserie La ClochetteBrewery16 km
- brasserie Sainte-HélèneBrewery in Belgium21 km
- Centre d'Art Contemporain du Luxembourg BelgeMuseum17 km
- CFL Kleinbettingen-ArlonHiking3.7 km
- castle of Bois d'ArlonCastle in Wallonia6.0 km
- Collection ThiryMuseum13 km
- El3 - Promenade transfrontalière autour du château de ColpachHiking9.3 km
- European long distance path E3 - part LuxembourgHiking19 km
- Gaume Buissonière - Aubange à St PancréHiking15 km
- Gaume Buissonière, Etalle à AubangeHiking11 km
- Gaume Buissonière, Martelange à EtalleHiking13 km
- Gaume Buissonnière, St. Pancré à TorgnyHiking25 km
And the other 27, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: GR 129 Liaison Gare Arlon, GR 15 Liaison Gare Arlon, GR 16 Liaison Gare Arlon, GR 16 Variante source de la Semois, GRP 151 Liaison gare de Habay, GRT-BVW 12 Torgny - Guirsch, GRT-BVW 13 Guirsch - Nobresart, La Gaume Buissonnière, La Lorraine Gaumaise 4 - La Terre du Milieu et ses Légendes, La Lorraine Gaumaise 5 -Entre la Cuesta Bajocienne et du Macignos, Le Sentier des Trois Frontières, Sentier Ardennes-Eifel, Sentier de l'Attert, Sentier de la Haute-Sure, Sentier pédestre national de la vallée des sept châteaux, Transgaumaise - Virton à Torgny, Via Sancti Martini Belgium, Via Sancti Martini HW-50-01 Steinfort (Lux) - Arlon (B), Via Sancti Martini HW-50-02 Arlon - Etalle
- Nature: Knippchen, La Plate Dessous les Monts, Réserve naturelle de Nothomb, Réserve naturelle du marais de Fouches, Réserve naturelle du Petit Vivier
- Museums and art: Musée militaire d'Arlon, Musée Minier & Métallurgique Musson-Halanzy, Musées de Latour
When to go to Arlon
The best time to visit Arlon is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:22
- FebPossible9:51
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:30
- MayBest time15:09
- JunBest time16:04
- JulBest time15:41
- AugBest time14:14
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:28
- NovPossible8:47
- DecPossible7:56
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 56. In April, 51 of the 51 places are at their best.
When to go to Belgium in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Arlon
The nearest main airport is Liège Airport (LGG, Grâce-Hollogne), 110 km as the crow flies. How to get around Belgium (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Villers-devant-Orval34 places35 km
- Saint-Hubert29 places50 km
- Bouillon23 places55 km
- Courtil22 places60 km
- Aye26 places70 km
And all of Belgium, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Arlon?
The best known: Arlon Synagogue, Clairefontaine Abbey, St Martin's Church, Arlon, Guirsch Castle, Autelbas Castle. In all, 51 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Arlon?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 56.
How do you get to Arlon?
The nearest main airport is Liège Airport (LGG), 110 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Arlon as the destination and these 51 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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