# Things to see in Ath (Belgium): 29 places and when to go

> Ath is a town in Belgium, and this site lists 29 places in and around it, mainly Wildlife (8), Nature (7), Hiking (6). The best known are Pairi Daiza, Houtaing and Attre Castle. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/ath/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Belgium · 50.63, 3.7766
- **Places:** 29 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/fauna/) (8) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/naturaleza/) (7) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/senderismo/) (6) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/historia/) (5) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/gastronomia/) (4) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/museos/) (3)
- **Best time:** April to October and December.
- **Also possible:** January to March and November.
- **Nearest airport:** CRL Charleroi, 52 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Ath

The places in and around Ath, 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.

- [Pairi Daiza](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/pairi-daiza/): Zoo and botanical garden in Cambron-Casteau, Brugelette, Wallonia, Belgium · 9.3 km
- [Houtaing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/chateau-de-la-berliere/): Section of Ath, Wallonia, Belgium · 6.0 km
- [Attre Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/chateau-d-attre/): Castle in Wallonia · 5.2 km
- [Bois de Silly](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/bois-de-silly-bois-de-ligne-bois-d-enghien-maquis-de-saint-m/): Natural landscape in Silly, Belgium · 14 km
- [Castle of l'Estriverie](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/chateau-de-l-estriverie/): Castle in Bois-de-Lessines, Belgium · 11 km
- [Château de Moulbaix](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/chateau-de-moulbaix/): Castle in Moulbaix (Ath), Belgium · 5.2 km
- [Hôpital Notre-Dame à la Rose](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/hopital-notre-dame-a-la-rose-le-couvent/): Ancient hospital in Lessines, Belgium · 10 km
- [Moulin de la Marquise, Moulbaix](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/moulin-de-la-marquise/): Windmill in Moulbaix, Belgium · 5.4 km
- [Château Malaise](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/chateau-malaise/): Castle in Wallonia · 8.2 km
- [Espace gallo-romain de ath](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/espace-gallo-romain/): Museum in Ath, Belgium · 131 m
- [The House of the giants](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/maison-des-geants/): Belgian museum · 132 m
- [Arbre Viaduct](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/viaduc-d-arbre/): Railway bridge in Belgium · 3.6 km
- [Rietbeemd](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/de-rietbeemd-les-pres-rosieres/): Natural landscape in Geraardsbergen and Lessines, Belgium · 15 km
- [bière à la ferme](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/biere-a-la-ferme/): Brewery · 15 km
- [Bois d'Acren - Akrenbos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/bois-d-acren-akrenbos/): Protected area · 12 km
- [Bois Lefèbvre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/bois-lefebvre/): Protected area · 10 km
- [Brasserie de Silly](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/brasserie-de-silly/): Brewery in Silly, Belgium · 11 km
- [Brasserie des Légendes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/brasserie-des-legendes/): Brewery · 1.7 km
- [Brute - Brasserie du Val de Dendre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/brute-brasserie-du-val-de-dendre/): Brewery · 8.9 km
- [Carrières de Lessines](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/carrieres-de-lessines/): Dive site · 9.6 km
- [De Bruxelles à Bon-Secours](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/de-bruxelles-a-bon-secours/): Hiking · 15 km
- [Frasnes-les-bassins](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/frasnes-les-bassins/): Protected area · 12 km
- [GRP 123 Connection with GR 5A (Deux-Acren)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/grp-123-connection-with-gr-5a-deux-acren/): Hiking · 15 km
- [GRP 123 Liaison Gare de Silly](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/grp-123-liaison-gare-de-silly/): Hiking · 11 km

And the other 5, by what you come to do:

- **Hiking**: [GRP 123 Tour de la Wallonie Picarde](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/grp-123-tour-de-la-wallonie-picarde/), [GRP 123 Tour de la Wallonie Picarde (parcours principal)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/grp-123-tour-de-la-wallonie-picarde-parcours-principal/), [GRP 123 Variante de Silly](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/grp-123-variante-de-silly/)
- **Nature**: [Kortelake](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/kortelake/), [Tournibois](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/tournibois/)

## When to go to Ath

The best time to visit Ath is **April to October and December**; also possible: January to March and November. 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.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 14 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 46 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 32 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 33 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 16 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 13 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 50 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 19 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 22 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 25 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 40 |
| December | Best time | 7 h 46 |

In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. In June, 29 of the 29 places are at their best.

When to go to Belgium in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Ath

The nearest main airport is Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL, Charleroi), 52 km as the crow flies. How to get around Belgium (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.63%2C3.7766)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.63%2C3.7766)

## Other towns nearby

- [Mons, Belgium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/mons/): 64 places · 23 km
- [Oudenaarde](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/oudenaarde/): 79 places · 27 km
- [Tournai](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/tournai/): 21 places · 28 km
- [Herzele](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/herzele/): 62 places · 30 km
- [Nivelles](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/nivelles/): 32 places · 39 km
- [Kortrijk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/kortrijk/): 33 places · 42 km

And all of Belgium, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Ath?

The best known: [Pairi Daiza](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/pairi-daiza/), [Houtaing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/chateau-de-la-berliere/), [Attre Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/chateau-d-attre/), [Bois de Silly](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/bois-de-silly-bois-de-ligne-bois-d-enghien-maquis-de-saint-m/), [Castle of l'Estriverie](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/chateau-de-l-estriverie/). In all, 29 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Ath?

April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46.

### How do you get to Ath?

The nearest main airport is Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL), 52 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.63%2C3.7766) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Ath as the destination and these 29 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.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).