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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, Château de la Berlière and Château d'Attre. The best time to come is April to October, December; also possible: January to March, 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.
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 (8) · Nature (7) · Hiking (6) · History (5) · Food and drink (4) · Museums and art (3)
- Best time
- April to October, December.
- Also possible
- January to March, 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 DaizaWith kids · Wildlife9.3 km
- Château de la BerlièreCastle6.0 km
- Château d'AttreCastle5.2 km
- Bois de Silly - Bois de Ligne - Bois d'Enghien (Maquis de Saint-Marcoult)Protected area14 km
- Château de l'EstriverieCastle11 km
- Château de MoulbaixCastle5.2 km
- Hôpital Notre-Dame à la Rose — Le CouventMuseum10 km
- Moulin de la MarquiseWindmill5.4 km
- Château MalaiseCastle8.2 km
- Espace gallo-romainMuseum131 m
- Maison des géantsMuseum132 m
- Viaduc d'ArbreBridge3.6 km
- De Rietbeemd - Les Prés RosièresProtected area15 km
- bière à la fermeBrewery15 km
- Bois d'Acren - AkrenbosProtected area12 km
- Bois LefèbvreProtected area10 km
- Brasserie de SillyBrewery11 km
- Brasserie des LégendesBrewery1.7 km
- Brute - Brasserie du Val de DendreBrewery8.9 km
- Carrières de LessinesDive site9.6 km
- De Bruxelles à Bon-SecoursHiking15 km
- Frasnes-les-bassinsProtected area12 km
- GRP 123 Connection with GR 5A (Deux-Acren)Hiking15 km
- GRP 123 Liaison Gare de SillyHiking11 km
And the other 5, by what you come to do:
When to go to Ath
The best time to visit Ath is April to October, December; also possible: January to March, 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.
- JanPossible8:14
- FebPossible9:46
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:16
- JunBest time16:13
- JulBest time15:50
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:25
- NovPossible8:40
- DecBest time7:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
Other towns nearby
- Mons64 places23 km
- Oudenaarde79 places27 km
- Tournai21 places28 km
- Herzele62 places30 km
- Nivelles32 places39 km
- Kortrijk33 places42 km
And all of Belgium, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ath?
The best known: Pairi Daiza, Château de la Berlière, Château d'Attre, Bois de Silly - Bois de Ligne - Bois d'Enghien (Maquis de Saint-Marcoult), Château 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, December; also possible: January to March, 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 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.
Keep reading
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- Wildlife675 places for wildlife in Belgium, from Gran Plaza to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
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