Place to visit
Basilica of Our Lady of Scherpenheuvel, Belgium: what it is and when to go
Basilica of Our Lady of Scherpenheuvel is a Belgian religious monument (Basiliek van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Scherpenheuvel) in Belgium (Westerlo). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43. It has articles in 7 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
- Belgian religious monument · History, Temples
- Local name
- Basiliek van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Scherpenheuvel
- Where
- Belgium · Albertusplein, 3270, Scherpenheuvel
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRU Zaventem, 36 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 50.98033, 4.97878
What it is and where
Basilica of Our Lady of Scherpenheuvel is a Belgian religious monument (Basiliek van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Scherpenheuvel) in Belgium (Westerlo). It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Belgium: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Westerlo, where this site lists 40 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.98033, 4.97878; the nearest main airport is Brussels Airport (BRU, Zaventem), 36 km as the crow flies. How to get around Belgium (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- 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 Basilica of Our Lady of Scherpenheuvel is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:10
- FebPossible9:44
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:19
- JunBest time16:17
- JulBest time15:53
- AugBest time14:21
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:24
- NovPossible8:37
- DecBest time7:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43. 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: Basilica of Our Lady of Scherpenheuvel 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
- MaagdentorenBuilding in Zichem, Belgium2.6 km
- GR 5 Variant DemerbroekenHiking2.9 km
- Zichem railway stationRailway station in Belgium3.0 km
- Streek-GR Hageland Aanlooproute Station TesteltHiking3.8 km
- Kasteel HeydedijckHistory4.1 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 Basilica of Our Lady of Scherpenheuvel?
It is a Belgian religious monument (Basiliek van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Scherpenheuvel in the local language) in Belgium. It has articles in 7 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 Basilica of Our Lady of Scherpenheuvel?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43.
How do you get to Basilica of Our Lady of Scherpenheuvel?
The nearest main airport is Brussels Airport (BRU), 36 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 Maagdentoren, GR 5 Variant Demerbroeken, Zichem railway station. The rest is in the Belgium guide.
Keep reading
- Westerlo40 places to see in and around Westerlo, Belgium: Tongerlo Abbey, Bobbejaanland, Basilica of Our Lady of Scherpenheuvel. Best time: April to October and December.
- 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.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Basilica of Our Lady of Scherpenheuvel on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.