Place to visit
Assels, Belgium: what it is and when to go
Assels is a geographic region east of the Drongen centre in Belgium, comprising mostly natural landscape (Ghent). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 42. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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
- Geographic region east of the Drongen centre in Belgium, comprising mostly natural landscape · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Belgium
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- ANR Antwerp, 58 km as the crow flies
- Website
- natuurpunt.be
- Run by
- Natuurpunt
- Coordinates
- 51.04612, 3.6729
What it is and where
Assels is a geographic region east of the Drongen centre in Belgium, comprising mostly natural landscape (Ghent). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Belgium: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Ghent, where this site lists 111 more places to see, 2.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 51.04612, 3.6729; the nearest main airport is Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, Antwerp), 58 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)
- Run by
- Natuurpunt
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife 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 Assels is April to October.
- JanPossible8:10
- FebPossible9:44
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:35
- MayBest time15:19
- JunBest time16:18
- JulBest time15:53
- AugBest time14:21
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:23
- NovPossible8:37
- DecPossible7:42
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 42. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Assels 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
- Drongen AbbeyMonastery in Ghent, Belgium796 m
- MalemmeersenProtected area1.3 km
- Bourgoyen-OssemeersenNature · History1.8 km
- RosdambeekvalleiProtected area2.1 km
- KeuzemeersenProtected area2.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Belgium guide.
More in Belgium: Nature
- Grand-Place: main square in Brussels, Belgium
- Vaalserberg: mountain at the border of Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands
- Signal de Botrange
- Eifel National Park: national park in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Vesdre: river in Belgium and Germany
- De Zoom–Kalmthoutse Heide Cross-Border Park: transnational protected area in Belgium and the Netherlands
Every Belgium place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Assels?
It is a geographic region east of the Drongen centre in Belgium, comprising mostly natural landscape. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Assels?
April to October. In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 42.
How do you get to Assels?
The nearest main airport is Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR), 58 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 Drongen Abbey, Malemmeersen, Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen. The rest is in the Belgium guide.
Keep reading
- Ghent111 places to see in and around Ghent, Belgium: Saint Bavo's Cathedral, Ghent, Museum of Fine Arts, Ghent, Gravensteen. Best time: April to October and December.
- Nature792 places for nature in Belgium, from Grand-Place to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- 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 Assels on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.