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Things to see in Diksmuide (Belgium): 36 places and when to go
Diksmuide is a town in Belgium, and this site lists 36 places in and around it, mainly History (21), Nature (6), Temples (5). The best known are Wijnendale Castle, Yser Towers and Beauvoorde 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 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 42. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Belgium · 51.035, 2.8661
- Places
- 36 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (21) · Nature (6) · Temples (5) · Wildlife (5) · Architecture (3) · Food and drink (3)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- ANR Antwerp, 113 km as the crow flies
What to see in Diksmuide
The places in and around Diksmuide, 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.
- Wijnendale CastleBelgian castle14 km
- Yser TowersWWⅠ monument in Diksmuide, Belgium1.0 km
- Beauvoorde CastleBelgian castle15 km
- Vladslo German war cemeteryWar cemetery in Vladslo, Belgium5.9 km
- Aertrycke CastleCastle17 km
- King Albert I MemorialWar memorial in Nieuwpoort, Belgium14 km
- De Dolle BrouwersBrewing structure located in Belgium2.7 km
- Nieuport MemorialMemorial in Nieuwpoort, Belgium14 km
- Sint-WalburgakerkChurch biulding in Veurne, Belgium15 km
- DodengangWWⅠ trenches in Diksmuide, Belgium2.0 km
- Paul Delvaux MuseumFine art museum in Saint-Idesbald, Belgium20 km
- Fort KnokkeFort in Belgium7.4 km
- Old Town Hall, LoUNESCO World Heritage Site in Flemish Region, Belgium10 km
- Belfry of DiksmuideTown hall188 m
- Keunekapel, Sint-IdesbaldHistory · Temples19 km
- Lange Max MuseumMilitary museum in Koekelare, Belgium12 km
- Oeren military cemeteryCemetery in Alveringem, Belgium11 km
- Plopsaqua De PanneBelgian water park19 km
- Sint-NiklaaskerkChurch in Veurne, Belgium15 km
- Belfry of VeurneTower15 km
- De ZonnegloedZoo in Belgium13 km
- Observatoire militaire de PervyseTower6.6 km
- Sint-AudomaruskerkChurch in Alveringem, Belgium11 km
- Sint-Niklaas- en Sint-KatharinakerkChurch in Pervijze, Belgium6.5 km
And the other 12, by what you come to do:
- History: "Flowers against forgetting" Memorial, WWI "Batterie Pommern / Langer Max" 38 cm SK L/45 Gun Emplacement at Leugenboom
- Nature: Ruidenberg, Viconia Kleiputten, Wijnendalebos, 's Heerwillemskapelle
- Hiking: GR 130 IJzer, Via Yprensis - hoofdtraject, Wandelnetwerk De Blankaart
- With kids: Kinderboerderij De Lenspolder
- Food and drink: Thurholt, WINEtime
When to go to Diksmuide
The best time to visit Diksmuide 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.
- JanPossible8:10
- FebPossible9:44
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:35
- MayBest time15:19
- JunBest time16:17
- JulBest time15:53
- AugBest time14:21
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:23
- NovPossible8:37
- DecBest time7:42
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 42. In April, 36 of the 36 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 Diksmuide
The nearest main airport is Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, Antwerp), 113 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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- Oostende37 places21 km
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- Tielt34 places34 km
- Kortrijk33 places36 km
And all of Belgium, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Diksmuide?
The best known: Wijnendale Castle, Yser Towers, Beauvoorde Castle, Vladslo German war cemetery, Aertrycke Castle. In all, 36 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Diksmuide?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 42.
How do you get to Diksmuide?
The nearest main airport is Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR), 113 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Diksmuide as the destination and these 36 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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