# Things to see in Hasselt (Belgium): 96 places and when to go

> Hasselt is a town in Belgium with around 69,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 96 places in and around it, mainly Nature (34), Wildlife (29), History (23). The best known are Camino de Santiago, Hoge Kempen National Park and Basilica of Our Lady, Tongeren. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43. 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/hasselt/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Belgium · 50.964, 5.484
- **Population:** About 69,000
- **Places:** 96 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/naturaleza/) (34) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/fauna/) (29) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/historia/) (23) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/senderismo/) (22) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/espiritual/) (5) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/gastronomia/) (5)
- **Best time:** April to October.
- **Also possible:** November to March.
- **Nearest airport:** LGG Grâce-Hollogne, 36 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Hasselt

The places in and around Hasselt, 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.

- [Camino de Santiago](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/camino-de-santiago/): Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain · 19 km
- [Hoge Kempen National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/parque-nacional-hoge-kempen/): Natura 2000 protected area and national park in Limburg, Belgium · 9.6 km
- [Basilica of Our Lady, Tongeren](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/onze-lieve-vrouwebasiliek/): Church in Tongeren, Belgium · 20 km
- [Gallo-Roman Museum, Tongeren](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/gallo-roman-museum/): Provincial museum in Belgian city Tongeren · 20 km
- [St. Quentin's Cathedral, Hasselt](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/saint-quentin-cathedral/): Church · 11 km
- [Alden Biesen Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/alden-biesen-waterburcht/): Château · 14 km
- [Japanese Garden of Hasselt](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/japanese-garden/): Japanese garden in Hasselt, Belgium · 9.4 km
- [Château Neercanne](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/chateau-neercanne/): Castle in Maastricht, Netherlands · 21 km
- [Bokrijk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/openluchtmuseum-bokrijk/): Museum complex in Belgium · 5.7 km
- [Virga Jesse Basilica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/virga-jessebasiliek/): Church building in Hasselt, Belgium · 11 km
- [béguinage of Diest](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/begijnhof-diest/): Béguinage in Diest, Belgium · 30 km
- [Rullingen Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/kasteel-van-rullingen/): Belgian historic site · 20 km
- [Abdij van Hocht](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/abdijhoeve/): Monastery in Lanaken, Belgium · 16 km
- [De Holsteen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/de-holsteen/): History · 5.9 km
- [Gors Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/kasteel-van-gors/): Castle in Gors-Opleeuw, Belgium · 17 km
- [Aartsengel Michaëlkerk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/oekraiens-orthodoxe-kerk/): Church in Genk, Belgium · 3.9 km
- [As railway station](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/t-stasjon/): Railway station in As, Belgium · 9.5 km
- [Tumulus of Genoelselderen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/tumulus-van-genoelselderen/): Archaeological site · 18 km
- [Genoels-Elderen Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/wijnkasteel-genoels-elderen/): Castle in Genoelselderen, Belgium · 18 km
- [Grensmaas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/grensmaas/): Section of the Meuse river at the boundary of Belgium and the Netherlands · 21 km
- [Landwijk Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/kasteel-landwijk/): Castle in Donk, Herk-de-Stad, Belgium · 25 km
- [Diepenbeek Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/kasteel-van-diepenbeek/): Castle in Diepenbeek, Belgium · 7.3 km
- [Castle Groenendaal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/kasteel-van-groenendaal/): Castle in Waltwilder (Bilzen), Limburg · 9.7 km
- [Kasteel van Schalkhoven](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/kasteel-van-schalkhoven/): Castle · 14 km

And the other 72, by what you come to do:

- **Architecture**: [Scharbergbrug](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/scharbergbrug/)
- **History**: [Tumulus of Herderen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/tumulus-van-herderen/), [Hoogmolen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/hotel-brasserie-de-hoogmolen/), [Nieuw Leven, Leut](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/nieuw-leven/), [B&B De Bonderbei](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/b-b-de-bonderbei/), [Meditatiecentrum Dhamma Pajjota](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/meditatiecentrum-dhamma-pajjota/), [Trekkershut Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/trekkershut-nationaal-park-hoge-kempen/)
- **Nature**: [Borreberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/borreberg/), [Cannerberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/cannerberg/), [Dauteweyers](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/dauteweijers/), [Domein Kiewit](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/domein-kiewit/), [Groeve De Nieuwe Keel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/groeve-de-nieuwe-keel/), [De Maten](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/natuurreservaat-de-maten/), [Sint-Lambertusbron](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/sint-lambertusbron/), [Platwijers](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/vlaams-natuurreservaat-platwijers/), [Bosreservaat Dilserbos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/bosreservaat-dilserbos/), [Bosreservaat Hasselbos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/bosreservaat-hasselbos/), [Bosreservaat Jongenbos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/bosreservaat-jongenbos/), [Bosreservaat Kolmontbos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/bosreservaat-kolmontbos/), [Bosreservaat Kraaienbos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/bosreservaat-kraaienbos/), [Bosreservaat Lanklaarderbos - Saenhoeve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/bosreservaat-lanklaarderbos-saenhoeve/), [Bosreservaat Platte Lindenberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/bosreservaat-platte-lindenberg/), [Dorpsbemden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/dorpsbemden/), [Hochter Bampd](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/hochter-bampd/), [Natuurdomein Klaverberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/natuurdomein-klaverberg/), [Natuurgebied Broekbeemd](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/natuurgebied-broekbeemd/), [Natuurgebied Grote Beemd](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/natuurgebied-grote-beemd/), [Natuurreservaat Eggertingen-Beekbeemdenbeek](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/natuurreservaat-eggertingen-beekbeemdenbeek/), [Natuurreservaat Eggertingen Lerebeek](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/natuurreservaat-eggertingen-lerebeek/), [Natuurreservaat Het Wik](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/natuurreservaat-het-wik/), [Natuurreservaat Spoorwegzate](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/natuurreservaat-spoorwegzate/), [Natuurreservaat Tommelen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/natuurreservaat-tommelen/), [Nietelbroeken](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/nietelbroeken/), [Opglabbekerzavel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/opglabbekerzavel/), [Pietersembos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/pietersembos/), [Sint Pietersberg & Jekerdal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/sint-pietersberg-jekerdal/), [Tweelingsterril](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/tweelingsterril/)
- **Snow**: [Snow Valley](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/snow-valley/)
- **With kids**: [Aquadroom](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/aquadroom/), [Cosmodrome](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/cosmodrome/), [Huis van de Boer](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/huis-van-de-boer/), [Plopsa Indoor Hasselt](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/plopsa-indoor-hasselt/)
- **Food and drink**: [Biobrouwerij Jessenhofke](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/biobrouwerij-jessenhofke/), [Neercanne, wijnkelder](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/neercanne-wijnkelder/), [Schorpion wijnen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/schorpion-wijnen/), [Wijndomein De Caybergh](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/wijndomein-de-caybergh/), [Wijngaard De Ranker](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/wijngaard-de-ranker/)
- **Diving**: [Duikvijver De Kyn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/duikvijver-de-kyn/), [Thor - Koraalduikers Genk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/thor-koraalduikers-genk/)
- **Hiking**: [GR 5 Aanlooproute Genk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/gr-5-aanlooproute-genk/), [GR 5 Variant door Hasselt](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/gr-5-variant-door-hasselt/), [Jakobs-Pilgerwege in NRW/RP](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/jakobs-pilgerwege-in-nrw-rp/), [National Park Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/national-park-trail/), [National Park Trail (hoofdtraject)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/national-park-trail-hoofdtraject/), [National Park Trail Starting route Station Genk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/national-park-trail-starting-route-station-genk/), [National Park Trail Via Bosbeek](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/national-park-trail-via-bosbeek/), [National Park Trail Via Kolenspoor](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/national-park-trail-via-kolenspoor/), [National Park Trail Via Munsterbos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/national-park-trail-via-munsterbos/), [PeerkePad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/peerkepad-2-houthem-sint-gerlach-berg-aan-de-maas/), [Pelgrimspad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/pelgrimspad-deel-2-alle-varianten/), [Rivierpark Maasvallei Langeafstandswandeling](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/rivierpark-maasvallei-langeafstandswandeling/), [Rivierpark Maasvallei LAW Hoogwatervariant](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/rivierpark-maasvallei-law-hoogwatervariant/), [Streek-GR Haspengouw 1-2](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/streek-gr-haspengouw-1-2/), [Streek-GR Haspengouw 4-17](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/streek-gr-haspengouw-4-17/), [Streek-GR Limburgse Mijnen Hoofdtraject](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/streek-gr-limburgse-mijnen-hoofdtraject/), [Streek-GR Limburgse Mijnen Verbinding Genk-Thor Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/streek-gr-limburgse-mijnen-verbinding-genk-thor-park/), [Via Christina Mirabilis - Van Wellen naar Borgloon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/via-christina-mirabilis-van-wellen-naar-borgloon/), [Via Limburgica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/via-limburgica/), [Wandelnetwerk Zuid-Limburg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/wandelnetwerk-zuid-limburg/), [Wijerstrail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/wijerstrail/)
- **Hot springs**: [Sané Thermen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/sane-thermen/)
- **Stargazing**: [Sterrenwacht](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/sterrenwacht/)

## When to go to Hasselt

The best time to visit Hasselt is **April to October**; also possible: November to March. 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 11 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 45 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 32 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 34 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 18 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 17 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 53 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 21 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 22 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 24 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 37 |
| December | Possible | 7 h 43 |

In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43. In June, 94 of the 96 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 Hasselt

The nearest main airport is Liège Airport (LGG, Grâce-Hollogne), 36 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=50.964%2C5.484)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.964%2C5.484)

## Other towns nearby

- [Beringen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/beringen/): 36 places · 20 km
- [Molenbeersel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/molenbeersel/): 48 places · 29 km
- [Zoutleeuw](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/zoutleeuw/): 74 places · 30 km
- [Hamont-Achel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/hamont-achel/): 20 places · 37 km
- [Liège](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/lieja/): 194 places · 38 km
- [Mol](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/mol/): 33 places · 39 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 Hasselt?

The best known: [Camino de Santiago](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/camino-de-santiago/), [Hoge Kempen National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/parque-nacional-hoge-kempen/), [Basilica of Our Lady, Tongeren](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/onze-lieve-vrouwebasiliek/), [Gallo-Roman Museum, Tongeren](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/gallo-roman-museum/), [St. Quentin's Cathedral, Hasselt](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/saint-quentin-cathedral/). In all, 96 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

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

April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43.

### How do you get to Hasselt?

The nearest main airport is Liège Airport (LGG), 36 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.964%2C5.484) opens the route on the map.

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

Create a trip with Hasselt as the destination and these 96 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).