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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.

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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 (34) · Wildlife (29) · History (23) · Hiking (22) · Temples (5) · Food and drink (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.

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

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.

  1. JanPossible8:11
  2. FebPossible9:45
  3. MarPossible11:32
  4. AprBest time13:34
  5. MayBest time15:18
  6. JunBest time16:17
  7. JulBest time15:53
  8. AugBest time14:21
  9. SepBest time12:22
  10. OctBest time10:24
  11. NovPossible8:37
  12. DecPossible7:43

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

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.

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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of Belgium, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Hasselt?

The best known: Camino de Santiago, Hoge Kempen National Park, Basilica of Our Lady, Tongeren, Gallo-Roman Museum, Tongeren, St. Quentin's Cathedral, Hasselt. 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 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.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.