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Things to see in Herzele (Belgium): 62 places and when to go
Herzele is a town in Belgium, and this site lists 62 places in and around it, mainly Nature (41), Wildlife (38), History (8). The best known are Egmont Castle, Leeuwergem Castle and Egmont Museum. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Belgium · 50.8875, 3.8915
- Places
- 62 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (41) · Wildlife (38) · History (8) · Food and drink (8) · Mountains (4) · Museums and art (3)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- BRU Zaventem, 42 km as the crow flies
What to see in Herzele
The places in and around Herzele, 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.
- Egmont CastleCastle in Zottegem, Belgium6.0 km
- Leeuwergem CastleCastle in Leeuwergem, Belgium5.0 km
- Egmont MuseumMuseum in Zottegem, Belgium6.0 km
- Archaeological museum of VelzekeMuseum in Velzeke7.9 km
- BosbergMountain in Belgium14 km
- Church of the Assumption of Our Lady, ZottegemChurch building in Zottegem, Belgium6.0 km
- Den DotterProtected area5.3 km
- NeigembosForest in Ninove, Belgium15 km
- RaspaillebosForest in Geraardsbergen, Belgium13 km
- St Martin's Church, AalstChurch located in Aalst, Belgium12 km
- HasseltbosForest in Geraardsbergen, Belgium7.1 km
- Mesen CastleCastle in Lede, Belgium11 km
- De Ryck breweryBrewing structure located in Belgium5 m
- Buysesmolen, HerzeleWindmill in Sint-Antelinks, Belgium4.4 km
- FauconniersmolenWindmill in Oordegem, Belgium8.8 km
- Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-van-OudebergkapelChapel in Geraardsbergen, Belgium13 km
- ParikebergHill in Brakel, Belgium14 km
- Windmill of EleneWindmill in Elene, Belgium5.5 km
- GaverbosNatural landscape in Oosterzele, Belgium10 km
- BoelarebosForest in Geraardsbergen, Belgium15 km
- BoelaremeersenNature reserve near Schendelbeke, Belgium11 km
- De NuchtenNatural landscape in Zandbergen, Belgium10 km
- Dendervallei NinoveNatural landscape in Appelterre-Eichem, Belgium10 km
- DuivenbosProtected area3.9 km
And the other 38, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Eikenmolen, Bois de La Houppe, Gemene Meers, Serskampse bossen, Kloosterbos, Middenloop Zwalm, Moenebroek, Cotthembos, Everbeekse bossen, Parkbos-Uilenbroek, Steenbergse bossen, Wachtspaarbekken Bettelhovebeek, Wellemeersen, Beverbeekvallei, Beverbeekvallei ('Kabbeek'), Beverbeekvallei ('Tortelboom'), Bos Kasteel Leeuwergem (Agentschap voor Natuur en Bos), Doormansbos, Keelman, Kluysbos, Kollebroeken (Everbeekse bossen), Natuurgebied Geelstervallei, Doormansbos, Smoorbeekvallei, Solegem, Spiegeldriesbos / Munkbos, Vijfstratenbos/ Ravottersbos, Walputbeek-Dendermeersen
- Museums and art: Museum van het Belgisch Trekpaard
- Food and drink: Brouwerij Aaigem, Brouwerij Gemeldorp, De Glazentoren, Inova Brewery, Microbrouwerij De Backer, Stokerij Jonasberg, Stokerij Van Damme
- With kids: Diggiehoeve
- Hiking: GR 122 Variant Zottegem
When to go to Herzele
The best time to visit Herzele 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.
- JanPossible8:11
- FebPossible9:45
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:18
- JunBest time16:16
- JulBest time15:52
- AugBest time14:20
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:24
- NovPossible8:38
- DecPossible7:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44. In April, 62 of the 62 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 Herzele
The nearest main airport is Brussels Airport (BRU, Zaventem), 42 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
- Ghent111 places21 km
- Oudenaarde79 places21 km
- Mandekensstraat51 places24 km
- Ath29 places30 km
- City of Brussels278 places31 km
- Kemzeke44 places40 km
And all of Belgium, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Herzele?
The best known: Egmont Castle, Leeuwergem Castle, Egmont Museum, Archaeological museum of Velzeke, Bosberg. In all, 62 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Herzele?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44.
How do you get to Herzele?
The nearest main airport is Brussels Airport (BRU), 42 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Herzele as the destination and these 62 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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