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Groot-Bijgaarden Castle, Belgium: what it is and when to go
Groot-Bijgaarden Castle is a castle in Groot-Bijgaarden, Belgium (City of Brussels). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, 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
- Castle in Groot-Bijgaarden, Belgium · History
- Where
- Belgium · Isidoor Van Beverenstraat 5
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRU Zaventem, 16 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 50.87367, 4.26407
What it is and where
Groot-Bijgaarden Castle is a castle in Groot-Bijgaarden, Belgium (City of Brussels). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Belgium: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Kasteel van Groot-Bijgaarden
It is in City of Brussels, where this site lists 278 more places to see, 6.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.87367, 4.26407; the nearest main airport is Brussels Airport (BRU, Zaventem), 16 km as the crow flies. How to get around Belgium (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History 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 Groot-Bijgaarden Castle is April to October and December.
- 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
- DecBest time7:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44. 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.
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
- 't DroogveldProtected area1.3 km
- Thermen DilbeekHot spring bath1.8 km
- Villa Marie-MirandeHouse in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, Brussels, Belgium2.0 km
- Girardin BreweryBelgian brewery specializing in lambics since 18452.1 km
- GansbroekNature area in Ganshoren, Brussels, Belgium2.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Belgium guide.
More in Belgium: History
- Manneken Pis: bronze sculpture and fountain by Jérôme Duquesnoy the Elder in Brussels, Belgium
- Spa, Belgium
- Grand-Place: main square in Brussels, Belgium
- Tournai Cathedral: Cathedral
- Stoclet Palace: historic mansion in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, Brussels, Belgium
- Plantin–Moretus Museum: museum in Antwerp, Belgium
Every Belgium place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Groot-Bijgaarden Castle?
It is a castle in Groot-Bijgaarden, Belgium. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, 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 Groot-Bijgaarden Castle?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44.
How do you get to Groot-Bijgaarden Castle?
The nearest main airport is Brussels Airport (BRU), 16 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 't Droogveld, Thermen Dilbeek, Villa Marie-Mirande. The rest is in the Belgium guide.
Keep reading
- City of Brussels278 places to see in and around City of Brussels, Belgium: Manneken Pis, Grand-Place, Stoclet Palace. Best time: April to October and December.
- History1012 places for history in Belgium, from Manneken Pis to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October and December. Each with its own season by altitude and d
- 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.
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