# Things to see in Nivelles (Belgium): 32 places and when to go

> Nivelles is a town in Belgium, and this site lists 32 places in and around it, mainly Nature (12), History (9), Wildlife (9). The best known are Lion's Mound, Hallerbos and Collegiate Church of St. Gertrude, Nivelles. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. 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/nivelles/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Belgium · 50.5975, 4.3237
- **Places:** 32 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/naturaleza/) (12) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/historia/) (9) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/fauna/) (9) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/senderismo/) (9) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/gastronomia/) (3) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/montana/) (2)
- **Best time:** April to October.
- **Also possible:** November to March.
- **Nearest airport:** CRL Charleroi, 18 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Nivelles

The places in and around Nivelles, 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.

- [Lion's Mound](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/colina-del-leon/): War memorial to the Battle of Waterloo in Braine-l'Alleud, Wallonia, Belgium · 11 km
- [Hallerbos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/hallerbos/): Forest in Belgium · 13 km
- [Collegiate Church of St. Gertrude, Nivelles](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/collegiale-sainte-gertrude/): Church · 4 m
- [Château de Seneffe](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/chateau-de-seneffe/): Castle in Wallonia · 8.9 km
- [bois de la Houssière](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/bois-de-la-houssiere/): Protected area · 10.0 km
- [Napoleon's Last HQ](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/ferme-du-caillou/): Napoleon's last HQ in 1815 · 8.7 km
- [Nizelles Abbey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/abbaye-de-nizelles/): Belgian abbey · 7.6 km
- [Braine Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/chateau-des-comtes-de-hornes/): Castle in Braine-le-Château, Belgium · 10 km
- [Château d'eau de l'Ermite](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/chateau-d-eau-de-l-ermite/): History · 13 km
- [Ancien couvent des Récollets](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/couvent-des-recollets/): Monastery · 324 m
- [Sint-Veronuskerk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/sint-veronuskerk/): Church building in Lembeek, Belgium · 15 km
- [Krekelenberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/krekelenberg/): Summit · 13 km
- [Berendries](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/berendries/): Protected area · 14 km
- [Brasserie des Beaux Jours](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/brasserie-des-beaux-jours/): Brewery · 11 km
- [Bruyère Mathias](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/bruyere-mathias/): Protected area · 12 km
- [Chez Bobbi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/chez-bobbi/): Brewery · 6.8 km
- [Dive Factory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/dive-factory/): Dive site · 11 km
- [Ermitage](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/ermitage/): Protected area · 8.8 km
- [E2 European long distance path](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/european-long-distance-path-e2-west/): Walking path · 1.6 km
- [GR 12 Wallonie, Braine-le-Château - Fontaine-l'Évêque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/gr-12-wallonie-braine-le-chateau-fontaine-l-eveque/): Hiking · 9.3 km
- [GR 121 Liason Gare de Nivelles](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/gr-121-liason-gare-de-nivelles/): Hiking · 831 m
- [GR 121 Variante Nivelles](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/gr-121-variante-nivelles/): Hiking · 7.6 km
- [GR 129 La Belgique en diagonale ! Ellezelles - Dinant](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/gr-129-la-belgique-en-diagonale-ellezelles-dinant/): Hiking · 12 km
- [GRP 127 Variante pluie Quenast](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/grp-127-variante-pluie-quenast/): Hiking · 14 km

And the other 8, by what you come to do:

- **Hiking**: [GRT-BVW 24 Mélin - Aubechies](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/grt-bvw-24-melin-aubechies/), [Le Chemin de Saint-Feuillien](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/le-chemin-de-saint-feuillien/), [Via Brabantica, Halle - Nivelles](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/via-brabantica-halle-nivelles/)
- **Food and drink**: [La Brasserie de Tubize](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/la-brasserie-de-tubize/)
- **Nature**: [Maasdalbos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/maasdalbos/), [Malakoffdomein](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/malakoffdomein/), [Refuge naturel de l'étang de Launoy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/refuge-naturel-de-l-etang-de-launoy/), [Réserve naturelle de Claire Fontaine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/reserve-naturelle-de-claire-fontaine/)

## When to go to Nivelles

The best time to visit Nivelles 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 14 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 46 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 33 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 33 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 16 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 13 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 49 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 19 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 22 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 25 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 40 |
| December | Possible | 7 h 47 |

In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. In June, 32 of the 32 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 Nivelles

The nearest main airport is Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL, Charleroi), 18 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=50.5975%2C4.3237)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.5975%2C4.3237)

## Other towns nearby

- [Charleroi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/charleroi/): 59 places · 22 km
- [Wavre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/wavre/): 32 places · 22 km
- [City of Brussels](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/bruselas/): 278 places · 26 km
- [Mons, Belgium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/mons/): 64 places · 32 km
- [Ath](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/ath/): 29 places · 39 km
- [Leuven](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/leuven/): 80 places · 41 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 Nivelles?

The best known: [Lion's Mound](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/colina-del-leon/), [Hallerbos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/hallerbos/), [Collegiate Church of St. Gertrude, Nivelles](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/collegiale-sainte-gertrude/), [Château de Seneffe](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/chateau-de-seneffe/), [bois de la Houssière](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/belgica/bois-de-la-houssiere/). In all, 32 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

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

April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47.

### How do you get to Nivelles?

The nearest main airport is Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL), 18 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.5975%2C4.3237) opens the route on the map.

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

Create a trip with Nivelles as the destination and these 32 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).