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Things to see in Roetgen (Belgium): 83 places and when to go
Roetgen is a town in Belgium, and this site lists 83 places in and around it, mainly Nature (29), History (26), Wildlife (25). The best known are Vesdre, St. Nicholas church and Castle Eyneburg. 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 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Belgium · 50.646, 6.1844
- Places
- 83 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (29) · History (26) · Wildlife (25) · Hiking (20) · Temples (7) · Museums and art (4)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- LGG Grâce-Hollogne, 52 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Baraque Michel, at 672 m.
What to see in Roetgen
The places in and around Roetgen, 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.
- VesdreRiver in Belgium and Germany6.6 km
- St. Nicholas churchChurch in Eupen, Belgium11 km
- Castle EyneburgCastle in Kelmis, East Belgium14 km
- IKOB International Art Centre East BelgiumArt museum11 km
- Museum Vieille MontagneMuseum14 km
- StelingMountain in Germany7.7 km
- Château de RaerenCastle in Raeren, East Belgium5.8 km
- church of PeaceProtestant church in Eupen, Belgium11 km
- Castle AmstenrathCastle in Eynatten, Belgium9.0 km
- Reichenstein MonasteryMonastery in Germany12 km
- RochuskapelleChapel in Neu-Moresnet, Belgium15 km
- castle Gross WeimsCastle in Eupen Kettenis, Belgium10 km
- castle LiberméCastle in Eupen Kettenis, Belgium9.6 km
- VlattenhausCastle in Eynatten, Belgium9.0 km
- WaldenburghausCastle in Kettenis (Eupen), Belgium9.7 km
- ZyklopensteineNatural monument10 km
- Freyenter WaldNature reserve in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany7.8 km
- house Grand RyBuilding in Eupen, Belgium11 km
- Haus RaerenCastle in Raeren, Belgium5.7 km
- KnoppenburgEstate with manor house in Raeren, Belgium6.4 km
- war memorial WerthplatzMemorial in Eupen, Belgium10 km
- Haus TrouetBuilding in Eynatten, Belgium8.8 km
- Sankt Johannes der TäuferkircheChurch in Eynatten, Belgium8.9 km
- Burg RaafCastle in Raeren, Belgium8.2 km
And the other 59, by what you come to do:
- History: Chapel of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist, Castle Thor, St. Bartholomäus, Bauernmuseum, Dorfmuseum - Uraalt Scholl, KuKuK e.V. - Kunst und Kultur im Köpfchen (ehemaliges deutsches Zollhaus), Siegfried Line
- Nature: Bildchen, Brackvenn, Brettner Hof, Dreilägerbach mit Vorbecken und Steinbach, Ermesbachtal, Feuerbach-Laufenbachtal, Hoscheider Venn mit Quellgebieten des Dreiläger- und Schleebaches, Kalltal, Kämpchen, Kleines Laufenbachtal, Klüserbachtal und Schwarzbachtal, Oberes Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Ehrensteinley, Oberlauf der Inde im Münsterwald, Paustenbacher Venn, Vennhochfläche bei Mützenich, Vichtbachtal mit Grölis-, Schlee- und Lensbach, Weser, Wolfsberg, Wollerscheider Venn, Wollerscheider Wald, Wollerscheider Wiesen, Altenberg, Hoscheit-Venn (Zone B), Paustenbacher Venn (zone B)
- Architecture: Fernsehsender Monschau
- Food and drink: Brauerei Néau, Baraque Michel, Radermacher distillery
- Hiking: De Rabotrath à la Gueule, Eifelsteig, GR 15 Variante Caillebotis, GR 56 Liaison Gare d'Eupen, GR 56 Liaison Gare Hergenrath, GR 56 Variante crue Herzogenhügel, GR 56 Variante crue Lontzen, GR 56 Variante drapeau rouge Nahtsief, GRP 563 Liaison Gare d'Eupen, GRP 563 Variante crue Lontzen, GRP 573 Liaison gare d'Eupen, GRP 573 Variante crue Herzogenhügel, GRT-BVW 21 Limbourg - Clermont-sur-Berwinne, Matthiasweg, Moor-Route, Venntrilogie, Venntrilogie - 1, Venntrilogie - Stage 2, Venntrilogie - Stage 3, Wandern im Aachener Wald
- With kids: LAGO Eupen Wetzlarbad, Rotwildgehege
- Hot springs: Saunadorf Roetgen-Therme
- Snow: Ski Haus Ternell
When to go to Roetgen
The best time to visit Roetgen 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.
- JanPossible8:13
- FebPossible9:46
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:16
- JunBest time16:13
- JulBest time15:50
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:25
- NovPossible8:40
- DecPossible7:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. In April, 82 of the 83 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 Roetgen
The nearest main airport is Liège Airport (LGG, Grâce-Hollogne), 52 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
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And all of Belgium, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Roetgen?
The best known: Vesdre, St. Nicholas church, Castle Eyneburg, IKOB International Art Centre East Belgium, Museum Vieille Montagne. In all, 83 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Roetgen?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46.
How do you get to Roetgen?
The nearest main airport is Liège Airport (LGG), 52 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Roetgen as the destination and these 83 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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