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Things to see in Wavre (Belgium): 32 places and when to go
Wavre is a town in Belgium, and this site lists 32 places in and around it, mainly History (13), Food and drink (5), Hiking (5). The best known are Musée Hergé, Walibi Belgium and Gembloux Abbey. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 14 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 · 50.6988, 4.59
- Places
- 32 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (13) · Food and drink (5) · Hiking (5) · Museums and art (3) · With kids (3) · Temples (3)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- BRU Zaventem, 24 km as the crow flies
What to see in Wavre
The places in and around Wavre, 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.
- Musée HergéMuseum in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium3.5 km
- Walibi BelgiumTheme park in Belgium6 m
- Gembloux AbbeyHistory17 km
- Abbaye d'AywiersHistory9.1 km
- AqualibiWater park in Belgium356 m
- Basilique Notre-Dame de Basse-WavreChurch in Waver, Belgium3.7 km
- Opprebais CastleCastle in Wallonia15 km
- Church of Saint Joseph, WaterlooChurch building in Waterloo, Belgium14 km
- Château de FlorivalCastle8.2 km
- Solvay CastleChâteau in Wallonia10.0 km
- Château de RixensartCastle in Wallonia4.2 km
- Château de WalhainCastle in Wallonia12 km
- Musée LMuseum of the University of Louvain (UCLouvain) in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium4.0 km
- Château-ferme de MoriensartCastle in Wallonia6.9 km
- église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de WavreChurch in Wavre, Belgium2.5 km
- Fondation FolonBelgian museum10 km
- Moulin GustotHistory · Architecture14 km
- Ancienne Abbaye de VillersHistory13 km
- Brasserie de l'OrneBrewery5.9 km
- Brasserie du RenardBrewery8.6 km
- Brasserie-Ferme de BertinchampsBrewery16 km
- Carrière des trois fontainesDive site8.0 km
- Château de LimeletteHistory2.0 km
- FahrbarBrewery3.7 km
And the other 8, by what you come to do:
- History: Ferme des Trois Couronnes
- Hiking: GR 121, GR 121 Liaison Gare de Céroux-Mousty, GR 121 Liaison Gare de Wavre, GR 126 Liaison gare de Hoeilaart, GRP 127 Tour du Brabant Wallon
- Food and drink: La Tête Chargée
- With kids: Spray park
When to go to Wavre
The best time to visit Wavre is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. 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 time16:14
- JulBest time15:50
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:25
- NovPossible8:39
- DecBest time7:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. 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.
Getting to Wavre
The nearest main airport is Brussels Airport (BRU, Zaventem), 24 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
- Leuven80 places21 km
- Nivelles32 places22 km
- City of Brussels278 places24 km
- Namur87 places32 km
- Charleroi59 places33 km
- Mechelen76 places37 km
And all of Belgium, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Wavre?
The best known: Musée Hergé, Walibi Belgium, Gembloux Abbey, Abbaye d'Aywiers, Aqualibi. 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 Wavre?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46.
How do you get to Wavre?
The nearest main airport is Brussels Airport (BRU), 24 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Wavre 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.
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