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Things to see in Zonnebeke (Belgium): 56 places and when to go
Zonnebeke is a town in Belgium, and this site lists 56 places in and around it, mainly History (29), Nature (9), Wildlife (9). The best known are Menin Gate, Tyne Cot and In Flanders Fields Museum. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. 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 · 50.8707, 2.9887
- Places
- 56 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (29) · Nature (9) · Wildlife (9) · With kids (6) · Food and drink (5) · Hiking (5)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- BRU Zaventem, 105 km as the crow flies
What to see in Zonnebeke
The places in and around Zonnebeke, 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.
- Menin GateWar memorial in Ypres, Belgium7.2 km
- Tyne CotCemetery in West Flanders, Belgium2.0 km
- In Flanders Fields MuseumWar museum in the city center of Ypres, Belgium7.6 km
- Rumbeke CastleCastle in Rumbeke, Belgium12 km
- Saint Julien MemorialWar memorial commemorating Canadian military forces in World War I, in Saint Julien, Belgium4.7 km
- Langemark German war cemeteryCemetery in Langemark, Belgium7.5 km
- Polygon Wood, ZonnebekeForest in Belgium, site of the Battle of Passchendaele in World War I2.0 km
- Hill 62 MemorialCanadian war memorial5.0 km
- Basiliek van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van DadizeleChurch in Dadizele, Belgium7.8 km
- Messines Ridge (New Zealand) MemorialWW1 memorial in Belgium14 km
- Artillery Wood CemeteryWWI cemetery in Belgium8.8 km
- Island of Ireland Peace ParkWorld War I memorial in Mesen, Belgium14 km
- Lone Tree Commonwealth War Graves Commission CemeteryGraveyard in Belgium14 km
- Passchendaele Canadian MemorialCanadian war memorial in Belgium3.5 km
- Saint Nicholas' ChurchChurch building in Mesen, Belgium13 km
- Spanbroekmolen British CemeteryWWI CWGC cemetery in Ypres, Belgium13 km
- Bedford House CemeteryWWI CWGC site in Ypres, Belgium8.4 km
- Buffs Road CemeteryWWI cemetery in Ypres, Belgium5.1 km
- Buttes New British CemeteryCemetery in Zonnebeke, Belgium1.7 km
- PalingbeekProvincial park of Belgium7.9 km
- Essex Farm CemeteryBurial ground near Ypres, Belgium8.1 km
- First DCLI Cemetery, The BluffCWGC cemetery in Ypres, Belgium7.7 km
- Hedge Row Trench CemeteryCWGC cemetery in Ypres, Belgium7.8 km
- KraaibergSummit15 km
And the other 32, by what you come to do:
- History: Larch Wood (Railway Cutting) Cemetery, Polygon Wood Cemetery, RE Grave, Railway Wood, Track "X" Cemetery, Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery, Woods Cemetery, Zillebeke Churchyard Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery, Sint-Medarduskerk
- Museums and art: Passchendaele Museum, Nationaal Tabaksmuseum
- Nature: Kleiputten, Hill 60, Verdronken Weide, Vrijbos, Bergmolenbos
- With kids: Alpaca Adventure, Amur leopard, Bellewaerde Aquapark, Bengal Express, Big Chute, Coffee Cups
- Stargazing: AstroLAB IRIS
- Food and drink: Bier en Karakter, Brasserie Vanuxeem, Brouwerij Eutropius, Rodenbach Brewery, Wijndomein Ravenstein
- Hiking: GR 131 Aanlooproute station Ieper, GR 131 Aanlooproute station Ieper - Menenpoort - GR 128, Menen - Libercourt, Via Yprensis - variante Bijlanderpad, Voie du Nord
When to go to Zonnebeke
The best time to visit Zonnebeke 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.
- JanPossible8:11
- 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. In April, 55 of the 56 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 Zonnebeke
The nearest main airport is Brussels Airport (BRU, Zaventem), 105 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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And all of Belgium, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Zonnebeke?
The best known: Menin Gate, Tyne Cot, In Flanders Fields Museum, Rumbeke Castle, Saint Julien Memorial. In all, 56 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Zonnebeke?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44.
How do you get to Zonnebeke?
The nearest main airport is Brussels Airport (BRU), 105 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Zonnebeke as the destination and these 56 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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