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Things to see in Zoutleeuw (Belgium): 74 places and when to go
Zoutleeuw is a town in Belgium, and this site lists 74 places in and around it, mainly History (39), Nature (19), Wildlife (18). The best known are Saint Leonard's Church, Zoutleeuw, Sint-Truiden Abbey and Basiliek van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Kortenbos. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 15 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 · 50.8332, 5.1034
- Places
- 74 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (39) · Nature (19) · Wildlife (18) · Temples (13) · Hiking (10) · Food and drink (7)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- LGG Grâce-Hollogne, 32 km as the crow flies
What to see in Zoutleeuw
The places in and around Zoutleeuw, 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.
- Saint Leonard's Church, ZoutleeuwChurch in Zoutleeuw, Belgium27 m
- Sint-Truiden AbbeyFormer Benedictine monastery in Sint-Truiden (named after Saint Trudo) in the province of Limburg Belgium6.2 km
- Basiliek van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van KortenbosChurch in Kortenbos, Belgium9.9 km
- Heylissem AbbeyFormer abbey in Hélécine, Belgium13 km
- Sint-AgnesbegijnhofChurch in Sint-Truiden, Belgium6.5 km
- Sint-Germanus churchRoman-catholic church located in Tienen, Belgium12 km
- AvernassetombeTumulus in Belgium14 km
- Drie TommenTumulus in Tienen, Belgium11 km
- Hasselbrouck CastleCastle in Hasselbroek, Belgium14 km
- Kasteel van OrdingenHistory9.4 km
- Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ten-PoelkerkChurch in Tienen, Belgium12 km
- PaterskerkChurch in Tienen, Belgium12 km
- Mariënlof AbbeyMonastery18 km
- ClovisbronSpring in Brustem, Sint-Truiden8.7 km
- Drie TommenTumuli in Montenaken, Belgium14 km
- Heilig-KruiskerkChurch in Sint-Truiden, Belgium5.9 km
- Kapel van HelshovenChapel in Belgium13 km
- Nieuwerkerken CastleCastle in Belgium7.9 km
- MetsterenmolenWatermill in Metsteren, Belgium5.5 km
- Sint-EucheriuskapelChapel in Sint-Truiden, Belgium9.0 km
- Sint-GenovevakerkChurch in Oplinter, Belgium8.0 km
- Sint-Jan de DoperkerkChurch in Walsbets (Landen), Belgium11 km
- Sint-Jansbergklooster ZelemMonastery in Zelem, Belgium15 km
- Sint-Quirinuskerk (BunsbeekàRomanesque and Gothic church located in Bunsbeek, a village in the Belgian municipality of Glabbeek in the province of Flemish Brabant11 km
And the other 50, by what you come to do:
- History: city hall of Tienen, Town hall of Zoutleeuw, Torenburcht, Tumulus of Betz, Tumulus of Brustem, Tumulus of Middelwinden, Twee Tommen, tumulus of Waesmont, Brouwerij & Alcoholstokerij Wilderen, Château de la Motte, Château de Looz, De Verborgen Parel, Kamerijckhoeve, L'Epicurie, Michaelhoeve, t' Nieuwhuys
- Food and drink: Kerkom brewery, Brasserie du Flo, Brouwerij Anders! NV, Brouwerij Hubie, Brouwerij van Vissenaken
- Nature: De Beemden, Bosreservaat Aalsterbos, Bosreservaat Gasthuisbos, Bosreservaat Groot gasthuisbos, Les Pendées, Les Tournants, Natuurdomein Schorrebos, Natuurdomein Tijlozenbos, Natuurdomein Walsbergen, Natuurreservaat Aronsthoek, Natuurreservaat Betserbroek, Natuurreservaat Op d'Hei, Natuurreservaat Sleepenbroek, Natuurreservaat Tiens Broek, Papenbroek, Tienbunders
- Hiking: E2 European long distance path, GR 128, GR 5 België, GR 564, Streek-GR Hageland, Streek-GR Hageland Aanlooproute Station Tienen, Streek-GR Haspengouw 13-23, Via Christina Maribilis - Van Brustem naar Wellen, Via Christina Mirabilis - Van Sint-Truiden naar Brustem, Via Monastica
- With kids: Olmenhof, Plopsaqua Hannut-Landen, 'tHoevendrieske zorg-kinderboerderij
When to go to Zoutleeuw
The best time to visit Zoutleeuw 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.
- JanPossible8:12
- FebPossible9:45
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:17
- JunBest time16:15
- JulBest time15:51
- 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 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44. In April, 74 of the 74 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 Zoutleeuw
The nearest main airport is Liège Airport (LGG, Grâce-Hollogne), 32 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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- Leuven80 places29 km
- Hasselt96 places30 km
- Westerlo40 places32 km
- Huy35 places36 km
- Wavre32 places39 km
And all of Belgium, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Zoutleeuw?
The best known: Saint Leonard's Church, Zoutleeuw, Sint-Truiden Abbey, Basiliek van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Kortenbos, Heylissem Abbey, Sint-Agnesbegijnhof. In all, 74 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Zoutleeuw?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44.
How do you get to Zoutleeuw?
The nearest main airport is Liège Airport (LGG), 32 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Zoutleeuw as the destination and these 74 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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