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St Gertrude's Abbey, Leuven, Belgium: what it is and when to go
St Gertrude's Abbey, Leuven is an abbey in Leuven, Belgium. Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Belgium: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Abbey in Leuven, Belgium · History
- Where
- Belgium · Halfmaartstraat 6, 3000, Leuven
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRU Zaventem, 15 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 50.88387, 4.70005
What it is and where
St Gertrude's Abbey, Leuven is an abbey in Leuven, Belgium. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Belgium: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Leuven, where this site lists 80 more places to see, 698 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.88387, 4.70005; the nearest main airport is Brussels Airport (BRU, Zaventem), 15 km as the crow flies. How to get around Belgium (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History places in Belgium. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit St Gertrude's Abbey, Leuven is April to October and December.
- 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. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Belgium in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Belgium
To enter Belgium there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Belgium checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz (as in France); emergencies: 112 · 101 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Collegium TrilingueCollege at the University of Leuven306 m
- Saint Peter's Church, LeuvenChurch in Leuven, Belgium488 m
- Leuven Town HallCity hall of Leuven, Belgium581 m
- Martin's GasthuisHistory585 m
- M – Museum LeuvenArt museum in Leuven, Belgium654 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Belgium guide.
More in Belgium: History
- Manneken Pis: bronze sculpture and fountain by Jérôme Duquesnoy the Elder in Brussels, Belgium
- Spa, Belgium
- Grand-Place: main square in Brussels, Belgium
- Tournai Cathedral: Cathedral
- Stoclet Palace: historic mansion in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, Brussels, Belgium
- Plantin–Moretus Museum: museum in Antwerp, Belgium
Every Belgium place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is St Gertrude's Abbey, Leuven?
It is an abbey in Leuven, Belgium. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Belgium: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit St Gertrude's Abbey, Leuven?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44.
How do you get to St Gertrude's Abbey, Leuven?
The nearest main airport is Brussels Airport (BRU), 15 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Belgium is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Belgium map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Collegium Trilingue, Saint Peter's Church, Leuven, Leuven Town Hall. The rest is in the Belgium guide.
Keep reading
- Leuven80 places to see in and around Leuven, Belgium: Château of Arenberg, Leuven Town Hall, Saint Peter's Church, Leuven. Best time: April to October and December.
- History1012 places for history in Belgium, from Manneken Pis to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October and December. Each with its own season by altitude and d
- BelgiumBefore travelling to Belgium: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is all it takes to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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