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Saint Bavo's Cathedral Ghent
This Gothic cathedral guards the Van Eyck brothers' luminous Ghent Altarpiece, a landmark of European painting.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Wichelen
Flanders, Belgium · Europe
About Wichelen
Wichelen works well as a base: 5 minutes from Berlare, 19km from Gravensteen.
Wichelen is in Flanders, Belgium, with about 11,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Berlare, about 4 km away.
Wichelen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɪxələ(n)] ) is a municipality located in the Denderstreek in the Belgian province of East Flanders, comprising the towns of Schellebelle, Serskamp and Wichelen proper. In 2021, its population was 11,690 and its area 22.87 km2.
The river Scheldt runs through Wichelen, and inRead more
Schellebelle, it is crossed by the Schellebelle ferry. The Molenbeek crosses Wichelen in Schellebelle, Serskamp and Wichelen. Natural areas of interest include the Kalkense Meersen near Schellebelle, Bergenmeersen in Wichelen, and Serskampse bossen near Serskamp.
Luxury lingerie manufacturer Van de Velde N.V. and distillery Rubbens are headquartered in the municipality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Wichelen?
Within an hour or so of Wichelen: Saint Bavo's Cathedral Ghent (18 km), Ghent (19 km), Gravensteen (19 km), Atomium (28 km).
Are there any good drives near Wichelen?
The nearest famous roads are Koninklijke Baan Coast Road, Brouwersdam and Chimay Street Circuit.
Where is Wichelen?
Wichelen is in Flanders, Belgium, about 4 km from Berlare.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 11,014
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Belgium
- Region
- Flanders
- Timezone
- Europe/Brussels
- Coordinates
- 51.0053, 3.9768
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Worth the detour from Wichelen
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Ghent
Vibrant medieval Flemish city with stunning canal-side architecture, the Gravensteen castle, and the famous Ghent Altarpiece.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Gravensteen
A grim moated stone castle of the Counts of Flanders rising straight from the canals in the centre of Ghent.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Atomium
Futuristic building in Brussels shaped like an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times, built for the 1958 World Expo.
28 km · about 35 min drive
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Grand-Place
Opulent central square in Brussels surrounded by ornate guildhalls and the Gothic town hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Manneken Pis
Small bronze fountain sculpture of a urinating boy that has become a beloved symbol of Brussels since 1619.
32 km · about 35 min drive
museum
Autoworld Brussels
300 vehicles spanning a century of motoring displayed in the grand Cinquantenaire Palace arcade.
34 km · about 40 min drive
cathedral
St. Rumbold's Tower
Climb 538 steps up Mechelen's unfinished Gothic tower for a sky-walk panorama reaching as far as Antwerp and Brussels.
35 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Wichelen
- 42 kmWestern Scheldt TunnelAt 6.6 km the longest road tunnel in the Netherlands, diving under the busy Western Scheldt shipping lane to link Zeeland with Zeelandic Flanders since 2003.
- 42 kmWesterscheldetunnelTolled 6.6-kilometre road tunnel under the Western Scheldt linking Zeelandic Flanders to Zuid-Beveland, replacing two ferries.
- 68 kmZeeland BridgeElegant 5 km bridge over the Oosterschelde estuary, the longest in the Netherlands when opened in 1965. Its endless procession of arches makes one of the country's most photogenic drives.
- 72 kmOosterscheldekeringThe colossal storm-surge barrier crossing the Oosterschelde, the showpiece of Holland's Delta Works flood defences.
- 72 kmKoninklijke Baan Coast RoadThe N34 'Royal Road' hugs nearly the whole Belgian coast, sharing its corridor with the world's longest tram line and passing Belle Epoque De Haan, dunes and beach resorts.
Driving in Belgium
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.74/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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