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Astene

Flanders, Belgium · Europe

About Astene

Astene is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Sint-Martens-Leerne, 13km from Gravensteen.

Astene is a town located in Flanders, Belgium. With a population of 4,935, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Astene sits in Belgium, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Brussels time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Astene to your route.

About Astene

Astene is a village and deelgemeente (sub-municipality) in the municipality of Deinze in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The village is located along the Leie River and about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) south-west of Ghent.

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Where is Astene located?

Astene is located in Flanders, Belgium, Europe. The coordinates are 50.9851 latitude, 3.5665 longitude.

What is the population of Astene?

Astene has a population of approximately 4,935 people, making it a town in Belgium.

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Quick Information

Population
4,935
Continent
Europe
Country
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
50.9851, 3.5665

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Belgium

Police
101
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Tags

EuropeBelgiumFlandersTown

Worth the detour from Astene

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.

13 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Gravensteen

A grim moated stone castle of the Counts of Flanders rising straight from the canals in the centre of Ghent.

13 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

Saint Bavo's Cathedral Ghent

This Gothic cathedral guards the Van Eyck brothers' luminous Ghent Altarpiece, a landmark of European painting.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Bruges Markt

The medieval heart of Bruges, where the climbable Belfry tower looms over a square of stepped-gable guild houses.

34 km · about 40 min drive

cafe

Café Vlissinghe

Bruges tavern serving continuously since 1515: likely Belgium's oldest café, with a Flemish Renaissance interior, a stove-warmed main room and a boules garden out back; Van Dyck is said to have paid in paintings.

35 km · about 40 min drive

tunnel

Western Scheldt Tunnel

At 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.

48 km · about 55 min drive

coastal drive

Koninklijke Baan Coast Road

The 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.

49 km · about 55 min drive

museum

In Flanders Fields Museum

Set in Ypres' rebuilt Cloth Hall, this museum tells the harrowing story of the WWI Western Front trenches.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Astene

  • 48 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.
  • 49 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.
  • 50 kmWesterscheldetunnelTolled 6.6-kilometre road tunnel under the Western Scheldt linking Zeelandic Flanders to Zuid-Beveland, replacing two ferries.
  • 71 kmOosterscheldekeringThe colossal storm-surge barrier crossing the Oosterschelde, the showpiece of Holland's Delta Works flood defences.
  • 77 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.

Driving in Belgium

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.74/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Astene.

Deinze

🇧🇪 Belgium

3 km awayPop. 29,815

Bachte-Maria-Leerne

🇧🇪 Belgium

3 km awayPop. 2,006

Petegem-aan-de-Leie

🇧🇪 Belgium

3 km awayPop. 10,332

Sint-Martens-Leerne

🇧🇪 Belgium

4 km awayPop. 1,089

Nazareth

🇧🇪 Belgium

4 km awayPop. 10,890

Deurle

🇧🇪 Belgium

4 km awayPop. 2,454

Vosselare

🇧🇪 Belgium

5 km awayPop. 1,426

De Pinte

🇧🇪 Belgium

6 km awayPop. 10,020

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