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Herdersem

Flanders, Belgium · Europe

About Herdersem

Herdersem works well as a base: 5 minutes from Moorsel, 26km from Gravensteen.

Herdersem is a town located in Flanders, Belgium. With a population of 2,546, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Herdersem 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 Herdersem to your route.

About Herdersem

Hofstade is a village in the Belgian province of East Flanders and is a submunicipality of Aalst. It was an independent municipality until the municipal reorganization of 1977. Hofstade is located in the Denderstreek north of Aalst. The total area is 660 ha, and the number of inhabitants is over 5000. In Hofstade the

Read more Molenbeek-Ter Erpenbeek flows into the Dender.

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Herdersem offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Herdersem located?

Herdersem is located in Flanders, Belgium, Europe. The coordinates are 50.9719 latitude, 4.0667 longitude.

What is the population of Herdersem?

Herdersem has a population of approximately 2,546 people, making it a town in Belgium.

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Quick Information

Population
2,546
Continent
Europe
Country
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
50.9719, 4.0667

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Belgium

Police
101
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Herdersem

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Atomium

Futuristic building in Brussels shaped like an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times, built for the 1958 World Expo.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Grand-Place

Opulent central square in Brussels surrounded by ornate guildhalls and the Gothic town hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

24 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Manneken Pis

Small bronze fountain sculpture of a urinating boy that has become a beloved symbol of Brussels since 1619.

24 km · about 30 min drive

cathedral

Saint Bavo's Cathedral Ghent

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

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Ghent

Vibrant medieval Flemish city with stunning canal-side architecture, the Gravensteen castle, and the famous Ghent Altarpiece.

26 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Gravensteen

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

26 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Autoworld Brussels

300 vehicles spanning a century of motoring displayed in the grand Cinquantenaire Palace arcade.

27 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Villa Empain

Baron Empain's 1934 marble-and-gilt Art Deco mansion on Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, restored by the Boghossian Foundation as an East-West art centre: Brussels' most sumptuous interior after the Horta houses.

29 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Herdersem

  • 50 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.
  • 54 kmWesterscheldetunnelTolled 6.6-kilometre road tunnel under the Western Scheldt linking Zeelandic Flanders to Zuid-Beveland, replacing two ferries.
  • 77 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.
  • 80 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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Herdersem.

Wieze

🇧🇪 Belgium

1 km awayPop. 2,660

Gijzegem

🇧🇪 Belgium

2 km awayPop. 3,383

Hofstade

🇧🇪 Belgium

3 km awayPop. 5,927

Moorsel

🇧🇪 Belgium

4 km awayPop. 5,103

Denderbelle

🇧🇪 Belgium

4 km awayPop. 2,142

Oudegem

🇧🇪 Belgium

4 km awayPop. 4,061

Aalst

🇧🇪 Belgium

5 km awayPop. 77,534

Schoonaarde

🇧🇪 Belgium

5 km awayPop. 2,423

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