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Herstal

Wallonia, Belgium · Europe

About Herstal

Herstal works well as a base: 5 minutes from Vivegnis, 23km from Ninglinspo Valley.

Herstal is a town located in Wallonia, Belgium. With a population of 36,503, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Herstal 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 Herstal to your route.

About Herstal

Herstal (French pronunciation: [ɛʁstal] ; Walloon: Hesta), formerly known as Heristal, or Héristal (pronounced [eʁistal]), is a municipality and city of Wallonia located in the province of Liège, Belgium. It lies along the Meuse river. Herstal is included in the "Greater Liège" agglomeration, which counts about

Read more 600,000 inhabitants. The municipality consists of the following districts: Herstal, Liers, Milmort, and Vottem. A large armaments factory, the Fabrique Nationale or FN, and the biggest industrial zone of Wallonia (Haut-Sart) provide employment locally.

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Where is Herstal located?

Herstal is located in Wallonia, Belgium, Europe. The coordinates are 50.6641 latitude, 5.6235 longitude.

What is the population of Herstal?

Herstal has a population of approximately 36,503 people, making it a town in Belgium.

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Quick Information

Population
36,503
Continent
Europe
Country
Belgium
Region
Wallonia
Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
50.6641, 5.6235

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 Herstal

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Vrijthof Maastricht

A grand cafe-ringed square anchored by two medieval churches in the Netherlands' oldest, most Burgundian city.

21 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Ninglinspo Valley

Belgium's only true mountain stream, tumbling through the Aywaille woods in a chain of red-rock cascades and natural bathing pools with names like 'Bain de Diane'; the trail starts directly at the Sedoz roadside parking.

23 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Gileppe Dam

A 19th-century dam near Spa crowned by a 13-ton stone lion, with a 78 m panorama tower and forested Ardennes reservoir views a short detour off the Verviers road.

26 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Valkenburg Marl Caves

Hill-country Valkenburg hides Roman-era marl tunnels, a ruined castle and the Netherlands' only true hilltop drives.

27 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Vaalserberg Drielandenpunt

The Netherlands' highest mainland point at 322.4 metres, where the Dutch, Belgian and German borders meet near Vaals.

30 km · about 35 min drive

national park

Hoge Kempen National Park

Belgium's first national park, a heath and pine landscape in Limburg with six gateway entrances and visitor car parks.

32 km · about 35 min drive

cathedral

Aachen Cathedral (Aachener Dom)

The first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Germany, built by Charlemagne as his palatine chapel in the 9th century.

35 km · about 40 min drive

racetrack

Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

Home of the Belgian Grand Prix, featuring the legendary Eau Rouge corner

35 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Herstal

  • 26 kmGileppe DamA 19th-century dam near Spa crowned by a 13-ton stone lion, with a 78 m panorama tower and forested Ardennes reservoir views a short detour off the Verviers road.
  • 30 kmVaalserberg DrielandenpuntThe Netherlands' highest mainland point at 322.4 metres, where the Dutch, Belgian and German borders meet near Vaals.
  • 38 kmSignal de BotrangeAt 694m this is the highest point in Belgium, marked by a stone tower on the Hautes Fagnes plateau.
  • 47 kmBaraque de FraitureBelgium's second-highest point at 652 m, a windswept Ardennes plateau crossroads on the N89 with a small ski station and sweeping high-fen scenery.

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 Herstal.

Jupille-sur-Meuse

🇧🇪 Belgium

2 km awayPop. 10,604

Wandre

🇧🇪 Belgium

3 km awayPop. 6,076

Bressoux

🇧🇪 Belgium

3 km awayPop. 12,588

Vottem

🇧🇪 Belgium

3 km awayPop. 7,478

Vivegnis

🇧🇪 Belgium

4 km awayPop. 4,369

Milmort

🇧🇪 Belgium

4 km awayPop. 2,507

Bellaire

🇧🇪 Belgium

4 km awayPop. 1,668

Cheratte

🇧🇪 Belgium

4 km awayPop. 4,689

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