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Houtain-Saint-Siméon

Wallonia, Belgium · Europe

About Houtain-Saint-Siméon

Houtain-Saint-Siméon works well as a base: 5 minutes from Hermée, 23km from Hoge Kempen National Park.

Houtain-Saint-Siméon is a town located in Wallonia, Belgium. With a population of 1,969, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Houtain-Saint-Siméon 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 Houtain-Saint-Siméon to your route.

About Houtain-Saint-Siméon

Bassenge (French pronunciation: [basɑ̃ʒ]; Dutch: Bitsingen, Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɪtsɪŋə(n)] ; Walloon: Bassindje) is a municipality of Wallonia located in the province of liège, Belgium. On 1 January 2006 Bassenge had a total population of 8,335. The total area is 38.17 km2 which gives a population density of 218

Read more inhabitants per km2. The municipality consists of the following districts: Bassenge, Boirs, Ében-Émael, Glons, Roclenge-sur-Geer, and Wonck.

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Where is Houtain-Saint-Siméon located?

Houtain-Saint-Siméon is located in Wallonia, Belgium, Europe. The coordinates are 50.7403 latitude, 5.6123 longitude.

What is the population of Houtain-Saint-Siméon?

Houtain-Saint-Siméon has a population of approximately 1,969 people, making it a town in Belgium.

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Quick Information

Population
1,969
Continent
Europe
Country
Belgium
Region
Wallonia
Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
50.7403, 5.6123

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 Houtain-Saint-Siméon

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.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Valkenburg Marl Caves

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

21 km · about 25 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.

23 km · about 25 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.

29 km · about 35 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.

30 km · about 35 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.

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.

33 km · about 40 min drive

racetrack

Circuit Zolder

A Belgian circuit tragically linked to Gilles Villeneuve's death in 1982, with a rich history in Formula 1 and touring car racing.

37 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Houtain-Saint-Siméon

  • 29 kmVaalserberg DrielandenpuntThe Netherlands' highest mainland point at 322.4 metres, where the Dutch, Belgian and German borders meet near Vaals.
  • 30 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.
  • 43 kmSignal de BotrangeAt 694m this is the highest point in Belgium, marked by a stone tower on the Hautes Fagnes plateau.
  • 55 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 Houtain-Saint-Siméon.

Heure-le-Romain

🇧🇪 Belgium

2 km awayPop. 2,124

Bassenge

🇧🇪 Belgium

2 km awayPop. 8,151

Roclenge-sur-Geer

🇧🇪 Belgium

2 km awayPop. 1,203

Wonck

🇧🇪 Belgium

3 km awayPop. 1,468

Hermée

🇧🇪 Belgium

4 km awayPop. 3,930

Fexhe-Slins

🇧🇪 Belgium

4 km awayPop. 2,354

Slins

🇧🇪 Belgium

4 km awayPop. 1,301

Oupeye

🇧🇪 Belgium

4 km awayPop. 23,594

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