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Ichtegem

Flanders, Belgium · Europe

About Ichtegem

Ichtegem works well as a base: 10 minutes from Eernegem, 20km from Koninklijke Baan Coast Road.

Ichtegem is a town located in Flanders, Belgium. With a population of 13,582, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ichtegem 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 Ichtegem to your route.

About Ichtegem

Ichtegem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɪxtəɣɛm]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders 15 km southwest of Bruges. The municipality comprises the towns of Bekegem, Eernegem and Ichtegem proper. On January 1, 2006 Ichtegem had a total population of 13,423. The total area is 45.33 km2 which gives a

Read more population density of 296 inhabitants per km2. The current mayor is Karl Bonny. In 2006, Ichtegem was declared the official Dorp van de Ronde (Town of the Tour) for the 90th annual road cycling race the Tour of Flanders. Ichtegem also gained a bit of notoriety when on November 20, 1990, a man was stabbed to death during a concert of American progressive metal band Queensrÿche at the local sports hall Keiberg.

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Ichtegem 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 Ichtegem located?

Ichtegem is located in Flanders, Belgium, Europe. The coordinates are 51.0957 latitude, 3.0155 longitude.

What is the population of Ichtegem?

Ichtegem has a population of approximately 13,582 people, making it a town in Belgium.

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Quick Information

Population
13,582
Continent
Europe
Country
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
51.0957, 3.0155

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 Ichtegem

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Bruges Markt

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

19 km · about 20 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.

20 km · about 25 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.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Menin Gate

A vast memorial arch bearing 54,000 names of the missing, where the Last Post sounds every evening at eight.

28 km · about 35 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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

beach

De Panne Beach

Belgium's widest sandy beach, famous for land-yachting and bordering the wild Westhoek dunes near the French border.

30 km · about 35 min drive

cafe

In de Vrede

The abbey café opposite Saint-Sixtus monastery in Westvleteren: effectively the only place on earth to reliably drink Westvleteren 12, long rated the world's best beer, at the source with a slab of abbey cheese.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Ghent

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

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Ichtegem

  • 20 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.
  • 62 kmWesterscheldetunnelTolled 6.6-kilometre road tunnel under the Western Scheldt linking Zeelandic Flanders to Zuid-Beveland, replacing two ferries.
  • 65 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.
  • 75 kmOosterscheldekeringThe colossal storm-surge barrier crossing the Oosterschelde, the showpiece of Holland's Delta Works flood defences.

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 Ichtegem.

Koekelare

🇧🇪 Belgium

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Eernegem

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4 km awayPop. 7,040

Moere

🇧🇪 Belgium

5 km awayPop. 1,220

Aartrijke

🇧🇪 Belgium

6 km awayPop. 4,837

Bovekerke

🇧🇪 Belgium

6 km awayPop. 1,021

Torhout

🇧🇪 Belgium

7 km awayPop. 18,933

Bekegem

🇧🇪 Belgium

7 km awayPop. 1,060

Kortemark

🇧🇪 Belgium

8 km awayPop. 11,937

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