Meerhout

#721 among destinations in Belgium

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Meerhout is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Meerhout proper. As of January 1, 2008, Meerhout had a total population of 9,578. The total area is 36.29 km² which gives a population density of 264 inhabitants per km². In Meerhout some famous people have lived, like Kate Ryan. ()

Alternative names: Population: 10.3 thous. (2020)Area: 14.11 mi²Coordinates: 51°7'54"N, 5°4'42"E

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Meerhout – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pakawi Park, Albert Canal, Bosmuseum Gerhagen, Kinderboerderij De Heihoeve.

3 miE
Outdoor activities, Park, Zoo
Pakawi Park
76 min walk • Pakawi Park is a zoo in the Belgian village Olmen which is part of the town of Balen. Until 22 June 2019 it was named "Olmense Zoo". The zoo was opened in 1976 by Louis Roothooft, a former captain. He used to live near Antwerp where he had a private collection of foreign animals.
6.6 miSE
Canal
Albert Canal
168 min walk • The Albert Canal is a canal located in northeastern Belgium, which was named for King Albert I of Belgium. The Albert Canal connects Antwerp with Liège, and also the Meuse river with the Scheldt river.
5.8 miS
51°3'9"N • 5°2'9"E
Bosmuseum Gerhagen, Tessenderlo
147 min walk • Museum
2.8 miW
51°7'24"N • 5°0'58"E
Kinderboerderij De Heihoeve, Geel
71 min walk • Park, Outdoor activities, Playground
4.9 miNW
51°9'43"N • 4°58'33"E
Sint-Franciscuskerk, Geel
126 min walk • Church
5.1 miNW
51°10'33"N • 4°59'6"E
Sint-Jozefkerk, Geel
129 min walk • Church
5 miNE
51°11'50"N • 5°7'40"E
Sint-Jozef Ambachtsmankerk, Mol
128 min walk • Church
4.7 miNE
Locality
Balen
120 min walk • One of the highlights of Balen is the Molse Meren, a series of beautiful lakes that offer a range of water-based activities. From swimming and boating to fishing and birdwatching, there are plenty of ways to make the most of this natural playground.
5.5 miNW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
De Leunen, Geel
140 min walk • De Leunen is a football stadium in Geel, in the Belgian province of Antwerp. It has a capacity of 8,000 after the most recent renovation works. It used to be the home ground of K.F.C. Verbroedering Geel until the club went into liquidation in 2008.
4.1 miNW
51°9'52"N • 4°59'56"E
Gansakkermolen, Geel
105 min walk • Windmill
5.5 miNE
51°11'30"N • 5°9'42"E
Casino Gompel
140 min walk • Nightlife, Gambling, Casino