Willebroek
in Provincie Antwerpen of Flanders, Belgium

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.060 and 4.360 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 3' 37" and E 4° 21' 36"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Dutch, French, German
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:04 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Brussels
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:36 am and 8:45 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Belgium in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Belgium.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Belgium. Last Update: 2024-04-18 08:12:24

Discover Willebroek

Willebroek in Provincie Antwerpen (Flanders) with it's 22,808 citizens is a city in Belgium about 15 mi (or 23 km) north of Brussels, the country's capital city.

Local time in Willebroek is now 03:04 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Brussels with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 10 airports in the vicinity of Willebroek, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in Belgium is Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Belgium is Flemish Béguinages in a distance of 5 mi (or 9 km), East. Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Brussels, Sint-Niklaas, Dendermonde, Lennik and Heist-op-den-Berg. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 8%
Air Humidity 88%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

10°C (49 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel Essenza

Address
2,5 mi
Essendries 2
2870 Puurs
Belgium

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

De Hulst - Willebroek

Published: April 11, 2015
Length: 51:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ivan Beukelaers

Industriepark De Hulst Willebroek 11 April 2015 Inspire 1 Drone Testvlucht.


CHRONO - Willebroek - Editie januari

Published: February 18, 2013
Length: 32:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kevin Roosens


Treinen in België: 9 februari 2011 -1- Willebroek

Published: February 12, 2011
Length: 48:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Eddy Goens

Treinen in België: Meettrein B-Telecom met rijtuig ES800 op 9 februari 2011. Komende van Mechelen en rijdt hier door het station van Willebroek naar Puurs.


Biodiversiteitstoren Compostmeesters Willebroek - Angelo Vermeulen

Published: September 15, 2014
Length: 00:06 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: De Nieuwe Opdrachtgevers

Opbouw van het kunstwerk van Angelo Vermeulen samen met de compostmeesters van Willebroek-Zuid in het kader van de campagne Willebroe. Links: http://www.denieuweopdrachtgevers.be ...


VTS Willebroek - Raf Somers - DMT

Published: February 05, 2008
Length: 03:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Conraf007

Raf Somers op de dubbel mini trampoline.


Vliegdemo bij Broken Wings in Willebroek 1987 te België

Published: January 25, 2012
Length: 31:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: jokoullen

Demo-vlucht tijdens de vlieg-meeting van Broken Wings in Willebroek Belgie. Demo-flight during meeting Broken Wings Willebroek Belgium.


Huis Te Koop Willebroek-Blaasveld - TreetopS

Published: July 23, 2012
Length: 01:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: treetopsrealestate

Ga naar http://treetops.be/aanbod/te-koop-2830-WillebroekBlaasveld-1426142 voor meer informatie en foto's. Huis te koop in Willebroek-Blaasveld Zeer ruime en mooi gerenoveerde hoekwoning...


Treinen in België: 9 februari 2011 -2 - Willebroek

Published: February 12, 2011
Length: 44:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Eddy Goens

Treinen in België: Meettrein B-Telecom met rijtuig ES800 op 9 februari 2011. Komende van Temse richting Mechelen, rijdt hier over de brug van de Willebroekse Vaart.


Kanaalfeesten Willebroek 2010

Published: May 09, 2011
Length: 23:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: wolfo79

Reportage Kanaalfeesten Willebroek 2010.


VTS Willebroek - Michael Hendrickx - Tsuka

Published: February 04, 2008
Length: 08:48 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Conraf007

Michael Hendrickx van de turners toont u een Tsuka (saltovoorwaarts met halve schroef en dan nog een salto rugwaarts)


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Rupel

The Rupel is a tidal river in northern Belgium, right tributary of the Scheldt. It is about 12 km long. It flows through the Belgian province Antwerp. It is formed by the confluence of the rivers Dijle and Nete, in Rumst. It flows into the Scheldt at Rupelmonde. Towns along the Rupel are Rumst, Boom and Niel. The Rupel is navigable, and forms part of the waterway to Brussels.

Located at 51.0811, 4.37667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Scheldt basin, Rivers of Belgium

Hazewinkel

The Hazewinkel is a Bloso 2,000 m rowing and regatta course in Heindonk, belonging to the municipality of Willebroek, near Mechelen, Belgium. The site consists of a finishing tower, boathouses, a cafeteria and eight basic huts that house athletes using the lake. The course hosts the Great Britain Rowing team's national final trials every year and, in July 1996 and 2006, the World Rowing Under 23 Championships too.

Located at 51.066, 4.393 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rowing venues, Sport in Belgium, Boathouses

Duvel Moortgat Brewery

Duvel Moortgat Brewery (Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat) is a Flemish family-controlled brewery founded in 1871. Its strong golden pale ale, Duvel, is the company's best known product which is exported to more than 40 countries. Duvel is Brabantian, Ghent and Antwerp dialect for devil, the standard Dutch word being duivel.

Located at 51.042, 4.32871 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Beer and breweries in Belgium

Breendonk

Breendonk is a small town in Belgium, population 3,000, halfway between Brussels and Antwerp. Its name stems from the medieval Bredene Dunc which translates as "wide mound" or "a dry spot in the marshes. " In the 19th century it was known for its beautiful Neo-Gothic church and the lavish mansion of the Earl de Buisseret. Both were destroyed by the Belgian army at the start of World War I because they obstructed the gunner's view from the local fortifications.

Located at 51.05, 4.33333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Belgium

Brussels–Scheldt Maritime Canal

The Brussels–Scheldt Maritime Canal, also named the Willebroek Canal, is a canal in Belgium linking Brussels with the river Scheldt. The canal was known as the Brussels-Rupel Maritime Canal, prior to the establishment of a direct link with the Scheldt in 1997. The canal is one of the oldest navigable canals in Belgium and indeed in Europe. Construction work began in 1550 and lasted until 1561. However, permission to build the canal had already been granted by Philip the Good in 1436.

Located at 51.028, 4.357 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1920 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic rowing venues, Canals in Belgium, Transport in Brussels

Heindonk

Heindonk is a village in Belgium, north of Brussels and south of Antwerp. It is situated west from the town of Mechelen, belonging to the municipality of Willebroek, in the province of Antwerp. In Heindonk is The Hazewinkel, a 2,000 m rowing and regatta course, where many World Championships Rowing took place. Apart from the Hazewinkel Heindonk is surrounded by water and nature.

Located at 51.0667, 4.4 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Belgium, Cities and towns in Flanders


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Willebroeck, Willebroek, Вилебрук, ویوبروئک, Виллебрук, 维勒布鲁克