Vilvoorde
in Provincie Vlaams-Brabant of Flanders, Belgium

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.928 and 4.429 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 55' 41" and E 4° 25' 45"
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: 06:13 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/Brussels
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:34 am and 8:47 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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: 2024-04-19 08:03:45

Discover Vilvoorde

Vilvoorde in Provincie Vlaams-Brabant (Flanders) with it's 36,955 citizens is a place in Belgium a little north-east of Brussels, the country's capital city.

Current time in Vilvoorde is now 06:13 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / Brussels with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 9 airports near Vilvoorde, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Belgium is Brussels Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 5 km), South-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 Stoclet House in a distance of 6 mi (or 10 km), South. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 47 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 54%
Air Pressure 1023 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 93% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

9°C (49 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Tuesday, 23rd of April 2024

11°C (51 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Gresham Belson

Address
4,8 mi
Avenue des Anciens Combattants 1
1140 Brussels
Belgium

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Van Der Valk Brussels Airport

Address
2,9 mi
Culliganlaan 4b
1831 Diegem
Belgium

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


B&B Michel

Address
3,1 mi
Ten Doorn 7
1852 Beigem
Belgium

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


Sheraton Brussels Airport

Address
3,1 mi
Brussels National Airport
1930 Zaventem
Belgium

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Courtyard Brussels

Address
4,2 mi
Avenue des Olympiades 6
1140 Evere
Belgium

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Abbey

Address
2,4 mi
Kerkeblokstraat 5
1850 Brüssel
Belgium

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Parker Hotel Brussels Airport

Address
3,2 mi
Bessenveldstraat 15
1831 Diegem
Belgium

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Crowne Plaza BRUSSELS AIRPORT

Address
2,8 mi
Da Vincilaan 4
1831 BRUSSELS
Belgium

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn BRUSSELS AIRPORT

Address
3,0 mi
Holidaystraat 7
1831 Diegem
Belgium

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


NH Brussels Airport

Address
2,8 mi
De Kleetlaan 14
1831 Brüssel
Belgium

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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

VOLLEYBAL TSV VILVOORDE - ARGEX DUVEL PUURS 06-04-2013 LAATSTE PUNT

Published: April 07, 2013
Length: 22:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jan Vanmedegael

TOPVOLLEYBAL TOPSPORTSCHOOL VILVOORDE LIGA B TSV-PUURS 06-04-2013 3-1 LAATSTE PUNT.


Vilvoorde (Autumn 2014)

Published: October 28, 2014
Length: 48:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 91 Prod

A short video showing the beauty of a perfect day for an Autumn walk in Vilvoorde, Belgium. Shot on an iPhone 5. All rights reserved - © Jakub Mazur Follow me on Facebook: ...


Vilvoorde mijn levensomgeving

Published: April 26, 2012
Length: 23:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: taila1800

Huiswerkopgave les 6 NHA.


Shirehorses.be 152ste Vilvoorde Jaarmarkt - Uitslag van de menwedstrijd

Published: May 12, 2014
Length: 27:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Joeri Van Speybroek

Ondanks het slechte weer van deze 152ste editie waren er naar traditie veel authentieke koetsen te bekijken op Vilvoorde Jaarmarkt. Een dikke proficiat aan de menners van Kasteel Diepenstein...


Kidstriatlon Vilvoorde 2014

Published: July 14, 2014
Length: 20:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Wilfried Cuypers


The scene - Blauw KERKROCK 2012 VILVOORDE

Published: September 14, 2012
Length: 02:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Agna Taelman

The Scene - Blauw KERKROCK VI TE VILVOORDE OP 09/09/2012.


Little Chris Van Nauw - Here I Go Again

Published: April 19, 2014
Length: 23:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Walter Wouters

Chris Van Nauw @ Bobar in Vilvoorde 18 apr 2014.


Djem'n

Published: April 19, 2014
Length: 46:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Walter Wouters

Djem'n @ Bobar in Vilvoorde 18 apr 2014.


vvdc duiktraining

Published: June 19, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Erik De Groef

Gewone wekelijkse duiktraining in onze vuile poel, ik bedoel 't zwembad 't Zeepaardje in Vilvoorde... 't moet niet altijd de Far West zijn zeker. Tja net na ons wordt er gestofzuigd. Dan is...


05 Hanjes Draaien Koekebakkevlaaien - Handjes draaien

Published: June 03, 2012
Length: 36:14 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Philippe Goessens

Mevrouw de Poes en muziiekmatroos Petroleum @ CC Het Bolwerk, Vilvoorde 03/06/2012.


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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.

Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ten Troost

The Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ten Troost Kerk (Church of Our Lady of Consolation), simply known as the Troostkerk, is a basilica in Vilvoorde, Belgium. The history of the church and its Carmelite monastery (the oldest in Western Europe) go back 800 years. It was consecrated as a basilica on May 7, 2006 by Cardinal Godfried Danneels.

Located at 50.9277, 4.4294 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Basilica churches in Belgium, Churches in Flemish Brabant

Diegem

Diegem is a town in the municipality of Machelen, Flemish Brabant, Belgium. Its gothic church, inaugurated in 1543, in the centre of town, has a conspicuous tiered spire. The town is served by Diegem railway station, which is situated on the Brussels – Leuven railway line between Haren Zuid and Zaventem stations. A portion of Brussels Airport is located in Diegem.

Located at 50.8942, 4.43562 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Flemish Brabant

Haren, Belgium

Haren (Dutch and French, sometimes written Haeren in French) is an old municipality of Brussels in Belgium, that was merged into the municipality of the City of Brussels in 1921. It is an outlying part of the municipality of the city and is situated at the north-eastern edge of the Brussels Capital Region.

Located at 50.892, 4.41821 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1921 disestablishments, Districts of Brussels, History of Brussels

Vilvoorde Viaduct

The Vilvoorde viaduct is part of the R0 Brussels beltway. Built as the last piece to close the Brussels beltway in 1977, it allowed the beltway to be opened for traffic on December 29 the same year. It crosses several roads, the river Zenne, the Brussels-Scheldt canal, a railroad and the (then) Renault factory. Today's daily traffic is about 140.000 vehicles, while the saturation point is about 180.000.

Located at 50.9133, 4.42139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Viaducts, Bridges completed in 1977

Eppegem

Eppegem is a city in the municipality of Zemst, Flemish Brabant, Belgium. Eppegem lies on the river Zenne. \t\t \t\t\tEpp1. jpg \t\t\t Village square with historical buildings \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\tBelgische militaire begraafplaats van Eppegem. jpg \t\t\t Belgian military cemetery in Eppegem

Located at 50.9618, 4.4557 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Belgium, Villages in Flemish Brabant

Military Ordinariate of Belgium

The Military Ordinariate of Belgium (Dutch: Bisdom bij de Krijgsmacht; French: Diocèse aux Forces armées belges) is a military ordinariate of the Roman Catholic Church. Immediately subject to the Holy See, it provides pastoral care to Roman Catholics serving in the Belgian Armed Forces and their families.

Located at 50.9075, 4.39301 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roman Catholic dioceses in Belgium, Roman Catholic Military Ordinariates

Elewijt

Elewijt is a village in the municipality of Zemst, Flemish Brabant, Belgium. Elewijt contains the castle of Het Steen, which was owned by Pieter Paul Rubens from 1635 to his death in 1640, and featured in some of his paintings.

Located at 50.9618, 4.4557 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Belgium, Villages in Flemish Brabant

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Vilvorde, Vilvoorde, Вилворде, ویلوورد, Vilvordė, Вілворде, 菲尔福尔德