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The Top 20 Attractions around Nivelles

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Nivelles. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Nivelles is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 24, 2025

Villers-la-Ville Abbey

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Founded in the 12th century by Cistercian monks, this former abbey is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. No less than 900 years of history are told through the 50,000 m² of walls, stones, medieval gardens, vaults and vineyards.

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Château de La Hulpe

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The Marquis de Béthune built the castle around 1840 in the style of Louis XII and François Ier. At the end of the 19th century, Ernest Solvay, chemist and magnate …

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Lake Genval

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Lake Genval (in Dutch: Meer van Genval) extends along the edge of the Soignes forest, southeast of Brussels, on the borders of the areas of the municipalities of Rixensart on …

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Villers Abbey Mill

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Just look behind this water mill, due to the attraction of the large ruins...

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Porte de Namur

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The Porte de Namur is a monumental gate in the classical style. It is a remnant of the abbey walls from 1725, which were built under Abbot Jacques Hache. The …

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Lion's Mound (Butte du Lion)

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The Lion of Waterloo (French: Butte du Lion) is a memorial for the Battle of Waterloo (18 June 1815). Actually it is not in Waterloo but in Mont-Saint-Jean.

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Singletrack through the Sonian Forest

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Really nice and smooth singletrack accross beautiful forest sceneries.

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Old Brussels–Charleroi Canal

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Between Ronquières and Seneffe are the remains of the old Brussels-Charleroi canal. You can no longer sail on it, but you can easily get everywhere with your bike. What remains …

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Ittre Marina

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Nice stop with friendly service, unexpected simple homemade dishes and soups and good local beers.

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Mill Pond

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Be aware that not all paths are still available around here. Some Komoot routes contain a few passages that no longer exist, others have been made available exclusively for hiking, …

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