Not far from home and yet experience a foreign feeling.
Nice special houses and only one street in Buitenland create a cozy atmosphere.
On sunny days it can be quite busy here. Parking is possible at the dike. Please note, parking spaces are limited. If all places are occupied, you can continue to the Mobilhome parking a little further away.

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Viviane

July 14, 2024

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Buitenland is a small but extraordinary hamlet of Bornem that is full of unique buildings. Originally, this hamlet was very rurally isolated (completely bordered in the north by the Scheldt) and remained uninhabited until 1845. From the mid-19th century, the Merckx family started a basket weaving factory there. At one point, there were 200 employees and the family settlement grew into a residential area. This unique history of origin also immediately explains the absence of a church, school or other communal facilities.

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Oscar 👩🏻‍🌾, de wandelaar🥾

October 18, 2025

Hiking

Please note, Café den Etranger was not open when we passed by, even though it was a Saturday 😎

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Best Hikes to Buitenland hamlet

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1. D'Ursel Castle – At the Old Gate loop from Hingene

15.2km

03:51

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Bornem Guild House – Saint Leodegar's Church loop from Bornem

8.78km

02:14

20m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Sint-Jacobstoren – Buitenland hamlet loop from Temse

7.74km

01:58

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 40 m

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Buitenland hamlet

1. D'Ursel Castle – At the Old Gate loop from Hingene

2. Bornem Guild House – Saint Leodegar's Church loop from Bornem

3. Sint-Jacobstoren – Buitenland hamlet loop from Temse

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