Kortrijk
in Provincie West-Vlaanderen of Flanders, Belgium
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Wevelgem Airport (3 mi) -
Lille-Lesquin Airport (20 mi) - Merville-Calonne Airport (31 mi)
- Ostend-Bruges International Airport (31 mi)
- Dunkerque les Moeres Airport (34 mi)
- Valenciennes-Denain Airport (36 mi)
- Maubeuge-Élesmes Airport (49 mi)
- Brussels Airport (53 mi)
- Péronne-Saint-Quentin Airport (67 mi)
- Liège Airport (96 mi)
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Eindhoven Airport (101 mi) - Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (121 mi)
- Charles de Gaulle International Airport (129 mi)
- Notre-Dame Cathedral in Tournai (Unesco heritage, 16 mi)
- Historic Centre of Brugge (Unesco heritage, 26 mi)
- Nord-Pas de Calais Mining Basin (Unesco heritage, 28 mi)
- Major Mining Sites of Wallonia (Unesco heritage, 37 mi)
- Neolithic Flint Mines at Spiennes (Mons) (Unesco heritage, 42 mi)
- Fortifications of Vauban (Unesco heritage, 44 mi)
- The Four Lifts on the Canal du Centre and their Environs, La Louvière and Le Roeulx (Hainaut) (Unesco heritage, 45 mi)
- Belfries of Belgium and France (Unesco heritage, 45 mi)
- La Grand-Place, Brussels (Unesco heritage, 47 mi)
- Major Town Houses of the Architect Victor Horta (Brussels) (Unesco heritage, 48 mi)
- Waregem Golf Club (Golf course, 10 mi)
- Golf & Country Club Oudenaarde (Golf course, 13 mi)
- Golf & Country Club De Palingbeek (Golf course, 17 mi)
- Ieper Open Golf (Golf course, 17 mi)
- Royal Latem Golf Club (Golf course, 20 mi)
- Wellington Golf Course (Golf course, 31 mi)
- Landmeterskantoor Sabbe (observation point, (10 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 50.828 and 3.265 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 50° 49' 40" and E 3° 15' 53"
- 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: 12:58 PM (Thursday)
- Timezone: Europe/Brussels
- UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 8:13 am and 4:52 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga - References
- This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Delve into Kortrijk
Kortrijk in Provincie West-Vlaanderen (Flanders) with it's 73,879 habitants is located in Belgium about 47 mi (or 76 km) west of Brussels, the country's capital town.
Current time in Kortrijk is now 12:58 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Brussels with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 13 airports close to Kortrijk, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Belgium is Wevelgem Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 4 km), West. 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 Notre-Dame Cathedral in Tournai in a distance of 16 mi (or 26 km), South. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 1 points of interest near this location. 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: Mouscron, Tielt, Tournai, Lille and Oudenaarde. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 3°C / 37 °F
| Morning Temperature | 2°C / 35 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 1°C / 34 °F |
| Night Temperature | 1°C / 34 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 64% |
| Air Pressure | 1000 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from South-East |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Overcast clouds |
Friday, 22nd of November 2024
6°C (42 °F)
4°C (38 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.
Saturday, 23rd of November 2024
4°C (39 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.
Sunday, 24th of November 2024
13°C (56 °F)
15°C (58 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Damier
Wu Wei
PassaDia Bed & Breakfast
B&B Het Bintjeshof
D-Hotel
Hotel & Aparthotel Alize
Hotel Messeyne
Parkhotel
ibis Styles Kortrijk Expo
ibis Kortrijk Centrum
Videos from this area
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Kuurne Brussel Kuurne maakt kennis met de Budabrug in Kortrijk
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City Cycle Challenge 13 van Moerzeke naar Kortrijk
De City Cycle Challenge daagt in 2013 twee steden uit om tijdens de Week van de Mobiliteit zoveel mogelijk fietsritten te maken. Met burgemeesters Christoph D'Haese en Vincent Van Quickenborne...
Kortrijk, West Flanders, Belgium - 9th January, 2013
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Taste and Colours: A restaurant to discover in a city to discover
Info and reservation: http://www.tasteandcolours.com.
Kortrijk for life: Steun de Filipijnen
http://www.kortrijk.be/kortrijkforlife Iedereen is getroffen door de beelden en verhalen die ons bereiken uit de Filipijnen. Ook Cebu City, de partnerstad van Kortrijk in de Filipijnen, lag...
Burgemeester Kortrijk begeleidt fietspool - CCC13
De City Cycle Challenge daagt in 2013 twee steden uit om tijdens de Week van de Mobiliteit zoveel mogelijk fietsritten te maken. Met burgemeesters Christoph D'Haese en Vincent Van Quickenborne...
Er zit muziek in de septemberbraderie Kortrijk
Op 6, 7 en 8 september verandert de stad in een koopjes - en muziekparadijs. Beleef er de braderie en snuif er de sfeer van de europese markt & het golden river city jazz festival De zomer...
Kortrijk Station, West Flanders, Belgium - 9th January, 2013
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Wereldwaterdag 2015 Kortrijk
In Kortrijk wandelden meer dan 700 kinderen mee aan de Walk for Water. Over de middag kwam iedereen samen op het Plein waar een grote parade vertrok naar het Schouwburgplein. Daar vond het.
Kortrijk Zaait in beeld
http://www.kortrijk.be/kortrijkzaait Onder de naam 'Kortrijk Zaait' lanceert de stad een ambitieus project om de leegstand aan te pakken en tegelijkertijd jonge, startende ondernemers inhoudeli...
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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.
Broeltowers
The Broel Towers are a classified monument and a landmark in the Belgian city of Kortrijk. The towers are known as one of the most important symbols of the city.
Church of Our Lady (Kortrijk)
The Church of Our Lady in Kortrijk was built in 1199 established by count Baldwin I of Constantinople. The church is situated in the historic city centre of Kortrijk.
Kortrijk City Hall
The City Hall of Kortrijk is situated on the main square of the Belgian city of Kortrijk/Courtray. The facade of the late-Gothic, early Renaissance city hall is adorned with the statues of the Counts of Flanders.
Kortrijk railway station
Kortrijk railway station is the main railway station in the Belgian city of Kortrijk and one of the busiest railway stations in Belgium. Its NMBS/SNCB internal code is LK. The station was first inaugurated on 22 September 1839. The following railway lines converge in this railway station: line 66 (Bruges - Kortrijk) and line 75 (Ghent - Moeskroen). Previously, there was also line 83 (Kortrijk - Ronse).
Saint Martin's Church (Kortrijk)
The Saint-Martin's Church is the main church and one of the principal Gothic monuments of Kortrijk, Flanders, Belgium. The church is dedicated to the saint Martin of Tours and was built between 1390 and 1466. This church was built after the devastation of the first gothic Saint Martin's church, which was located at the place where before a Roman church stood (built in 650).
De Kreun
De Kreun is a concert hall in the Belgian city of Kortrijk. The Dutch term "Kreun" literally translates into English as "groan". It's a concert venue located in the centre of Kortrijk where most of all pop and rock concerts take place. De Kreun also serves as an organisation who supports new musical talent.
Broel Museum
The Broel Museum (Broelmuseum) is an art museum located on the Buda Island in Courtray, Belgium. The building is a converted 18th-century neoclassical mansion, located at 6 Broelkaai.
Schouwburgplein (Kortrijk)
The Schouwburgplein (or Theatre Square in English) is situated in the heart of the city of Kortrijk, Belgium, and is flanked by the municipal theatre (Stadsschouwburg) and several historic buildings. The rectangular square was shaped after the demolition of the old 'Lakenhalle' (Clothes Hall) (built in 1411) which was severely damaged by friendly fire in 1944. The square is situated between the Doorniksestraat and the Havermarkt and occupies an area of 5,060 square metres.
Grote Markt (Kortrijk)
The Grote Markt listen (Dutch for "Grand Square") of Kortrijk is the central square in the Belgian city of Kortrijk. Its location on the crossing of some of Kortrijk's most famous and most touristic spots makes the Grote Markt one of the city's busiest squares. However, it has been pedestrian-friendly after its renewal in 1999-2000 since the largest part of the square is now a pedestrian area.
Belfry of Kortrijk
The belfry of Kortrijk, or Belfort in Dutch, is a medieval bell tower in the historical centre of Kortrijk, Belgium. One of the city's most prominent symbols, the belfry formerly housed a treasury and the municipal archives, and served as an observation post for spotting fires and other danger. A narrow, steep staircase, accessible by the public without any entry fee, leads to the top of the building, which nowadays leans about a bit to the west.
Buda (Kortrijk)
Buda is a historical neighbourhood in the Belgian city of Courtray. The neighbourhood is part of the historical old town. Since it lies between two branches of the River Leie, it is and island and is also called the 'Buda-island'.
Gravenkapel
The Count's Chapel is a medieval chapel in Kortrijk, Belgium. It is located next to the Church of Our Lady. It was build under Louis II, Count of Flanders as a mausoleum to the Counts of Flanders and a shrine to Saint Catherine.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Kortrijk.
Kortrijk › East: Lange-Steenstraat, Kortrijk (source)
Harelbeke › North, Harelbeke (source)
Kortrijk, Kortrijk (source)
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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Contrai, Cortrique, Горад Кортрэйк, Кортрейк, Kortrijk, Kortrejko, Courtrai, کورتریک, Kortrik, קורטרייק, KJK, コルトレイク, 코르트레이크, Cortoriacum, Kortreikas, Kortreika, Кортрајк, คอร์ทไรค์, Kortryk, 科特赖克
