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Before you go
Your trip to Rotselaar.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Rotselaar – Flemish Brabant Destination Leuven about 10 km from Leuven
How to get there
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Brussels Airport (BRU) Zaventem · 25 km
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Station Wezemaal Wezemaal · 4 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Wezemaal station, in the municipality of Rotselaar, is on the line between Leuven and Aarschot. Buses connect Rotselaar and Werchter with Leuven. By car, Leuven is about 10 km away and Brussels about 30 km, with the airport along the route at roughly 25 km.
How many days
Half a day is enough for the Ter Heide estate and a walk through Werchter’s Festivalpark. It works as a day trip from Leuven.
When to go
From spring to autumn the days are usually better for the lake and the trails. In late June or early July, Werchter hosts Rock Werchter and the area becomes very busy.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
It helps but is not essential: there is a train to Wezemaal and buses from Leuven. Bicycling is a good option to travel the valleys and link Rotselaar to Werchter.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Rotselaar
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Morning
Ter Heide Estate
Walk around the Ter Heide lake and follow the trail to the medieval Ter Heyden tower, viewed from the outside.
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Afternoon
Werchter Festivalpark
Go to Werchter and stroll through the Festivalpark, the grounds of Rock Werchter, open outside festival days.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where is Werchter?
Werchter belongs to the municipality of Rotselaar and is less than 15 km from Leuven.
What to see in Rotselaar?
The Ter Heide estate, with its lake and trails, the medieval Ter Heyden tower (viewed from the outside), and the Werchter Festivalpark.
How to get from Leuven to Rotselaar?
By train to Wezemaal station, by bus or by bicycle. By car, it’s about 10 km.
Can you visit the Werchter Festivalpark outside the festival?
Yes. When there is no setup or event, the grassy area can be used for walking, cycling and picnicking.