Avelgem
A small Belgian town in West Flanders, Avelgem sits along the Scheldt river at the southeastern edge of the province, near the borders with East Flanders and Hainaut. The Spikkerelle cultural centre hosts films, theatre, and exhibitions. The wider region is ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites, and the town lies southeast of Kortrijk, making it a base for exploring this corner of Belgium.
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- Population9,106
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.8 km3.0 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Avelgem: quick answers
Where is Avelgem?
Avelgem is in Belgium, about 19 km12 miles in a straight line from Tournai.
How do you get to Avelgem?
The nearest airport is Wevelgem (KJK), about 34 min away by road. The nearest train station is Ronse - Renaix, about 21 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Avelgem?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 4°C39°F. The wettest month is August, with about 80 mm3.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Avelgem?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant, 3 cafés and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Avelgem?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Thieu, Berlare and Dendermonde.