Hoeilaart
This tiny Belgian town in Flemish Brabant was once known as "The Glass Village" for its greenhouse grape cultivation, a tradition that shaped its identity within the broader Druivenstreek (grape region). Situated in the Brussels periphery near the Dijleland area, Hoeilaart has a small central core with cafés and restaurants, and the hamlet of Groenendaal lies within its boundaries. The town's name derives from a Gallic-Celtic phrase meaning a high clearing in the woods.
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- Population10,272
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 15 km9.2 mi
Nearest airports
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Hoeilaart: quick answers
Where is Hoeilaart?
Hoeilaart is in Belgium, about 12 km7.8 miles in a straight line from Brussels.
How do you get to Hoeilaart?
The nearest airport is Zaventem (BRU), about 25 min away by road. The nearest train station is La Hulpe, about 15 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Hoeilaart?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 3°C38°F. The wettest month is August, with about 80 mm3.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Hoeilaart?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 6 restaurants, 2 cafés and 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.