Lier, Belgium

Lier

A canal town with a beguinage and an astronomical clock tower.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Lier

Day 1

  1. MorningSee the Zimmer Tower, whose astronomical clock has 13 dials showing the moon, tides and zodiac.
  2. AfternoonWander the UNESCO beguinage, a quiet village of whitewashed houses and cobbled lanes.
  3. EveningHave dinner on the Grote Markt below the belfry.

Day 2

Day-trip to Mechelen or Antwerp, each about 15 minutes by train.

What to eat

Lierse vlaaikens, small spiced pies, from a local bakery.

Local tips

Make the most of Lier

Beat the crowds

Lier is calm and local, liveliest on market day.

Best photo spot

The Zimmer Tower and its clock faces, and the beguinage lanes.

Getting there

Trains run from Antwerp in about 15 minutes.

Don't miss nearby

Antwerp, close by, and Mechelen.

Good to know

The Zimmer Tower's clock shows the moon phases, tides and zodiac. The beguinage is free to walk around.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near Lier

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Plan your visit

Getting to Lier

Getting there

  • Antwerp Airport (ANR)10 km away
  • Brussels Airport (BRU)25 km away
  • Antwerp15 km away
  • Leuven30 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryBelgium

Questions

Lier: good to know

Is Lier worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. A canal town with a beguinage and an astronomical clock tower.

How many days do you need in Lier?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Lier?

You can visit all year. Lier is calm and local, liveliest on market day.

How do you get to Lier?

The nearest airport is Antwerp Airport (ANR), about 10 km away. Trains run from Antwerp in about 15 minutes.

What is there to see near Lier?

Nearby hidden places include Antwerp (15 km), Leuven (29 km) and Brussels (35 km).

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