BelgiumMechelen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɛxələ(n)] ; French: Malines [malin] ; historically known as Mechlin in English) is a city and municipality in the province of Antwerp in the Flemish Region of Belgium. The municipality comprises the city of Mechelen proper, some quarters at its outskirts, the hamlets of Nekkerspoel (adjacent) and Battel (a few kilometers away), as well as the villages of Walem, Heffen, Leest, Hombeek, and Muizen. The city is often referred to as the Dijlestad ("City on the Dyle") as the river Dyle (Dijle) flows through it. Mechelen lies on the major urban and industrial axis Brussels–Antwerp, about 25 km (16 mi) from each city.
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Climate in Mechelen
Best time to visit: Jun–Aug
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Day trips and nearby cities from Mechelen
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Mechelen; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripSchaerbeek Schaarbeek
Belgium
19 km≈ 20 min
Day tripMolenbeek Saint Jean Sint Jans Molenbeek
Belgium
22 km≈ 25 min
Day tripBrussels
Belgium
22 km≈ 25 min
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Antwerp
Belgium
22 km≈ 25 min
Day tripLeuven
Belgium
23 km≈ 25 min
Day tripIxelles Elsene
Belgium
23 km≈ 25 min
Day tripAnderlecht
Belgium
24 km≈ 30 min
Day tripUccle Ukkel
Belgium
27 km≈ 30 min
From Mechelen you can reach Schaerbeek Schaarbeek (19 km), Molenbeek Saint Jean Sint Jans Molenbeek (22 km), Brussels (22 km), Antwerp (22 km) and Leuven (23 km) in about 20 min to 25 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Mechelen
The most pleasant months are Jun to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 7°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.