Nearby cities
Living in Balen means enjoying a well-served neighbourhood, close to everyday amenities and services.
Need to reach Beringen for work or leisure? It takes about 21 minutes by car. Drivers can reach Turnhout in 34 minutes, convenient for daily life. Weert is easily accessible by car, just 43 minutes away.
Shopping
When it comes to food shopping, you are well served with several options nearby: "Sapr Balen" (24 minutes by foot or 4 minutes by car), "Carrefour Market Balen" (5 minutes by car), "Colruyt Balen New" (6 minutes by car).
Public transports
The area benefits from strong bus coverage, with lines De Lijn - 83 - Mol - Balen - Gerheide - Wezel - Lommel with a stand 14 minutes’ walk away, De Lijn - 83 - Lommel - Wezel - Gerheide - Balen - Mol with a stop 15 minutes away by foot.
Education
The daily school run is made easier with "Villa Piepin" (nursery), reachable in 7 minutes by car.
Just 11 minutes by bike, "Gemeentelijke Basisschool - De Bosmier" combines a preschool and elementary school, ideal for family trips.
The trip to high school "Gi-School" fits easily into your daily routine: just 9 minutes by car.
Tourism
The "Kempense Golf Club" golf course is 10 away.
Transports
The nearest train station is "Baelen / Balen": reachable in 7 minutes by car, or 46 minutes by public transport.
Do you need to charge an electric car? The nearest charging station is just 11 minutes away by car.
The proximity of transport, shops, and services makes daily life easier in this area.