Transports
Living in Hekelgem means enjoying a well-served neighbourhood, close to everyday amenities and services.
Need to catch a train? The SNCB station is 14 minutes by bike or 5 minutes by car.
Do you need to charge an electric car? The nearest charging station is just 8 minutes away by car.
A plus for long-distance travel: the motorway A10 / E40 (Brussels - Aalst - Gent - Brugge - Oostende) is only 6 minutes away.
Tourism
It will take you approximately 15 minutes to reach the museum "Musée Du Design Brussels".
You will find the "Porte De Hal" castle just 22 minutes away by car.
"Planétarium De Bruxelles" is 15 minutes away.
The "Golfclub De Kluizen" golf course is 7 minutes away by car.
Looking for an activity? "Librairies Royales KBR" is 23 minutes away by car.
Nearby cities
Dendermonde is easily accessible by car, just 23 minutes away. Need to reach Sint-Niklaas? It takes about 39 minutes by car. Need to reach Mechelen for work or leisure? It takes about 32 minutes by car.
Public transports
The area benefits from strong bus coverage, with lines 625 - Leerbeek - Essene, 625 - Essene - Leerbeek, the nearest stop being 5 minutes away on foot, 714 - Snelbus Aalst - Brussel Noord with a stop reachable in under 10 minutes on foot.
Education
Just 2 minutes by bike, "Vrije Basisschool - Sint-Vincentius Hekelgem" combines a preschool and elementary school, ideal for family trips.
Just a short drive away, "Kastaar En Vedette" (nursery) is reachable in 1 minute.
Enjoy cycling with the family? high school "Go! Atheneum Anne Frank" is just 13 minutes away by bike, perfect for the daily ride.
Shopping
Grocery shopping becomes effortless thanks to the local supermarkets: "Lidl Affligem" (10 minutes on foot or 1 minute by car), "Aldi Affligem" (10 minutes on foot or 2 minutes by car), "Okay Affligem" (23 minutes on foot or 3 minutes by car).
A practical location that combines accessibility and everyday conveniences.