Diest

Diest is a town of 23,000 inhabitants in the northeastern corner of the province of Flemish Brabant in Belgium. The town is mainly known for its beguinage and ramparts.

By train
The is just outside of the city center. There are direct connections to Brussels, Leuven, Antwerp and Liège.

By bus
The Flemish national bus company, De Lijn, has lines to Diest from for example Leuven, Aarschot and Tienen. There are also connections to Brussels and Hasselt, but in these cases the trains are a quicker alternative. For more information regarding different timetables (unfortunately only available in Dutch): https://www.delijn.be.

By bicycle
There are several very well maintained bicycle networks leading you to the city center without the need of using the regular roads. It will let you discover the beauty of the region.

By car
You can exit the E314 highway at Bekkevoort or Halen, from there on it's only a few minutes to the city center. If you don't like highways you can perfectly follow the N2 national road also leading to the city center of Diest.

By plane
Brussels Airport is relatively close and has a direct train connection to Diest.

Get around
The city center and ramparts are easily navigated on foot. Twenty minutes takes you straight across town.

If you want to see the nearby sights and see the nearby Flemish countryside it is best to rent a bike when the weather allows to. Bikes can be rented in two places in Diest.
 * The Halve Maan recreational area also rents out bikes for €6 days. Tandems and electrical bikes are also available.
 * The Halve Maan recreational area also rents out bikes for €6 days. Tandems and electrical bikes are also available.

Do


Walk the old city ramparts, a very green belt around the city. It easily connects into the surrounding countryside.



Events

 * Every first Sunday of the month a book fair in the beguinage area takes place.

Eat
There are several restaurants and other eateries in the town centre.

Go next

 * Leuven — this thriving student city is very close.
 * Scherpenheuvel — a famous local Christian pilgrimage site that is only a few kilometers away.