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The headframes of Bois du Cazier in Marcinelle, a UNESCO-listed mining site (Charleroi, Hainaut)
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N° 1 · November 2026

Stopover in Charleroi from the airport

  • 32official websites, with their links
  • 22info-lux articles on Charleroi
  • 16upcoming events

Editorial

Our take, and the official source

A few hours between flights at Charleroi airport? The city is ten minutes away: the UNESCO-listed Bois du Cazier, the Musée de la Photographie, BPS22, and slag heaps (terrils) turned into green hills. This guide sorts each place by driving time from the airport and links to its official website, along with our articles and evening outings.

Contents

Must-sees
01Must-sees9 sites · 7 articles
Leisure
02Leisure9 sites · 0 articles
Slag heaps (terrils)
03Slag heaps (terrils)9 sites · 7 articles
Where to stay
04Where to stay5 sites · 0 articles
Going out
05Going out16 upcoming dates
Practical info
06Practical infoTourism, transport, practicalities

Browse by town

What's near you?

Must-sees in Charleroi

Chapter 01 · Must-sees

What to see in Charleroi between flights?

Bois du Cazier, Musée de la Photographie, BPS22, the belfry: the must-sees, ranked by driving time from the airport.

The Bois du Cazier mining site in Marcinelle with the You Listen To Beasts artwork

On info-lux.com (in French)

BEASTS at the Bois du Cazier: live album marking 70 years since the disaster out on 22 September

On 5 June 2026, the 70th anniversary year of the mining disaster, BEASTS played their 30th concert at Bois du Cazier. The live recording of that night is released on 22…

  1. Place Vauban and Charleroi town hall, panoramic view (Hainaut)What to visit in Charleroi? 10 places to see in the Pays Noir (Black Country) (2026)
  2. The Église Saint-Christophe in Charleroi (Hainaut)Église Saint-Christophe in Charleroi: a Louis XIV chapel and a mosaic unique in Belgium
  3. Charleroi's Art Deco town hall and belfry, seen from Place Charles II (Hainaut)Charleroi town hall: an Art Deco ensemble from 1936 and its state rooms
  4. Charleroi belfry, Charleroi (Hainaut)Charleroi belfry: Belgium's youngest UNESCO-listed belfry — visits suspended
  5. BPS22 in Charleroi (Hainaut)BPS22 in Charleroi: contemporary art under a 1911 industrial glass roof
  6. The Musée de la Photographie in Charleroi (Hainaut)Charleroi's Musée de la Photographie: 6 000 m² in a former Carmelite convent, the largest in Europe

Official websites

Leisure in Charleroi

Chapter 02 · Leisure

What to do in Charleroi to kill some time?

Indoor skydiving, bowling, escape rooms, parks: plenty to fill a few hours' wait.

Official websites

Slag heaps (terrils) in Charleroi

Chapter 03 · Slag heaps

Where to walk in Charleroi?

Slag heaps (terrils), waymarked urban trails and parks: Charleroi is best discovered on foot.

Map of Charleroi's 12 picnic areas

On info-lux.com (in French)

Picnic areas in Charleroi: all 12 tables, picnic spots and barbecues on the map (2026)

Charleroi has 12 picnic spots marked on the map: 2 equipped areas and 10 standalone tables. Most are in Heppignies, Hublinbu, Houbois, Mont-sur-

  1. Trails to follow in CharleroiTrails to follow in Charleroi: hexagonal plaques, slag heap (terril) slabs, street art and the elevated metro — 5 walks (2026)
  2. Porte Ouest: the elevated metro and the towpath in CharleroiPorte Ouest in Charleroi: take the elevated metro to Marchienne and walk back along the towpath, past street art and the landscapes Paulus painted
  3. The Boucle noire (GR 412) in CharleroiThe Boucle noire in Charleroi: 22 km, four slag heaps (terrils) and waymarking on salvaged triangular slabs
  4. The 350-year heritage trail in CharleroiCharleroi's 350-year heritage trail: 21 sites to follow via the hexagonal plaques in the pavement
  5. Parc Bivort in Jumet, Charleroi (Hainaut)Parc Bivort in Jumet: a master glassmaker's English garden and its ten listed trees
  6. The Carolo Street Art Tour in Charleroi (Hainaut)The Carolo Street Art Tour in Charleroi: 19 stops from the lower town to the upper town

Official websites

Where to stay in Charleroi

Chapter 04 · Where to stay

Where to stay near Charleroi airport?

The hotels and accommodation closest to the airport, with their official websites.

Official websites

Chapter 05 · Going out

What's on in Charleroi in the coming weeks?

Concerts, exhibitions and Christmas markets picked by the info-lux.com editorial team.

Candlelight: a tribute to Michael Jackson at La Ruche Théâtre Royal (Charleroi)

On info-lux.com (in French)

Candlelight in Charleroi: candlelit concerts 2026-2027

Candlelight in Charleroi: 6 candlelit concerts (La Ruche Théâtre Royal) from 17 October to 12 March 2027. Venues, getting there, prices from €17 and booking.

  1. Concert calendar 2026-2027 in Belgium and Luxembourg: Typh Barrow, Pierre de Maere, Girls in Hawaii, Vianney, Suzane, Bigflo & OliConcerts in Belgium and Luxembourg: the 2026-2027 calendar
  2. Cover of the album Bonsoir Paris: Bilal Hassani poses on a model of the Eiffel TowerBonsoir Paris, the night-time album, and three dates in Belgium (2026)
  3. Concours Circuit 2026 visual, live audition day on Saturday 12 September at RockerillConcours Circuit 2026: the 10 artists selected from nearly 400 applications
  4. Charleroi > EP > Finest Loud MusicFinest Loud Music
  5. Charleroi > Festival > États du mondeÉtats du monde
  6. Charleroi > Rap > Kery JamesKery James

What's on

  1. Candlelight: a tribute to Michael Jacksonuntil 12 MarchCandlelight: a tribute to Michael JacksonCharleroi
  2. Candlelight: a tribute to Hans Zimmeruntil 19 FebCandlelight: a tribute to Hans ZimmerCharleroi
  3. Salon des Arts Ménagers 2026 at the Grand Palaisuntil 15 NovSalon des Arts Ménagers 2026 at the Grand PalaisCharleroi
  4. The Jury Experience: Une sortie en mer fataleSun 8 NovThe Jury Experience: Une sortie en mer fataleCharleroi
  5. Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBAFri 13 NovCandlelight: Queen vs. ABBACharleroi
  6. Balavoine Ma BatailleSat 21 NovBalavoine Ma BatailleCharleroi
  7. Snake — PBA 2026-2027 seasonSat 21 NovSnake — PBA 2026-2027 seasonCharleroi
  8. Boat People — PBA 2026-2027 seasonFri 27 NovBoat People — PBA 2026-2027 seasonCharleroi
  9. Véronic DiCaire at the Dôme de CharleroiSat 5 DecVéronic DiCaire at the Dôme de CharleroiCharleroi
  10. Candlelight: Christmas ClassicsFri 11 DecCandlelight: Christmas ClassicsCharleroi
  11. Candlelight: Disney Love SongsFri 11 DecCandlelight: Disney Love SongsCharleroi
  12. No, No, Nanette — PBA 2026-2027 seasonFri 11 DecNo, No, Nanette — PBA 2026-2027 seasonCharleroi
Full events calendar on info-lux.com (in French) →

Chapter 06 · Practical info

Which official websites should you check before you go?

Tourist office, transport and local authorities: the addresses you can rely on.

Stay longer

A day or a week around Charleroi

More than a stopover? Charleroi makes a good base for exploring southern Wallonia: the mine and the museums, Thuin, the lakes, the Canal du Centre, then Namur by train.

Le Bois du Cazier1 day5 day trips from CharleroiBois du Cazier, Thuin, Lacs de l'Eau d'Heure, Canal du Centre, Waterloo.The Domaine de Mariemont1 weekOne week, one baseSeven days, day by day, with Namur by train and places to stay.Le Petit NamuroisMeetLocal producers and craftspeopleFarms, local produce shops and workshops that welcome visitors.

Your questions

Frequently asked questions

Which sites to visit in Charleroi?

Highlights include: BPS22 Musée d'art de la Province de Hainaut (Charleroi), Charleroi Belfry (Charleroi), Église Saint-Christophe (Charleroi), Musée de la Photographie (Charleroi), Le Bois du Cazier (Charleroi), the orienteering course at the Bois du Cazier (Charleroi) and Discovering Charleroi's slag heaps (terrils) (Charleroi). Each listing links to the venue's official website.

Where can I find a venue's opening hours and prices?

On its official website: every listing in this guide shows the website address (the venue's own site, for example) and links straight to it.

What to do with the family in Charleroi?

The “Leisure” chapter brings together indoor skydiving, bowling, escape rooms, family adventures and parks, each with its official website.

What are the upcoming concerts and outings in Charleroi?

The “Going out” chapter lists 16 upcoming dates gathered by info-lux.com, including Christmas markets. Each date opens its full listing.

How do I get to Charleroi or Brussels from the airport?

TEC buses link the airport to Charleroi station, where SNCB trains leave for Brussels and the rest of Belgium. Flibco shuttles also run direct to Brussels. Timetables are on letec.be, belgiantrain.be and flibco.com.

Where do the photos and links come from?

Venue listings come from tourist offices via the open DATAtourisme platform: the credit appears under each photo. Articles and the events calendar are from info-lux.com.

The map

All the sites, on the map

Each dot opens the place's page and its official website. Colour = chapter.

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