Picknickeiland

Picknickeiland is an islet in Balen, Arrondissement of Turnhout, Flanders. Picknickeiland is situated nearby to the church Sint-Odradakapel, as well as near the protected area Scheps.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Sint-Thomas van Kantelbergkapel and Colruyt.

Sint-Thomas van Kantelbergkapel

Chapel

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Sint-Thomas van Kantelbergkapel is a chapel, which is situated 1¼ km north of Picknickeiland.

Colruyt

Supermarket

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Colruyt is a Belgian supermarket chain headquartered in Halle. The current manager is Jef Colruyt. Colruyt carries the surname of the founder of the family business, the Colruyt family, which still owns the company. Colruyt is situated 1½ km north of Picknickeiland.

Balen railway station

Railway station

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Balen railway station is situated 2 km northwest of Picknickeiland.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Olmen and Oostham.

Olmen

Village

Olmen is a village in the province of Antwerp, Belgium. The village is part of the municipality of Balen. Olmen is known in the area for its Carnival, which still follows medieval traditions. Olmen is situated 2½ km southwest of Picknickeiland.