Tessenderlo

Tessenderlo is a municipality in Limburg, Belgium, that spreads across about fifty square kilometers and includes five distinct villages: Tessenderlo proper, Schoot, Engsbergen, Hulst, and Berg. The villages are linked by waterways and transportation routes that shape how the area is organized.

The area has roots in ancient times when the Taxander people lived there, and their name still echoes in the place's modern designation. In recent history, an industrial disaster in 1942 left a lasting mark on the community and its development.

People here speak a Brabantic dialect that sets them apart from other Limburgian regions where different local languages are used. This linguistic difference shapes how locals connect with their community and surroundings.

This municipality sits at the meeting point of several provinces and connects well to larger cities through the Albert Canal and European route E313. Visitors can easily move around the area and reach it for day trips from nearby urban centers.

The name Tessenderlo comes from ancient times and originally referred to an open space within the forest land of the Taxander people. This linguistic link to prehistoric settlement patterns is preserved in the place's name today.

Location: Arrondissement of Hasselt

Capital city: Tessenderlo

Elevation above the sea: 27 m

Part of: Politiezone Beringen/Ham/Tessenderlo

Shares border with: Beringen, Scherpenheuvel-Zichem

Phone: +3213661715

Email: info@tessenderlo.be

Website: http://tessenderlo.be

GPS coordinates: 51.06970,5.08970

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:30