Harelbeke

Harelbeke is an administrative center in West Flanders province, comprising the main city along with the towns of Bavikhove and Hulste. The municipality functions as a local administrative hub and serves as the center for community services in the area.

Harelbeke underwent a fundamental restructuring of its administrative framework in 1977, marking a new phase in Belgian municipal organization. This transformation shaped how the municipality operates and how citizens interact with local government services.

The Peter Benoit Museum houses exhibitions and musical collections that reveal the region's artistic traditions through the classical composer's work. Visitors can explore how this musician shaped the local cultural identity and artistic life of the area.

The municipal administration offers digital services through an online portal where residents can schedule appointments and access important information. This setup makes it easy for people to handle administrative tasks from anywhere at their own pace.

The Harelbeke New British Cemetery holds around 1000 graves of Commonwealth soldiers from World War I. The cemetery was designed by a British architect and stands as a quiet memorial to those who died in the war.

Location: Arrondissement of Kortrijk

Capital city: Harelbeke

Part of: Politiezone Gavers, Emergency rescue zone Fluvia

Shares border with: Oostrozebeke, Lendelede, Kuurne, Kortrijk, Zwevegem, Deerlijk, Waregem, Wielsbeke, Ingelmunster

Phone: +3256733311

Email: info@harelbeke.be

Website: https://harelbeke.be

GPS coordinates: 50.85670,3.31310

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:24