Gierle is a village of about 4,428 inhabitants in the Antwerp Province in Flanders, Belgium.

Characterised by its 19th-century village centre, which has an unusual circular shape, it is more known for its recreation park called "De Lilse Bergen" and its festival called "Sjock".

Another famous inhabitant is Walter Meeuws, a retired football player who played for a few clubs in the Belgian first division and also for AFC Ajax.

He has 46 caps for the Belgium national team and was in the squad of UEFA Euro 1980 where they reached the final.

Through history, Gierle was connected to the neighbouring village Tielen because they shared both lord and priest.