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The province of Limburg
Limburg is one of the five Flemish provinces in Belgium and can be found in the northeast of the country. This province has something for everyone. The entire region is a combination of pleasant cities and beautiful nature. It is a true cycling paradise with many different and unique bike paths, such as:
- Cycling through the trees
- Cycling through water
- Cycling through the heath
Not only can you cycle here, but you will also find a lot of artworks spread across the region. Most of them are located in and around Borgloon, but also in other places in the area.
Limburg is also home to Terhills, the main gateway to the Hoge Kempen National Park Hoge Kempen. It is located on the former site of the Eisden coal mine. In this National Park, you can enjoy a beautiful landscape of green hills with some spectacular panoramas. It is even home to the most beautiful view of Belgium and the perfect place to go for a walk. There are still a few buildings left from the mine, including the two head-frames of the mine shafts. In the meantime, the remaining mining heritage has been protected as a monument.
Botanic Garden - Meise
If you are a plant lover, the Botanic Garden of Meise is the place to be. With its 92 hectares full of plants, it is one of the largest botanical gardens in the world. There is always something to do, whether the sun is shining or it’s raining outside. You can immerse yourself in the tropics in the Plant Palace, do some research in the WOODlab, get to know more about the over more than 200 years of history of the Botanic Garden in the castle… and so much more.
Take a walk through the immense diversity of plants in the gardens and collections and enjoy the beautiful landscape of this Botanic Garden.
Practical
Adults (+18): € 12
Students: € 6
November to February: daily 10 am - 05 pm (last entry: 04 pm)
March to October: daily 10 am - 06 pm (last entry: 05 pm)
Closed on December 25th, January 1st and 3rd, and exceptionally in the event of stormy weather.
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The Solvay Estate – Solvay Castle - La Hulpe
The Solvay Estate is a vast estate of over 200 hectares on the outskirts of Brussels. It is a listed Exceptional Heritage in Wallonia. It features a part of the Sonian Forest and the magnificent Solvay Castle.
This castle is a beautiful French-inspired castle, formerly owned by Count Solvay. It’s not possible to visit the inside of the castle, but it can be rented for events like weddings, seminars, receptions, and more. The estate was laid out in this English romantic style, with an enormous variety of trees. Here, you can enjoy some strolls, rest on big lawns, and dream away in these beautiful verdant surroundings. There’s also a big lake with alleyways and vantage points.
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Villers Abbey - Most Beautiful Places in Belgium
Villers Abbey or Abbeye de Villers is an ancient Cistercian abbey, located in the small town of Villers-la-Ville. These majestic ruins are one of the most prestigious testimonies of the life of the Cistercian monks. The abbey was founded in 1146 and is now considered one of the most beautiful architectural sites in Europe. Everything is so well preserved here! It’s truly a hidden gem and one of the most beautiful places in Belgium.
Practical
Adults: € 9
Students and senior citizens: € 7
Audio guides: € 1,5 (60-90min)
1st November to 31st March: daily 10 am - 05 pm
1st April to 31st October: daily 10 am - 06 pm
Closing: December 24, December 25, December 31, and January 1.
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Station Chateau d'Ardenne - Houyet
This beautiful little castle is actually an old abandoned train station. You can find this hidden gem in Houyet in the province of Namen.
In 1874, King Leopold II built the Château Royal d’Ardenne. It was a castle, that was used as a luxurious hotel for kings and the rich people in the world. In 1896, a railway was built between Celles and Houyet. This railway station, called Château d’Ardenne, was built to receive guests in front of the luxury hotel. The station was closed in 1919 when the hotel suffered a lot of damage during WWI and was closed. The hotel reopened in 1921, but the station was closed for good.
UPDATE: We’ve been informed that this site is now under surveillance due to the risk of collapse. You can still walk past the building, but we do not recommend entering it for your own safety!
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High Fens - Most Beautiful Places in Belgium
The High Fens are one of the most beautiful pieces of nature in the Ardennes. They are a part of the High Fens-Eifel nature park in the east of Belgium. Here, you can take numerous beautiful walks in every season.
Some paths are paved, while others consist partly of wooden decking paths. These ensure that the soil remains untouched and the plants also remain unharmed.
When everything is covered in snow during winter, various cross-country trails are set out here. This makes it the ideal place for your nature (day)trip in any season.
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Ninglinspo Valley - Aywaille
The Ninglinspo is a 3,5 kilometer long stream, tributary of the river Amblève and it’s the only ‘mountain’ river in Belgium. The valley of Ninglinspo is classed as an outstanding heritage area of Wallonia and has been protected since 1949. In this valley, you can enjoy several sing-posted walks of different lengths and degrees of difficulty. You will walk over bridges and forest trails past some beautiful viewpoints.
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Fondry des Chiens - Nismes
Fondry des Chiens, also known as the ‘Grand Canyon of Belgium’, is a sinkhole in the Viroin-Hermeton Natural Park. It’s a protected and one of the most unique places to visit in Belgium. The sinkhole was created by the seepage of rainwater through the limestone soil. These natural pits are called Fondries. You can enter the 20-meter-deep Fondries and enjoy the beautiful fauna and flora.
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