DISCOVER

Cycling through Limburg

Rent your electric bike directly from us and discover the most beautiful cycling routes in Alken and the surrounding area!

Mombeekvallei

Walking route | Alken

The 'Hidden Beauty' walk takes you through meadows and swamp forests of the Mombeek Valley. Along the way you can stop at the cozy Mombeek bar.

Art route

Walking route | Borgloon

The 'Pit' art route in Borgloon takes you past the beautiful 'see-through church' and other works of art in the landscape. Ask us for the free route map!

De Wijers

Walking routes | Diepenbeek, Genk, Hasselt, Heusden-Zolder, Lummen, Zonhoven

'The land of a 1001 ponds' has an extensive network of walking loops that let you discover this beautiful pond area.

Schulensmeer

Walking routes & more | Schulen

The Schulensmeer is located in the Schulensbroek Nature Reserve. Here you can walk, kayak, surf, sail, row, paddle board... to your heart's content.

Het Vinne

Walking route | Zoutleeuw

Provincial domain Het Vinne is the only natural inland lake in Flanders. There are several walks, as well as games and natural attractions for children.

Hasselt

Hasselt is the perfect location for a full-day city trip: great boutique shops, fascinating museums, sunny terraces, tasty restaurants, artful galleries... And all within walking distance! TIP: park at the cozy 'Quartier Bleu' as an ideal base for a day in Hasselt.

Sint-Truiden

Sint-Truiden is a real cultural city. Both the Belfry and the Beguinage are UNESCO world heritage sites. A Truienaar is known as a bon vivant, so blend in and enjoy a drink at the big, bigger, huge market.

Tongeren

Tongeren is the oldest city in Belgium. Known for the hero Ambiorix, it is a place packed with history, culture and antiques. Every Sunday morning Tongeren transforms into one large antique market. Afterwards you can discover the story of the Gallo-Romans in the museum of the same name.

Genk

In Genk you can discover the world. In addition to the well-known C-Mine on the old Winterslag coal mining site, Labiomista by Koen Van Mechelen is also worth a visit. Be surprised by the versatility of Genk!

Zoutleeuw

Thanks to the cloth trade, Zoutleeuw developed into one of the most important cities of the Duchy of Brabant in the 13th century. Visit the beautiful 16th century town hall, the cloth hall and the St. Leonardus Church. Het Vinne nature reserve invites you to take a nice walk, with a tasty pancake afterwards...

Maastricht

Just across the border, Maastricht in the Netherlands is a nice day trip. Get lost in the pleasant shopping streets and enjoy a drink on the Vrijthof. TIP: look for the bookstore in a former Dominican church!

Abbey of Herkenrode

The Cistercian abbey of Herkenrode is located in a nature reserve of no less than 100 hectares. In addition to the abbey, the estate has a large herb garden, impressive farm buildings, a working old mill, and much more... You can always enjoy coffee and cake in the renovated horse stables. TIP: visit the impressive work of art 'The silent view' by the Belgian artist Hans Op de Beeck.

be-MINE Beringen

The Beringen mine site is the largest industrial heritage site in Flanders and is unique in Europe. Of all the other mining sites in Limburg, it is the only site where the industrial heart of the mine has been preserved. Under the name be-MINE, the site is now being repurposed as a tourist-recreational project. Climb the mine slag heap, visit the experience center or take a dip among the fish!

Open Air Museum Bokrijk

Bokrijk is recommended for young and old. The open-air museum has a unique collection of authentic buildings from different Flemish regions and periods. During the summer, volunteers in costumes perform the roles of teacher, pastor, the shamer... from 100 years ago. You can try out different crafts, such as bakery and leatherworker. Next to the museum you will find a free playground and 'Cycling through the Water'.

Japanese Garden Hasselt

The Japanese Garden was designed for Hasselt by the garden architect of the Japanese emperor, as a symbol of friendship. It is the largest Japanese garden in Europe! Enjoy Japanese minimalism, tranquil water features with koi fish, bonzais and Japanese pagodas. Between April and October there are various events and workshops to familiarize you with Japanese culture, tea ceremonies, calligraphy and so much more.

Landcommanderij Alden Biesen

Alden Biesen was once the headquarters of the Teutonic Order, but is now a beautiful heritage site. Discover the large domain, the church, the English and French gardens. Would you like to experience the history of Alden Biesen differently? With the interactive game 'The Conspiracy' you solve a murder mystery while walking through the site.

Syrup Factory Borgloon

The 'Stroopfabriek' is one of the last remnants of the industrial processing of fruit into syrup. In the beautifully restored buildings you will discover the story of the Haspengouw fruit and its processing. You will also find the tourist reception of Borgloon with a regional products shop.

Baking with Wim

Workshops | Alken

In his bakery in Alken, Wim shares his passion for preparing bread products, pastries, chocolate creations or sweets.
TIP: book a workshop through us at Wim for a nice discount!

Fluisterhoeven

Animal walks and activities | Alken

Walk together with your own alpaca, pony, donkey or goat through the Haspengouw fields. A special experience where you can completely relax.

Route38

Citroën 2CV rental | Heers

Forward with the Goat! Discover Haspengouw in a real vintage car, with different theme routes.

Terroir Wijnsafari

Wine tour | Borgloon

With the Wine Safari in your own eco-cart you visit local winemakers who tell you about their own product, with an accompanying tasting, often even in the middle of the vineyard!

Vesparoute

Vespa rental | Sint-Truiden & Zepperen

On a Vespa through the Tuscany of Flanders... Depart with a GPS route of your choice and enjoy!

Hartig Haspengouw

Guided tours | Haspengouw

Christine and Guido let you discover a different Haspengouw, on foot or by bike, with various fascinating themes.

Music in Hasselt

Hasselt rocks, swings, parties, sings... in short: the city breathes music. From intimate café concerts to renowned headline acts at Pukkelpop. As a music lover you will not have enough eyes and ears here.

Recreational domain De Alk

Playground, mini golf & water park | Alken

Children can play all year round at the nearby recreational area 'De Alk'. In the summer it is wonderful to cool off in the water park. The domain also offers a number of paying attractions such as go-carts, pedal boats, rowing boats and mini golf.

Open Air Playground Bokrijk

Playground, mini golf & mini cars | Bokrijk

Bokrijk's free open-air playground is located right next to the open-air museum and is one big play paradise for children. There is also special playground equipment for disabled children. For a small contribution, your children can have fun with a game of mini golf or a ride on the mini cars.

Domain 't Speelhof

Playground | Sint Truiden

The 'Speelhof' domain used to be a country retreat of the Trudo Abbey where the overtired abbot could come and relax. Today you will find a nice playground surrounded by trees, ideal for taking a breather.

Barefoot path

Adventure | Lieteberg Zutendaal

Take off your shoes and socks and walk the two-kilometre-long path over a surface of wood, stones, tree chips, grass, loam and water. Every step stimulates your feet and senses. You wade through water features, climb sand hills and steep slopes and find your way through a labyrinth. Ideal family outing on a summer day!

Kattevennen Cosmodrome

Observatory, hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, mini golf & playground | Genk

The Kattevennen is the Genk gateway to the only national park in Belgium: the Hoge Kempen National Park. In the Cosmodrome you explore the universe. 360° shows are shown in the planetarium. Afterwards you can actively spot stars through the long telescope of the public observatory. In addition to stargazing, you can play mini golf, walking, cycling, horse riding... and so much more in the Kattenvennen.

Plopsa Indoor

Theme park | Hasselt

Plopsa Indoor is the first indoor theme park in the country. Rain or shine, capons between 2 and 10 years old and their parents will always have enough ears and eyes on the 25 attractions! There are daily shows with the popular characters of Studio 100.

Jumpsquare

Trampoline park | Hasselt

Jumpsquare has 3000 square meters of indoor trampoline fun. As Jumpsquare itself puts it: “for recreationalists and adrenaline junkies!” Just freak out & go nuts!

LAGO Bloesembad

Swimming pool | Sint Truiden

The subtropical swimming pool is located in the middle of the green sports and recreation park 'Sportpark Haspengouw'. Children can have fun in the pools and slides (even a unique Virtual Reality slide, with limited opening hours). You can relax in the sauna, hammam and warm lagoon, or float weightlessly in the salt bath.

Sparxx

Indoor sports park | Hasselt

Have you tried everything in terms of sports? Think again. At Sparkx you can experience more than 50 different sports in one place, spread across our 36 attractions.

Infrared sauna & massagechair

Enjoy the infrared sauna and luxury masageachair at Het Hemelsveld, or relax on one of the sunbeds in our sun-drenched green garden

A Vida Boa

Private wellness & treatments | Hasselt

A 100% ecological and biological private wellness, with chlorine-free swimming pool, hamman, infrared sauna, sauna with light therapy and jacuzzi. There is a choice of various packages and treatments.

TIP: A Vida Boa gives a 10% discount on packages and treatments to guests of Logies Het Hemelsveld!

Zen Valley

Private wellness | Alken

A small-scale private wellness with heated swimming pool, Finnish sauna, infrared sauna with light therapy and jacuzzi. Various packages can be booked.

La Nostra Vita

Small-scale wellness & treatments | Diest

A small-scale wellness with all facilities: outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, various saunas, including professional infusion sauna and a beautifully landscaped garden. There is also an extensive choice of beauty treatments and massages. The restaurant is also worth a visit.

Farmers market

Weekly market | Alken

Every Friday from 13 pm to 5 pm you will find 'Leigduerp mèjt' in the center of Alken: a mixed range of regional Haspengouw products.

Hoeve ijs Nagels

Ice cream parlor | Alken

Delicious fresh farm ice cream on our corner, open from May to September. Enjoy your ice cream on the cozy meadow with farm animals.

Herberg Bij Tante Julia

Brasserie | Alken

Belgian cuisine, grandma's style, with a cozy courtyard. Be sure to try the buttery tender ribs with homemade fries!

Josephine

Breakfast & lunchroom | Ulbeek

At Josephine you can enjoy fresh breakfast, lunch and delicious homemade cakes in a beautiful courtyard. Child-friendly with toys and playground.

Het Moment

Brasserie | Alken

At 'Het Moment' you can look out over the Alken-Maes brewery while enjoying a freshly tapped local pint of Cristal Alken and the delicious brasserie cuisine.

Botan

Brasserie | Alken

Botan offers a more refined brasserie kitchen with real quality products, in a hip setting.

Sint-Jorishoeve

Brasserie | Alken

A thoroughly child-friendly brasserie, where the children can enjoy themselves in the playground and petting zoo.

d'Entrecôte

Meat restaurant | Wimmertingen, Borgloon & Heusden-Zolder

Popular local restaurant, with home-aged Belgian White Blue beef from the Jospergrill.

De Bottelarij

Restaurant | Wellen

In the Bottelarij you can taste delicious regional dishes and Limburg beers in a unique historical setting. TIP: visit the local shop and art gallery in the same building!

Mourvèdre

Restaurant | Wellen

Wine café with tapas and delicious pizzas from the wood-fired oven.

Bertha

Italian restaurant | Sint Truiden

At Bertha in the heart of Sint-Truiden you step into Nonna's kitchen: pure Italian food.

El Bocado

Tapas & Cocktails | Bilzen, Hasselt & Sint-Truiden

A piece of Spain in Limburg. Be sure to try the homemade mojito.

Westpunt

Brasserie | Hasselt

Cozy dining with a special view of the Albert Canal.

Quartier Blue

Restaurants | Hasselt

Discover one of the many restaurants at the trendy harbor of Hasselt. With ample underground parking, a good base to discover Hasselt.

Brouwerij Wilderen

Brewery Cafe | Wilderen

Large café on the brewery grounds with cozy terraces, fire pit & playground. Guided tour of the historic brewery every weekend.

Bistro Philippe

Gastronomy | Alken

Hostess Sarina & chef Philippe are happy to pamper you. Refined dining with touches of classic French cuisine and influences from the South and Far East.

Gebrande Winning

Gastronomy | Sint Truiden

Voted the best beer restaurant in Belgium and in the world! Be surprised by the chef's original creations, of course with adapted beers.

The Black Knife

Gastronomy | Wellen

The team of chefs Yanaika and Niels offer you an exclusive experience with as many local products as possible.

L'air des Sens

Gastronomy | Zoutleeuw

Inspired by the seasons and nature, chef David presents a creative light contemporary cuisine, in which (local) vegetables often play the leading role.

De Levensboom

Plantaardig restaurant | Hasselt

(H)eerlijke keuken met producten van lokale teelt. Dagelijks huisgemaakt drie-, vier- of vijfgangenmenu.

Vous lé Vous

Gastronomy | Wimmertingen

Annelies and Giovani welcome you and spoil you with their delicious creations. Limited opening hours.

l'Angelo Rosso

Italian restaurant | Sint Truiden

Enjoy the best that gastronomic Italian cuisine has to offer.

Caracole

Fish restaurant | Hasselt

At Caracole everything breathes the sea: it is the best mussel and lobster restaurant in Hasselt. The fruits de mer dishes are spectacularly delicious.