Tourist Guide Belgium

GB
Guide
2009
Tourist Attractions and Museums in Belgium
www.tourist-attractions.be www.daguitstappen.be
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The 18th edition of the Guide to Tourist Attractions& Museums in Belgium, the best tool you can have for discovering Belgium !
Some information for your stay in Belgium...
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Gardens, parks & nature reserves Zoos & safariparks Castles & fortresses Caves & subterranean attractions Historic buildings & monuments Amusement parks Recreation & Aquatic centres Water attractions Tourist trains Archaeology Industrial Heritage Art & Crafts-Folklore Arts & History Culture & Architecture Military History Science & Nature
The Post offices are generally open from 8.30 to 17.00. The banks are open from Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 16.00 The shops are open from 9.00 to 17.00 except on Sunday; some close between 12.00 and 14.00 Emergency number The emergency and assistance services (police fire department) are available at the number 112, set on portable phones and only serves to call the emergency services. All medical call services are mentioned in the newspapers and in the pharmacies. We remind you of the fact that the Belgian motorways are free of charge! The speed is limited to: - 120 km/h on motorways - 90 km/h on 4 lane roads - 50 km/h in the built-up area (and thus in Brussels) You should pay particular attention to the rule of giving way to traffic coming from the right. Wearing a seatbelt is obligatory in the front and in the back of the car. In case of car trouble: Touring Secours: 070/34.47.77 (only from Belgium). You have a temporary or permanent incapacity but you want to visit attractions and museums? In advance of your visit consult the Accessible Travel Info Point for information. Tel: +32(0)70/23.30.50 Website: www.accessinfo.be International dialling code for Belgium : 0032
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Nederland
Office de Promotion du Tourisme Wallonie-Bruxelles
Rue Saint-Bernard 30, B-1060 BRUSSELS Tel. : 070/221.021 ( 0.17/min.) Fax: +32(0)2/513.04.75 Email: info@opt.be - www.opt.be Belsud Booking: Tel.: +32(0)2/504.02.80 Fax: +32(0)2/514.53.35 Email: belsud@opt.be Grasmarkt 61, B-1000 BRUSSELS Tel.: +32(0)2/504.03.90 Fax: +32(0)2/513.04.75 Email: info@toerismevlaanderen.be www.visitflanders.com
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Breda
Antwerpen p. 19 West-Vlaanderen Oost-Vlaanderen p. 14 p. 4
Tourist Office for Flanders

Vlaams-Brabant Brussels p. 35
p. 40
Limburg p. 27
Maastricht, Eindhoven Kln, Aachen
Lille Calais
in Great Britain
Belgian Tourist Office Brussels-Wallonia
Tel.: +44 20/75.31.03.90 Live operator: +44 207 537 11 32 Fax: +44 20/75.31.03.93 Free brochure line: 0800 95 45 245 (UK only) www.belgiumtheplaceto.be
Hainaut p. 94
Paris Valenciennes
Lige p. 54
Turismo Fiandre, Bruxelles, Belgio

Tel.: + 39199442111 Fax: +39 245550204
France
Namur p. 80
Prm Trier
in Canada
Office de Promotion du Tourisme Wallonie-Bruxelles
Tl.: +1.418/692.49.39 Fax: +1.418/692.49.74 Free telephone (only in Canada): 001.877.792.49.39 www.belgique-tourisme.qc.ca
Tourism Flanders-Brussels
Tel. + 44 20 7 307 77 30 Fax + 44 20 7 307 77 31 Live Operator: 020 7307 77 38 Brochure Line: 0800 9545 245 www.visitflanders.co.uk
Luxembourg p. 70
Sedan Reims
Grand-Duch du Luxemboug
Luxembourg, Metz, Nancy, Strasbourg
in Poland
Urzad Promocji Turystyki Walonia-Bruksela c/o Dlgation Wallonie-Bruxelles
Tel.: +48 22/583.70.06 or 01 Fax: +48 22/583.70.03 mjanow@poczta.onet.pl
in Spain
Oficina de Promocin de Turismo Valonia-Bruselas
Tel.: +34 93/272.26.01 Fax: +34 93/215.36.19 www.belgica-turismo.es
in Japan
Belgian Tourist Office
Tel.: +81 3/32.37.71.01 (public number) Fax: +81 3/32.37.84.00 www.belgium-travel.jp
Turismo de Blgica: Flandes y Bruselas
Tourist Office for Flanders Belgium

T +81 3 32 37 8031 F +81 3 32 37 8075 www.visitflanders.jp
Tel.: +34 93/508.59.90 Fax: +34 93/508.59.93 www.flandes.net
in Tchec Republic
Flandersk turistick Informacni kancelr
Tel.: +420 2/670.92.444 Fax: +420 2/670.92.650 www.flandry.cz
in Usa
Belgian Tourist Office
Tel.: +1 212/758.81.30 Fax: +1 212/355.76.75 www.visitbelgium.com
in Italy
Ufficio Belga per il Turismo Bruxelles-Vallonia
Tel.: +39 2/86.05.66 Fax: +39 2/87.63.96 www.belgioturismo.it
in China
Tourist Office for Flanders
Tel.: +86 10/58.79.07.85/86 Fax: +86 10/58.79.07.87 www.visitflanders.com.cn
in Denmark/Sweden
Belgian Tourist Office Flanders-Brussels
Tel.: +45 33/93.01.30 Fax: +45 33/93.48.08 www.belgien.dk www.belgien.nu (Sweden)
Tourist Office for Flanders Belgium

Tel.: +1 212 758 81 30 Fax: +1 212 355 76 75 www.visitflanders.us
Publishers: Attractions & Tourisme asbl - M. VANKEERBERGHEN (10716/82) c/o Grottes de Han - B-5580 Han-sur-Lesse Tel. : 32/84/37.77.32 - www.attractions-et-tourisme.be Toeristische Attracties asbl - M. RASSCHAERT (1866/89) c/o Konigin Astridplein 26 - B-2018 Antwerpen Tel. : 0032/3/202.45.78 - www.toeristischeattracties.be
No part of this guide may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publishers. Attractions et Tourisme a.s.b.l. and Toeristische Attracties v.z.w. are not responsible for the information concerning the attractions herein mentioned. This guide is produced with the support of the Region Wallon, the Commission Communautaire Franaise and Toerisme Vlaanderen.
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Deutschland
Brabant Wallon p. 49
visit flanders
Fancy a short or long holiday?
Fancy a short or long holiday?

Head for Flanders with your family, friends or colleagues and have a great time. Be inspired by our active walking holidays, gastronomic package holidays on the coast and art-lovers midweeks.
For more information in Belgium Toerisme Vlaanderen

Grasmarkt 61 1000 Brussels Tel. +32 2 504 03 90 - Fax +32 2 513 04 75 info@toerismevlaanderen.be www.visitanders.com
For more information in the UK Tourism Flanders-Brussels

Flanders House - 1 a, Cavendish Square London W1G OLD Tel. +44 20 7307 77 38 - Fax +44 20 7307 77 31 info@visitanders.co.uk www.visitanders.co.uk
For more information in Denmark and Sweden DK - Belgian Tourist Ofce Flanders-Brussels
Vester Farimagsgade 1 3rd Floor DK-1606 Kbenhavn V Tel. +45 33 93 01 30 - Fax +45 33 93 48 08 info@belgien.dk www.belgien.nu
West-Vlaanderen (West Flanders) 19

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est-Vlaanderen has a long list of 43 tourist attractions and museums in store for you. You can choose from a wide range of activities, recreational possibilities and visits. For information about accommodation or restaurants, dont forge to consult our website www.westtoer.be/regio.
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Bakery Museum (Veurne) Diamond Museum Bruges (Brugge) Brugge anno 1468 (Brugge) Public observatory of Beisbroek (Brugge) Boudewijn Seapark (Brugge) Chocolate Museum (Brugge) Frietmuseum (Brugge) Lumina Domestica (Brugge) Seafront, maritime theme park (Zeebrugge) Bruges World Heritage City (Brugge) Sincfala, Museum of the Zwin region (Knokke-Heist) Boat Trips Brugge-Damme-Brugge (Damme) Abbey museum Ten Duinen 1138 (Koksijde) Plopsaland De Panne (De Panne) Boat Trips Euro-Line (Zeebrugge) National SEA LIFE Marine Park (Blankenberge) Provincial Nature park Zwin (Knokke-Heist) Serpentarium (Blankenberge) The Butterfly Park (Knokke-Heist) Seastar Cruise Ship Yserstar Weststar (Nieuwpoort - Oostende-Diksmuide) Earth Explorer (Oostende) Belle Epoque Centrum (Blankenberge) Kusthistories - Villa Les Zphyrs (Westende-Bad) The Oldtimer Museum (Reninge) Harelbeke, a wealth of tradition (Harelbeke) Town Hall (Veurne) Municipal Museum t Schippershof (Menen) The IJzertoren (Yser Tower) (Diksmuide) Cycle Museum (Roeselare) Raversijde Domain (Oostende) In Flanders Fields Museum (Ieper) Museum of Education (Ieper) Municipal Museum (Ieper) Bellewaerde Park (Ieper) Hop Museum (Poperinge) Broelmuseum (Kortrijk) Folk Experience Museum (Dranouter) National Tobacco Museum (Wervik) Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917 (Zonnebeke) Flax Museum (Kortrijk) Kortrijk 1302 - One day, seven centuries (Kortrijk) Bayernwald (Heuvelland-Kemmel) De Oude Kaasmakerij (Passendale)
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Bakery Museum
Albert I-laan 2 , B-8630 Veurne Tel: 058/31.38.97 Fax: 058/31.24.71 info@bakkerijmuseum.be www.bakkerijmuseum.be
Veurne
The 17th century Zuidgasthuishoeve, which houses the extensive collection of the Bakery Museum, makes you taste a marvellous nostalgia. The long way from grain to bread is represented in the restored barn. The rich collection connected to chocolate, ice-cream, waffles, gingerbread and confectionary is lodged in the dwelling-house. In the pleasant cafeteria you can taste some specialities from Veurne. During the school holidays you can enjoy the baking demonstrations on Tuesdays.
Open: week-days from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. (closed on Fridays); weekends and festival days from 2 a.m. till 5 p.m. July and August: week-days from 10 a.m. till 5.30 p.m.; weekends and festival days from 2 p.m. till 5.30 p.m. Admission: adults5 Seniors3,50 Children (6-12y.)1 A
Access by train www.b-excursions.be train (+ public transport as required) + reduced admission fee
West-Vlaanderen
Diamond Museum Bruges

Katelijnestraat 43 , B-8000 Brugge Tel: 050/34.20.56 Fax: 050/33.63.26 info@diamondmuseum.be www.diamondmuseum.be
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Diamond polishing - it all began in Bruges more than 500 years ago... Discover how diamond polishing was developed in Bruges, by the goldsmith Lodewijk van Berquen, during the rich period of the dukes of Burgundy, long before Antwerp or Amsterdam. Learn the noble art of diamond cutting: cleaving, sawing, cutting and polishing. Take the opportunity to discover the history of Bruges and its diamonds, learn to work with diamonds in our interactive Diamondlab and discover our program for children.
Brugge anno 1468

Vlamingstraat 86 , B-8000 Brugge Tel: 050/34.75.72 Fax: 050/34.87.28 www.celebrations-entertainment.be
Go back in history with us to 3 July 1468. Charles the Bold and Margaret of York have the honour of inviting you to their wedding. You will be immersed in a sparkling feast of medieval banqueting with jesters, minstrels, knights, dancers, witches and fire-eaters. You will enter a world of mediaeval splendour from 19.00 to 22.15. The dukes servants bring you the four-course meal, washed down with as much beer and wine as you can drink.
Open: presentations during the year every Sat. evening From 1 April to 30 October also on Fri. evenings Admission: all-in arrangements: Royal72.50 - Merchants56.50 Sat. from April to Oct.: add. charge2.50 Discount for children On reservation only
Brugge
Brugge 5 Brugge
Groups - advance booking required Open: other menus and dates available on request Admission: 1 person free of charge per group of 20 paying people
Boudewijn Seapark
A. De Baeckestraat 12 , B-8200 Brugge Tel: 050/38.38.38 Fax: 050/38.23.43 info@boudewijnseapark.be www.boudewijnseapark.be
At the end of the exhibition you will visit the treasure chamber containing some of the worlds most beautiful diamonds: rough diamonds, pear shaped diamonds , coloured diamonds fancy cut diamonds, as well as a precious collection of ld Flemish jewellery. Daily polishing demonstration at 12h15 (groups on appointment). The diamond museum is situated in a beautifully restored mansion in the center of Bruges, not far from the Begijnhof and the railway station.
Open: daily from 10u30 to 17u30 Admission: adults.:6 Child./stud.:4 Demonstration + museum: adults9 child/stud: 6 Groups - advance booking required Admission:5 Demonstration + museum:8advance booking required
Public observatory of Beisbroek

Zeeweg 96 , B-8200 Brugge Tel: 050/39.05.66 Fax: 050/39.32.44 info@beisbroek.be www.beisbroek.be
Enjoy the splash in the Dolfidroom, where you can see the dolphins close up, even under water. In the lagoon youll come face to face with the seals. And... enjoy the sealion show in the BRAND NEW sealion theater. Dont miss the breath-taking birds of prey demonstration. For the kids theres a megasized playground paradise. Daredevils will love the huge roller coaster, the rolling pirate ship and many other attractions. There are also extensive catering facilities.
Brugge
The observatory and planetarium are situated within the beautiful surroundings of Beisbroek Park. The up to date Zeiss planetarium will take you on a magic-carpet ride among the mysteries of the universe. A full dome projection system (the first in Belgium) submerges you in the colourful beauty of faraway nebulae and rotating galaxies. In addition, you can visit the interactive exhibition and have a peek through the observatorys giant telescope. You also have the chance to make a genuine artistic planetary walk, where the planets are shown as statues of their mythological representatives.
Open: public performances (Dutch): Sunday at 15.00 and 16.30, Wednesday at 15.00, Friday at 20.30. During the local school holidays extra performances on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 15.00 Each second Wednesday of the month: English performance at 16.30. Admission: children (<18 y.):4 Adults:5 Groups - advance booking required Open: (starting from 15 persons) English performance possible on other days and hours, by reservation only. Admission: free guide.
Payment with Ticket Compliments Supreme Award and / or Ticket Compliments Sport & Culture.
Open: PARK Opening on Sunday, April 5th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Easter holiday: daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM May-June: daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed on Wednesdays. July-August.: Daily, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Sept.: Wed. and on Weekends: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (until September 27th included DOLFIDROOM daily performance(s) when the park is open after the season also for groups by appointment For the timetable of all performances, of up to 3 per day, go to our website. Admission: children under 1 metre tall free Special conditions for 60+ and people with disabilities. Access: Brugge via the E40, exit 8, or the A17, exit Brugge. A
Groups - advance booking required Open: every day from April till September - on special request from October till March Admission: special prices for groups and schools on request
More than 100 ideas for your group outings on www.group-excursions.be
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West-Vlaanderen
Chocolate Museum
Wijnzakstraat 2 (Sint Jansplein) , B-8000 Brugge Tel: 050/61.22.37 Fax: 050/61.22.37 info@choco-story.be www.choco-story.be
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A great experience! You are immersed in the ancient Mexican world of the Mayas and the Aztecs for whom chocolate was the drink of the gods and cocoa beans a means of payment. The chocoholic gets to find out all about the production of chocolate truffles, chocolates, hollow figures and bars of chocolate.
Frietmuseum
Vlamingstraat 33 , B-8000 Brugge Tel: 050/340150 Fax: 050/343150 info@frietmuseum.be www.frietmuseum.be
Open: every day from 10 am to 5 pm Closed on January 1st, from5 to 16 January, December 24th, 25th and 31st. Admission: ad.:6 Students, 65+:5 Child. (6 to 12 years):4 Groups - advance booking required Admission:5 pp.
The museum is located in the Saaihalle, one of Bruges oldest and best preserved historical buildings (1399). The Frietmuseum is unique in the world. It is the first museum that shows the entire history, from the origin of the potato to the first fries. Visitors will be able to see an interesting collection of machines used for the cultivation, harvesting, peeling, sorting and frying of potatoes. The museum, however, also focuses on Belgian fries in art, in music and on film. After the museum tour, the visitors will be able to taste the real Belgian fries, with delicious sauces and all sorts of meat preparations, in the mediaeval basement.
Open: Daily between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Admission: Individual: 6,00 EUR Groups, students, seniors: 5,00 EUR Children (6-12 y.): 4,00 EUR Children (3-6 y.): 1,00 EUR V: 45 min
Brugge
Brugge 9 Zeebrugge Knokke-Heist
Lumina Domestica
Wijnzakstraat 2 , B-8000 Brugge Tel: 050/61.22.37 Fax: 050/61.22.37 info@luminadomestica.be www.luminadomestica.be
Seafront, maritime theme park

Vismijnstraat 7 , B-8380 Zeebrugge Tel: 050/55.14.15 Fax: 050/55.04.13 info@seafront.be www.seafront.be
Experience the exciting story of light The Museum of Lighting lets you experience the entire history of artificial lighting. This long story begins with the torch and the oil lamp and evolves over more than 400.000 years to the electric bulb and the LED. Lumina Domestica shows you this evolution with the help of the worlds largest collection of lamps (more then 6,000) and more than 100 text and illustration panels Come and light your lantern at Lumina Domestica
Open: Every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on January 1st, from5 to 16 January, December 24th, 25th and 31st. Admission: (combined with a visit to Choco-Story: the chocolate museum) adults:10 Students: 865 +:8 Children (from 6 to 12 years):6 Groups - advance booking required Admission:8 pp (Choco-Story included)
Brugge
10 Bruges World Heritage City

Postal address: Toerisme Brugge, Post Office Box 744, , B-8000 Brugge Tel: 050/44.46.46 Fax: 050/44.46.45 toerisme@brugge.be www.brugge.be
The former fish market transformed into a theme park. In the huge building of the Former Fish Market you learn about the various aspects of the sea. The theme park provides a wealth of information about the evolution of the harbour of Zeebrugge, the fishing industry, the origin of the North Sea. No visit is complete without a visit to the Russian submarine and former lightship WestHinder. Fun for kids: ball pool and pirates play paradise
Open: daily from 10.00 to 18.00 Closed on 25 December and 1 January and from 4/01/2010 to 22/01/2010 Admission: adults:10.50 60+:10 Child.(-12):8.50 Child.(-1m) free when accompanied by a parent V: 2 hrs. A Groups - advance booking required Admission: (min. 20 paying people) adults8.50 Children6.25 Schools (-14y.):6.25 Schools (+14y.):8.50 Guided visit: (max. 25 people per guide) E, NL, F, D:35 for schools,45 for groups (by appointment only) A : 20
Brugge
The medieval street pattern, meandering canals, green ramparts and many cultural activities make Bruges a unique attraction that charms thousands of visitors every year. In 2000, the historic city centre was added to UNESCOs world heritage list. The staff at In&Uit, thevisitors centre located in the modern Concertgebouw will be glad to help you with information about culture and tourism. Our visitors guide, which you can buy there at2 euro, contains a wealth of information on the various ways to visit Bruges, including 4 walking tours through the historic city centre.
11 Sincfala, Museum of the Zwin region

Pannenstraat 140 , B-8300 Knokke-Heist Tel: 050/63.08.72 sincfala@knokke-heist.be www.sincfala.be
Open: visitors centre In&Uit Brugge [Concertgebouw], t Zand, B-8000 Brugge: every day from 10 am to 6 pm Closed: 25 December and 1 January Admission: visitors guide:2 Guided visit: guided walking tours EN/Dutch/F/G: in June and September on weekends at 2.30 pm, every day in July and August Tickets and departure: In&Uit Brugge [Concertgebouw] V: 2 hours Groups - advance booking required Group reservations: Toerisme Brugge
Here the exploration of the Zwin region starts. Discover in the visitors centre the fascinating and tumultuous history of 2000 years Zwin region. In the old school building (1899) you can immerse yourself in the hard life of the fishermen and their families. Taste the particular peoples culture. Take a seat on the school desks. Go into the museum garden and board the Jessica, a shrimp boat from the 1930s. In the visitors centre children do make a separate tour. In the attic of the old school building, they also can find things to do, both amusing and educating.
Open: Every day: 10-12 and 14-17.30 Admission: Adult:3.50 -12 and 60+:1.75 -6y. free V: 1-2 hours Access: Coastal Tram: Tramstop Heist Heldenplein NMBS: Trainstop Heist Groups - advance booking required Admission: Groups as from 10 pers.:1.75 per person Guided visit: 1.5 hour
West-Vlaanderen
12 Boat Trips Brugge-Damme-Brugge

Tourist Office, Town Hall, , B-8340 Damme Tel.: 050/28.86.10 Boat Company: 09/233.84.69 Fax: 09/225.85.83 debruynebracke@telenet.be www.bootdammebrugge.be
14 Plopsaland De Panne
De Pannelaan 68 , B-8660 De Panne Tel: 058/42.02.02 Fax: 058/42.02.45 info@plopsa.be www.plopsa.be
Groups - advance booking required Admission: (min. 30 pers.) one way: ad.:5,00 - 65+:4,50 - child. (3-11):3,80 Return: ad.:6,50 - 65+:5,50 - child.:4,50
Open: boating period: from 1/4 to 15/10 Departure Bruges, Noorweegse Kaai 31, near Dampoort: 10.00, 12.00, 14.00, 16.00, 18.00 Departure Damme, Damsevaart Zuid: 9.15, 11.00, 13.00, 15.00, 17.20 Admission: one way: ad.:5,50 - 65+:5,00- child. (3-11):4,00Return: ad.7,0065+:6,00- child.:5,00 V: one way: 35 min. A
De Panne
The paddle steamer Lamme Goedzak brings you from Bruges to Damme, the town of Tijl Uylenspiegel (170 places - bar on board).
Damme
Plopsaland De Panne creates an upside-down experience!! Take your seat and gasp one more time for breath, because in 2 seconds time youll have reached a speed of 90 km/h. In 2009, Anubis turns you upside down! This first rollercoaster for Plopsaland is an absolute novelty in the Benelux! The 3 loops following the vertical launch will have the adrenaline pumping through your veins. Once your feet are firmly back on the ground, are you brave enough to experience even more thrills? Dive into Pirates Bay with the SuperSplash, join Mega Mindy in pursuit of the villains on the Flying Bicycles and enjoy a splashing water spectacle in the Jetski Ride, race across the Castle Yard on the Dragons back or sing and swing during the show of one of your favourite Studio 100-characters. Or maybe you like it to be a bit calmer? In that case you can enjoy a wonderful trip through Plops Woods, go and explore the grown-ups world together with Wizzy&Woppy or have your picture taken with your favourite Plopsa-character. Our smallest friends discover the lives of their dwarf companions in the Plop garden or practise their circus skills in Bumbas playground. Take the plunge into the park and experience 1001 thrills with the whole family! A day at Plopsaland De Panne is an unforgettable experience for young and old alike. Plop, Piet Piraat, Mega Mindy, and all your other Plopsa friends are just itching to take you on another enjoyable magical day full of surprises! King Plopsa is expecting you!
Open: Open daily from 4 April to 31 August inclusive, except on 1, 2, 3, 20, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, and 28 April and on 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, and 26 May and 4 and 5 July. In September, open every Wednesday and every weekend and, in October, open every weekendand on 28 Octobre. Open daily during the Belgian half-term holiday which is from 31 October to 8 November inclusive, and on 14, 15, 21, and 22 November. WinterThrills from 19 December to 3 January except on 24, 25and 31December and 1 January(all this information is subject to change; surf to plopsa.be for the latest calendar). Admission: Children (under 85 cm): free Children (over 85 cm & under 1 m):6 Children (over 1 m) and adults:27 Disabled:22 Senior citizens: free Season pass:75 Ticket sales via plopsa.be Access: E40 exit 1 Adinkerke, railway and tram stations near to the park Very interesting options including transport + entrance with B-Dagtrip nr. 184 (individual) leaving from every Belgian railway station. A
13 Abbey museum Ten Duinen 1138

Koninklijke Prinslaan 6-8 , B-8670 Koksijde Tel: 058/53.39.50 Fax: 058/51.00.61 info@tenduinen.be www.tenduinen.be
Ten Duinen 1138: a window upon the mysterious and private world of cistercian abbeys in Europe. The museum tells the story of the former cistercian abbey Onze Lieve Vrouw Ten Duinen. The abbey grew out of a modest hermitage into one of the most powerful monasteries within the county of Flanders. The monumental archaeological site reflects the lost glory of this abbey. The Maldague Collection is dedicated to the production of religious silver. The south abbey mill is situated 300 metres from the museum and now stands on one of the two original mill mounds.
Koksijde
Groups - advance booking required Admission: (min. 15 people)3 pp. Guided visit: EN, NL, F, D upon request A : 1
Open: Tuesday till friday: from 10.00 till 18.00, onweekends and holidaysfrom 14.00 till 18.00. Closed on Monday and on 25/12, 01/01 and in January (after the Christmas Holidays) Admission: Adults:5 Seniors, students (> 18), reduced rates:3 Children (6- 18):1 Family ticket:10 Children under 6, people accompanying the disabled, people accompanying groups (1 per 20 people): free A
Groups - advance booking required Admission: from 20 pers.: price on request Special school prices B-excursions n 257 schools/394 groups from any Belgian railwaystation.
15 Boat Trips Euro-Line

Boat Company Euro-Line, Charles de Kerchovelaan 151, B-9000 Gent , J. Brel Steiger Oude Vissershaven , B-8380 Zeebrugge Tel: +32 475 20 94 52 Fax: 09 224 22 96 info@ havenrondvaarten.be www.euro-line.be
16 National SEA LIFE Marine Park

Koning Albert I-Laan 116 , B-8370 Blankenberge Tel: 050/42.43.00 Fax: 050/42.44.24 slcblank@merlinentertainments.biz www.sealife.be
Zeebrugge
Cruise in the harbour of Zeebrugge. Departure &Arrival: Old fishing Port Zeebrugge - Jacques Brel berth
Welcome to the magical marine world. SEA LIFE centre will introduce you to many strange, and fascinating creatures of the deep. Prepare for astonishing close views of everything from humble starfish to mighty sharks, all in displays which carefully recreate their natural habitats. From the smallest shrimp to the biggest shark, passing the funny Humboldt penguins to giant lobsters. Pirate Adventure Mini-Golf! Climb aboard and set sail for our 18 holes Adventure Golf. North Sea Discovery: A fantastic new interactive experience for all ages, lifting the lid on the mysteries and marvels of the North Sea.
Open: Open every day from 10am (closing times vary, for more info: 050/42.43.00) Closed on the 25/12 and in the morning of 1/1 Admission: 3-11y:11.95 Ad.:15.50 stud., seniors and disabled:14.50 (subject to change) V: 2.5 hours Access: By train: from the station to the right (ten minutes). By tram:tram towards Blankenberge - stop Floreal. A
Groups - advance booking required Open: daily departure by appointment
Open: Easter holiday: 14.00 and 16.00 May, June and September: on Sundays and Public Holidays at 14.00 and 16.00 July and August:: daily at 14.00 and 16.00 Admission: adults:9.00 Senior cit.:8.50Child.:6.80 V: 1.15 hrs A
Blankenberge
Groups - advance booking required Admission: Ad.:103-11yrs, stud., seniors, disabled:7.50Guided visit: Groups = from 15 persons
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17 Provincial Nature park Zwin

Graaf Lon Lippensdreef 8 , B-8300 Knokke-Heist Tel: 050/60.70.86 Fax: 050/62.20.00 info@zwin.be www.zwin.be
18 Serpentarium
Zeedijk 146 , B-8370 Blankenberge Tel: 050/42.31.62 Fax: 050/42.31.63 serpentarium@pandora.be www.serpentarium.be
The Provincial Nature park Zwin invites you to havetake apeaceful walk. You will encounter a vast collection of European birds. In the former Royal Residence you can enjoy an exhibition. From the top of the promenade, you have a beautiful view over the pools, ditches, mud flats and salt marshes of the extensive nature reserve Zwin, now property of the Flemish Region. You will discover very typical plants such as sea lavender and many birds in searchof food and rest.
Knokke-Heist
Blankenberge
The Serpentarium at Blankenberge is a unique zoo of reptiles in Europe, where you can make an instructive trip through the jungle and the desert. The decor was completely built of concrete walls with carefully sculpted rockcarvings. So the interior is a perfect reproduction of the natural biotope of different animal species. All the terrariums were imitated true to nature and offer a unique aspect with a lot of living plants and artificial ones, very similar to the former. The cascades present in many terrariums offer a real visual spectacle. We penetrate into the wonderful world of constrictor snakes, venomous snakes, lizards, iguanas, crocodiles and all kinds of amphibians. We can admire impressive bird spiders, scorpions and strange insects. The stalactite and stalagmite caves with their remarkable inhabitants like the axolotls and the Mexican blind cavefish, together with the exotic bats form the link between the jungle and the desert of this amazing zoo.
Open: July and August: from 10.00 - 19.00 From Easter until June 30th and in September: from 10.00 - 18.00 Weekends and holidays from October 1st until Easter: 10.00 - 18.00 During week from October 1st until Easter: 13.00 - 17.00 Closed on weekdays from 12/11 until the Christmasholidays (open on wednesday-afternoon) and on 25/12 and 1/01 Admission: adults:8,5 Children -12 y.:6 60+:7 Guided visit: on request 15 max. 20 p. V: +/- 1 hour Access: The Serpentarium can easily be reached by train and by tram (NMBS and DE LIJN). B-DAYTRIPS are sold in every Belgian train station. In summer there are special conditions to visit the Serpentarium by tram (DE LIJN). Its nearest stop is in the centre of the town (Stationsplein). A short walk trough the main street (Kerkstraat) will bring you to the sea (Zeedijk). Nearby you will find the Serpentarium.
Groups - advance booking required All kinds of guided group activities possible provided that a reservation is made beforehand.
Open: daily From Easter till 30 September from 9.00 till 17.30 From October till Easter from 9.00 till 16.30 Closed on Monday and from Christmas till New Year. Admission: adults5.20 Children(6-11)3.20 60+:4.40 Guided visit: guided walks EN/NL/F/D (2 hrs., rubber boots and wind- and rain coats necessary) each Sunday throughout the year at 10.00,from Easter until end of September each Thursday at 10.00 A
19 The Butterfly Park

Bronlaan 14 , B-8300 Knokke-Heist Tel: 050/61.04.72 Fax: 050/62.41.51 info@vlindertuin-knokke.be www.vlindertuin-knokke.be
Knokke-Heist
Groups - advance booking required Open: every day on request Admission: elementary school:4.50 p.p. Secondary school:5 p.p. Groups from 15 persons:5 p.p. Guided visit: on request
20 Seastar Cruise Ship &Yserstar

The Butterfly Park, a fairy-tale park for young and old, where you can admire hundreds of brightly-coloured butterflies at your leisure.
&Weststar
R. Orlentpromenade 2 , B-8620 Nieuwpoort (Oostende-Diksmuide) Tel: 058/23.24.25 Fax: 058/23.24.00 info@seastar.be www.seastar.be
Nieuwpoort (Oostende-Diksmuide)
Excursions in the port in Nieuwpoort during the whole year. Discover the mouth of the Yser on the water, with view of the nature reserve, the channel, the harbour and the fish market. Excursions on the Yser: daily between Nieuwpoort and Diksmuide. Departure from Nieuwpoort near the Albert I Monument and arrival at Diksmuide near the Ysertower. In July and August sea-excursions (daily) with the Seastar between Ostend and Nieuwpoort. Every Saturday evening barbecue at sea in Nieuwpoort
Groups - advance booking required Admission: ad.3.90 Child.2.50 60+:3.40 Guided visit: on request:15 A : 4
Open: from4 aprilup to the4 octoberfrom 10.00 to 17.30 Admission: ad.4.80 Child.3 60+3.90 Access: from the station by bus 788 (stop at Bronlaan) A
Groups - advance booking required Open: Trips in the port of Nieuwpoort or trips on the Yser between Nieuwpoort and Diksmuide for schools and groups Admission: from 20 persons: price on request Reservation necessary
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21 Earth Explorer
Fortstraat 128B , B-8400 Oostende Tel: 059/70.59.59 Fax: 059/70.00.11 info@earthexplorer.be www.earthexplorer.be
22 Belle Epoque Centrum

Elisabethstraat 24 , B-8370 Blankenberge Tel: 050/42.87.41 Fax: 050/42.79.74
Oostende
Groups - advance booking required Admission: Adults(>13y.):9.00 Children (4-12y.):6.50 Students,disabled, seniors:6.50 Guided visit: The grouprates are valid starting from 15 persons. A guided tour costs75 (maximum30 persons per guide)
Open: from the 4th of April 2009 every day from 10 till 18 oclock. Admission: Adults.(>13y.):14,50 Children (4-12y.):10,50 Students, seniors, disabled12.50 V: A visit takes about 2.5 hours. Access: Take the E40 to Ostend, then take the N34 in direction of Bredene/Blankenberge. You can also take the tram at the station of Ostend, you get off at the stop Duin&Zee right in front of Earth Explorer. A
Blankenberge
Release the explorer in you and discover more than 50 interactives. Take the challenge in our5 simulators like our furious earthquake, dive into the deepest ocean, survive the heat of a volcanic eruption, hold on tight when a tornado passes you and be ready to visit space in our Apollo 3000.In Earth Live, our monitoring centre, you can see and experience live the enormous powers of the 4 phenomena of our nature.
The Belle poque Centre offers you a glimpse into the period from 1870 to 1914, a time when Europes middle class prospered, tourism gained increasingly more importance and Blankenberge was on its way to becoming a major seaside resort with the construction of the casino, the Pier, numerous stately homes along the coast and large hotels. Three of these stately homes dating back to 1894 have been restored and remodelled to house a visitors centre where you can experience firsthand the carefree and festive atmosphere prevailing in Blankenberge during the belle poque. An interactive exhibition featuring posters, picture postcards, clothing, photographs, footage and a number of beautiful decorative wall tiles tell a nostalgic story and offer you an insightful opportunity to learn more about the influence art nouveau had in Blankenberge.
Open: tue-sun: 14-17h (1/7-31/8 until 18h) Admission: 3 -26, 55+:1,50 -6: free Guided visit: on demand V: 1h Access: Train: Station Blankenberge - 5 min. by foot Tram: stop Blankenberge station - 3 min. by foot
23 Kusthistories - Villa Les Zphyrs

Henri Jasparlaan 173 , B-8434 Westende-Bad Tel: 059/31.97.97 Fax: 059/31.97.99 info@kusthistories.be www.kusthistories.be
Westende-Bad
Villa Les Zphyrs in Westende-Bad has been restored and re-arranged as a historical visitor centre as part of the Coastal Histories project dealing with coastal tourism in Flanders. A unique attraction is the original interior by Henry van de Velde. Enjoy the interactive experience of how a wealthy family spent its holidays during the 1930s, while the maid worked her fingers to the bone in the basement.
Open: 1 July - 30 Sept. and all school holidays: 9.30 - 17. 1 Oct. - 31 May: 9.30 - 12.30 and 14.00 - 17.00 Closed on Monday Admission: 2 Children -12 y., seniors:1 Guided visit: on request V: 1 h. Access: Tramstop Westend-Bath Groups - advance booking required Admission: from 10 people upwards:1 Guided visit: on requestPossibility for guided walks through the cultural heritage of Westend-Bath.
Groups - advance booking required Open: on demand Admission: +10p:1,50 Guided visit: maximum capacity: 50 people
24 The Oldtimer Museum

Tempelare 12 , B-8647 Reninge Tel: 057/40.04.32 Fax: 057/40.11.64 www.oldtimermuseum.be
25 Harelbeke, a wealth of tradition

Marktstraat 98 , B-8530 Harelbeke Tel: 056/73.34.70 Fax: 056/73.34.74 toerisme@harelbeke. be www.harelbeke.be
Groups - advance booking required Admission: (min. 15 pers.) adults:4pp Students:4pp Children:1.50/pp Guided visit: on request A : 3
Open: Monday from 13.30 to 18.15, Tuesday to Friday from 13.00 to 18.15, Saturday from 10.30 to 17.15 Closed on Sunday and Bank Holidays Admission: adults:6 Students:4 Children (-12y.):3 Cafeteria, museum shop Access: by car: road N8 from Ieper to Veurne By public transport: bus 50, bus stop Meiboom A
Harelbeke
Reninge
The Oldtimer Museum houses an exceptional collection of 95 cars and 25 motorcycles manufactured between 1899 and 1970.
Harelbeke: discover the old town. The majestic church of Saint Salvador reflects the history of the influential chapter. The famous Peter Benoit museum brings Peter Benoit to interactive life. The Pipe and Tobacco museum, housed in a 18th century town mansion, tells the history of Tabac dHarelbeke. There are parking facilities for camper vans near De Gavers, the largest nature and recreation park in South-West-Flanders.
Open: Museums open from 1/03 to 1/12 from Tuesday to Thursday and at weekends from 10 am to 12 am and from 2 pm to 5 pm. Admission: 2
Groups - advance booking required Guided visit: guided town walks, guided museum visits:1.75 p.p.Ask for our day trip brochure with detailed packages at reasonable prices.
26 Town Hall
Tourist Office, , Grote Markt 29 , B-8630 Veurne Tel: 058/33.55.31 Fax: 058/33.55.96 infotoerisme@veurne.be www.veurne.be
27 Municipal Museum t Schippershof

Rijselstraat 77 , B-8930 Menen Tel: 056/53.23.63 Fax: 056/53.23.64 schippershof@menen.be
The Town Hall has a splendid Flemish Renaissance gable and was built between 1596 and 1612. Inside the Town Hall are rooms lined with leather and velvet, also paintings, objects from the 16th Century Judicial system and documents of the First World War.
Open: 1 April - 15 November, daily 10 - 12 a.m. and 2 - 5 p.m. Admission: Adults3 Senior citizens, children -12y. and groups>15 persons (on request):2 Guided visit: EN, NL, F, D V: 45 min. Access: E 40/A 18 exit Veurne Access by Bus (De Lijn): line 69, 56, 50 Railway station Veurne. Groups - advance booking required Open: for groups of min. 15 pers., on request. Admission: (>15 persons)2 Guided visit: EN, NL, F, D On request A : 4
Veurne
Menen
900 years of history and 100 years of sculpture in a restored 17th century building. Discover the enthralling history of the fortified town of Menen and become acquainted with the sculptures of artists Yvonne Serruys, Georges Dobbels and Johan Tahon. NEW: brand new OCCUPIED MENEN room
Open: From 1 February to 21 December: 2:00 to 5:30 PM Closed on Monday and Tuesday and on holidays Admission: Adults:2 Children (6-12):1.50 V: 75 min. A
Groups - advance booking required Open: Year round, by reservation Admission:1.50 Guided visit: Guide:50 A : 2
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28 The IJzertoren (Yser Tower)

IJzerdijk 49 , B-8600 Diksmuide Tel: 051/50.02.86 Fax: 051/50.22.58 info@ijzertoren.org www.ijzertoren.org
29 Cycle Museum
Polenplein 15 , B-8800 Roeselare Tel: 051/26.87.40 Fax: 051/25.32.13 wielermuseum@roeselare.be www.wielermuseum.be
A visit to the Yser Tower: Always an enriching experience! The 22 floors house not only a dusty collection of uniforms and arms, but involve the visitor in an ultra-modern, interactive event SHELTER: An authentic barrack from 1919, made of planks and tarpaper, with the interior of the time Diksmuide 14-18. Instinct for Survival: A theme exhibition about animals in the war 80 x Yser pilgrimages. Left-RightLeft: A surprising retrospective of 80 Yser pilgrimages with unique photos and film footage, where no taboos are avoided, in a contemporary style.
Open: Apr.-Sep.: 10 AM to 6 PM Oct.-Mar.: 10 AM to 5 PM Closed: 24, 25, 26, 31 Dec. and 1, 2 Jan., + 3 weeks after the Christmas holiday. Admission: Ad.:7 6-18y.:4 - 6y.: free 3+pass5 Family ticket:18 Guided visit: to be requested in advance Guides fee:50 V: 2 hours A
The evolution of bicycles from the hobby horse to Michaux bicycles, from the high Bis, tricycles, professional and army bikes to the present city and recreation bikes. Racing bicycles for bicycle tracks and road championships are on exhibition as well as accessories used to optimise cycling and cycling races.
Open: from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets sold until 45 min before closing. Closed from 14/12/2009 until 1/02/2010 and on Sundays, Mondays and public holidays. Admission: adults:5 60+, adults (+15 p):4 students (-26y): 1; children (-12y): free Guided visit: 1 hour A
Diksmuide
Groups - advance booking required Admission: (>20 people): Ad.:5 6-18y.:3 Guided visit: Guide:50 Max. 25 pers./guide 2 hours.
Roeselare Ieper
Groups - advance booking required Admission: adults:4 Children (- 26 y):1 Reservation 10 days beforehand
30 Raversijde Domain
Nieuwpoortsesteenweg 636 , B-8400 Oostende Tel: 059/70.22.85 Fax: 059/51.45.03 domein.raversijde@west-vlaanderen.be www.west-vlaanderen.be/raversijde
31 In Flanders Fields Museum

Grote Markt 34 , B-8900 Ieper Tel: 057/23.92.20 Fax: 057/23.92.75 flandersfields@ieper.be www.inflandersfields.be
Oostende
Three historical museums by the sea. From the Middle Ages to after the Second World War: a fantastic voyage of discovery for the whole family. Prince Karel Memorial (V: 60 min. / partially accessible for wheelchair users) The particular environment of Prince Karel (1903-1983), Belgiums Regent between 1944 and 1950, lived in. With the Princes Paviliona biographical exhibition. Atlantic Wall Open-air Museum (V: 120 min. / not accessible for wheelchair users) A unique bunkers and trenches complex, scrupulously rearranged to the conditions of World War I and II. Visitors will breath the atmosphere of The Longest Day Archaeology Museum Walraversijde (V: 90 min. / fully accessible for wheelchair users) After over 500 years a vanished medieval fishing village comes to life again! The visit includes an audiovisual presentation, four reconstructed medieval houses, the archaeological site and an interactive museum. The Raversijde Domain includes a museum shop and the Walrave restaurant-cafeteria (tel.: 059/30.62.44 - fax: 059/30.62.43). Visitors are free to visit the park ( 40 ha), where they can enjoy the peace and quiet.
Open: 01/04- 11/11: 14.00 - 17.00 Weekends, Public Holidays and School Holidays 10.30 - 18.00 Tickets sold until 1 hour before closing Admission: combined ticket (3 museums + audio guide): adults9 and reduction7.50 Per museum (audio guide included): adults6 and reduction5 Children -12 y. (with parents): free of charge Access: De Lijn bus 60 and 69 Kusttram, stop 32: Domein Raversijde N318, Nieuwpoortsesteenweg, within easy reach via E40, exit 5, direction Oostende Vlieghaven. Parking: free of charge A
The memory of the future. The IFFM is more than a museum. It is an interactive war museum bearing a message of peace. It is a captivating experience in which personal testimonies of ordinary men and women, civilians and soldiers take you back to Ypres and the Westhoek between 1914 and 1918, i.e. the Great War.
Open: 1st April - 15th November: daily 10 am - 6 pm 16th November - 31st March: Tuesday through Sunday 10 am -5 pm. Closed:5 through 26 January Ticket sales stops 1 hour before closing time. Admission: Adults8 Children under 7 free entrance youth (7 - 25):1 V: 1,5 hours A
Groups - advance booking required Open: 1/04 - 11/11: groups and schools only by written appointment, special prices!
Groups - advance booking required Open: 1 April - 15 November: every day from 10 am until 6 pm* - 16 November - 31 March: from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am until 5 pm* * Last admission: one hour before closing time The museum is closed during the three weeks following the Christmas break (05/01 - 26/01/09) Admission: mixed groups (min. 20 p):5,50 schools:1Daytrip brochures on request
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32 Museum of Education
G. de Stuersstraat 6A , B-8900 Ieper Tel: 057/20.58.36 Fax: 057/23.94.59
33 Municipal Museum
Ieperleestraat 31 , B-8900 Ieper Tel: 057/21.83.00 Fax: 057/23.94.59
Ieper
This museum offers you a view of the rich and fascinating history of education in Flanders from the Middle Ages until now. Eye-catchers are the two reconstructions of classrooms (one dating from 1700 and the other from 1930). From September 6 2008 till June 9 2009, the museum organises the exhibition Gordijntje open, mondjes toe on the importance of puppets and puppet thtre in education.
Ieper
This museum is located in the former Saint Johns Alsmhouse. The present building constructed in 1555 is one of the few buildings in Ypres not to have been completely destroyed during the First World War. The Municipal Museum illustrates the age-old history of the city by means of old paintings, prints, maps and original photos. Here one also find an important collection of tin. The Municipal Museum also presents the highlights of the fien arts collecion of the City of Ieper. The jewel in the crown is the extensive collection of works of art by the Ypres female painter Louise De Hem (18661922).
Open: all year round, except Mondays, from 10.00 - 12.30 and from 14.00 to 18.00 (between 1 November and 31 March it is closed one hour earlier) Only partially accessible for wheel chairs Admission: 2.50 (= museum card for 3 museums) Free with a ticket of the In Flanders Fields Museum Open: all year round, except Mondays, from 10.00 to 12.30 and from 14.00 to 18.00 (between 1 November and 31 March it is closed one hour earlier) Admission: 2.50 (= museum card for 3 museums) Free with a ticket of the In Flanders Fields Museum Groups - advance booking required Admission:1.25 Schools0.50 Free with an In Flanders Fields ticket Guided visit:50
Groups - advance booking required Admission:1.25 Schools0.50 Free with an In Flanders Fields ticket Guided visit: EN, NL, F, D:50
34 Bellewaerde Park
Meenseweg 497 , B-8902 Ieper Tel: 057/46.86.86 Fax: 057/46.75.95 info-blw@cda-parks.com www.bellewaerdepark.be
Ieper
Bellewaerde Park: A trip to Bellewaerde Park is an event for the whole family! Nature, animals, exciting attractions for young and old: all tastes are catered for. The Niagara splash, the Boomerang loopings, the animal park, the El Volador fountains or the KidsPark, everyone feels at home straight away! Events: Halloween: every weekend from 17 October and every day of the autumn holiday. Late night openings (open until 10 pm) Summer late night openings: 15, 22 and 29 August Halloween Horror Nights: 25 and 31 October and 7 November
Open: From 4 April! In April from Wednesday to Sunday and on public holidays. In May from Thursday to Sunday and on public holiday (except 07/05, 14/05, 15/05 - park closed) From 27 May until 31 August every day In September and October every weekend From31 October to 8 November every day Access: car: E17/A19 Ieper, Exit 3 Beselare - Bellewaerde Park A
Groups - advance booking required Reservations for groups of minimum 20 persons. Special prices for schools, youth groups, companies and seniors. Website: www.bellewaerdepark.be/groups
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35 Hop Museum
Gasthuisstraat 71 , B-8970 Poperinge www.hopmuseum.be Tel: 057/33.79.22 Fax: 057/33.57.03 hopmuseum@poperinge.be www.hopmuseum.be
36 Broelmuseum
Office: , Broelkaai 6 , B-8500 Kortrijk Tel: 056 27 78 00 Fax: 056 27 77 89 broelmuseum@kortrijk.be www.kortrijk.be/musea
The town of Poperinge is renowned as the countrys hop-growing capital. This plant is fascinating for more than one reason, as not only is it the fastest-growing plant in Western Europe, but its cones are also vital to the beer brewing process. While the history of hops is exciting enough, that of the folk who grow, harvest, sell and transform the hops is even more captivating. And all will be explained to you using cutting-edge technology at the Hop Museum. The building may be over 150 years old, but the tour developed for visitors is brand new (reopened at end of 2006). Images from films, audiovisual systems and even an interactive game on the hops theme transform a visit to the Hop Museum into an amazing experience for young and old alike.
Open: from1/3 until30/11: Tuesday - Friday: 10.00-18.00 - Saturday, Sunday and holidays: 14.0018.00 Closed on Monday Admission: Adults:5 Children under 12:2.50 Children under 6: free Concessions for the disabled, students, holders of a teachers card, and senior citizens (60+) Guided visit: Audioguide included V: 1.15 h - 2 h A
Poperinge
Groups - advance booking required Open: Tuesday - Friday: 10.00-18.00 - Saturday, Sunday and holidays: 14.00-18.00 Closed on Monday Admission: Adults:6 (with ale) /4 (without ale) Children until 12:3,50(with ale)/2 (without ale) Guided visit: EN/NL/F/D:35/guide V: 2 hrs. - 1 guide/30 pers.
37 Folk Experience Museum

Dikkebusstraat 234 , B-8950 Dranouter Tel: 057/44.69.33 Fax: 057/44.62.43 info@ folkdranouter.be www.folkdranouter.be
Kortrijk
You find the Broelmuseum situated next to the river Lys and the Broel towers in a beautiful mansion from the early 18th century. The museum presents a plastic and applied art collection from artists who lived or worked in Courtrai, from the 16th to the 19th century: Roeland Savery, Karel van Mander, Kerstiaen De Keuninck Visitors will be charmed by the excellent works of the famous animal-painters! Next to the presentation of the historical collection the Broelmuseum organises temporary exhibitions with actual plastic art and design.
Open: Tuesday-fryday: 10h-12h and 14h-17h Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 11h-17h Closed on Monday. Admission: Ticket:3, audioguide inclusive Reduction: groups and seniors:2 / students from 13 til 26 y.:1 Free entrance for children up to 12 y. Combined ticket musea in Courtrai:8 /6 Guided visit: (Educational) guidetour for groups on demand Audioguides Dutch, French, German, English.
Dranouter
The Folk Experience is an unparalleled interactive and multimedia folk music experience! Live the history of authentic music through several multimedia arrangements, discover the richness of songs and get acquainted with the instruments. Unique material and surprising picture fragments will guide you through time and music. Young and old, experts as well as amateurs will all enjoy a few hours of music. Please inquire about our day arrangements!
Open: (Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, but available for groups by reservation) Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM; weekends from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Closed during the Christmas holidays + 1 week Admission: Adults:6 Children and teenagers aged 6 to18:4 children under 6: free admission Family:15 V: 1 to 2 hours A
Groups - advance booking required Admission: As of 20 people:4 Schools of 15 people:2.5 A : 5
Groups - advance booking required Open: Tuesday-fryday: 10h-12h and 14h-17h Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 11h-17h Closed on Monday. Admission: Reduction groups:2Guidetour for groups from 15 persons:55
38 National Tobacco Museum

Koestraat 63 , B-8940 Wervik Tel: 056/31.49.29 Fax: 056/31.56.76 tabaksmuseum@wervik.be
39 Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917

Ieperstraat 5 , B-8980 Zonnebeke Tel: 051/77.04.41 Fax: 051/78.07.50 toerisme@zonnebeke.be www.passchendaele.be
Groups - advance booking required Open: throughout the year Admission: (min. 10 pers.)2 Guided visit:35
Open: from 1/3 to 31/10: 9.00-12.00 and 14.00-1800 Friday: 9.00-13.00 Saturday: 9.00-13.00 Sunday: 10.00-12.00 and 14.00-18.00 Closed on Mondays Admission: 3 Children (-6): free V: 1.30 A
Zonnebeke
Smoke, chew and sniff... in picture and text. A new museum wing deals with the relationship between fire and tobacco, 20th century tobacco publicity and tobacco smuggling.
Experience the hell of Passchendaele 1917 by means of authentic photographic material, historical artefacts and several life-like dioramas. Descend into a unique British dugout with communication and dressing posts, headquarters and accommodation..
Wervik
Open: from 1/02 - 30/11 daily from 10.00 until 18.00 (also during weekends and holidays) Admission: 5 Guided visit: 30per guide V: 1 hr A
Groups - advance booking required Admission:3 pp. A : 8
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40 Flax Museum
E. Sabbelaan 4 , B-8500 Kortrijk Tel: 056 21 01 38 Fax: 056 20 04 83 vlasmuseum@kortrijk.be www.kortrijk.be/musea
41 Kortrijk 1302 - One day,
seven centuries
Kortrijk
Tourist Office , Begijnhofpark , B-8500 Kortrijk Tel: 056/27.78.50 Fax: 056/27.78.49 kortrijk1302@kortrijk.be www.kortrijk1302.be
Flax is an industrial plant offering optimal added value: each part is made economically viable and transformed into a range of finished products. This multi-faceted plant has been prepared since the 15th century in the region and has guaranteed the prosperity of Kortrijk and the Lys Valley. The Flax Museum recounts the history of flax and the people who processed it. It bears witness to their toils, their ingenuity and the commercial skills. The museum also has a beautiful collection of linen, lace and damask.
Open: The museum is open from 1 March to 6 December Closed on Monday and national holidays Tuesday to Friday 09h00 to 12h30 and 13h30 to 18h00Saturday and Sunday 14h00 to 18h00 Admission: Entrance:3 2 groups and seniors 1 students children <13 free. Audio guide included. Combination ticket for 3 Kortrijk museums:8 /6 (discount) Guided visit: 55 per guide (NL-FR-EN-D) V: 2 hours Access: The museum is ideally located: easy to reach by public transport (bus 13) and by own transport (very close to the motorway, parking for coaches) A
Kortrijk
Groups - advance booking required Open: The museum is open from 1 March to 6 DecemberClosed on Monday and national holidays Tuesday to Friday 09h00 to 12h30 and 13h30 to 18h00 Saturday and Sunday 14h00 to 18h00 Admission:2 pp (+55 per guide) Guided visit: The Flax Museum has a long tradition of receiving groups. The museum is ideally located: easily accessible by public transport and coaches (very close to the motorway, parking for coaches)Taverne Vlasblomme, located on the same site as the Flax Museum. A : 1
A multimedia museum tells the true story of the Battle of the Golden Spurs that took place on 11 July 1302 on the Groeningekouter near Kortrijk. Experience the historic battle, search for the golden spurs, meet the heroes and the foot soldiers, hear the clash of weapons... Did Jan Breydel fight here? Where was the Lion of Flanders? And what has Conscience to do with it? Youll find the answer to all your questions. Close by on the same site youll find the Visitor centre for Kortrijk and the Leiestreek.
Open: from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm (closed at 5.00 pm from 1/10 to 31/3) Closed on Mondays and on 24-25 & 31/12 and 1/1 Admission: adults6 Students1 Senior citizens4 Children (<13) Free V: 1.30 A
Groups - advance booking required Admission: Groupes >15 pers:4 p.p. Schools:2.50 p.p. Guided tour55Day trips, group and school packages. A : 2
42 Bayernwald
Reningelststraat 11 , B-8950 Heuvelland-Kemmel Tel: 057/45.04.55 Fax: 057/44.89.99 toerisme@heuvelland.be www.heuvelland.be
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s Graventafelstraat 48A , B-8980 Passendale Tel: 051/77.70.05 Fax: 051/48.52.20 info@deoudekaasmakerij.be www.deoudekaasmakerij.be
Heuvelland-Kemmel
Groups - advance booking required Open: All year round Parties by appointment at the Tourist Office in Kemmel. Admission:1 per person Guided visit: guided visits possible on demand. Price guide:50 A : 2
Open: all year on weekdays from 9.00 to 12.00 and from 13.15 till 17.00 On Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 to 12.00 From 1 April to 31October also open on Saturday from 14.00 to 17.00 and on Sundays and holidays from 10.00 to 12.00 and from 14.00 to 17.00 Admission: 1.50 V: 1 hour A
Passendale
This is a unique German site. German troops occupied this strategic position at the beginning of World War I. The site consists of an entrenchment and four bunkers. Tickets available at the Tourist Office in Kemmel.
An interactive history of cheese and cheese-making......... and afterwards you can taste various kinds of cheese.
Groups - advance booking required Open: all year round Admission: adults:3.50 pp. 60+,schools and people w/disabil.:3 pp. Tasting:1,50 pp. Guided visit: EN, NL, F, D
Open: from 1/6 to 31/8: daily from 10.00 to 17.30 From22/2 to 31/5 and from 1/9 to 29/11: daily from 10.00 to 17.00 Closed on Mondays and on Friday morning Admission: ad.4 60+, people w/disabil., child. (6-26y.):3,50 Family rate:13 Tasting:1.75 A
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O ost - V laanderen (East Flanders)

ost-Vlaanderen is a province full of diversity. Woodlands, flat polder landscapes, deep valleys, rustic villages, aristocratic historical towns and Gent the city of art and culture. All the ideal ingredients for a relaxed outing in the province. Each region in Oost-Vlaanderen has its own special atmosphere. Meetjesland, in the north-west of the province, is a prime example of discretion with its secluded coves. The typical round fields of Waasland are surrounded by pollarded willows in contrast to the cultural and industrial heritage sites that are the great assets of the Leie region. In Scheldeland rivers, dykes and hunting paths are the outstanding features while the Flemish Ardennes bears its title of the most beautiful landscape in Flanders with pride. And the beating heart in the middle of these five tourist regions is Gent the city of art and culture.
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There are so many ways to discover all this beauty. On foot for instance. Around sixty signposted walks guide you safely around the wonderful attractions in our province. Cyclists have also been catered for; in Oost-Vlaanderen you can cycle to your hearts content on the biggest cycle route network in all Flanders. You just choose the route you want and cycle from one junction to another.
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Rederij De Gentenaer (Gent) Boat Excursions on the Lys (Gent) Minerva Boat Company (Gent) A boat excursion on the Ghent waterways (Gent) Ghent, sparkling authentic (Gent) Recreation Park De Ster (Sint-Niklaas) Provincial Park Puyenbroeck (Wachtebeke) Town of the legendary horse Bayard (Dendermonde) Sport and leisure centre De Warande (Wetteren) Provincial Park De Gavers (Geraardsbergen) iWalk - Crypt - Textile (Ronse) Provincial Domain Het Leen (Eeklo) Recreation Resort Kluisbos (Kluisbergen) AMUSO Municipal Museum Oudenaarde (Oudenaarde) Steam Centre (Maldegem) Local History Museum (Eeklo) Gardens of Adegem (Adegem) Canada - Poland Museum (Adegem)
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Rederij De Gentenaer
Office: , Hoogpoort 39 , B-9000 Gent Tel: 0473/48.10.36 Fax: 09/231.54.84 info@rederijdegentenaer.be www.rederijdegentenaer.be
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Boattrips with guide in the old city of Ghent. Trips of 55 minutes. Aperitif boat trip or chocolate boat trip available on request.
Minerva Boat Company

Wildernis 13a , B-9190 Gent Tel.: 03/779.67.77 (adm.) - Tel. harbour: 09/233.79.17 Fax: 03/789.17.59 www.minervaboten.be
Gent
Groups - advance booking required Open: all year on reservation Admission: (minimum20 people) adults.5,50 60+, people with disabilities:5,00 Child.:3,00
Open: 1/4 - 15/10: daily between 10.00 and 17.00 16/10 - 31/03: weekends from 11.00 to 16.00 Closed: 24, 25, 26 &31 Dec. and 1 &2 Jan. Admission: Adults.6,00 60+, people with disabilities:5,50 Child.:3,50 Access: Groentenmarkt / Vleeshuisbrug Ghent (100 m. from the Korenmarkt) A
Boat Excursions on the Lys

Benelux Rederij nv, Recollettenlei 32 , B-9000 Gent Tel: 09/225.15.05 - 09/224.32.33 Fax: 09/233.11.57 benelux.rederij@proximedia.be www.benelux-rederij.com
Boat trip on the Lys with free time in SintMartens-Latem. Enjoy yourself on a very beautiful boat trip on one of our Benelux-boats that will take you along the magnificent Lys with its typical views and adorable villages. You will have one hour of free time to explore Sint-Martens-Latem, the artists village! Meals on request.
Open: MAY: Tues., Sun. JUNE: Tues., Thurs., Sun. JULY, AUG. and SEPT.: Wed., Sat., Sun. Embarkation 12.30 - Departure: 13.30 - Return: 18.30 Admission: ad.:13.00 Child. (-12):9.50 60+:12.50 A
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A day out? Take the wheel of a Minerva Mini-Yacht... and take a trip on the Leie with your family or friends for a couple of hours or a full day. You will pass the picturesque villages St-Martens-Latem and Deurle and enjoy the beautiful country. You can also rent bigger yachts with a helmsman / guide per hour, per day. Boarding is in GENT at the Minerva harbour, on the corner of Coupure/Lindelei near the centre of Gent, 2 km from St-Pieters station and 300 m from the Palace of Justice. Reservationd STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
Open: April, May, September, October from 13.00 to 19.00 June, July and August from 10.00 to 20.00 Admission: Boats for 4 people for 2 hours:49 5 people:66 - 6 people:81 - 8 people:98
Groups - advance booking required Open: open every day for groups of minimim50 people on request. Admission: for groups of min. 25 pers. ad. and 60+:12.50 - child. (-12):8.50
Groups - advance booking required Open: Watertaxi up to 6 persons with helmsman:57/hour - reservation required.
A boat excursion on the Ghent waterways

Gent Watertoerist bvba, , Graslei 7 , B-9000 Gent Tel: 09/269.08.69 Fax: 09/266.05.23 info@ gent-watertoerist.be www.gent-watertoerist.be
Ghent, sparkling authentic

Tourist Office Ghent - Inquiry Desk, Belfry (Raadskelder) , Botermarkt 17A , B-9000 Gent Tel.: 09/266.56.60 Fax: 09/266.56.73 Email: visit@gent.be Website: www.visitgent.be
Gent
Gent
Ghent offers a unique combination of a glorious past with a lively present and invites you to discover its many monuments and museums. Here beats the young heart of a sparkling city full of culture, arts, events and, most certainly just as important, countless cosy pubs and original restaurants.
Open: Castle of the Counts Open: 1/4 - 30/9: 9 am-6 pm; 1/10 - 31/3: 9 am-5 pm. Closed: 24-25/12, 31/12 and 1/1 Prices: adults8, -19 y. free (movieguide Philip and Mathilde3), 19-26/+55y.6 Info: Sint-Veerleplein, B-9000 Gent Tel.: 09/225.93.06 Website: www.gent.be/ gravensteen Mystic Lamb Open: 1/4 - 31/10: Mo. to Sa. 9.30am-4.30pm., Su. + pub. hol. 1pm-4.30pm 1/11 - 31/3: Mo. to Sa. 10.30am-3.30pm, su. + pub. hol. 1pm-3.30pm Prices: adults (incl. audio guide)3 Info: St. Bavos Cathedral, Sint-Baafsplein, B-9000 Gent Tel.: 09/269.20.45 Website: www.sintbaafskathedraal-gent.be Kunsthal Sint-Pietersabdij: Alison - Virtual adventure and exhibitions on the history of the abbey Open: 10am-6pm Closed: Monday , 24-25/12, 31/12 and 1/1 Price: adults8 Info: SintPietersplein 9, B-9000 Gent Tel.: 09/243.97.30 Email: drr.sintpietersabdij@gent.be Website: www.gent.be/spa
Both open and covered boats leave from the Graslei, the old Ghent port area, for a sightseeing tour through Ghent.
Open: from March to Nov. daily continuous departures from 10.00 to 18.00 Nov., Dec., Jan., Feb.: Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 11.00 to 16.00 Ghent Festival: 10.00 to 01.00 continuously Closed: 25/12 and 1/1 Admission: with open boat: ad.:6 - child. (-12):3,50 Rates with covered boat: ad.:6,50, child. (-12):3,50 Open or covered boats according choice and/or weather conditions Guided visit: guides EN, NL, F, D and Sp V: 40 minutes Groups - advance booking required Open: all year round, except on 25/12 and 1/1 Evening trips upon request Tel. reservations: 09/269.08.69 Admission: (min. 20 pers.) adults: open boot:5 pp., covered boat5,5 pp. children (-12)3 pp.
Groups - advance booking required Admission: Price (min. 15 pers.): Castle of the Counts:6 Mystic Lamb:2.50 Kunsthal SintPietersabdij:6.75
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Recreation Park De Ster

Lange Rekstraat 30 , B-9100 Sint-Niklaas Tel: 03/776.03.48 - 03/777.69.50 Fax: 03/765.94.17 recreatiepark.dester@scarlet.be www.recreatiepark-de-ster.be
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In a superb 100 ha natural setting, we offer you mini-golf, trampolines, go-carts, minicars, train, tennis, football, athletics track, ... with woods for walks, sunbathing areas, a new beach and bathing lake, a new playground, childrens farm, herb garden, restaurants and cafeterias. Undercover area for picnics. On the 20 ha lake you can row, pedal, sail, canoe or surf.
Provincial Park Puyenbroeck

Puyenbrug 1A , B-9185 Wachtebeke Tel: 09/342.42.21 Fax: 09/342.42.59 puyenbroeck@oost-vlaanderen.be www.puyenbroeck.be
510 ha of Recreation and Nature Children horse around in the renovated playground with water play area. In the high season, a train makes a tour through the Domain, boats are for hire, visitors can play mini golf and children can learn the traffic rules in the traffic park. Bikers (bikes are for hire) and walkers can follow the signposted tracks. Another point of interest is MOLA, the provincial mill centre. Golfers can hit a ball at the new Puyenbroeck golf course. Discover also the Sport Site with the new swimming pool. Visitors can take a breather in one of the restaurants or cafeterias and it is possible to stay overnight at the three star camping or motorhome site.
Sint-Niklaas
Groups - advance booking required Admission:1,25 pp. A : 15
Open: from 9.00 to sunset Pets not allowed. Admission: from 1/4 to 30/9: adults:2.50 child. (5-13):1,25 - disabled and sen. cit.:1,25 From 1/10 to 31/3: free. A
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Open: all year through from 9 oclock till sunset The Domain is closed on Mondaymorning from October till March Admission: free of charge, the attractions (only during the high season) have to be paid for. Meals: self-service and la carte restaurant Access: from E17, exit 11 - Lochristi, follow the signposts A
Town of the legendary horse Bayard

Tourist Office, Town Hall , Grote Markt , B-9200 Dendermonde Tel: 052/21.39.56 Fax: 052/22.19.40 toerisme@dendermonde.be www.dendermonde.be
Sport and leisure centre De Warande

Warandelaan 14 , B-9230 Wetteren Tel: 09/369.01.86 Fax: 09/365.40.59 sport@wetteren.be www.wetteren.be
Dendermonde, a unique day in town! In the town of the legendary horse Bayard, visitors discover culture as well as nature.
Open: Listed buildings can be visited free of charge. Opening hours: Town Hall (the old Linen Hall): from 1 October to 31 March: Tuesday till Friday and Sundays, public holidays and Saturdays during school holidays from 10.00 to 12.00 and 14.00 to 16.30 From 1 April to 30 September: Tuesday till Friday from 10.00 to 12.00 and 14.00 to 16.30. Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10.00 to 12.00 and 13.30 to 18.00 July and August: from Tuesday till Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00. Church of Our Lady: from 1 April to 30 September: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 14.00 to 16.45 In July and August from Tuesday till Sunday from 14.00 to 16.45. Sint-Alexius Beguinage: daily from 7.00 to 21.30 Museums: from 1 April to the end of October: Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays from 9.30 to 12.30 and from 13.30 to 18.00 Closed on Monday Groups - advance booking required Guided visit: on request (NL, F, EN, D, Sp., It.)
The De Warande leisure centre has two completely renovated and modernised open air swimming pools. Their unique design make these among the best in Belgium. There is also a separate toddlers pool, underwater massage, a waterfall, a rough water section, a 25 meter competition pool, a diving area, two water slides, and a selection of waterspouting animals. In addition there is a childrens playground, tennis courts, a beachvolley pitch, fishpond and caf-restaurant. Free play area at the entrance.
Dendermonde
Wetteren
Open: the open air pool is open in June, July and August, every day from 9.30 to 20.00. Admission: ad.5 Child. (-12 y.)2.50 Children (-5 y.) free After 18.00 admission is half price. Access: within easy reach of the E40 motorway (5 km) and the E17 (9 km). In Wetteren follow the brown signposts De Warande. A
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Onkerzelestraat 280 , B-9500 Geraardsbergen Tel: 054/41.63.24 Gaversbad: 054/43.53.51 Fax: 054/41.03.88 Gaversbad: 054/43.53.65 gavers@oost-vlaanderen.be www.degavers.be
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Tourist Office, , De Biesestraat 2 , B-9600 Ronse Tel: 055/23.28.16 toerisme@ronse.be www.ronse.be
De Gavers, a little bit of holiday nearby! Situated between the hills of the Flemish Ardennes and the rolling Dender landscape is the provincial park De Gavers. There is plenty to do, whether you are staying there or just visiting for the day. Children can enjoy themselves in the play village, go skating or play mini-golf. The Gaversbad swimming complex offers all sorts of water pleasure with its various pools and water amusements. Afterwards you can relax in the sauna. For those who enjoy water sports, the lake offers the opportunity to surf, use surf bikes, canoes, rowing boats and pedalos. Accommodation available: youth hostel, bungalows, trekkers huts, or 4-star camping.
Ronse is an effervescent and historical town located on the language border in the Flemish Ardennes region. To find out about the extremely varied history of Ronse, you can download a free guided walk from the town website at www.ronse.be. Then you can discover the most important and surprising sights for yourself in your own time. Havent got an MP-3 player? Simply borrow one from the tourist office. The St Hermes crypt is unique in Belgium and should not be missed under any circumstances. The crypt is noteworthy from both an aesthetic and archaeological point of view. The crypt was consecrated in 1089 as a storage place for the remains of St Hermes. During the Middle Ages, the crypt was a major place of pilgrimage for the insane. Must (textiles museum) At the Must museum you can marvel at the extensive collection of working looms and learn about the development of the textile industry. In a second department of the museum, located in Bruulpark, find out about the social aspect of Ronses textile past.
Open: the museums are open from 1/4 to 31/10 From Tuesday to Friday 9.00 - 12.00 and 13.00 17.00 Weekends and holidays: 10.00 - 12.00 and 14.00 - 17.00 Closed on Monday. from01/11 to 31/03 From Tuesday to Friday 9.00 - 12.00 and 13.00 - 16.00 Weekends and holidays: 10.00 - 12.00 and 14.00 - 16.00 Closed on Monday and 25-26/12, 01-02/01 Admission: ad.:2.50 Children (-12y.) free A
Geraardsbergen
Groups - advance booking required Admission: Meals: prices and menus on request.
Open: Gaversbad swimming complex: daily, all year Outdoor recreation facilities: from April to the end of September The park is open all year. Admission: free entrance, you pay per attraction. A
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Groups - advance booking required Open: Both the crypt and Must museum are open all year round for groups by appointment, guided tours in E/NL/FR/D
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Gentsesteenweg 80 , B-9900 Eeklo Tel: 09/376.74.74 Fax: 09/376.74.76 het.leen@oost-vlaanderen.be www.hetleen.be
13 Recreation Resort Kluisbos

Poletsestraat 59 , B-9690 Kluisbergen Tel: 055/23.05.85 Fax: 055/38.77.83 info@kluisbos.be www.kluisbos.be
Groups - advance booking required Guided visit: Guided tours: 25 EUR per 25 people for a tour lasting 2 hours. Contact the education service in the woodland information centre to find out about educational nature programmes.Accommodation is available for multiple-day woodland classes for up to 34 people and there is a camping ground for accredited youth groups who want to spend the night in their own tents. A : 10
Open: Every day from 9.00 am until sunset (5.00 pm in winter and as late as 9.00 pm in summer) Admission: Free entry, free use of educational material Access: Eeklo station 1.5 km, bus 58, community bus-stop in the park A
Oudenaarde
Take a bag with what you need and follow the discovery trail through more than 260 hectares of woodland. Wander through the history of the estate while you listen to the stories the trees in the woods have to tell. Carry out the tasks on the gnomes path and make off with a certificate of gnome of the forest. Or maybe youd rather relax amid the greenery? Make your own way along the 36 km of walking tracks. Half of these tracks are surfaced, so you can easily get into the woods with a wheelchair or pushchair. And if you have a valid fishing permit, you can cast a line from the banks of one of the three fishing lakes. Youll find the answer to all your questions about woods and trees at the woodland information centre. Go looking for answers in the explanation room, visit the permanent and temporary displays, ask at the information desk or watch a multimedia presentation. The arboretum is internationally renowned for its genera of Magnolia, Viburnum, Rhododendron and Camellia. The overall collection features over 7 000 species and varieties of trees, bushes and shrubs. Visit the reception pavilion and find out everything there is to know about the way arboretums work in general and the one at Het Leen in particular.
Kluisbergen
Waterfun in the heart of the Flemish Ardennes! 3 heated outdoor swimming pools, disco slide, family slide, maxi waterslide, pelican slide shell, waterplayground, beach volley, survival track, ... Covered sports hall (2.000 m).
Open: all year round, swimming pools from 1/5 to 20/9/2009. Admission: inexpensive rates A
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Groups - advance booking required Group accommodation (20-125 p.) Villa Vogelsanck and Villa Kluisbergsituated in the midst of 500 ha Kluisbos. A : 4
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Tourist Office, Town Hall, , Markt , B-9700 Oudenaarde Tel: 055/31.72.51 Fax: 055/30.92.48 toerisme@oudenaarde.be www.oudenaarde.be
A trip to Oudenaarde could be as follows: a visit to the late Gothic Town Hall and the Roman Cloth Hall with its rich collections of historic tapestries, silverware, the Municipal Museum and the Alderman and Public Chamber. Furthermore guided or non-guided city tours passing countless monuments and more than 100 listed buildings. It is not surprising that Oudenaarde is considered to be the second heritage town in EastFlanders. Guided visits, a stroll through the shopping centre, a stop at one of the many bars or restaurants make Oudenaarde a lovely place to spend some time.
Open: (Town Hall) from 1/4 to 31/10: on weekdays at 11.00 and 15.00, Saturday and Sunday at 14.00 and 16.00 Admission: ad.:5 Students, +3-pass:3 Children (-12y.) free
Groups - advance booking required Open: Town hall open all year round for groups on request Guided visit: EN, NL, F, D on request
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15 Steam Centre
Stationsplein 8 , B-9990 Maldegem Tel: 050/71.68.52 Fax: 050/35.89.89 info@stoomcentrum.be www.stoomcentrum.be
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Gentsesteenweg 80 , B-9900 Eeklo Tel: 09/378.12.22 Fax: 09/378.12.22 vvv@stad.eeklo.be
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Eeklo
Old trades, the Minne clockmakers shop (1773 - 1985), artisanal trades, textile industry.
Open: Monday from 13.00 to 17.00 Tuesday to Friday from 10.00 to 17.00 Sundays and public holidays from 14.00 to 17.00. Saturdays and Sundays from 1 June to 31 August from 14.00 to 17.00 Closed from 21 December to 2 January incl. Admission: Adults1 Children above 10 years of age0.50 Seniors and those entitled to a reduction:0.75 V: 1.30 Access: Eeklo Railway station at 1,5 km. A
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Country Tourism in Flanders

Through Meetjesland by steam train. The Steam Centre Maldegem has the largest collection of steam locomotives in Northern Belgium. Three of these engines are in use on the museum track Maldegem-Eeklo or on the narrow gauge to Donk. At the depot you can get acquainted with all aspects of the steam age (locomotives, engines, a fire engine, a portable engine and a live steam model railway). Rediscover how people used to travel in luxurious first class carriages, lined with cushioned seats! De Statie is a cosy cafeteria at the old railway station. Events: STEAM FESTIVAL1 - 2 - 3May. RAIL FEST 15 - 16 August. SANTA SPECIALS22 - 28 - 29November, 5 - 6 December.
Open: museum and train every Sunday and public hol. from 1 May to 30 September In July and August is the museum also open on Wednesday and Friday from 10.00 to 18.00 Admission: Steam museum + narrow gauge4 Museum track9 Family ticket (2 adults + 3 child.)25 Groups - advance booking required Open: open daily upon reservation
Bed & breakfast and cottages - at farms - at the countryside - in little villages Look at:
www.plattelandstoerisme.be
Information: vzw Plattelandstoerisme in Vlaanderen PB 238 3000 Leuven Tel. ++32(0)16 28 60 35 Fax ++32(0)16 28 60 39 E-mail: info@plattelandstoerisme.be
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Heulendonk 21 , B-9991 Adegem Tel: 050/71.06.66 Fax: 050/71.71.32 info@canadamuseum.be www.canadamuseum.be
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Heulendonk 21 , B-9991 Adegem Tel: 050/71.06.66 Fax: 050/71.71.32 info@canadamuseum.be www.canadamuseum.be
Here you will find a romantic French garden with thousands of roses, an English landscaped garden with ponds and waterfalls, and splendid rocks in the Japanese garden, symbolizing human life from birth until death and beyond. Exotic garden with Menhirs and Druid circle. Ample parking at the Canada War Museum.
World War II, as it was lived in Flanders. The Canada Museum takes you back to the heart of that time. Through many realistic scenes you experience war time. A monumental panorama represents the Battle of the Scheldt Pocket and Leopold canal in most impressive way. This exceptional museum is unique in Europe. Film 20 min. - 200 models. Tea-room for pancakes, ice-cream and snacks.
Adegem
Groups - advance booking required Open: visits possible from 10am upon reservation.
Open: Open from 1st April till 1st November, tickets are sold from 13.00 to 16.30 Closed on Mondays.Between 1st October to1stNovember closed on Monday and Tuesday! Admission: 5 pp. Reduction for combined ticket: Museum + Gardens Guided visit: Guided visits - english guide need reservation! guide free V: approx. 60 90 minutes A
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Open: Open from 1 April to 30 Sept. between 10.00 and 18.00 Closed on Mondays -From 1 October to 31 March between 12.00 and 18.00 . From 1 October to 31 March closed on Monday and Tuesday! Admission: 5 pp. Children <6y. free of charge Reduction for combined ticket Museum + Gardens Guided visit: Guide needs reservation V: +/-40min A Groups - advance booking required Open: Open from 9.00am Admission: groups>15 p.:4 pp. Schools:2.50 pp.Breakfast lunchmin. 20 pers. - booking required. A : 8
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A ntwerpen
he Province of Antwerp boasts four exciting destinations. The city of Antwerp is both ancient and trendy at the same time. Mechelen is a paradise for both culture lovers as well as families with children. The Antwerp Kempen is the area to be for outdoor fun. And Scheldeland is synonymous with endless fun both on the water and on its shores.
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Antwerp Zoo
Koningin Astridplein 26 , B-2018 Antwerpen Tel: 03/202.45.40 Fax: 03/231.00.18 info@zooantwerpen.be www.zooantwerpen.be
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Antwerp ZOO: so well known yet always a new discovery! Are you ready for a day out with friends, family or in a group? The Zoo has been a national source of pride and a top destination par excellence for an exciting day out for more than 160 years. Located in the heart of the city, it is an oasis of peace and tranquillity. This romantic zoo with its stately architecture and colourful residents brings us so much closer to the exotic animal kingdom. And you may be interested to know that the revenues produced from your visit contribute directly to scientific research and preservation of nature. Discover the Zoo every day 365 days of the year, season in and season out and let yourself be seduced by the harmony of the beautiful gardens and almost 5000 animals from all the continents. And with its location right next to the central railway station in the heart of Antwerp, the Zoo couldnt be closer. Come and see thehistorictown Zoo brought up to date in a surprisingfashion. Come and visit Antwerp Zoo and get a lovely new souvenir ofthis splendid, modern Zoo..
Diamond Museum Province of Antwerp

Koningin Astridplein 19-23 , B-2018 Antwerpen Check out www.diamantmuseum.be Tel: 03/202.48.90 Fax: 03/202.48.98 info@diamant.provant.be www.diamantmuseum.be
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The Diamond Museum takes a fesh look at the wondrous world of the hardest and most fascinating stone in the world which can be transformed into a dazzling diamond jewel, brilliantly cut by Antwerp craftsmen: an ANTwerp story that is now even more brilliANT than ever!As Antwerp has an association with diamonds for more than 500 years, the Diamond Museum is preparing an appropriate tribute to The Little Stone through family testimonials of diamond traders and workers. In July-August 2009, the museum is hosting the HRD Awards, an exhibition based on the most important competition worldwide for contemporary diamond jewellery, organised by the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (www.awdc.be). In the fall of 2009, the Diamond Museum will be in the charm of antique cuff links; paying special attention to the ones decorated with diamonds and other precious gemstones.
Open: daily (except Wed.) from 10.00 - 17.30 Closed: each Wed. (except for public holidays), 25 and 26/12 and January 2010. Admission: 6 12 to 25 y. and 60+:4 -12y.: free Special combined entry: Diamond Museum and Zoo/Aquatopia Audio-guide incl. V: 1,5 2 hrs Access: Train: Central Station Tram: lines 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 15 &24 (Diamant) Bus: lines 1, 16, 17, 18, 23, 27, 28, 31, 35 &37, and all regional lines (F. Rooseveltplaats or Centraal-Station/Central Station).
Open: All year round Jan-Feb/Nov-Dec: 10h00 16h45 March-Apr/Oct: 10h00-17h30 May-June/Sept: 10h0018h00 July-Aug: 10h00-19h00 Admission: Adults. (over 11 years of age)18.50 Children. (3-11), people with disabilities:13.50 60+:14.50 Different combinations possibe with other attractions. For information please call 070/233.354 Access: The Zoo is located next to Antwerp Central Station. Supersaver B-Daytrip tickets available from all Belgian stations (info in the departure station) By de Lijn tram or bus (info: 070/220.200) By car: E19/ E313/E34 to Antwerp. Groups - advance booking required Admission: (+ 15 people) adults (over 11 years of age):15.50 Children. (3-11), people with disabilities:10.50 60+:11.50 Guided visit: NL/FR/ENG/D (min. 15 people.) by reservation only 40/guide
Groups - advance booking required Admission: (from 15 people)4 Pre-paid tickets available Reservation is necessary - 1 month in advance.
Aquatopia
Koningin Astridplein 7 , B-2018 Antwerpen Tel.: 03/205.07.50 Fax: 03/205.07.51 Email: info@aquatopia.be Website: www.aquatopia.be Birthday parties and other events are also possible, for more information or reservations, call 03/203.13.81 or: ppaabanq@pphe.com
Silver Museum Sterckshof Province of Antwerp

Hooftvunderlei 160 , B-2100 Antwerpen (Deurne) Tel: 03/360.52.52 Fax: 03/360.52.53 info@zilvermuseum.be www.zilvermuseum.be
Discover the unique underwaterworld! Aquatopia is much more then an aquarium. In this unique underwaterworld you discover more than 10.000 fish and animals (250 different species) in their natural environment! Sail along with a submarine. Climb among mangrove roots. Let yourself be ravished by the most colourful coral reefs, touch a snake and look a shark straight in the eyes! Discover as well our indoor playground and ball pool. Ideal for a short family outing or as a relaxing break in between shopping.
Antwerpen
Antwerpen (Deurne)
Located in a picturesque castle, the Sterckshof Silver Museum houses the treasures of the Belgian silversmiths from the16th century to modern times. Exhibitions 2009: VAN KEMPEN (31/03-21/06) . ZILVERMARKT (01/05) . ZILVEREN RAMMELAARS (06/10/09-10/01/10)
Open: Daily from 10h to 17h30 Closed on Monday and 25 &26/12 and 1 &2/01 Cafeteria and garden Admission: Entrance free Entrance fee for temporary exhibitions6/4/1/ free Access: Antwerp Ring Road exit 3 Borgerhout or E34/E313 exit 18, follow signs to Deurne-Zuid Train: Antwerpen-Berchem/Centraal station and bus 21 (Collegelaan stop) A
Groups - advance booking required Admission:4 for temporary exhibitions With guide: permanent collection60 per guide, max. 20 people temporary exhibitions60 per guide, max. 20 people A : 6
Provincial Park Rivierenhof

Turnhoutsebaan 246 , B-2100 Antwerpen (Deurne) Tel: 03/360.52.17 - 18 Fax: 03/360.52.13 info@groenantwerpen.provant.be www.rivierenhof.be
Open: every day from 10.00 - 18.00 (except on Christmas Day) Admission: Children - 3: free entrance Children from 3-12 yr.:9,50 From 13-60 yr.:13,95 Senior citizens (60+) and people w/disab.:9,50 Combined tickets with Antwerp Zoo and Pirateneiland (Pirate Island) available Restaurant and shop. Guided visit: EN/NL/F/D on request Access: Aquatopia is located opposite to Antwerp Central Railway Station. It is also easy to reach by public transport and by car. Visit www.aquatopia.be for a road map. Groups - advance booking required Open: daily Admission: (min. 15 people) Children - 3y.: free entrance Children from 3-12:7,95 From 13 - 60:9,95 Senior citizens (60+):8,95disabled:7,95 School groups:6 Combined tickets with Antwerp Zoo and Pirateneiland (Pirate Island) available. Guided visit: EN/NL/F/D on request, call 03/203.13.81Special family tickets available.
Antwerpen (Deurne)
130 ha. rest and relaxation for the whole family. Walk amongst splendid trees, through a rose garden and by the ponds. Miniature golf, outdoor tennis, petanque, basketball courts, grassed areas, a playground, a gallery for artists and a tavern in the historical atmosphere of the Rivierenhof castle. Outdoor theatre with films and musical performances.
Open: daily from 6.00 to 22.30 Gallery: Wed. to Sun., 12.00 - 19.00 (winter 17.00) Admission: free entrance Payable separately: tennis, miniature golf (April - Oct.) and performances of the outdoor theatre (end of June - beginning of Sept.) V: 2 h. A
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De Averegten Provincial Domain

Langendijk 17 , B-2220 Heist-op-den-Berg Tel: 015/24.89.47 Fax: 015/24.89.47 info@averegten.provant.be www.averegten.be
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Netepark
Vorselaarsebaan 56 , B-2200 Herentals Tel: 014/85.97.10 www.netepark.be
Heist-op-den-Berg
100 ha woods with 3 signposted footpaths. The Averpad is paved and wheelchair-friendly. Leashed dogs are allowed on the red footpath. Farm animals, a botanic garden with indigenous wild plants, playing woods, a beehive hall, a log cabin for nature education activities, playground and playing fields. The Het Boshuis Tavern is located next to a fantastic playground.
Groups - advance booking required Guided visit: on demand A : 4 Open: daily free entrance from sunrise to sunset Admission: free of charge A
In addition to the playground, this recreational park also boasts a new minigolf course, eight trampolines, table tennis and cross-country cycling circuit (from 1/5 to 30/9). Enjoy a modern swimming pool complex with three indoor pools and a huge 70-metre slide. You can choose between the recreational pool, special purpose pool and a 25-metre competition pool. Come and enjoy a refreshing and stimulating wellness experience in the brand new perfumed baths and aromatherapy steam baths. TIP: Combine a visit to the Netepark with a visit to the HIDRODOE interactive water exploration centre.
Admission: +14y: 3,25-14y,+60y, people with disabilities: 2,60-3y: free. Access: E313 and E314 exit Herentals. 10 from Herentals railway station. A
Groups - advance booking required Open: Reservations are compulsory, also for the playground Admission: Consult our website
Recreation Centre De Lilse Bergen

Strandweg 6 , B-2275 Gierle - Lille Tel: 014/55.79.01 Fax: 014/55.44.54 info@lilsebergen.be www.lilsebergen.be
Hidrodoe
Haanheuvel 7 , B-2200 Herentals Tel: 0032 14/44 26 44 info@hidrodoe.be www.hidrodoe.be
Gierle - Lille
Recreation centre and 4-star camping equipped with all modern comfort. Surrounded by 400 ha woods. A wide choice of recreation facilities for all ages: swimming, lake, giant childrens playground, minigolf, skelters, pedalos, tennis, climbing wall, adventure forest with level tracks, etc.
Open: Easter holidays to 15/9: 10.00-18.00 High Season 16/6 - 31/8: 10.00-20.00 Admission: Ad. High Season:4 - Low Season:3 Child. (-14 years) High Season:3 - Low Season: 2Access: by car: E34 exit 22 A
In Hidrodoe, the interactive water-DO-center, you can explore the fascinating world of water. By engaging in superb fun exhibits, you pick up all kinds of information about water. By way of well thought-out experiments, sound and light effects, varied displays and multimedia applications water becomes an exploratory expedition for everybody.
Herentals
Groups - advance booking required Admission: schools:1,50Meeting and reception rooms available Organisation of sports days for schools and companies. A : 10
Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 9.30 - 17.00 Admission: adults:7.50 Kids (3 to 12 years), seniors (60+), people with disabilities:5.50 Groups - advance booking required Admission: social rates for groups of 15 people or more, at least 14 days in advance.
10 Super Play Town and Magic Wechelderzande - Lille
City
Super Play Town: The biggest indoor fun park in Belgium. NEW: completely renovated Magic City outdoor fun park NO MATTER WHAT THE WEATHER - ITS ALWAYS PARTY TIME! Adults always FREE!!! A day packed full of fun for children up to 12 years of age. Mums and dads can enjoy a reasonably priced snack or a drink in the cafeteria while they keep an eye on their youngsters. You are not allowed to bring your own food and drink!
Voetbalstraat 16 , B-2275 Wechelderzande - Lille Tel: 03/309.21.13 Fax: 03/383.27.40 info@speelstad.be www.speelstad.be
Indoor Fun Park Tip - combine it with a trip to Magic City Magic City: completely new outdoor fun park with loads of attractions
Popular fairy tales are brought to life including: Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Tom Thumb, Robin Hood, Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, the Sleeping Beauty, and lots more. Plus... there is also a go-cart circuit, ball shooting, huge slides, air trampoline, trampoline park and lots lots more! And for animal lovers a mini zoo. New: Ball shooting, air trampoline, huge slides Enjoy the atmosphere on the terrace where you can get something to eat and drink a reasonable price. Tip: combine it with a trip to Super Play Town
Open: Super Play Town: Wednesday from 13.30 - 17.30 Saturday, Sunday and school holidays from 10h00 - 19h00 July and August: every day 10h00 - 18h00 Magic City: Saturday and Sunday and school holidays: 10h00 - 18h00 Admission: One entrance price includes all attractions! Adults: free admission - 7 per childon weekdays 8 on Sundays & Public Holidays After 17h00:5 ALL attractions are included in the entry price. Magic City:5 perchild - adults free admission V: Play Town: day trip Access: E34 exit 21 (15 min. from Antwerp) A
Groups - advance booking required Open: Extra opening days or hours by appointment. Admission: Super Play Town: min. 10 children6.50 Min. 20 children6 Magic City: price per person (minimum 20 people.):2.50, in combination with Super Play Town Guided visit: Group rates from 30 children.
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11 Bobbejaanland
Olensteenweg 45 , B-2460 Lichtaart Tel: 014/55.78.11 Fax: 014/55.78.15 info@bobbejaanland.be www.bobbejaanland.be
12 Provincial Park Zilvermeer

Zilvermeerlaan 2 - 2400 Mol , B-2400 Mol Tel: 014/82.95.00 Fax: 014/82.95.01 info@zilvermeer.provant.be www.zilvermeer.be
Bobbejaanland is one of Europes most popular amusement parks! No wonder with more than 50 attractions, of which a lot are covered. Youll be upside down of the staggering thrillride such as the Sledge Hammer, 25 m. free fall of the Typhoon or the razor-sharp turnings of the Dreamcatcher. And then we have not yet mentioned the enraged water fun of the Banana Battle, the new attraction of previous season. More than enough to not be annoyed for a second. And since there are so much attractions, you wont have to wait long time. But, the reason this season to come to Bobbejaanland is of course our brand-new and spectacular King Kong. This huge attraction ensures certainly and permanently giant fun!
The Zilvermeer is a real breakthrough in the tourist world! The swimming lake has crystal clear water and a unique white sand beach. Fountains, water screens and whirlpools make for a complete water fun experience. The safe infants playground and the challenging adventure playground guarantee hours of fun as well. Here you can play miniature golf, row, hire a pedalo or a go-kart and go fishing. Sports enthusiasts can use our modern sports fields or new fitness trail, or hire a bicycle. The water sports lake is ideal for diving. For opening hours, consult the web site: www.atlantis-vzw. be. Surfing, sailing and kayaking are also possible in groups on reservation (014-82 95 04). And why not enjoy all this for more than just a day? Book a stay on our 5* campsite, in a log cabin or hikers hut, or in the bunkhouse.
Lichtaart
Mol
Groups - advance booking required Admission:1.50/pers. from4/3 to6/26 and September 2/pers. from6/27 to8/31 -6 jaar always for free Other periods free entrance
Open: all year round from 8.30 to sunset From4/3 to9/30: from 8.30 to 21.00 Admission: 2/pers. from4/3 to6/26 and September 3/pers. from6/27 to8/31 -6 years always free Other periods free entrance Several restaurants Access: by car: motorway E34 Antwerpen-Eindhoven, exit 25 (Retie, Mol/Molse Meren) Motorway E313 Antwerpen-Luik, exit 23 (Geel-West/Molse Meren) By train and Belbus (call-up bus service) or summerservice De Lijn (bus) 07/01- 08/31 A
13 Monuments and Museums

Tourist Office , Markt 1 , B-2440 Geel Tel: 014/56.63.80 Fax: 014/56.63.99 toerisme@geel.be www.geel.be
Groups - advance booking required Admission: special rates for groups (at least 20 persons), youth groups, retired and people with disabilities and schooljourneys. The groups have to be announced in advance. A : 100
Open: daily from Saturday 4 April till 8 November 2009 April: all days open, except 20/4 up to 24/4 closed June: all days open, except Wednesday 3,10 and 17 June closed September: open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday October: all weekends open and daily as from 26/10 till 8/11. Admission: Adults and children>1,40 m:31 Children from 1 m up to 1,40 m (< 1 m free):26 Access: highway Antwerp / Hasselt / exit Herentals-West 20. A
14 Recreation Park Zilverstrand

Kiezelweg 17 , B-2400 Mol Tel: 014/81.00.98 Fax: 014/81.66.85. info@zilverstrand.be www.zilverstrand.be
This friendly recreation park boasts a subtropical swimming pool, restaurant complex, fresh water lake with water chute, fishing lakes and recreation park and an accommodation park with campsite, bungalows for hire and new residential caravans for hire.
Open: campsite from 20/02 to 07/11 Swimming pool: from 20/02 to 03/01/2010: Mon.-Fri.: 14.00 - 21.00, Sat.: 10.00 - 21.00, Sun.: 10.00 - 20.00; from 1/7 to 31/08 from 10.00 - 22.00 Admission: Swimming pool (2 h.): rate 1 (Sat., Sun., school- and pub.hol.): ad.7 - child. (411)4.50 Rate 2 (other days): ad.4.50 - child. (4-11)3.50 -4 yrs free A
Geel town of mercy will enthral you: by its past as well as by its present. Walk through the town and get to know the monuments and picturesque places. The St.-Dimpna Church, the Hospital Museum St.-Dimpna, the St.Amands Church and the old Town Hall will show you the history of Geel. Relax in the park at the heart of the town. The cosy market square with its statue and many pubs invite you to quench your thirst after a walk through the many shopping streets. Also outside the centre, the town of Geel has a lot to offer: the bakery museum, the mill t Veld, the mill of Larum, the lamp museum, the clock museum, various nature reserves,... Active recreation: St.-Dimpna route (bicycle route)
Mol
Geel
Groups - advance booking required Admission: rates on request A : 3
Open: The Tourist Office in Geel is open every weekday from 9.00 to 12.00 and from 13.00 to 15.30, every Saturday from 9.00 to 12.30 From April to September also on Sunday and holidays from 10.00 to 14.00 Guided visit: available by appointment at the Tourist Office A Groups - advance booking required Admission: city walk:50 per guide for groups of max. 20 persons A : 2
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15 TRAM 41 (Turnhout Route Archive and Museums)

TRAM 41, Grote Markt 1 , B-2300 Turnhout Tel: 014/44.33.98 tram41@turnhout.be www.tram41.be
Turnhout
Taxandria Museum - TRAM 41 Granpa, tell us about the olden days. Have you ever asked this question? Or do your grandchildren ask you? Theres a significant chance the answer will be yes, because people have an innate curiosity about how things were in the past. The Taxandria Museum is a great way to satisfy this curiosity. Visitors can wander through the past of the Kempen. You can get a picture of the lives our ancestors led from the cradle to the grave in specially designed theme rooms. Definitely worth a visit! Info: Begijnenstraat 28, B-2300 Turnhout Tel./Fax: 014/43.63.35 Email: taxandriamuseum@turnhout.be The following applies to the three museums: Open: Tuesday to Saturday. 14h00-17h00 Sunday 11h00-17h00. Closed on Monday, 1&2/01, 25&26/12 Price:2.50 - Reduction:1.50 Children under 18 free Guided tours:40 National Playing Card Museum: price includes exclusive set of playing cards:3.50 reduction plus exclusive set of playing cards:2.50 Info: TRAM 41, Grote Markt 1, B-2300 Turnhout Tel.: 014/44.33.98 Email: tram41@ turnhout.be Website: www.tram41.be In addition to these three municipal museums you will also find the following in Turnhout Historische Drukkerij (Historic Printers) (www.historischedrukkerij.be), the Wrth Art Forum (www.wurth.be - click to Kunstforum) and theNatuurpunt Museum (www. natuureducatie.be - click to Museum&Educatieve tuin).
Beguinage Museum - TRAM 41 You cannot use diminutive terms for the beguines because they were very serious women. They created their own rules, elected their grand dames themselves and made their own money. Unfortunately there is only one beguine left in Belgium. She lives in Kortrijk. In the Beguinage Museum in Turnhout the memory of thousands of beguines is kept alive. No sinecure, but in the house where they lived and with objects that they used or worshipped, a great success! Info: Begijnhof 56, B-2300 Turnhout Tel.: 014/42.12.48 Fax: 014/41.74.59 Email: begijnhofmuseum@turnhout.be National Playing Card Museum - TRAM 41 The National Playing Card Museum is the showcase of Turnhout. If you are interested in the industrial, graphic and creative history of the town, then a visit to this museum is a must. A large number of companies have been printing playing cards and books here for ages. In the museum you will be able to discover all about the production processes used for playing cards. Old print presses, a steam machine and lots of colourful playing cards demonstrate that this branch of industry relies on ice-cold precision and fiery passion! Info: Druivenstraat 18, B-2300 Turnhout Tel.: 014/41.56.21 Fax: 014/41.43.24 Email: museum.speelkaart@turnhout.be
16 Prinsenpark Provincial Domain

Kastelsedijk 5 , B-2470 Retie Tel: 014/37.91.74 Fax: 014/37.34.62 info@groenkempen.provant.be www.prinsenpark.be
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Bukenberg 45 , B-2491 Olmen (Balen) Tel: 014/30.98.82 Fax: 014/30.23.46 info@olmensezoo.be www.olmensezoo.be
Olmen (Balen)
A 215 ha green haven of peace with 6 walks that have been mapped out along ponds, viewing huts, benches and picnic tables. The Visitors Centre shows varying exhibitions. Brochures and information help in the preparations of a walk through the domain. Joggers, bikers and wheelchair users are welcome! Dogs that are kept on a leash are admitted.
Open: daily free entrance from sunrise to sunset Admission: free of charge A
Retie
NEW: BEAR WOODS, unique in Belgium! Perfect for a beastly day out! Thanks to its wild natural character both humans and animals feel at home here. The African Savannah (about 2ha) and the walk-in aviary are musts for lovers of nature! As well as the white tiger and the white lion you will see lots of other animals: all kinds of cats, apes, white wolves, reptiles, spiders, zebras, exotic birds, etc .. The childrens farm, the playground, the bouncy castles and trampolines, plus the summer attractions (show & zoo train) make your visit a true play paradise! Extras: Museum and Educational packages - party hall - self-service restaurant - Events: Halloween, World animal , Dreamnight at the zoo ...
Open: Summer season from04/04/09 to 08/11/09 daily from 10.00 to 18.00 Winter season from 09/11/09 to 02/04/10 only on weekends and Belgian schoolholidays Admission: Summer entrance fee: ad.12 Children (3-12y.)9 60+, people w/disabil.11 Children -3y. free Winter entrance fee:7 Bolderkar-carts and wheelchairs for hire Guided visit: on demand Guide (20 pers./guide):20 Access: E34 Antwerp - Eindhoven: Exit 25 or 26 (Retie), direction Dessel E313 Antwerp - Luik: Exit 25 (Ham-Leopoldsburg); direction Ham Follow signposts Olmense Zoo A
Groups - advance booking required Guided visit: upon request A : 5
17 Recreation Park Keiheuvel

17de Esc. Lichtvliegwezenlaan 14 , B-2490 Balen Tel: 014/81.03.01 Fax: 014/81.04.21 info@keiheuvel.be www.keiheuvel.be
Recreation park with many facilities for all ages: open air swimming pools, playground, miniature golf, trampolines, petanque, skate ramp, bicycle hire, all in- and outdoor sports accommodation, aeroclub, riding school, campground, wooded area with interesting cycling and walking routes, childrens farm.
Open: from 25/4 to 25/9: daily from 9.30 to 21.00 From 28/9 to 24/4: daily from 9.30-16.00 Admission: entrance to the park, including the playground: free A
Balen
Groups - advance booking required Sports Hotel Keiheuvel for schools, sports and other societies Service Centre Keiheuvel: for parties and meetings A : 5
Groups - advance booking required Open: other days possible upon reservation Admission: (>20 pers.) Summer entrance fee: ad.10 Children8 60+ and handicapped9.50 Children -3y. free Winter entrance fee:7 Guided visit: on demand Guide (20 pers./guide):20Arrangements for groups, schools and companies
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19 Municipal Museums
Tourist Office, , Grote Markt , B-2500 Lier Tel: 03/800.05.55 Fax: 03/488.12.76 toerisme@lier.be www.toerismelier.be
20 Dolls and dolls houses museum
De Kleine Wereld
Lier
Werf 3 , B-2500 Lier The museum is accessible to wheelchair users Tel: 03/293.07.57 museumdekleinewereld@gmail.com www.museumdekleinewereld.be
Lier, the town on the river Nete, shows its classics in the municipal museums. Special attention is given to the writer and artist Felix Timmermans. You can see his work in the Timmermans-Opsomerhuis. This famous Lier born writer often mentioned the towns tourist attractions: the Town Hall, the Beguinage, the Saint-Gummarus Church and the Zimmer Tower. In the region described so vividly by Felix Timmermans you can walk and cycle to your hearts content. The ideal spots are along the Nete.
Open: Museums are open daily, except on Mondays, from 10.00 to 12.00 and from 13.00 to 17.00 Admission: 1, except for special exhibitions Groups - advance booking required Guided visit: guided visits to the city centre in EN, NL, F, D, S
pomp and circumstance, the evolution of the style periods. Dolls Museum De Kleine Wereld is the result of more than thirty years of collectors passion, and its purpose and versatility are unique in Europe. This high quality collection is being exhibited with love and care, and guarantees a lot of viewing and discovery enjoyment.
Open: Open from Tuesday to Sunday inclusive from 10 am to 5 pm Admission: tickets: adults:5 children:2 groups, 60+, inhabitants of Lier:4 Guided visit: Guides are available at the tourist info Lier, contact tel.03/8000 555- www.toerismelier.be V: One hour Access: The museum is located in the center of Lier, about 12 KM from Antwerp or Mechelen
Since April 2007 Lier has been a wonderful tourist attraction richer. A charming collection of antique girls toys is being exhibited in the dolls and dolls house museum De Kleine Wereld. A track full of surprises leads you through two floors of wonderful glass cases full of dolls shops, dolls houses, dolls rooms and dolls kitchens, dolls services and dolls from the 1860- 1930 period. All pieces are original and authentic, and reflect the life style of the 19th century: luxuriant interiors and costumes, the longing for
Lier 23 Planckendael
Hombeeksesteenweg 264 , B-2800 Mechelen Tel: 015/45.13.80 Fax: 015/45.13.91 info@groenmechelen.provant.be www.vrijbroepark.be
Groups - advance booking required Open: Normal openings hours Admission: Groups +10 persons: 4,- euro Guided visit: Reservations are not obliged but recommendable; tel. 03/293.07.57
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The alleys and ponds of this park are very impressive and its rose gardens rank among the most beautiful in Belgium and even in Europe. The dahlia and fuchsia collections are a masterly example of horticulture. Sportsmen can really enjoy themselves on one of the nine tennis courts or on the hockey, cricket, football or basketball field. Also: two cafes and a playground for the children.
Open: daily Admission: free entrance Access: entrance for motor vehicles: Ridder Dessainlaan A
Leuvensesteenweg 582 , B-2812 Mechelen Tel: 015/41.49.21 Fax: 015/42.29.35 info@planckendael.be www.planckendael.be
Groups - advance booking required Guided visit: upon reservation
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Centre De Nekker
Nekkerspoel-Borcht 19 , B-2800 Mechelen Tel: 015/55.70.05(06) Fax: 015/55.66.10 reservatie@denekker.be www.denekker.be
Mechelen
65 ha of green and water with swimming area, beach, playgrounds, water slide and fountains plenty of in- and outdoor sports facilities 18-hole miniature golf, go-carts and skatestreet indoor play-land Nekki reasonably priced accommodation for hikers and groupsideal for families, schools and associations
Open: 22/03 - 20/06 and 01/09 - 30/09: recreation open daily from 10.00 to 20.00 21/06 31/08: from 09.00 to 21.00 Admission: Consultwww.denekker.beor e- mail reservatie@denekker. be A
Fancy a fun day out with friends? Planckendael is the perfect spot. You can play Tarzan in the trees, 14 metres off the ground. Or if you prefer, why not travel by raft from Africa to Oceania? Surrounded by nature, youll experience an exceptional day, and our animals will benefit from your visit as the receipts help towards our scientific research. This takes place at Planckendael, but also in the wild, as were continually extending our knowledge about our animals and have even won awards for it. So you too can learn a lot about nature and animals to surprise your friends Even in Roman times, Planckendael was a wildlife haven. Ok, it wasnt called Planckendael back then and there werent any rhinoceroses, bison or hyenas in the vicinity, but the species and numbers have grown, with the result that, today, its a wild animal park unique in its genre, with bags of space for adventure and discovery When nature calls you, you must reply. Hurry up and come to Planckendael and spend a day full of adventure with your friends. What weve renewed Not thick necks, but long necks! Planckendael has very recently made a brandnew giraffeliving quarters and a big Savannah where the new inhabitants will hopefully feel so good that they will surprise us with some little long-necks.. Did you realise that an adult male can be 5 metres tall? Then you really do have to look up!
Open: throughout the year Jan-Feb/Nov-Dec: 10.00-16.45 March-Apr/Oct: 10.00-17.30 MayJune/Sept: 10.00-18.00 July-Aug: 10.00-19.00 Admission: adults (+ 11 years)18.50 Children (3-11 years), people w/disabil.:13.50 60+:14.50 Why not enquire about combined tickets with other attractions. For more information please call 070/233.354. Guided visit: Consult our website for details of the different guided visits. V: One day Access: E19 Brussels-Antwerp, exit 11. Follow the Planckendael Traffic Signs. A
Mechelen
Mechelen
Groups - advance booking required Information about entry prices and reservations: 015/55.70.05 Email: reservatie@denekker.be, or via www.denekker.be A : 4
Groups - advance booking required Admission: (+ 15 pers.) adults (over 11 years)15.50 Children (ages 3-11)10.50 60+11.50 Disabled10.50 Guided visit: NL/F/EN/D (min. 15 pers.) advance booking required. Different themes possible. 70 per guide A : 20
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24 Exploring Mechelen
departure and tickets: Toerisme Mechelen, , Hallestraat 2-4-6 , B-2800 Mechelen Tel: 070/22.00.08 Fax: 015/29.76.53 toerisme@mechelen.be www.toerismemechelen.be
25 Technopolis
Technologielaan , B-2800 Mechelen Tel: 015/34.20.00 Fax: 015/34.20.01 mijnbezoek@technopolis.be www.technopolis.be
Technopolis... where experimenting is FUN! A day out at Technopolis is a unique experience. You can carry out experiments to your hearts desire using loads of interactive devices. Take a nap on a bed of nails, be a real pilot and land a plane safely on the ground, sprint against a dragonfly and take an exciting bike ride on a cable five metres above the ground. Outside in the Science Garden there is even more action going on. Brave the Bascule Bridge and try to get to the other side in one piece, demonstrate your strength and lift up a car or make music with the Pump Flute and the Musical Railing. The weekend programme includes a host of cool shows and surprising demos. See some of the most exciting experiments from close up in the front row. And for a hair-raising experience, the Van de Graaff generator will be operating several times during the day. Spectacular and fortunately - not dangerous. In the Childrens Science Center, 4 8 year-olds get to roll their sleeves up. They get to take a brand new look at the world thanks to a lifelike dcor full of interactive devices. They make money in the City, listen with the ears of an animal in the Park, build their own igloo on Under construction and cycle past a skeleton in the My Body theme zone and they do everything themselves.
Open: Open every day from 9h30 to 17h00. Closed on 1 January, 25 December and during the first full week of September Admission: Adults and children from the age of 12:9.50children from 3 to 11:7.00 seniors (55+):8.50 adults with disabilities:8.50 children with disabilities5.50. V: +/- 3 hours Access: Easy to reach By car: E19, exit 10 Mechelen-Zuid. By public transport: Mechelen station and bus No. 282 or 682 to Technopolis (connections every 30 minutes on weekdays) A
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Mechelen will show you the grace of its ancient palaces, the elegant St.Rumbolds Tower, its world-famous carillons, the beguinage, several gothic and baroque churches, the annual Hanswijk procession. Mechelen, a place where you can wander around all day long and where children also are more than welcome.
Open: guided tours From1 April to 30 September: every Saturday, Sunday and public holiday at 14.00: city walk From4 to19 April and July and August: daily at 14.00: city walk Admission: adults5 Child.2.50 V: 2 hours A
Groups - advance booking required Open: the whole year upon request Admission:60 for 2 hours visit Guided visit: EN, F, NL, D, It, Sp Max. 25 pers. per guide
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Groups - advance booking required Special rates for schools and groups of 15 people and more by reservation only.
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Nekkerspoelstraat 21 , B-2800 Mechelen Tel: 015/55.70.75 Fax: 015/55.20.85 info@speelgoedmuseum.be www.speelgoedmuseum.be
Fortress of Breendonk
Willebroek
Mechelen
Brandstraat 57 , B-2830 Willebroek Tel: 03/860.75.25 Fax: 03/866.53.91 info@breendonk.be www.breendonk.be
An Aladdins cave of toys and games for the young and young-atheart. 10,000m of dolls, cuddly toys, tin soldiers, trains; old, new, traditional, educational, computer games children love it, adults will be taken back to their childhoods.
Open: from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 17.00 Closed on Mondays, 24, 25, 31 December and 1 January Admission: ad.7 Child. (3-12)5 60+:6 V: 2 hrs. Access: close to Mechelen Nekkerspoel station A
Breendonk, an exceptional and unique site of its kind. A page in World War II history. A camp where many Belgians became victims of the Nazi horror. There were the heroes and the false, the tormentors and their victims. During the visit you will be guided by audioguides, original audio-visual witnesses and films. You will also visit the labour place, the torture room, the execution spot and the prisoners cells.
Groups - advance booking required Admission: ad.6 , 60+:5.50 Child. (3-12):4 Guided visit: only on request EN, NL, F, D: 25/20 pers.Workshops A : 3
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De Schorre
Schommelei 1/1 , B-2850 Boom Tel: 03/880.76.00 Fax: 03/880.76.11 info@deschorre.be www.deschorre.be
Groups - advance booking required Admission: (min. 10 pers.)5 p.p. Schools:2/student A : 10

Open: daily 9.30 - 17.30. Last admittance at 16.30 Closed: 24-25/12 and 01/01 Admission: adults6 Children (6-18 y.):5. Free audioguides. Guided visit: guide and/or audioguides GB,NL,F,D Booking: 03/860.75.24 V: +/-2h Access: by road: motorway A12, way-out 7 A
De Schorre Recreation Centre - A great day out The place for a day of relaxation! Situated in the middle of the Rupelstreek, between Antwerp and Mechelen. There are lots of activities and facilities, including walking, mini golf, cycling, pedalos, playgrounds, sports and lots of events. For more info visit www.deschorre.be.
Open: from sunrise to sunset (all year) Admission: free (activities have to be paid for) Tavern with terrace Access: E19 exit Rumst or A12 exit Boom A
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Heuvel 2 , B-2920 Kalmthout Tel: 03/666.67.41 Fax: 03/666.33.96 info@arboretumkalmthout.be www.arboretumkalmthout.be
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Midzelen 25A , B-2860 Sint-Katelijne-Waver Tel: 015/31 50 55 brigitte.myle@tgrom.be www.tgrom.be
Arboretum Kalmthout in the north of Antwerp is an amazing place with almost 150 years of history. A stroll through the 12-hectare arboretum plunges you into a discovering journey of the luxuriant and diverse world of plants. Enjoy the beauty of the colourful flowering borders, smell the wonderful scents in the rose garden and admire the butterflies and insects in the butterfly garden. In spring there are flowering magnolias and cherries, while in the autumn the maples are a blaze of colour. More than 7,000 varieties of plants from all over the world provide an unique setting for magnificent nature walks. Afterwards, enjoy a local beer in our cafeteria, orstroll in the gift and bookshop. And dont forget to visit the plant centre! Plant fair (*): Sunday20 April and Sunday5 October End of season Happening: Sunday30 November
Open: daily from 15 March to 15 November from 10.00 to 17.00 Open in Winter according to the blooming of the Hamamelis and other winter flowering plants and international Hellebore days (check our website for dates) www.arboretumkalmthout.be/en Admission: ad.:5 Sen.cit.4 Child. (-12) free (*)Special admission:6 Guided visit: walks with a guide (NL) on Sundays and pub. hol. at 2 pm (no extra charge) V: 2 hrs. Access: Train: Antwerp - Roosendaal, Kalmthout station Car: motorway E19, direction Antwerpen - Breda, exit 4, then follow signs to Kalmthout Centrum, or E19 Antwerpen, A12 Bergen op Zoom, exit 13, then follow Stabroek and Kalmthout Centrum. Entrance opposite Kalmthout station. A
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The Vegetable Museum (t Grom) is the first museum in Flanders about vegetables and horticulture heritage. In the Vegetable museum, which is located on a site with 18 Th Century farmhouses, you discover not only forgotten horticultural material, the arise of the vegetable region and horticultural inventions. You learn also more about cookery history, conservation of vegetables and vegetable promotion trough history. Outside you can experience a lot. In the beautiful gardens you can uncover the typical greenhouses from this region, (forgotten) vegetables, a hotel for insects, an apiary,
Open: Mon-Fri: 10-16hSun and Holidays: 13-18h Tue, Sat: closed end of Dec-end of Feb:closedOct-end of Apr: closed on holidays Admission: Ad.: 3Kids: 2unemployed, +55, stud.: 2,5A
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Groups - advance booking required Open: after booking. Admission: 2,5With guide: 5(kids: 3,5) min. 15-max. 25 pers./ guide
Groups - advance booking required Admission: (min. 15 pers.):4 Child. (-12): free Guided visit: upon request EN, NL, F, D:30also available: theme, evening, poetic or childrens walk.
31 Boat trips from Mechelen to Planckendael

Hanswijkvaart (Colomabrug) , B-2800 Mechelen Tel: 0477/364.820 Fax: 03/213.22.54 info@v-zit.be www.v-zit.be
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Did you know that you can visit the Planckendael zoo without standing in line and waiting? With Malinska! You step right out of the train onto one of our refurbished boats. Our boats are fully equipped for people with disabilities.
Open: From 4/4 to 8/11/09: all weekends, national holidays and bridging day. Easter holiday, 29/6 to 31/8/09: daily. Outward: every 40 from 9h30 to 14h50Return: every 40 from 10h10to 18h50 (The last two only in July and August). Admission: +11y: 5.753-11y: 5.2560+, disabled: 5.25Obligatory guide 5,25(O/R). V: 30 Access: Free parking A
Groups - advance booking required Open: The whole year round, by reservation (24/7) (> 15 people). Special deals for schools and youth associations. Holiday internships and Planckendael subscriptions. Admission: +11y: 5.503-11y: 5.0060+, disabled 5.00Obligatory guide* 5.00 * 1 guide per 15 travellers (O/R)
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Haverwerf (naast Lamot congrescentrum) , B-2800 Mechelen Tel: 03/213.22.51 Fax: 03/213.22.54 info@v-zit.be www.v-zit.be
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Did you know that Mechelen is the only Flemish city that appears no less than four times on the list of Unesco World Heritage Sites? And that the city centre has more than 300 protected monuments? But above all that you can admire a number of these sites from the Mechelen Inner Dyle?
Open: From 21/3 to 31/5/09: weekends, national holidays and bridging days Easter holidays: every day June and Sept.: every day except Mon. July and Aug.: every day. Oct. 8/11: all weekends and national holidays. Departure times: 13h30, 14h30, 15h30, 16h30, 17h30 Admission: +18y: 6-18y: 4-3y: free V: 45 A
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Groups - advance booking required Open: the whole year - 24/7 by reservation. Admission: Regular hours (min.10 people): +18y: 5-18y: 3-3y: free Outside regular hours: +18y.: 6-18y: 4-3y: free Min. fee 120
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s an active walking or cycling holiday your cup of tea? In a region where the landscape never fails to surprise? Welcome to Limburg, the greenest province and the closest place to paradise for those who treasure tranquillity and hospitality. Beauty guaranteed no matter what the season. Discover Limburg and it will stay in your heart forever.
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Glazen Huis / House of Glass (Lommel) Fashion Museum Hasselt (Hasselt) National Genever Museum (Hasselt) Municipal Museum Het Stadsmus (Hasselt) Japanese Garden (Hasselt) The Moated Castle (Riemst) Plopsa Indoor Hasselt (Hasselt) Nature and Culture Park (Hasselt) Rail bikes (Tessenderlo) Hengelhoef Leisure Park (Houthalen-Helchteren) An outstanding day at Park Molenheide. (Houthalen-Helchteren) Karting Genk (Genk) Heusden-Zolder, varied and green (Heusden-Zolder) Bokrijk Park (Genk) Flemish Mining Museum (Beringen) Europlanetarium (Genk) Day Trips by Horse and Carriage (Lanaken) Domein Pietersheim (Lanaken) Marec, a Small Piece of the Mediterranean (Ophoven) De Lieteberg (Zutendaal) De Wissen Meuse Centre (Dilsen-Stokkem) The Ambiorix Tour (Tongeren) Gallo-Roman Museum, Tongeren (Tongeren) Landcommandery Alden Biesen (Bilzen - Rijkhoven) Educational Nature Centre Apostelhuis (Bilzen - Rijkhoven) Recreatiezwembad Sint-Pieter (Sint-Truiden) Flemish Friar Minors Museum (Sint-Truiden) Municipal Museum (Sint-Truiden) Abbey tower (Sint-Truiden) Festraets Clock (Sint-Truiden) The church of the beguinage (Sint-Truiden)
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Glazen Huis / House of Glass

Dorp 14b , B-3920 Lommel Tel: 011/54.13.35 Fax: 011/55.22.66 info@ hetglazenhuis.be www.hetglazenhuis.be
Lommel
The House of Glass (literally a house made of glass) is a unique project for Lommel and Flanders. In this Flemish Centre for Contemporary Glass Art, GLASS is represented in a myriad of different forms with detailed explanations. The House of Glass plays a combination of different roles. It acts as an exhibition space and shows glass items from different collections. Another of its many roles is to show works by contemporary (glass) artists . Visitors can also discover how glass blowers transform raw materials into a ball of glass and then into wonderful works of art. See them at work in their workshop and admire their handiwork. You will find the results of their craftsmanship in the exhibition area and the glass shop.
Open: Tuesday to Sunday inclusive from 10h00 to 17h00. Closed on Monday For other closed dates - see website Admission: Adults3, Children under 122.50, Children under 6 free Guided visit: Guides25 per guide by appointment. 1 guide for 25 people Reservations: Tourist Office Lommel - Tel.: 011/54.02.21 V: +/- 1 hour Access: Entrance via the Tourist Office, Markplein Lommel More info: see website
Groups - advance booking required Admission: Groups starting at 12 people2.50 p.p.

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Fashion Museum Hasselt

Gasthuisstraat 11 , B-3500 Hasselt Tel: 011/23.96.21 Fax: 011/22.10.66 modemuseum@hasselt.be www.modemuseumhasselt.be
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The Fashion Museum approaches fashion and fashion history in its broadest sense. The exhibitions shed alternately more light on aspects of the history of western fashion from the 18th to the 20th century, on a fashion designer, on a certain material or a technique. For more information on the current exhibition: www. modemuseumhasselt.be.
National Genever Museum

Witte Nonnenstraat 19 , B-3500 Hasselt Tel: 011/23.98.60 Fax: 011/21.10.50 jenevermuseum@hasselt.be www.jenevermuseum.be
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The power of living water! The listed distillery complex, which houses the National Genever Museum, forms a unique place to show the history of this Belgian gin. An interesting story of how the aqua vitae from the 14th century developed to the genever we know today. Shot glasses, bottles and jars, promotional posters, gadgets and all sorts of archived treasures represent what genever meant to argriculture, economy and society. Authentic distillery equipment shows you how genever is made. Dont forget to taste it before you leave!
Open: from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 17.00 Weekends from 1/11 to 31/3 from 13.00 to 17.00 Closed: Mondays (except July and August), 1/1,24-25-31/12 Admission: (including a drink)3,50 - 12 y.: free V: 1.30 h. A
Groups - advance booking required Admission:4/pp. Guided visit: on request NL:50 per guide EN, F, D:60 per guide 1 guide per 25 pers. A : 11
Open: Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 17.00 Weekends from 1/11 to 31/3 from 13.00 to 17.00 Closed: Mondays, 1/1, 5/1 tot 6/2, 11/5 to 29/5, 9/11 to 27/11, 24-25-31/12 Admission: 5 -12 years free V: 1.30h. A
Groups - advance booking required Admission:2,50/pp. Guided visit: on request NL:50 per guide EN, F, D:60 per guide 1 guide per 25 pers. A : 11
Municipal Museum Het Stadsmus

Guido Gezellestraat 2 , B-3500 Hasselt Tel: 011/23.98.90 Fax: 011/26.23.98 hetstadsmus@hasselt.be www.hetstadsmus.be
Japanese Garden
Kapermolenpark , B-3500 Hasselt Tel.: 011 23 95 40 (Tourist Office) Fax: 011 22 50 23 Dogs not allowed 52123,70377O 505609,56887N
East meets West... The garden in Hasselt is the largest Japanese garden in Europe. It reflects the Japanese landscape and is set out on the lines of the 17th century tea garden. To walk in a Japanese garden is to open yourself up to another culture, being steeped in an atmospherical environment, involving all your senses.
Open: 1 April to 30 October: Tuesday to Friday from 10.00 to 17.00; Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 14.00 to 18.00 Closed on Mondays and Easter Admission: 5 Sen.cit., and CJP:4 Tickets sold until 30 min. before closing. A
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Groups - advance booking required Admission:4/pp. Guided visit: on request NL:50 per guide EN, F, D:60 per guide 1 guide per 25 pers.
The Moated Castle

Kattestraat 22 , B-3770 Riemst Tel: 012/44.03.75 Fax: 012/44.03.79 toerisme@riemst.be www.riemst.be
Discover Hasselt from a birds eye view! InHet Stadsmus you will discover the streets of Hasselt with its famous inhabitants and even a mysterious citizen who only sees the light of day once every seven years. You will hear why the people of Hasselt didnt lose any sleep over 1302 and 1830. You will take part in a procession with mysterious tales and colourful ceramics and Hasselts silversmiths trade show you the riches of the city. The museum is situated in a beautiful restored building with parts from the 17th and 19th centuries.
Open: Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 17.00 Weekends from 1/11 to 31/3 from 13.00 to 17.00 Closed: Mondays, 1/1,5 to 31/1, 24-25-31/12 Admission: free V: 1.30 h. A
This renovated complex is one of the four visitors centres of the Citadels and Fortifications in the Maas-Rhine Region Bicycle and Car Route Network. Please ask for comprehensive tourist information in the tourist information tavern. The interactive museum explains how Nobility lived in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Open: from 1/04 to 30/09: Tuesday to Sunday between 10.00 and 18.00 From 1/10 to 31/03: Wednesday to Sunday between 10.00 and 18.00 Admission: free of charge A
Groups - advance booking required Admission: free Guided visit: on request NL:50 per guide EN, F, D:60 per guide 1 guide per 25 pers. A : 11
Riemst
Groups - advance booking required Guided visit: on demand (EN/NL/F/D) A : 4
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Plopsa Indoor Hasselt

Gouverneur Verwilghensingel 70 , B-3500 Hasselt Tel: 011/29.30.40 Fax: 058/42.02.45 info@plopsa.be www.plopsa.be
Nature and Culture Park

Runksterkiezel 113 , B-3500 Hasselt Tel: 011/76.66.61 Fax: 011/27.29.44 info@parknatuurcultuur.be www.parknatuurcultuur.be
Plop the Gnome, Samson&Gert, Pete the Pirate and Bumba are proud to welcome you to Plopsa Indoor Hasselt. This theme park combines the magic of the Studio 100-characters with the fun of tailor-made attractions for children. On a surface of 2 football pitches, 20 attractions are integrated in a breathtaking scenery. Enjoy a stormy ride in the rollercoaster, visit Plop the Gnome in his mushroom-house, lose track of time in the roundabout and have a drink at the Studio 100 Caf. On arrival, your TV-friends welcome you and of course your day in Plopsa Indoor Hasselt would not be complete if you didnt see one of the real tv-characters giving a great show at the amphitheatre. Come and enjoy an unforgettable day in Plopsa Indoor Hasselt!
Open: Daily during Christmas-, Carnival-, Eastern-, Summer- and Autumnholidays and every (extended) weekend Every Wednesday during the year as well as every Thursday and Friday in May and June Closed the 25th of December and the 1st of January , 14 & 15 February, 8 March and 17 & 18 October Visit www.plopsa.be for the most current calendar. Admission: Children <85 cm: freeChildren >85 cm and <1 meter:6>1 meter:16Disabled:22 70+:freeSeasons Ticket:75Tickets for sale in all Postoffices. For a guaranteed entry, buy your tickets at plopsa. be Access: E313 Hasselt-Eindhoven, Exit 29: Hasselt Oost-Tongeren, follow Grenslandhallen B-excursions nr. 187 from all Belgian railwaystations. A
Groups - advance booking required Open: Daily during Christmas-, Carnival-, Eastern-, Summer- and Autumnholidays and every (extended) weekend Every Wednesday during the year as well as every Thursday and Friday in May and June Closed the 25th of December and the 1st of January , 14 & 15 February, 8 March and 17 & 18 October Visit www.plopsa.be for the most current calendar. Admission: from 20 pers.: tarifs on request Special schooltarifs B-excursions from every Belgian railwaystation.
Rail bikes
VVV-Tessenderlo, Town Hall , Markt z/n , B-3980 Tessenderlo Tel: 013/66.17.15 Fax: 013/67.36.93 VVV@tessenderlo.be www.vvvtessenderlo.be
For some time now, Hasselt is the proud owner of a new unique attraction. The Nature & Culture Park stretches out over 15,000 m and includes 25 leaf-shaped garden plots full of surprises and different scenes that are a feast for the eye. In a playful and contemporary way, the visitors can discover crafts of days gone by such as the weaving of willow and rattan, how to shape and prune a box tree etc ... There are more than 100 different kinds of box tree for visitors to admire throughout the entire park. In the middle of the park you can see the biggest basket in the world made of handwoven wicker. There is a tremendous panorama from here.You can also enjoy a drink or snack in the attractive pavilion with beautiful sun terrace All the way through from April to October there are exhibitions by national and international artists Access for people with disabilitiesDogs on leashes allowed
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There is only one place in Flanders where you can cycle on a railway line and that is in Tessenderlo. The rail bikes seat four people; two pedal while the two behind enjoy the Limburg countryside. After a 3.5 km trip, you stop near the Albert Canal. There you have a short, pleasant break. The seats are turned and the return trip of about 20 minutes begins. You can be a cycling locomotive and pedal through woods and heather, meadows and pastures. You can combine rail trip with a ride to some of the places of interest in the area on a hired bicycle. One-day arrangements have been developed to cater to everyones wishes.
Open: From the end of April to October, every Saturday and Sunday, at fixed starting times: 10:30 AM, 1:30, 3:30 and 5:30 PM. In July and August, every working day too. Departures are by group, and you can still get going up to fifteen minutes after the starting time. Admission: 16 per rail bike Reductions:14 per rail bike. Reservations: VVV-Tessenderlo, tel. 013/66.17.15 of 0478/21.61.12 (Georges Houtmeyers) V: Distance: 7 km: 3.5 km to and 3.5 km back; 20- to 30-minute break. Total duration: one hour and a half. Access: Departure from the Spoorwegstraat (near the station). Traffic lights in the centre of Tessenderlo. Groups - advance booking required Open: Also for school trips, by appointment Admission:14 per rail bike
Open: From 28 March to 3 November every day (Tuesday and Friday by reservation only) from 10h00 to 18h00 From 5 December to 19 March only open during the weekend and on national holidays, during the holiday periods and by reservation only. Admission: Adults4.50 Children under 12 years accompanied by parents free entrance Access: By car: motorway E313 (Antwerpen - Hasselt - Luik) exit 28, left to Ring road. 2nd lights left direction Stevoort, drive 1.5 km and take1st street at your right hand. Bus route 5 direction St-Truiden and bus stop Runksterkiezel (Line H7 soon). Bike route from number 96 to number 177 and vice versa. A Groups - advance booking required Admission: Groups of 10 and upwards:4 p.p School groups:2 p.p A : 4
10 Hengelhoef Leisure Park

Tulpenstraat 141 , B-3530 Houthalen-Helchteren Tel: 089/38.25.00 Fax: 089/84.45.82 info@recreatieparkhengelhoef.be www.recreatieparkhengelhoef.be
Houthalen-Helchteren
Swim, play, enjoy ....... You can do them all in the Hengelhoef Leisure Park. Enjoy the breathtaking subtropical swimming paradise with the famous rough water cascade or get to know the unique indoor playground Villa Victor. Then you can relax and have something tasty in our homely tavern or on the terrace with a view over the beach. Have a look at www. recreatieparkhengelhoef.be. Victor the fox is ready to welcome you.
Open: all the year round Admission: consult our website or ask for our leaflet Access: via E314 Motorway Antwerpen-Aachen, exit 30 sign-posted Park Midden-Limburg
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11 An outstanding day at Park Molenheide.

Molenheidestraat 7 , B-3530 Houthalen-Helchteren Tel: 011/52.10.44 Fax: 011/52.18.68 sport@molenheide.be www.molenheide.be
Houthalen-Helchteren
An outstanding day out at Park Molenheide!! Park Molenheide is the perfect location for a family outing. There is something to suit all tastes. The Forgotten Mine is a unique and fascinating 18-hole INDOOR ADVENTURE GOLF COURSE - on the theme of the mine. We use light and sound effects, as well as smoke and even smell effects to make sure that the golf courses will be as adventurous as possible. The animations and obstacles on the different golf courses make the
whole concept even more exciting and amusing. UNIQUE IN EUROPE. Our SWIMMING PARADISE has something for everyone. Tiny tots and young children can splash about in the Pixie Pool with its slides, pixie houses, bubbling toadstools and pixies. And for our teenagers, there is our Super Flume. This 100 metre-long slide is an exciting way to get down to the bottom. But for pure adrenalin you have to try the 50-metre Aqua Wizz vith a 40 slope. The Blackhole with a starry sky and flashlight. Not to be missed!!! Fancy going on the slide with your family all together. Then dont forget our 3-metre wide family slide. The 25-metre pool is great for people who love to swim lenghts. Try our PLAY PARADISE measuring 5,500 m. A huge indoor and outdoor play paradise with a huge selection of safe and fun toys. Rope circuit, go car circuit, climbing structure, shooting gallery, fun house, pirate fortress, ghost castle, etc. make this not just the greatest but also the biggest play paradise in all Belgium. The ideal outing for children under 12. The combination of all of this with our extensive hotel and catering possibilities, make Molenheide the place to be for a wonderful family outing.
Open: consult our website www.beourguest.be Admission: consult our website A
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Europalaan 555 , B-3600 Genk Tel: 089/35.55.65 Fax: 089/65.85.32 info@kartinggenk.be www.kartinggenk.be
13 Heusden-Zolder, varied and green

Tourist Office, , Vrunstraat 6 , B-3550 Heusden-Zolder Tel: 011/80.80.88 toerisme@heusden-zolder.be www.heusden-zolder.be
Karting Genk is a FIA homologated track. For beginning karters, we can offer a 80cc kart, to ride on a 550m track. For those who like to speed it up, we also have 125cc racing karts. With these type of karts, you have to drive on the FIA competition track of 1380m. Also dont forget to bring your kids. for their first driving experience, we have special 50cc kidskarts. After all the racing, you can relax in our bar/restaurant, in the middle of the track.
Open: Every day from 9h till 19h. Closed each tuesday Winter:from 9u till its dark. Admission: 50ccand 80cc: 15for 15 125cc = 50for 15 Access: E314 - Exit 32 -direction As. 500m after the exit, you will see the track on your left site. A
Multicultural mine town where racing and silence go together. Zolder, with the roaring motors of the Zolder racing circuit? OK! But you might be surprised by the recently restored Bolderberg hermitage, with its meditation garden, in the middle of a quiet area. Be tempted by one of the many signposted nature or cultural walks. The child-friendly Bovy estate is freely accessible and includes a gnome walk and catering facilities. Rent a bike (city, laying down or mountain bike) for a ride over the cycle path network, the castles cycle route, the mountain bike route or on the Zolder Circuit. Look for traces of the mining past at the restored former mine site or along the zebra path. Visit the multicultural market on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday afternoons of the month. For culture enthusiasts there are three art studios or galleries, the Woutershof museum, the unique Sint-Vincentius- and Sint-Hubertus church, and the Muze cultural centre. Excellent restaurants have earned us the title Gastronomic Mecca of Limburg. Others will enjoy the bird and mammal sanctuary, a dive in the heated open-air pool, or mini-golf and beach volley. Hotels and guest rooms offer special arrangements for a weekend or midweek. The tourist office will gladly give you further information.
Open: April 1 - September 30: every day: 09.00-12.00 and 13.00 -16.00 October 1 - March 30: monday - friday: 9.00 -12.00 and 13.00 - 16.00 Admission: on demand Guided visit: upon reservation Access: E 314 exit 27 A
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Groups - advance booking required Open: Every day from 9h till 19h. Closed each tuesday Winter: from 9u till its dark. Admission: 1/minut/person
Heusden-Zolder
Groups - advance booking required Admission:25/h (min.50) +10 adm.
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14 Bokrijk Park
Bokrijklaan 1 , B-3600 Genk Tel: 011/26.53.00 Fax: 011/26.53.10 bokrijk@limburg.be www.bokrijk.be
Genk
From 28 March to 30 September 2009 you can take a journey back in time in the living Open Air Museum of Bokrijk. The residents of Bokrijk are there to welcome you seven days a week and will show you how people lived 100 years ago. Check out what school was like in your grandmothers day . Take a peek into the pots and pans that were used in 1909 and shudder in fear at the priests fire and brimstone speech. You can also go on a discovery tour and find out all there is to know about smuggling in the old days. The Year Theme Going smuggling is a fabulous multi-media project that is brought to life with a dynamic museum game.
Open: The Open Air Museum is open from 28 March to 30 September 2009, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The rest of the estate is open throughout the year. Admission: Open Air Museum: Adults: 10; senior citizens/disabled persons: 8.50; < 26: 1; < 6: FREE Car park: 3 Season pass: 75. A
The rest of the park is accessible throughout the year. You can choose from a sporty walk or link up to the extensive Limburg cycle route network. Nature lovers can enjoy the expansive arboretum with its different theme gardens. There are seven appealing and authentic eateries int he grounds. Great places to try one of the different regional disheds or an ice-co beer. Children will have the time of their lives the huge open air playground. Bokrijk Park is your guarantee of a varied and full day outing.
Groups - advance booking required Admission: Special school and group rates: various group programmes and theme routes possible. A : 17
15 Flemish Mining Museum

Tourist Office , Markt 8 , B-3580 Beringen Tel: 011/42.15.52 - 011/42.15.32 Fax: 011/45.36.63 toerisme@beringen.be www.toerismeberingen.be
16 Europlanetarium
Domein Kattevennen, Planetariumweg 19 , B-3600 Genk Tel: 089/65.55.55 Fax: 089/65.55.74 info@europlanetarium.com www.europlanetarium.be
The Flemish Mining Museum tells visitors the story of miners and mining. A tour of the museum starts with an atmospheric introductory film, followed by a visit to the rest of the museum accompanied by an enthusiastic guide. A reconstructed pillar gives a good picture of the underground workings. A model with sound and light effects shows the working of the surface installations. The visitors centre, in one of the four lift-buildings contains an exhibition about the past and present of the mining region.
Open: 1/1 to 31/12 every day at 11.00, 13.00 and 15.00 Closed on public holidays Every second weekend of September: Mine-happening. Admission: Tour 1 + 2: ad.5.50, sen. cit.4.50, child.4 Tour 3 (for people with disabilities):3.50 Tour 5 (combination of tours 1+2): ad.6.50, sen. cit.6, child.5.50 Access: Museum: Koolmijnlaan 201, B-3582 Beringen E313, exit 26 Paal-Beringen, direction Beringen, Beringen-Mijn E314, exit 28 Heusden-Zolder, direction Beringen, Beringen-Mijn A Groups - advance booking required Open: all year upon request Admission: Tour 1 + 2: ad.4 - sen. cit.3.50 - child. 3 Tour 3:3 Tour 4 (only for groups of min.20 pers.):4 Tour 5 (combination of tours 1+2): ad.6.50, sen. cit.6, child.5.50 Guided visit: in EN, NL, F, D
The perfect balance between education and recreation. The most modern planetarium in Belgium is situated in the midst of greenery. An interactive exhibition provides a foretaste of your journey through space, with a breathtaking audiovisual show in quest of our solar system, as you enjoy a spectacular film presentation in HD quality. You can then visit the observatory accompanied by a specialist. And last, but far from least, do not forget to visit the unique planet stroll. The Europlanetarium has been expanded and has become one of the entrances to the Hoge Kempen National Park, namely the Kattevennen Entrance. Visit the Europlanetarium and explore the National Park too.
Open: Permanent public performances in the planetarium facilities (in Dutch): Wednesday at 2:00(*) and 3:00 PM, Friday at 8:00 PM, Saturday at 4:00 PM, Sunday at 2:00 (*), 3:00 and 4:00 PM. Performance in German on Wednesday at 4:00 PM Extra performances during the school holidays: Monday to Friday at 2:00 (*) and 3:00 PM (*) performances for young people Film showing (in Dutch): Wednesday at 2:15, 3:15 and 4:15 PM, Friday at 8:15 and 9:15 PM, and Sunday at 2:15, 3:15 and 4:15 PM. Extra showings during the school holidays: Monday to Friday at 2:15, 3:15 and 4:15 PM. Admission: Planetarium performance: Adults:6 Family:17 Children under 5: free admission Persons under 16 and over 60:5 Film showing: Adults:3 Combination tickets (planetarium and film): Adults:8.50 Family:25 Children under 5: free admission Persons under 16 and over 60:7.50 V: 2 to 3 hours A
Beringen
Genk
Groups - advance booking required Open: By appointment Admission: As of 25 people: Adults:5; Senior citizens;4; Schools/ Youth groups/Disabled persons:3 Combination tickets (planetarium and film): Adults:7.50 Senior citizens:6.50 Schools/young people:5.50 Guided visit: NL, F, D, EN By appointment only!
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17 Day Trips by Horse and Carriage

Koning Albertlaan 110 , B-3620 Lanaken Tel: 089/72.24.67 Fax: 089/72.25.30 info@vvvlanaken.be www.vvvlanaken.be
19 Marec, a Small Piece of the
Mediterranean
Open: from May to October Admission: horse and carriage:33.50, ad.:7.20, child. (312):5.45 In May, June and September seniors pay28.50 instead of33.50 to rent a carriage. This reduction cannot be combined with other reductions. Reservation necessary A
18 Domein Pietersheim
Neerharenweg 12 , B-3620 Lanaken Tel: 089/71.21.20 Fax: 089/73.17.73 pietersheim@lanaken.be www.lanaken.be/pietersheim
As the most southerly gateway to the Hoge Kempen (National Park 6000 ha), Domein Pietersheim Lanaken is well worth a visit. At the kiddies farm, the children can wander between the many farm animals before going for a romp to let off steam in the large playground. Groups can pre-book a ride aboard a covered wagon. The gnome trails takes you through some of the loveliest spots in the grounds. In addition to seeing the little gnomes house, you can also visit the castle built in 1926 (Grand CafRestaurant-Hotel) before catching a glimpse of the 12th century Roman fortress ruins (being restored). School groups can take part in various farm and nature activities. Groups of 20 to 68 persons can even stay overnight in the accommodation centre.
Open: From sunrise to sunset. Admission: Free entry Guided visit: Can be arranged if booked in advance 1.90per person. V: 90 minutes. A
Lanaken
Ophoven
... 500 ha of navigable water connected directly to the river Maas and 2 ultra modern marinas with a total of 1.400 berths. A boat trip in the sightseeing vessel De Paep van Meinecom II runs from De Spaanjerd Yacht Marina (Ophoven-Kinrooi). The trip crosses the gravel lakes and the river Maas where it forms the national border with destination Stevensweert or the white town of Thorn in the Netherlands.
Open: scheduled ferry services at weekends, public holidays and Wednesdays in July and August. Departures from De Spaanjerd: 13.30, 15.30 and 17.30. Admission: return trip: ad.6.50, child. (5-12)5 A
A day trip by horse and carriage driven by yourself along a route laid out by the Tourist Board cannot fail to be a perfect excursion. Lanaken.. a new concept in tourism and leisure activities.
Lanaken
Maasdijk 1/3 , B-3640 Ophoven Tel: 089/56.75.03 Fax: 089/56.75.05 info@marec.be www.marec.be
Groups - advance booking required Open: whole yearGroups of 25 persons and upwards may hire the ferry boat. Admission: fares on request A : 5
20 De Lieteberg
Zuurbroekstraat 16 , B-3690 Zutendaal Tel: 089/62.94.53 Fax: 089/64.94.30 info@lieteberg.be www.lieteberg.be
21 De Wissen Meuse Centre

Maaspark z/n , B-3650 Dilsen-Stokkem Tel: 089/75.21.71 Fax: 089/75.21.72 info@dewissen.be www.dewissen.be
Take your shoes off and discover a fascinating micro-cosmos De Lieteberg in Zutendaal is the gateway to the Hoge Kempen National Park. It makes the ideal spot to come and relax, especially if you like bugs and creepy-crawlies. The creepy-crawlies youll find at the insect museum and you can stroll amid the colourful butterflies in the butterfly hothouse. And from De Lieteberg, you can take an outing through the beautiful countryside that makes Zutendaal the most wooded municipality in Flanders. Set your feet free as you make your way along the first barefoot walking track in Flanders. Experience the extraordinary tactile sensation of wood, stones, tree mulch, grass, clay and water underfoot on the monitored route that is only accessible to bare feet. Clamber up the lookout towers, walk in the footsteps of early man, get lost in the maze and enjoy the fullness of nature swinging in a couch hammock.
Open: FromEaster till Allsaints: from 10:00 to 6:00 PM, (closed on Mondays). Admission: Insect Museum + Butterfly Conservatory:1.50/person; Barefoot path:2.50/person Guided visit: Guided tours for groups, by reservation Access: E314, Exit 32 Genk-Zutendaal, follow Zutendaal and Lieteberg; bicycle route at interchange 64 (between 64 and 30) A
On the banks of the Old Meuse, the De Wissen Meuse Centre is the point of departure for a stunning exploration of the Meuse Valley. The exhibition on the Meuse complete with interactive animation stand and a superb film about the river offers a captivating insight into the watercourse that gives the Meuse Valley its extraordinary character. And our basket weaving museum will explain to you how Stokkem was formerly the centre for this fascinating craft. From Aprilto October, you will be able to discover the exceptional flora and fauna of the Old Meuse from onboard a Fluisterboot as it glides silently over the water, and during the course of a stroll in Kerkeweerd nature park.
Open: January-March and October-December: weekdays: 09:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00 Sundays and public holidays: 13:00-17:00 April, May, June and September: weekdays: 09:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00 Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 13:00-17:00 July and August: Weekdays: 09:00-17:00 Saturdays and Sundays: 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00 public holidays: 13:00-17:00 Admission: Adults:2.00 Over 60s:1.75 Families:5.00 Under 10s: free Guided visit: NL, F, D, EN: at all times on request V: 2 hours Access: Car park A
Groups - advance booking required Open: Group visits possible outside opening hours by reservation Admission: As of 20 people: Insect Museum + Butterfly Conservatory:1.25; Barefoot path:2.50; Guide:25.00 (40 people maximum) A : 2
Dilsen-Stokkem
Zutendaal
Groups - advance booking required Open: idem Admission: Adults:1.75 Over 60s:1.50 Guided visit: Price for groups of over 10 persons. Subject to booking only.Demonstration ofbasket weaving available, subject to booking.
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22 The Ambiorix Tour

Tourist Office, , Stadhuisplein 9 , B-3700 Tongeren Tel: 012/39.02.55 Fax: 012/39.11.43 info@toerismetongeren.be www.tongeren.be
23 Gallo-Roman Museum, Tongeren

B-3700 Tongeren Tel: 012/67.03.30 grm@limburg.be www.galloromeinsmuseum.be
Tongeren
In order that the many tourists can enjoy all the beauty that Tongeren has to offer, there is the signposted Ambiorix route. This 4,5 km long walk doesnt only lead you past historic public buildings, but also points out some special private houses from different times. Bronze nails in the pavement, lead you past different monuments and sites. At these spots youll notice signboards full of information. Would you like to learn even more about the history of Tongeren, then a useful guidebook will help you. Ambiorix, the basilica, the beguinage, the Roman walls,... will reveal all their secrets to you. Daily: with a guide, on your own or with a guidebook. Follow the easy trail of nails.
Open: Tourist Office: Mon. - Fri. 8.30 - 12.00 and 13.00 - 17.00 July -August: 08.30 - 17.00 Weekends and pub.hol.: Oct.-March: 10.00 - 16.00; April - Sept.: 9.30 - 17.00 Closed on pub. hol.: 1 and 2/1, 17/9, 15/11, 25 and 26/12 Admission: brochure:2,50
Tongeren
The NEW Gallo-Roman Museum WANTS YOU! If the prospect of a breathtaking journey through time fills you with excitement, youll be delighted to hear that Tongerens new-look Gallo-Roman Museum will be opening in April 2009! Prehistory and the world of the Romans and Gauls will be brought to life by means of original displays, impressive objects and multimedia presentations. Intriguing, fascinating, unforgettable! But there is more! In a bid to keep you abreast of the latest archaeological discoveries and insights, the Gallo-Roman Museum will also be organizing unmissable events, exclusive temporary exhibitions and fascinating workshops. Afterwards youll be able to relive the memory of your journey through time in the exclusive museum shop and attractive caf.
Open: Tuesday till friday: 09.00 - 17.00 h. Saturday, sunday and holidays: 10.00 - 18.00 h. Admission: Children/youths (4 - 26 year):1 - adults:7 - families:15 - 55 +, disabled, groups (20 persons minimum):5 - schools:1 Guided visit: Available on demand:50 / 2 hours V: 2 hours Access: The museum is situated in the center of Tongeren. Bij way of motorway: E 313: exit Tongeren - E 40: exit Waremme By train: line Antwerpen - Tongeren, line Lige - Tongeren A Kasteelstraat 6 , B-3740 Bilzen - Rijkhoven Tel: 089/51.93.44 Fax: 089/41.70.33 aldenbiesen@vlaanderen.be www.alden-biesen.be
24 Landcommandery Alden Biesen Bilzen - Rijkhoven
Groups - advance booking required Open: tuesday till friday: 09.00 - 17.00 h., saturday, sunday and holidays: 10.00 - 18.00 h. Admission:5 (minimum 20 persons) Guided visit: Available on demand:50 / 2 hours A : 20
25 Educational Nature Centre
Apostelhuis
Tourism Bilzen, , Kasteelstraat 6 , B-3740 Bilzen - Rijkhoven Tel: 089/51.56.54 Fax: 089/41.27.09 toerisme@bilzen.be toerisme.bilzen.be
The Landcommanderij Alden Biesen is situated in the rolling landscape of Haspengouw. A walk in the extensive and beautiful estate and in the English park will help you to get an impression of the grandeur of the site. The French garden, the exhibition(s) and the new visitors centre are certainly worth a visit. The grounds and the estate are open all year round. The castle building is only to be visited accompanied by a guide.
Open: Daily from 1/4 to 30/9 from 9:00 till 18:00 From 1/10 to 31/3 from 10:00 till 17:00 Access: by car: motorway E313, exit 31 A
Bilzen - Rijkhoven
The former main entrance of Alden Biesen is now set up as an educational nature centre. Not a stuffy museum, but an up-to-date centre provided with the most modern audio-visual equipment to present you all the aspects of the landscape of Haspengouw.
Groups - advance booking required Admission: EN, NL, F, D on requestGroups can have a meal in the Buitenhofrestaurant, in the Gasthuis or in the Apostelhuis upon request.
Open: from Easter to the end of October: daily from 10.00 to 18.00 From 1 November to Easter: daily from 11.00 to 18.00 Closed on Wednesday Admission: ad.:2
Groups - advance booking required Admission:1.50 Schools:1.25 Guided visit: guide on request:25/hour
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26 Recreatiezwembad Sint-Pieter
Olympialaan , B-3800 Sint-Truiden Tel: 011/70.17.50 Fax: 011/70.17.59 info.zwembad@sint-truiden.be www.sint-truiden.be
27 Flemish Friar Minors Museum

Capucienessenstraat 1-3 , B-3800 Sint-Truiden Tel: 011/67.29.71 Fax: 011/68.47.05 musea.vlaamse.minderbroeders@skynet.be www.museum-minderbroeders.be
Sint-Truiden
Sint-Truiden
Regionally recognised museum with an important collection of art treasures from the Flemish Friar Minors heritage: 16th century paintings, valuable carvings, religious silversmith artefacts. Special exhibitions on a regular basis.
Open: Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00 to 12.30 and from 13.00 to 17.00 On Sundays and pub.hol. from 14.00 to 17.00 Closed: Mondays, also pub. hol. from 1 November to 31 March Admission: free entrance Guided visit: on request
28 Municipal Museum
Tourist Office, , Grote Markt 44 , B-3800 Sint-Truiden Tel: 011/70.18.18 Fax: 011/70.18.20 info. toerisme@sint-truiden.be www.toerisme-sint-truiden.be
Swimming pool with a 51 m long slide, family slides, rapids with cascades and massage wall, toddlers pool with fountains and mini slide, sunbathing area, outdoor swimming pool connected with the indoor pool, whirlpool, 25 m pool and instruction pool, garden, large cafeteria.
Open: during schooltime: Mon. and Tues. from 18.00 to 21.00, Wed. from 13.30 to 21.00, Fri. from 18.00 to 22.00, Sat. from 13.30 to 20.00, Sun. and public holidays from 10.00 to 17.00 During school holidays: Mon. and Thur. from 13.30 to 21.00, Tues., Wed. and Fri. from 13.30 to 22.00, Sat. from 13.30 to 20.00, Sun. and public holidays from 10.00 to 17.00. July and August: Mon. to Fri. from 10.00 to 22.00, Sat. from 10.00 to 20.00, Sun. and public holidays from 10.00 to 19.00 Admission: 3.75 Child. under 14:3 Access: in Sint-Truiden follow the white roadsigns with P St. Pieter A
Sint-Truiden
In the abbeys former quarters. Local produce market: Delicious, mostly fruit-based local product can be smelt, sampled and bought at democratic prices. Brustem Air Base Historical Centre: This military aviation museum is a mustsee.
Open: from April 1st till the end of September: every day from 2 p.m. till 5 p.m. May and June: only in weekends. Closed from October 1st till end of March. Admission free, exept during exhibitions. Guided visits can be arranged on demand. Admission: free Guided visit: during the monumentwalk, every Sunday and public holiday from april till the end of september, at 2 pm. You meet the guide in the tourist office, town hall. Duration: 2 hrs Price: 2.50
Groups - advance booking required Admission: season tickets from25 and30
Groups - advance booking required Open: groups of at least 10 people, after appointment with the guide. Admission: entrance is free.50 for the guide
29 Abbey tower
Tourist Office, Town Hall , Grote Markt 44 , B-3800 Sint-Truiden Tel: 011/70.18.18 Fax: 011/70.18.20 info.toerisme@sint-truiden.be www.toerisme-sint-truiden.be
30 Festraets Clock
Tourist Office, , Grote Markt 44 , B-3800 Sint-Truiden Tel: 011/70.18.18 Fax: 011/70.18.20 info.toerisme@sint-truiden.be www.toerisme-sint-truiden.be
The Abbey Tower is the city of Sint-Truidens pounding heart. Modern pilgrims can visit the former Benedictine Abbeys renovated tower. On their way to the top, visitors will experience the simple power of its structure, its glorious past and 1000 years of building history. After 5 resting and informative platforms - as well as 196 steps - visitors will enjoy the breath-taking panorama over the city and the region.
Sint-Truiden
Sint-Truiden
In 1937, Kamiel Festraets began building the province of Limburgs oldest touristic attraction: his astronomical clock. This is vintage nostalgia. Shows last 40 minutes and start on the dot.
Open: from April 1st till the end of September: presentation every day at 9.45 am., 10.45 a.m., 11.45 a.m., 1.45 p.m., 2.45 p.m., 3.45 pm. Weekend: 2 p.m. till 5 p.m. Closed on Monday and from the end of September till March 1st. Admission: free. Groupes visits can be arranged on demand V: 30 A
Groups - advance booking required Open: on request, also out of season Guided visit: EN, NL, F, D
31 The church of the beguinage

Provinciaal Centrum voor Cultureel Erfgoed, , Begijnhof , B-3800 Sint-Truiden Tel: 011/23.75.75
Open: daily from April 1sttill the end ofSeptember from 10 a.m.to5 p.m. FromOctober 1sttill the end of March: from 10 a.m. till4 p.m. Admission: the Tower Ticket is for sale at the Sint-Truiden Tourist Information centre: adults2 +55 years, students (- 26 years):1 children -12 years free of charge (if accompanied) During the opening hours, the Tower Ticket also gives admission to the crypt, the Capuchin Chapel, the Academy Hall (if available) and the Emperors Hall Groups - advance booking required Admission:1
Sint-Truiden
The church of the beguinage in Sint-Truiden is probably the oldest and most beautiful church of all Flemish beguinages. The church is known for its remarkable wall paintings, the most important collection in Belgium. The 38 wall and pillar paintings form a varied whole, dating from the end of the thirteenth till the beginning of the seventeenth century.
Open: from April 1st till the end of September: every day from 10 a.m. till 12.30 a.m. and from 1.30 p.m. till 5 p.m. Weekends: from 2 p.m. till 5 p.m. Closed on Munday and from the end of September till March 1st. Admission: Admission free, exept during exhebitions. Guided visits can be arranged on demand.
Groups - advance booking required Guided visit: on request (E, NL, F, D)

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V laams - B r abant (Flemish Brabant)

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re you looking for a surprising day out? Welcome then to the heart of Flanders. Old, traditional Leuven is actually hotter and livelier than ever you should come and discover it! Take in a deep breath of fresh air in the luxuriant gardens and parks of the Green Belt around Brussels. Enjoy a glass of wine or a cool beer in a rural setting in the Hageland. Unique, exotic and fun attractions are all awaiting you in Vlaams-Brabant. So, what are you waiting for?
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The National Botanic Garden of Belgium (Meise) Tienen, scintillating town (Tienen) Municipal Museum (Aarschot) Provincial Park Het Vinne (Zoutleeuw) Bloso Domein Hofstade (Hofstade) het MOT | Museum for Old Techniques (Grimbergen) Provincial Park Huizingen (Huizingen-Beersel) Sportimonium (Hofstade) Legendary, living, Leuven.Legendary, living, Leuven. (Leuven) Provincial Park Kessel-Lo (Kessel-Lo) The Buigenage, a miniature of globel significance (Diest) Tervuren, a great experience! (Tervuren) Hofstadt Museum (Diest) Hof van Melijn (Tervuren) Provincial Domain Halve Maan (Diest) Arboretum (Tervuren)
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The National Botanic Garden of Belgium

Bouchout Domain, , B-1860 Meise Tel.: 02/260.09.70 Fax: 02/260.09.47 Email: info@br.fgov.be Website: www.botanicgarden.be
Meise
The National Botanic Garden of Belgium is one of Europes largest botanic gardens. Its location, is just 4 km from the famous Atomium, and in easy reach of Brussels. You will discover a paradise for nature and plant lovers, and a historic royal domain that extends over 92ha. Walkers and their families will enjoy this quiet haven strolling amongst century old trees, just some of the 18,000 plant species that grow in our garden. Discover plants from tropical regions in the environs of the Plant Palace, a complex of 13 interconnecting glasshouses covering 1 ha and providing visitors with a wealth of fascinating plants from around the world. View orchids, tall palm trees, spiny cactuses and many exotic flowers. Five houses have recently been renovated. In the latest, the Evolution House, you will discover the origins of life on Earth, witness bubbling mud and find out what was on the menu of dinosaurs. Take an educational journey over450 million years of plant evolution from simple algae to our most complex flowering plants. Outside we have a wealth of plants that will intrigue, pathways meander through extensive collections of rhododendrons, conifers, maples, medicinal and herbaceous plants and much more. These provide a tapestry of refreshing colours and perfumes each season! Visit the National Botanic Garden of Belgium in Meise, you will be amazed!
Open: daily from 9.30, except on 25/12 and 01 and 04/01/2010 Admission: adults5 Disabled, students, 60+:4 Children (-12) free Supplement for special events Individual Year Card:15, Individual Year Card Gold:25,1+3 Year Card Gold:40Admission provides access to all plant collections included the public glasshouses (partially undergoing renovation). Guided visit: Upon prior reservation (EN, F, NL, D, Sp). Access: The Garden can be reached by public transport with De Lijn buses (250 and 251), departing from Brussels-North station By car Exit 3 from the A12 motorway Brussels-Boom (Antwerp) A
Groups - advance booking required Admission: adults:4 Schools:1 Guided visit: (2 hrs) on request:45 per group of max. 15 persons (EN, NL, F, D, Sp.) A : 6
Tienen, scintillating town

Dienst Toerisme, Grote Markt 4 , B-3300 Tienen Tel: 016/80.56.86 Fax: 016/82.27.04 toerisme.tienen@skynet.be www.tienen.be
Tienen
The sugar town of Tienen, situated in hilly Hageland country, has a rich past, as well as inspiring monuments and fine buildings You can see that Tienen was a former Roman settlement by enjoying a visit to Het Toreke museum. The totally refurbished layout of the displays introduces you to a mystical and fascinating world dealing with the rituals about life and death in Roman times. We also show you the results of the excavations that began in 1997, uncovering the largest Roman cemetery in the Benelux. This extensive dig has revealed a treasure trove of objects and finds and gives us a look at the burial rites of the Romans and what they thought about the dead and the hereafter. Guided tours can be arranged. Situated nearby is the Sugar Museum, which guarantees a unique and almost overwhelming experience. Take an audio-guide on the surrealistic search for the lost taste of sugar, which immerses you in an amazing world of fact and fiction. The whole rich and colourful world of sugar is covered on the tour: the enthralling social history of the seasonal worker, harvesting the beet and processing it into sugar, the way bees produce honey, the effect that sugar has on our body and all the possible uses that sugar can be put to. Simply not to be missed!
Open: Heritage site Tienen, Grote Markt 3-6, B-3300 Tienen: open every day, except Monday, from 10.00 to 17.00 (last ticket sale at 16.00) Admission: Sugar Museum: adults5 Under 26, 60+4 Het Toreke museum: adults4 Under 26, 60+2 Combi-ticket: adults6 Under 26, 60+5
Groups - advance booking required Admission: Sugar Museum:4 Het Toreke museum:2 Guided visit: Tours of Tienen or Het Toreke Museum, with town guide:50 (every 2 hours)
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Municipal Museum
Elisabethlaan 103 , B-3200 Aarschot Tel: 016/56.84.51 Fax: 016/56.97.22 museum@aarschot.be www.aarschot.be
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The brand-new museum shows a typical Hageland city. The exhibited utensils date from the end of the 19th or the beginning of the 20th century. The Demer Exhibition could be your next stop.
Bloso Domein Hofstade

Tervuursesteenweg , B-1981 Hofstade Tel: 015/61.83.60 Fax: 015/61.78.94 hofstade@bloso.be www.bloso.be
Aarschot
Groups - advance booking required Open: daily on appointment, not on Mondays Guided visit: on request, with a city guide. The tour takes 2 hours and includes a visit to the museum and a visit through the city (E/NL/F/E/D) Price:50
Open: from Tuesday to Friday between 09.00 and 12.00 and from 13.30 to 16.30 On Saturdays and Sundays from 13.30 to 16.30 Closed on public holidays Admission: 1 A
Provincial Park Het Vinne

Ossenwegstraat 70 , B-3440 Zoutleeuw Tel: 011/78.18.19 Fax: 011/78.42.36 provinciedomein.zoutleeuw@vlaamsbrabant.be www.vlaamsbrabant.be/zoutleeuw
Hofstade
Bloso Domain Hofstade is situated next to the E19 Antwerp-Brussels motorway, exit 11 (Zemst-Weerde). The park covers an area of 160 hectares with two lakes of 35 hectares and 25 hectares respectively. There is a sandy beach with a patrolled swimming area (11.00 am to 7.00 pm), a large playground with separate play area for toddlers. Part of the park is a nature reserve. Various supervised sports are available. Options for sports training, sports camps and sports days (on request). Caf-restaurants Bootshuis, Zomerlust and beach restaurant. New: sports ground and multifunctional multi-sports field. A covered swimming pool and a sports hall are also linked to the park.
Open: Apr-octfrom 9.00 am to 9.00 pm Nov-Mar from 9.00 am to 7.00 pm Admission: Access to the park free Parking:3 A
Provincial domain Het Vinne Zoutleeuw, the ideal area to recharge your batteries: discover our new visitors centre, the long shores of the lake and forest with its flora and fauna, under qualified guidance on request. Bicycles can be rented for a bicycle tour in the Zoutleeuw area. Take a break at the Bistro, while the kids have the time of their lives on the playground area. Please visit our website for a complete overview of possible activities.
Open: all year round from sunrise till one hour before sunset Opening hours visitors center: www. vlaamsbrabant.be/zoutleeuw Admission: admission free A
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Het MOT Museum for Old Techniques

Guldendal 20 , B-1850 Grimbergen Tel: 02/270.81.11 Fax: 02/270.09.83 info@mot.be www.mot.be
Provincial Park Huizingen

Torleylaan 100 , B-1654 Huizingen-Beersel Tel: 02/383.00.20 Fax: 02/380.84.44 www.vlaamsbrabant.be/provinciedomeinen/huizingen
Huizingen-Beersel
A family park in a superb natural setting. An oasis of peace on weekdays. Unique rock garden and garden designed especially for the blind. 45 ha of woodland plus Zoo. Tennis courts, football field, athletics track, minigolf, tourist train, recreation ground.
Open: daily from 9.00 to 1 hour before sunset A
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Groups - advance booking required Open: Opening hours: also outside normal opening hours. To book call 02 270 99 30 or 02 260 12 99 Admission: (+ 15 pers.)3 per personmilling demonstration includedGuide:30 A : 10
Open: from April to Septembereveryweekend and public holiday from 14:00 to 18:00. Mainbuilding Guldendal open all year round during the week from 09:00 to 17:00. Admission: adults3 children (6-12)1 V: 1 hour per building, walk of 1 hour approx. Access: From Brussels-Nord by bus. Info: De Lijn Grimbergen, 02 269 19 83 A
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Het MOT Museum for Old Techniques, Grimbergen THE POWER OF MUSCLES, WATER AND WIND Discover a unique collection of tools; be part of the demonstrations forging; milling or bread baking. Recapture the old profession of the wagonsmith or carpenter, learn everything there is to know about wood or dirty laundry and how to wash it. Enjoy a lively and active museum in a charming picturesque green setting.
Sportimonium
Bloso-domein Hofstade, main entrance on Tervuursesteenweg, , Bloso-domein Hofstade, Trianondreef 19 , B-1981 Hofstade Tel: 015/61.82.22 Fax: 015/61.82.21 publiekswerking@sportimonium.be www.sportimonium.be
More than a sports museum! Unforgettable television excerpts, surprising sports items and beautiful posters recount the history of sport. After visiting the museum visitors can have some fun in the peoples sports garden and enjoy fabulous views over the Hofstade Lake. And on Sunday afternoons there is an enthusiastic live wire who will get young and old moving.
Open: Weekdays: 10.00-17.00 Sun. and national holidays.: 11.00-17.00. Closed: Saturday and Christmas holidays. Admission: Adults:4 Youth (6-26):1 Pensioners (+65):3.50 Children -6 free V: 2 hrs. Access: see website A
Groups - advance booking required Open: Reservation imperative Admission: Adults:3,50 Youth (6-26):1 Pensioners (+65):3Children -6 free Guided visit: Peoples sport coach:38/hr.,30 min. extra time possible, max. 30 p. A : 40
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10 Provincial Park Kessel-Lo

Gemeenteplein 5 , B-3010 Kessel-Lo Tel: 016/25.13.92 Fax: 016/35.07.40 provinciedomein. kessello@vlaamsbrabant.be www.vlaamsbrabant.be/provinciedomeinen/kessello
Kessel-Lo
Family-orientated centre offering all types of active and more relaxing activities. Adventure playground, heated paddling-pool, electric cars, electric boats, traffic park, rowing boats, pedalos, animal garden, apiary, herb garden with sundial, skate ramp, fishing lake, water playground.
Open: Park open all year Attractions open from 1 April to 30 September from 11.00 to 19.00 (not on schooldays) Admission: Free entrance to the park and playgrounds A
Legendary, living, Leuven

Information and tickets: Tourism Leuven In&Uit Leuven , Naamsestraat 1 , B-3000 Leuven Tel.: 016 20 30 20 Fax: 016 20 30 03 tourism@leuven.be www.leuven.be/tourism ToerismeLeuven
At a stones throw from Brussels lies Leuven. No city in Flanders appeals more to the imagination than this centuries old university city. Walk through a rich historic heritage. Enjoy the jovial, Burgundian city culture. Experience the charms of its prevailing creative spirit. Because Leuven is not only centuries old it is also very much alive and kicking!
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ToerismeLeuven
Stadhuis (town hall) Open: visits with guide only. From 1 October through 31 March at 3 p.m. From 1 April through 30 September at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays at 3 p.m. only. Price: 2 M. M of Museum Leuven Open: As from 20 September 2009; from Tuesdays to Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Price: various price categories
On the Grote Markt (Great Market Square) of Leuven you wont know LaylaAerts where to look first: you are surrounded by magnificent 15th century monuments like the stadhuis (town hall) and the Sint-Pieterskerk (Saint Peters Church). Make sure you also pay a visit to the Groot Begijnhof (Great Beguinage) just a short distance away. Does this centuries old splendour mean that Leuven has become a dormant city? Nothing could be further from the truth! Leuven is alive and kicking, and this will become immediately apparent when you see the numerous recent exceptional architectural achievements. If you want to discover Leuven as a university city while simultaneously acquiring some scientific knowledge, make sure you include the walking route Aha! WetenStappen in your visit. On the way you will notice that Leuven is a multifaceted art city! NOT TO BE MISSED: On 20 September 2009 M. M of Museum Leuven will open its doors for the first time. This is the name of a new museum, in a new building, with a new idea. The exhibition Rogier van der Weyden 14001464 Master of Passions start at the same time. More information at www.rogervanderweyden.be
M/Schatkamer van Sint-Pieter (Treasury of Saint Peter) Open: from Tuesdays to Fridays between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., on Sundays and Public Holidays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. From 15 March to 15 October: also open on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Price:2.50 /1.25 Groot Begijnhof (Great Beguinage) Open: open to the public Price: free Brochures available at Tourism Leuven In&Uit Leuven, Naamsestraat 1, 3000 Leuven Price of the brochures: Aha! WetenStappen: free
Groups - advance booking required Guided visit: by reservation at visit@leuven.bePrice:50 for a guide for two hours (maximum 25 persons per guide)
More than 100 ideas for your group outings on www.group-excursions.be Access by train www.b-excursions.be train (+ public transport as required) + reduced admission fee
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11 The Buigenage, a miniature of
12 Tervuren, a great experience!

Leuvensesteenweg 13 , B-3080 Tervuren Tel: 02/769.52. 11 Fax: 02/769.56.38 info@africamuseum.be www.africamuseum.be
globel significance
Beguinage Beguine Court. Come to my court my Brides of Christ The Beguinage of Diest was founded in 1253 by Arnold IV, the Lord of Diest. It is one of the 13 Flemish beguinages to appear on the list of Unesco World Heritage Sites. This typical urban beguinage has one of the most beautiful entrance gates built in Rubens baroque style in 1671. One immediately gets a sense of the serenity, harmony and nature of the closed mediaeval communities in the beguinages. Most of the houses date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The Sint Catharina Church is one of the typical13th and 14th century beguinage churches.
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Tourist Information , Grote Markt 1 , B-3290 Diest Tel: 013/35.32.74 - 013/35.32.73 Fax: 013/35.32.78 toerisme@diest.be www.toerismediest.be
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THE ROYAL MUSEUM FOR CENTRAL AFRICA Discover the Royal Museum for Central Africa. Less than15 km from Brussels, bordering the Zonin Forest, the Museum is surrounded by magnificent French gardens. In some 20 exhibition galleries, the African Continent is presented in all its facets. In addition to the masks, sculptures, and utilitarian objects that can be admired, African fauna, flora and history are also given great attention.
Groups - advance booking required Admission: Reservations min. 2 weeks before the visit Guided visit: EN, NL, F, D
Open: every day art workshops: open on Saturdays and Sundays; Sint Catharina Church from 1 May to 15 September, every day from 13h30 to 17h00. Admission: Free Guided visit: NL, FR, EN, D. Reservations minimum 2 weeks before the visit. V: Approx. 1 hour. Access: Public transport: Train No. 35 Hasselt-Leuven info 011/29 68 00. By car: E314 Aachen-Leuven motorway exit 24 or 25; E 313 motorway exit 24 - Geel West, follow N174 Geel-Diest A
Open: from 10.00 to 17.00 during weekdays, from 10.00 to 18.00 on Sat. and Sun. Closed on Mondays, 25/12 and 1/1 Admission: permanent collection: ad.:4, sen.cit.:3, child. and stud.:1.50 Every first Wednesday of the Month free admission from 13.00 Groups - advance booking required Admission: permanent collection.:3 pp. Guided visit: Guided tours: week62 +1.50 pp., WE75 + 1.50 pp.
13 Hofstadt Museum
Grote Markt 1 , B-3290 Diest Tel: 013/35.32.71 Fax: 013/35.32.78 toerisme@diest.be www.toerismediest.be
14 Hof van Melijn

Melijndreef 6 , B-3080 Tervuren Tel: 02/769.20.81 Fax: 02/769.20.80 toerisme@tervuren.be www.tervuren.be
TheDe Hofstadt Museum is housed in the Gothic crypt and Roman cellar underneath the town hall. It contains a number of valuable works of art including The Annunciation by one of the most important painters from the Utrecht school, Hendrik ter Brugghen. There are also two uniqueBesloten Hofkens,expressions of nave devoutness from the 17th century. In the Oranje hall the history of the bannerets and their successors, the princes of Oranje-Nassau, is depicted.Numerous sculptures, paintings and objects in silver and gold illustrate the history of the town.
Open: The reopening of the museum is planned for mid-May 2009 - Open every day from 10h to 12h and from 13h to 17h. - Closed on Mondays Admission: 1.50/person Guided visit: 50 NL, F, EN, D V: 1 hour A
This municipal museum presents an interesting collection of paintings pertaining to the School of Tervuren, a colony of 19th century landscape painters. Another section of the museum is dedicated to Tervurens rich history.
Tervuren
Groups - advance booking required Admission:1.50 pp. Guided visit:50 +1.50 pp.
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Groups - advance booking required Admission: Groups from 20 people upwards:1.00/person
Open: Fri, Sat. and Sun. from 14.00 to 17.00 or upon prior arrangement Admission: ad.:2.50, sen.cit. and stud.:1.50.
15 Provincial Domain Halve Maan

Omer Vanaudenhovelaan 48 , B-3290 Diest Tel: 013/31.15.28 Fax: 013/33.77.08 provinciedomein.diest@vlaamsbrabant.be www.vlaamsbrabant.be/diest
16 Arboretum
Vlaktedreef , B-3080 Tervuren Tel: 02/769.20.81 Fax: 02/769.20.80 toerisme@tervuren.be www.arboretum-tervuren.be
This recreation centre is ideal for families and groups. It features an attractive open-air swimming pool with a white sandy beach in a natural environment, recreation ground, minigolf, kayaks, pedalos, mini cars, trampolines, fishing lake, childrens farm, sunbathing area, ecocentre and collection garden. No dogs allowed! No barbecues allowed!
Open: daily from 9.00 until 1 hour before sunset Admission: from 1/5 to 15/9: ad. (+12y.):5,00 (3,00 Fl.-Br.) - child. (3-11y.):2,00 - child. -3y.: free Guided visit: in Dutch only (2 h.):1,50 (on reservation) A
Tervuren
This open-air-museum with over 400 different foreign species of trees is world renowned. The part dedicated to the North American west coast with its beautiful sequoias and the araucarias from the Andes is specially eye-catching.
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Groups - advance booking required Admission: min. 12 pers. (guides pay the same price): ad.(+12y.):4,00 (2,50 Fl.-Br.) child (311y.):1,50 - child. -3y.: free A : 10
Open: Open all year round Admission: Free entrance
Groups - advance booking required Open: Open all year round Admission: Free entrance, 40for a guided tour. A : 5
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russels, capital of the kingdom of Belgium is also the capital of Europe. Of course, its well known for its Grand-Place, its Atomium, its Manneken-Pis, its beers, its waffles and its chocolates . But, just one tip: take the time, too, to soak up the very special atmosphere of its many different districts.Youll discover a Brussels thats in the spirit of the times, a capital thats relaxed and comfortable, as much in its history as in its present-day reality. Very fashionable. Very designer. Very creative. A must to visit !
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Museum of natural Sciences National Bank of Belgium Museum Belgian Comic Strip Center Archaeological site and museum of the Coudenberg Scientastic Halles Saint-Gery Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium Editions Jacques Brel La Porte de Hal (RMAH) Cinquantenaire Museum (RMAH) Musical Instruments Museum (RMAH) Museums of the Far East (RMAH) Bruparck Ocade Mini-Europe The Atomium Planetarium Panorama from the Koekelberg Basilica Aquarium of Brussels Autoworld Royal Military Museum (RMM) Brussels Tram Museum
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Brussels International Tourism & Congress
bip - rue Royale 2-4,B-1000 BRUSSELS 02/513.89.40 - 02/513.83.20

Opening hours : every day from 10.00 to 18.00 - Closed on 25/12 and 1/1
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Tourism Information Brussels-TIB Town Hall - Grand Place
Opening hours : every day from 9.00 to 18.00 Sunday: in summer : from 9.00 to 18.00 In winter : from 10.00 to 14.00; 2/1 up to Easter: closed on Sunday. Closed on 25/12 and 1/1
Tourism Information Brussels-TIB Southstation - Central Hall

Opening hours : In winter: Monday to Thursday: from 8.00 to 17.00, Friday 8.00 to 20.00; Saturday from 9.00 to 18.00; Sunday and bank holidays from 9 up to 14.00 In summer: Monday to Thursday: from 8.00 to 20.00; Friday from 8.00 to 21.00; Saturday and Sunday from 8.00 to 20.00 Closed on 25/12 and 1/1
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Museum of natural Sciences

Rue Vautier 29 Vautierstraat , B-1000 Brussels Tel. night and day: 02/627.42.38 Fax: 02/646.44.66 Email: info@naturalsciences.be Website: www.naturalsciences.be
New permanent exhibitions: Have you seen Europes greatest Dinosaur Gallery? Not yet? Well, 450 000 visitors already did - what are you waiting for? The permanent exhibition 250 years of natural sciences presents fourteen emblematic objects, witnesses of two and a half centuries of exciting research history, explaining research, collections, discoveries and adventures. At the entry you are greeted by an elephant that used to live in the former Brussels Zoo, located in the park nearby the Museum. Two gorillas recall the National Parks of Congo, founded by the Museum in 1930,
with support of the royal house. And there is a lot more to discover. The new Evolution Gallery tells the story of past, nowadays and future Life. Almost thousand fossil and recent specimens let you discover the incredible richness, sophistication and complexity of life. The evolutionary mechanisms are explained through many interactive displays. This marvellous hall makes the history of life accessible to everyone (as from 13 February 2009). Temporary exhibitions: In X-treme, the natural survivors, youll travel to the most extreme spots on our planet, where survival is an art. You will meet organisms which can freeze and unfreeze again, which are able to survive without a drop of water, to support a temperature of 120C, to find their way in pitch-dark environments or to live at very high altitudes with oxygen deficiency- impossible for human beings. These plants and animals are the real survival specialists! Hands-on activities and experiments are part of the exhibition (until 30 August 2009). Are you captivated by whales, dolphins and other marine animals? Do not miss the Whales and dolphins exhibition, which takes you to the depths of the sea, tells you about the diversity of species, their origins and their evolution, their way of life as well as the often ambiguous relationship between men and marine mammals. Discover this fascinating exhibition from October 14th 2009 on.
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Groups - advance booking required Admission: For the permanent exhibitions: (min. 15 pers. - Booking compulsory) adults6 - youngsters (2-25 y.)3 - Extra fee for temporary exhibition Guided visit: (Max. 15 pers.) schools35 - adults62 during the week,75 at weekends Booking: 02/627.42.52
Open: Tuesday to Friday from 9.30 to 16.45 Saturday, Sunday and school holidays (except July and August) from 10.00 to 18.00 Closed on Monday, on 25/12, 1/1 and 1/5 Attention: our opening hours change as from 1 July 2009. Info: 02 627 42 38 or www.naturalsciences.be Admission: General admission: adults7 - 6-17-years-old4.50 - students, senior citizens and disabled people6 - Extra fee for temporary exhibition Access: Public transport: Brussels-Luxemburg train station subway Maalbeek (line 1) and Troon (line 2) bus stop Museum (line 34 and 80), bus stop Parnassus (line 38, 95 and 96) b-excursion510 for individuals - 511 for groups A
National Bank of Belgium Museum

Wildewoudstraat 10 rue du Bois Sauvage , B-1000 Brussels Tel: 02/221.22.06 Fax: 02/221.31.60 museum@nbb.be www.nbb.be
Belgian Comic Strip Center

Rue des Sables 20 Zandstraat , B-1000 Brussels Email: visit@comicscenter.net Website: www.comicscenter.net Tel: 02/219.19.80 Fax: 02/219.23.76 CBBD/Daniel Fouss
Come and take a trip to the heart of the fascinating world of money at the historic premises of the National Bank of Belgium. Both an everyday item and an abstract idea, money is the stuff of dreams. Discover all aspects of money in an interactive and dynamic setting. Money of the present and money of the past. Money that we can touch, money that we cannot see, money made of stone, salt, metal or paper, and in the form of written records or electronic flows. All these varieties and many more aspects of money, such as the role of a central bank in issuing the currency and maintaining its purchasing power, are addressed through varied and educational presentations.
Brussels
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This is the Kingdom of the Smurfs, Tintin, Lucky Luke and plenty of other paper heroes! One of the major Brussels tourist attractions and a superb example of Art Nouveau architecture, the Belgian Centre for Comic Strip Art brings together everything related to the comic strip, from its prestigious beginnings to its most recent developments, over an area of more than 4,000 square metres: permanent and temporary exhibitions, library, documentation centre, bookshop, brasserie.
Open: All year (except 1/1 and 25/12), every day (except Monday) from 10.00 to 18.00 Admission: Adult7.50 - Senior/ EURO -26 and ISIC6 -Child (6-11 y.)3 -Child (-6) free Access: close to Central Station. Groups - advance booking required Admission: (min. 15 pers.)Schools4.50/pupil Ad.6 Guided visit: EN, F, NL, D, Sp, It - 1.30 h- Price per guide (max. 25 people)50 Reservations minimum 2 weeks in advance (call, fax, Email or write).
Open: All year, 10.00-18.00 Closed on Mondays, 1/1, 1/5, 1/11, 11/11 and from 24/12 until 31/12 Admission: (including an audioguide) Adults5 - Senior citizens and Students4 - People w/disab. and Children under 12: free - Free for all visitors at weekends and in July and August Access: 5-minute walk from Brussels Central Station. Groups - advance booking required Open: (Min. 15 persons) on reservation only: Tel.: 02/221.22.06 - Fax: 02/221.31.60 - Email: museum@nbb.be Admission:3 - School groups: free Guided visit: with audio guide or 1pp. with guide.
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Archaeological site and museum of the Coudenberg

Place des Palais 7 Paleizenplein , B-1000 Brussels Tel: 070/22.04.92 Fax: 02/563.61.80 info@coudenberg.com www.coudenberg.com
Scientastic
In the Bourse Metro station, underground, level-1, blvd Anspach , B-1000 Brussels Tel: 02/732.13.36 Fax: 02/736.53.35 info@scientastic.be www.scientastic.be
Remains of the old Brussels palace During a fascinating walk under the pavements of the Place Royale you will discover the remains of the Coudenberg palace which was one of Charles Vths main residences. The Coudenberg Museum The former Hoogstraeten mansion - and its magnificent Gothic gallery - now completely restored - houses the Coudenberg Museum. The best of the archeological finds, discovered during various digs over the last 20 years are exhibited here and reveal the history of the Coudenberg........
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Just 2 minutes walk from the Grand Place, you can experience the fascinating world of science. Using light, sound, smell and touch, discover more than 100 surprising and exciting hands-on exhibits. Sit like a fakir, fly like a bird, make your voice sound like an aliens,... Fantastic Scientastic! Playing with ordinary, everyday tools, you will witness 1001 astonishing effects. Prepare to be amazed since 1994.
Open: Mo, Tue, Thu, Fri 10.30 to 17.30 Wed,WE and bank holidays 14.00 to 17.30 Closed on 1/1, 21/7, 25/12 * Closed on 2, 3, 4 September Admission: 7.70; -26 years and sen. cit.5.20; -3 years: free V: 1 to 2 h Access: 2 minutes walk from the Grand Place, follow Brussels Centre
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Groups - advance booking required Open: daily Admission: (min. 10 pers.)6.10, -26 y.:4.90 School groups (min. 25 pers.) 3.60 (duration of the visit 1 h) or4.90/pers. (duration of the visit 1.30 h) Guided visit: 45 min.:51Helium experiment, shows, ...
Halles Saint-Gery
Place St-Gry 1 St-Goriksplein , B-1000 Brussels Tel: 02/502.44.24 Fax: 02/512.33.36 info@hallessaintgery.be www.hallessaintgery.be
Groups - advance booking required Admission: (from 15 pers.)4/pers.Refreshments on site.
Open: From Tuesday to Friday from 10.00 to 17.00 Weekends from 10.00 to 18.00 Closed on Mondays, 1/1, Easter Sunday, 1/5 and 25/12 Admission: Coudenberg:5 - Sen. cit.4discount3 - until 18 y.: free BELvue + Coudenberg:8 - Sen. cit.6- discount5 -until 18 y.: free Guided visit: on request - Audio-guide V: 1.30 h Access: Entry throughBELvue - close to the Place Royale and Central Station A
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Two minutes walk from the Bourse (stock exchange), stands an architecturally exceptional building which presents new exhibitions on a regular basis to help you find out about the architectural qualities of our region or of a specific project.
Open: All year round, every day from 10.00 to 23.00 The exhibitions are open from 10.00 to 18.00Closed on 1/1 and 25/12 Admission: Admission charge for some exhibitions:2/pers. Children under 12 accompanied: free Guided visit: EN-F-NL-D by appointment only V: 1 h Access: 200 metres from the Bourse, in the city centre.
Groups - advance booking required Admission: School groups accompanied by a teacher: free.
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Regentschapsstraat 3 Rue de la Rgence , B-1000 Brussels Tel: 02/508.32.11 Fax: 02/508.32.32 info@fine-arts-museum.be www.fine-arts-museum.be
Editions Jacques Brel

Place de la Vieille Halle aux Bl 11 Oud Korenhuis , B-1000 Brussels Tel: 02/511.10.20 Fax: 02/511.10.21 editions@jacquesbrel.be www.jacquesbrel.be
THE MUSEUM OF ANCIENT ART Presents one of the most remarkable collections of Art of the Southern Netherlands from the 15th to the 18th century, plus a selection of representative works of foreign schools.
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THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART In a fine architectural complex housed beneath the Museum square, this museum presents a wide collection of Belgian and foreign works of the 20th century from Fauvism to the present-day.
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Hello, I want you to spend an emotive timewith Jacques. 30 years after his death, I invite you on a visit to his world where you can discover the complexity of his links with Belgium and how his ideas have been developed. Welcome. France Brel Documents, unpublished stories and a surprising tour through Jacques Brels passionate links with his Belgium.
Open: From 1 January to 31 December, from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00 Last entrance at 16.00ClosedMondaysand public holidays Admission: 8 - Senior citizen, student and disabled5 - Free for children under 12 accompanied by their parents V: approximately: 1h20 Access: Train/Metro: Brussels Central Station Bus: Lombard stopParking nearest: Albertine.
Open: From 10.00 to 17.00 Closed Mondays, the 2nd Thursday of January, 1/1, 1/5, 1/11 and 11/11, 25/12 Admission: Ad.5; free for children under 13 years; stud. and senior citizens3.50; 13-18 years, disabled and unemployed2 - Admission free every first Wednesday afternoon of the month, from 13.00 Guided visit: no guided visits, only audioguides:2.50 for hire at the reception desk V: min. 1.30 h Access: close to the Central Station, Royal Palace, Brussels Park. Groups - advance booking required Open: From Tuesday to Friday - Reservation throughEducateam: Tel. in French: 02/508.33.50 - in NL: 02/508.34.50 Admission: Please ask the Educational Services when making the reservation.
Groups - advance booking required Open: Groups and schools, reservation obligatory - Rservations: 02/511.10.20 Admission: (min. 15 people)5/pers. - Free admission for accompanying person.
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Porte de Hal (RMAH)

boulevard du Midi - Zuidlaan , B-1000 Brussels Tel: 02/534.15.18 info@kmkg-mrah.be www.kmkg-mrah.be
10 Cinquantenaire Museum (RMAH)

Parc du Cinquantenaire 10 Jubelpark , B-1000 Brussels Tel: 02/741.72.11 Fax: 02/733.77.35 info@kmkg-mrah.be www.kmkg-mrah.be
Although thousands of people pass every dayclose to thisremaining partof the second surrounding wall of Brussels, along the petite ceinture between the Place Louise and the Midi Station, very few of them are conscious of its eventful history. This fairytale monument, more than 600 years old is in fact the most remarkable witness of the Citys medieval past. FromJune 2008, after renovation work, the Porte de Hal will house a permanent presentation dedicated tothe medieval City of Brussels. Part of the building, however, will stillremain available to accommodate temporary exhibitionswith a multicultural theme. Dont hesitate to come and learn the history of the building and of City life in the Middle Ages,and at the same time admire the most important items ofthis rich past!
Open: From Tuesday to Friday from 9.30 to 17.00 Weekends and public holidays from10.00 to 17.00 Closed on Mondayand01/01, 01/05, 01/11, 11/11, 25/12 Admission: Adults5 students, under 18, seniors4 - persons with disabilities1.50 Free for those under13 and on each first Wednesday afternoon of the month Guided visit: Audio-guide V: 1 hour Access: Train: Bruxelles Midi Metro: Line 2 (stop Porte de Hal) Bus: 27, 48, 134, 136, 137, 365, W (stop Porte de Hal) Tram: 3, 4, 51. Groups - advance booking required Admission:4 Guided visit: Fand NL, on reservation (02/533.34.52).
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Enlarge your view of man and Civilisation! TheMuse du Cinquantenaire invites you on an unusual world tour. Embark on a fascinating journey through art and history, from ancient times to decorative European arts, passing through national archaeology and non-European civilisations. Apart from its permament collections come and see the Museums temporary exhibitions too.
Open: From Tuesday to Friday from 9.30 to 17.00 Weekends and public holidaysfrom 10.00 to 17.00 Closed on Mondays, 01/01, 01/05, 01/11, 11/11, 25/12 Admission: Permanent exhibitions: Adults5 - students and seniors4 - persons with reduced mobilityand unemployed1.50Free: children under 13 yearsand the first Wednesday afternoon of the month, except for temporary exhibitions V: 2h Access: Train: Centrale train station, Schuman Metro: Merode, Schuman Bus: 22, 27, 80, 61 Tram: 81 A
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11 Musical Instruments Museum (RMAH)

MIM, , Montagne de la Cour 2 Hofberg , B-1000 Brussels Tel: 02/545.01.30 Fax: 02/545.01.77 info@mim.fgov.be www.mim.fgov.be
12 Museums of the Far East (RMAH)

Avenue Van Praet 44 Van Praetlaan , B-1020 Brussels Tel: 02/268.16.08 info@kmkg-mrah.be www.kmkg-mrah.be
Even if we no longermentionthe building in which it is housed, MIM is above all internationally renowned for its collections. Through its 1,150 items the instruments and their history will no longer be secrets; from the viola da gamba of the Brussels Court to the 20th centuryTheremin, not forgetting the African kora! MIM is certainly alive with music. Headphones let you explore its themes listening to the sounds ofits instruments. Welcome then to MIM. You will see what you hear!
The Exotic in Brussels! In the Royal Laeken estate there are three magnificent Asiatic buildings. The Japanese Tower, the Chinese Pavilion and the Japanese Art Museum which are among the last big architectural realisations of Lopold II. For all lovers of China and Japan these Museums offer a veritable journey to the Far East with its art and architecture. The Chinese Pavillon will show you an impressive collection of Chinese porcelain made for export, the Japanese Tower presents temporary exhibitions about Japan, and the Japanese Art Museumreveals to you major wood sculptures, textiles, ceramics and Japanese paintings. Come and plunge into the magic of the Far East....
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Open: From Tuesday to Fridayfrom 9.30to 17.00 Weekends from10.00 to17.00 Closed on Monday, 1/1, 1/5, 1/11, 11/11 and 25/12 Admission: Adults5; 13-26 years andseniors4; persons with reduced mobility and unemployed1.50Free: children under 13 yearswith the family, music and Conservatoire students, teachers Access: by metro or train: Central station stop Tram/Bus: Royale stop. Groups - advance booking required Guided visit: EN,F,NL,D on requestPay car park: Congrs-Albertine.
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Open: From Tuesday to Friday from 9.30 to 17.00 Week-ends and public holidaysfrom 10.00 to 17.00 Closed on Mondays,1/1, 1/11, 11/11 and25/12 Admission: Combined ticket4Free first Wednesday after noon each month Access: Bus: 53, 230, 231 De Wand stopTram 4, 23 Araucaria stop - 19 De Wand stop. Groups - advance booking required Admission: Permanent exhibitions3 Guided visit: upon request (02/741.72.14).
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13 Bruparck
Boulevard du Centenaire 20 Eeuwfeestlaan , B-1020 Brussels Tel: 02/474.83.83 Fax: 02/474.83.96 info@bruparck.com www.bruparck.com
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Be amazed by the four very different attractions at the foot of the Atomium! Bruparck, thrills for every taste. Mini-Europe (02/474.13.13) Mini-Europe offers you a journey across Europe by means of some 350 exquisitely made model buildings and sites, exact replicas of these architectural jewels of the European Union. Visit also the exhibition Spirit of Europe full of interactive multimedia games. Ocade (02/478.49.44) All year round, this vast aquatic complex offers you the pleasures of swimming among lush vegetation, sliding sensations in 140 m waterslides, relaxation in whirlpool baths, saunas and Turkish baths in a subtropical climate at 29 C. Discover also the interactive Aqua Fun House. Kinepolis (02/474.26.00) Equipped with modern sound and visual technology for maximum audience comfort, this complex of more than 7.000 seats houses 24 ultramodern auditoria. The Village (02/474.83.83) The bars and restaurants with their sunny terraces that surround the Village square offer Belgian and foreign specialities. Also merry-go round and playground. Free admission. For more information: www.bruparck.com
Open: All year round Call the different centres for opening hours Access: Heysel metro station Ringroad exit n8 A
14 Ocade
Bruparck , B-1020 Brussels Tel: 02/478.43.20 Fax: 02/478.00.90 info@oceade.be www.oceade.be
for the super-speed fanatics (80 m in 7 sec.). SPECIAL FEATURES (leisure and fun for the whole family). In addition to water sports for all ages, you can take part in different water attractions: monkey-bridge, climbing the waterfall, nautic tubes, .... THE WARMEST BEACH IN THE COUNTRY (water 29C). Waves, rapids, streams, geysers, jetstreams, .... SAUNALAND: included in the admission fee (spoil yourself). Accessible to adults in swimsuits. Relax in an oasis of peace: a bubblebath, two indoor and one outdoor sauna, solarium, garden, steambath, bar, ... BOUNTY RAFT: the longest twin toboggan slide in Belgium. NEW: ANACONDA - THE FUNNIEST FAMILY SLIDE.
SUBTROPICAL AQUATIC PARK (outdoors and indoors). Enjoy the everlasting summer of OCEADE, forget the time and spend an unforgettable day, afternoon or evening! AQUA FUN HOUSE Interactive water playground - 160 square metres and 5 metres high. THE NUMBER 1 IN TOBOGGANS! (12 in total). Mini-toboggans for the little ones. Try the giant toboggans: blue for everyone, yellow Hurricane and Salto Angel
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Groups - advance booking required Admission: School groups, only valid during the school period:7.10 (min. 20 pers. - 1 person free for 20 paying persons) Other groups:13 (min. 20 pers. - 1 person free for 20 paying persons) A : 10
Open: School holidays daily from 10.00 to 21.00 School period (1/4-30/6): Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 to 21.00; from Tuesday to Friday from 10.00 to 18.00 School period (1/9-31/3) from Wednesday to Friday from 10.00 to 18.00; Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 to 21.00 Admission: (4 hours) Ad.16 - Child (<1m30)13 - Child (<1m15) free Free use of childrens swim jackets Combined ticket Ocade + Mini-Europe:23.90 Access: By train: Brussels Centre then metro Heizel (1A) By car: Brussels Ring, exit 8 A
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15 Mini-Europe
Mini-Europe, Bruparck , B-1020 Brussels Tel: 02/478.05.50 Fax: 02/478.26.75 info@minieurope.eu www.minieurope.eu
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DISCOVER EUROPES NICEST PLACES ... Europe in a few hours... A unique experience! Mini-Europe is above all an invitation to travel. The chimes of Big Ben, the gondolas in front of the Doges Palace, the Grand-Place in Brussels, the Acropolis ... an animated tour with visual and sound effects of 350 miniature models and attractions that you wont find anywhere else. All kinds of working models. Be surprised by the eruption of Vesuvius or the fall of the Berlin wall. Cheer on the matador at the Corrida in Seville, watch the launch of Ariane V, follow the Thalys from Paris to the other end of France and marvel at many other working models, for both young and old. The best miniature park in Europe. All the monuments have been recreated down to the smallest detail. Big Ben is 4 m high. With its height of 13 m, the Eiffel tower projects above a 3-storey building! And yet all the buildings are on a scale of 1 to 25. The town hall of Brussels is decorated with 294 handcarved statues. All against a backdrop of miniature gardens with an area of 2.5 hectares. Visit also the exhibition the Spirit of Europe, full of interactive multimedia games. Fascinating and enjoyable: as you play you will make one discovery after another; the European Union, its members, its history, its achievements ... among the numerous games dont miss the virtual game! Make it a family outing.
Groups - advance booking required Admission: (min. 20 pers.) Ad.11 - Senior citizens (+55 y.)10 - Child. (>1m20), schools, young and disabled people7 - Nursery and children <1m20:5Combined tickets available Guided visit: upon reservation onlyRestaurant - Cafeteria A : 10
Open: Daily from21 Marchto3 January Admission: Ad.12.90 -Child. (-12 y.)9.70 - Child. (<1m20) free Guided visit: Catalogue included in the entrance fee for adults and available in9 languages (EN, F, NL, D, It, Sp, PL, Ru, Heb) V: 2 to 3 hours Access: by train: Brussels Central Station, then metro Heizel (1A) by car: Brussels Ring, exit 8 Heizel-Wemmel, follow the signs Bruparck A
16 The Atomium
Square de lAtomium / Atomiumsquare , B-1020 Brussels Tel: 02/475.47.75 - 02/475.47.76 02/475.47.77 Fax: 02/475.47.79 info@atomium.be www.atomium.be
18 Panorama from the Koekelberg
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The Atomium - The most astonishing building in the world! This jewel of Belgian architecture has been built for the Universal Exhibition of 1958. You can discover 4 spheres by walking through different tubes and you can visit the upper sphere with panoramic views on Brussels by taking the elevator. You will find more information about the Atomium and its exhibitions on www.atomium.be Info Restaurant: 02/479.58.50- 0496/10.58.58.
Open: Every day from 10.00 to 18.00 (last entry at 17.30) Admission: Adult9 - Sen. cit. (+65 y.), Child (+12 y.)6 - Child (6 to 11 y.)2- Child (-6 y.) free V: 1h to 1.30 h Access: Brussels Ring, exit 8 Heysel-Wemmel, follow signs Atomium By train: Central station + underground Heysel line 1A A
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Parvis de la Basilique 1 Basiliekvoorplein , B-1081 Brussels Tel: 02/421.16.69 info@basilique.be www.basilique.be
The Koekelberg Basilica is the fifth largest church in the world. With a lift, you go to an external gallery, at a height of 52,80 m, right under the Dome. You discover the most fantastic and most beautiful panoramic view onBrussels. Free parking.
Open: From31Marchto 31Octoberfrom 9.00to 17.15 (last entrance) From 1st Novemberto30Marchfrom 10.00 to 16.15 (last entrance) Entrance at door6or door8 Admission: Ad.4 - Senior, Stud., Child (6-12 y.)3 V: 1 h Access: By metro: line 1Aand 2,Simonis station, and from there tram19 By bus:AL, 355, 49, 87 A
Groups - advance booking required Admission: (min. 20 pers.) Adult7 - Sen.Cit. (+65 y.),Child (+12 y.)4 - Child (6 to 11 y.)2 Child (-6 y.) free Guided visit: Admission price +70 for the guide for max. 25 pers.
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Groups - advance booking required Admission: (min.20 pers.)3/pers. Guided visit: (on request) EN, F, NL, D+65 for the guide / 1.30 hOrganisation of cultural activities, concerts, exhibitions A : 10
17 Planetarium
Boechoutlaan 10 Avenue de Bouchout , B-1020 Brussels Programmes in English and German during the school holidays. Tel: 02/474.70.50 Fax: 02/478.30.26 planetarium@planetarium. be www.planetarium.be
19 Aquarium of Brussels
Avenue E. Bossaert 27 E. Bossaertlaan , B-1081 Brussels Tel: 02/414.02.09 Fax: 02/414.02.09 aquariologie@skynet.be www.aquariologie.be
Open your eyes wide and be transported to the stars! A fabulous show projected on to the gigantic dome of the Plantarium shows you how to recognise the constellations and explore the immensity of the Universe...... We promise you an adventure into Space and a really good show, without you having to leave your seat!
Open: Expo: Monday- Friday 9.00 - 16.30 and Sundays 13.30 - 16.00 Show programme: www. planetarium.be or 02/474.70.50 Closed on Saturdays and official public holidays Admission: 4 Children, students, +60:3 People with disabilities: free V: 1 hour A
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100 metres from the Basilique, an extraordinary journey across all continents and the warm seas. A fantastic world offish, amphibian, coral from all over the world, in 48 aquariums. Species that are in danger or have disappeared. A discovery journey where you can see and also get tounderstand, respectand get a sense of responsibility.
Open: Every day except with Monday and public holidays During the Belgian school year: from Tu. to Accessible for persons reduced mobility. Frid. 12.00-18.00 - Sat. and Sun. 10.00-18.00 During the Belgian school holidays.: from Mon. to Sun.10.00-18.00 Last entries at 17.00 Admission: Adult8 Child - 1m free/ 1m to15 y.:5 Senior6 on Tuesday (except in Belgian school holidays) Audio-guide V: 1.30 h Access: Central station+ metro Simonis, tram 19, bus 49. Groups - advance booking required Open: During the Belgianschool year: Tu. to Frid. 9.00-18.00 - Sat. and Sun. 10.00-18.00 During the Belgian school holidays: Mon. to Sun. 10.00-18.00 Last entries at 17.00 Admission: (guided visits min. 10pers.): Ad.9 -(extracurricular)school5Always guided visits for (extracurricular)school.
Groups - advance booking required Admission:3 (from 20 people.) Reservations compulsory for groups A : 4
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20 Autoworld
Parc du Cinquantenaire 11 Jubelpark , B-1000 Brussels Tel: 02/736.41.65 Fax: 02/736.51.36 info@autoworld.be www.autoworld.be
22 Brussels Tram Museum

Tl.: 02/515.31.10 (during Museum opening hours) , Avenue de Tervueren 364b Tervurenlaan , B-1150 Brussels Tel: 02/515.31.08 Fax: 02/515.31.09 info@trammuseumbrussels.be www.trammuseumbrussels.be
Autoworld, the most impressive collection of oldtimers in the world, officially opened its doors at the Palais Mondial in October 1986. It is situated in a very beautiful and luxurious building, inviting you to stroll through the history of the automobile from 1886 until the seventies. The majority of the old-timers belong to the Mahy collection of Gent, the largest in the world (950 vehicles). Both Belgian and foreign cars are on display. Moreover, temporary exhibitions are held at the Palais Mondial on a regular basis.
Open: From 1/4 to 30/9, 10.00-18.00 - From 1/10 to 31/3, 10.00-17.00 Closed 1/1 & 25/12 Admission: Ad.6 -Child (6-13)3 -Sen. cit., stud., disabled4.70 V: 1.30 h A
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Groups - advance booking required Admission: Ad.4.70 from8 pers. - Sen. cit., stud., disabled3.50 from 8 pers. -Child (6-13 y.) from 15 pers., nursery school2.25 Guided visit: 1.30 h - max. 20 pers. with advance booking A : 40
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21 Royal Military Museum (RMM)

Parc du Cinquantenaire 3 Jubelpark , B-1000 Brussels Tel: 02/ 737.78.09 infocom@klm-mra.be
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A rich collection of more than sixty vehicles (trams, trolley buses, buses and taxis) that have served Brussels from 1869 to the present day. Old trams operate between Woluwe-Dpt and Tervueren through the Fort de Soignes (1 h return trip), or to the Cinquantenaire. Historic busesfrom Cinquantenaire to the Bande Dessine Museum (Belgian Centre for Comic Strip Art)serving various other Brussels Museums on the way.
Open: From 4Aprilto 4 October, WE and bank holidays, 13.30-19.00 Admission: Visitand as many rides as you wish: Adult5 - Child (6-12)2 Guided visit: Sundays (by appointment) tour of city with commentary between Woluwe-Dpt and Heysel (3 h return trip):12 Access: Ring Est (R 0) exit 1 Tervuren, then head for Brussels via av. de TervurenMontgomery metro + trams 39/44trammuseum stop or Bus 36/42 Woluwe stop A
Groups - advance booking required Open: Guided visits, special conditions and opening times: by appointmentThe vehicles and halls can be privately hired for city tours/events - with or without catering services Shop: Retro-Shop (books, models, gifts, souvenirs).
From mediaeval armour to the F-16 fighter plane: the RMM presents 12 centuries of military history through an imposing array of uniforms, weapons and pieces of heavy equipment, not forgetting some 130 flying machines in the magnificent Aviation Hall. The terraces on top of the arcades offer a spectacular panoramic view of Brussels and its surroundings.
Open: Every day (except Monday) from 9.00 to 16.45 Admission: free V: 2 to 3 hours A
BD COMICS STRIP YEAR! The dierent authorities in Brussels have decided to dedicate the tourist year 2009 to the theme of the comic strip. A logical choice for a city that plays host to numerous comic strip creators, one that has witnessed the birth of a number of legends of the 9th art: Herg (Tintin), Franquin (Gaston Lagae) and Peyo (The Smurfs) are all from Brussels. Moreover, Brussels is also home to the Belgian Centre for Comic Strip Art, housed in a magnicent Art Nouveau building, that will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2009. www.bruxellesbd.com
Groups - advance booking required Guided visit: upon reservation, Tel.: 02/737.79.07 Cafeteria - Shop A : 40
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23 Kusthistories - Villa Les Zphyrs

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28 The IJzertoren (Yser Tower)

31 In Flanders Fields Museum

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37 Folk Experience Museum

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38 National Tobacco Museum

39 Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917

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