#belgianholidays
Fun activities to discover Belgium this spring!
It’s not the ideal time to travel outside Belgium? Who said that our country doesn’t offer a lot of activities, each one as exotic as the next one? Imagine Belgium has found a ton of activities for you! We choose one per province to allow you to get some fresh air , explore while being completely safe.
1. The wildpark of Saint-hubert in the province of Luxembourg
Come and enjoy a relaxing moment with your family along 2 walking paths offering a magnificent landscape and some surprise meetings.
Check out this website for more informations about the Wildpark of Saint-Hubert!
2. The citadel of namur
You have the opportunity to wander freely around this magnificent, fortified domain whenever you wish. However, if you prefer something more organized, the Visitor Centre offers you a 5km walk through the underground passages to learn more about the city of Namur and its secrets.
3. The Mountain of Bueren
Fancy a bit of sport? Come and climb one of the 10 most beautiful staircases in the world. With 374 steps and a gradient of 30%, the Mountain of Bueren leads you up to the citadel with a panoramic view of the city.
4. An orientation course in the Bois du Cazier in the province of Hainaut
Put on your boots, your backpack, take a map and a compass and set off to discover the site of the old colliery and the 3 neighbouring slag heaps to find the markers and at the end, the treasure! Fun guaranteed!
5. The Lion's Hill of Waterloo in the province of Brabant-Wallon
Another challenge for the sportive amongst you !😂 A little courage will be needed to climb these 226 steps to reach the lion. Did you know it is faced to roar towards France, even after 200 years. You will discover an exceptional panorama on the battlefields.
6. Flybox, Brussels
Are you still hesitating to come and visit us? Imminent take off for Belgium, sensations guaranteed! Come and discover or rediscover our beautiful country through its mythical places. In less than 15 minutes you’ll get to fly all over Belgium thanks to Virtual Reality.
7. The Town Hall and St Peter's College in Leuven, Flemish Brabant
If you want to visit Leuven, you can’t miss one of the most famous gothic town halls in the world. In front of it, you will see this magnificent religious building, one of only two in the world to bear the name of Magistral Church. The only other one bearing that name is the Cathedral of the Santos Niños in Alcala de Henares in Spain.
8. The Pier of Blankenberge, West Flanders
Enjoy the splendid view of the endless sea from the Pier, an art deco building dating from 1933. What better way to enjoy the spring sunshine and eat a waffle?
9. The Patershol district, East Flanders
Immerse yourself in the medieval atmosphere of these alleys dating from the 17th to the 19th century, a real little town within the city of Ghent! You will discover the history of these medieval streets in a playful way.
10. Rubens' House
Discover the former home and studio of the famous painter Peter Paul Rubens, now transformed into a museum with 17th century furniture and works by Rubens and his friends / colleagues.
11. Open air museum of the Bokrijk domain, Limburg
Immerse yourself in the daily life of our ancestors, discover or rediscover the crafts of yesterday and today thanks to the largest open-air museum in Belgium.
