Things to do & places to visit in Limburg Province, Flanders, Belgium

Situated on the Dutch border, Limburg is the easternmost province in Flanders, and the foremost fruit-growing region in the country. The lively, friendly market town of Hasselt is the provincial capital. It boasts a car-free historic center, with building dating back as far as the 11th century. Genk is another recommended stop. The city of 63,000 people is home to a zoo, a planetarium, De Maten nature reserve and Bokrijk, an open-air museum of 19th century Flemish architecture.

Limburg Province province in , Belgium. Timezone: Europe/Brussels, current date and time: Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 13:53.

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5.0 Teseum (92 reviews)
- Must visit and see
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums

Treasures of the Teseum - Archaeological site: Buried treasures. Go down to see hidden treasures under the ground. Three meters below surface, age-old stones tell the story of the city, its inhabitants and the church. This story began 2000 years ago with the Roman rulers and is still being written today. - Treasury: Magnificant art treasures. Discover all the splendours of the Tongeren church treasure. One of the richest ecclesiastical treasures of the Low Countries. Unique, with items among the finest that Flanders has to offer. See more..
5.0 Huis Nagels (37 reviews)
- Ode to the couple with the Midas- touch!
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

Discover a variety of magnificent building styles in this impressive notary house. It was built in 1892 by Louis Nagels. The visitor enters an overwhelming entrancehall with huge staircase and all the entrances to the notary's chambers. On the first floor you can admire some unique interiors as Gothic, Louis XV & Egyptian style. A splendid example of the in that era so popular Egyptomania. The curious who would like to find out where and how the 'Staff' in the 19th century functioned can visit the completely renovated 'Downstairs staff kitchen rooms' & the amazing 'Octopus' room. These Downstairs room are finally ready to be rented for any family occasion or business meeting. See more..
4.5 Gallo-Romeins Museum (633 reviews)
- A must see in Tongeren : very interesting permanent collection and temporary exhibitions!
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums

Permanent exhibition: 'From neanderthal to Gallo-Roman'. Discover the fascinating story of mankind in our region, from prehistoric times to the end of the Roman age. Neanderthals, the first farmers, Celts, Gallo-Romans and Germanic tribes: they all left their mark. Travel through time See more..
4.5 Blotevoetenpad (282 reviews)
- Great family fun
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Hiking Trails

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4.5 Abdijsite Herkenrode (277 reviews)
- Make sure you visit when in Hasselt
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Architectural Buildings

The visitor centre is well-designed and gives a really good insight to the history of the Abbey. The buildings themselves, whilst original, have been through many uses over the years, religious, agricultural and industrial but have now been restored but it is the opportunity to learn about the history that is most worthwhile. For that reason there is problably little for young children to do. The audio guide is available in French, German, Dutch and English and is very easy to use. The gardens were just closing for the season (end-October) and the lady on the desk did not recommend us to pay the extra fee but a glance through the gate suggested they would be worth seeing in the summer. There is a cafe but with a limited selection so don't expect an extensive menu. Use bus 23 from Hasselt to Herckenrode Abdij (hourly) or H1 to Heerstraat (half-hourly), less frequently on Sundays. Then walk about half a mile over the motorway bridge and keep left when the road forks. See more..
4.5 Reading Between the Lines Church (263 reviews)
- Better experience than what I expected from pictures!
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

This was an amazing experience. Not only was I pleasantly surprised to see the unique architecture, the overall surrounding was also so picturesque! I wish to go back when the apple orchard will be in full bloom. Also the wait till sunset was worth all the time. It is simply a brilliant piece of art cultivated carefully with a serene backdrop. See more..
4.5 Mining Museum Beringen (258 reviews)
- Interesting experience
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums

Het Mijnmuseum tells the story of the mines and mining in Limburg. The new museum opened in april 2012 and is highly interactive, with testimonials, a huge touchscreen and lots of audio and moviefragments. There is also the possibility to visit the underground simulation with an enthousiastic guide (ex-miner) to experience how the mineworkers had to work. There are programs for families, groups and schools. See more..
4.5 Uitkijktoren Lommelse Sahara (244 reviews)
- Very nice place!
Observation Decks & Towers

It is a very nice view to find a desert and an oasis at the same time in the border between Belgium and Netherland. It is possible to do many different walks in the forests, and there are many different wild animals that can be seen there. See more..
4.5 Basilique Notre-Dame De Tongres (240 reviews)
- Don't miss the “Onze-Lieve-Vrouwebasiliek” (Our Lady of Tongeren Basilica) with the gold painted status of our Lady.
Historic Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

A magnificent basilica, a must see if you visit this city !. Our Lady of Tongeren “Golden” statue and the impressive organ as well as the wonderful stained glassed windows are the highlights of this wonderful church – MUST SEE IF YOU VISIT TONGEREN See more..
4.5 Alden Biesen (234 reviews)
- Free to wonder about
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles

Alden Biesen, so much in one castle! Historical monument, tourist draw, setting for events and exhibitions, centre for European operation, congress centre, ... Alden Biesen is all of these things and more!Originally built by the Teutonic Order, it is now one of the largest castle estates of the Euregion. Young and old, small and tall, culture and nature lovers: everyone loves it here. Come visit our castle and discover all that Alden-Biesen has to offer. Alden Biesen caters to both culture and nature lovers. Discover the historic building and gardens and visit an exhibition in the moated castle. Or make the Grand Commandery your point of departure for a hearty walk or a brisk bike ride through the Haspengouw region and the Demer valley. Afterwards you can enjoy one of the many events for which the Grand Commandery sets the stage. See more..
4.5 Tongeren Flea Market (210 reviews)
- Brilliant Market
Wednesday: Flea & Street Markets

We read about the Market online and decided to visit whilst in Belgium. We stayed the night at the Euboron hotel which was perfect for the Market . The Market had a wide selection of what we wanted would definitely want return visit . See more..
4.5 Brouwerij Wilderen (194 reviews)
- Highly recommend
Distilleries • Breweries

What a great place!! It's a must go and see and try the beer.! Very good on price as well. Clean and very friendly. Everyone speaks English great. If you smoke, there is also a great indoor area and very comfortable. I will be going back in the summer as there is plenty of seating outside and play areas for the kids. Great snacks as well, as you can see from the picture. See more..
4.5 Hoge Kempen National Park (184 reviews)
- Relaxing
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours National Parks

The Hoge Kempen National Park in a nutshell.The Hoge Kempen National Park covers 5700 ha and stretches across the municipalities Dilsen-Stokkem, Maasmechelen, Zutendaal, Lanaken, Genk and As. The Hoge Kempen is the largest woodland and nature reserve in Flanders. Extensive pine woods alternate with purple flowering heathland. Large lakes were left behind where sand and gravel were extracted. The highest ‘peaks’, 100 meters high, offer magnificent views. It is home to many rare and exceptional animals. Encountering a roe is not exceptional and butterflies like the swallowtail butterfly brighten up the summer. Special inhabitants are the slippery snake, the antlion and the European beewolf. Large stones and small boulders attest to the last ice age and lend it all a magical feeling.The Hoge Kempen National Park welcomes people with a ‘heart for nature’. That is why five locations have been selected as ‘Gateway to the Hoge Kempen National Park’: Stations As in As, Pietersheim in Lanaken, Mechelse Heide in Maasmechelen, Kattevennen in Genk and Lieteberg in Zutendaal. The gateways have car parks, information kiosks, cafeterias and additional attractions. It is your starting point for walking, cycling and horseriding. Admission to the gateways and the National Park is free. The National Park is not fenced off. See more..
4.5 Terhills (150 reviews)
- Beauty of nature
Nature & Wildlife Areas

Very nice national park (Park Hoge Kempen). Entering the park cost €3 and €5 for a year subscription. It's worthwhile to pay this little amount, there are many trails to follow, short and long. There are 2 old mine shafts at the entrance, you can go to the top of one and have a view on the surroundings. At the entrance you also have the possibility to get a drink and there is a playground for the kids. See more..
4.5 Duitse Militaire Begraafplaats (135 reviews)
- Staggering Proportions
Points of Interest & Landmarks

We visited the cemetery with 2 couples and 1 child (9 years old). Driving up, I already caught my breath when I got a glimpse over the hedges of rows upon rows of crosses that stretch out into the distance. The numbers are staggering. 39000 graves are here. As you wander down, you can’t help but think about who they were, what were their dreams, what about their families.... you see graves of men who were the same age as you are now, have the same last name of someone you know, or shares the same birthday as your cousin. The cemetery is meticulously cared for. When you arrive, walk through the courtyard of the cafe, to the monument and up through one of the internal staircases to get an overview of the fields of graves. It’s a sobering moment. See more..
4.5 Ter Dolen (116 reviews)
- Local brewery as scenery to have drink and a snack
Breweries • Castles

I already visited this brewery in the starting up years, when they actually ran out of beer before the next one was ready. I love to eat a tomato soup with some local cheese and bread. Calm place to relax with some nice choices of local beer. See more..
4.5 Mechelse Heide (95 reviews)
- Great place for cycling
Spent More than 3 hours National Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas

Extremely nice park, the cycle tracks are very well kept and the signalling is just perfect (best in Belgium), very nice surroundings See more..
4.5 Wijnkasteel Genoels-Elderen (74 reviews)
- Beautiful estate - great atmosphere - excellent wines - warm welcome - well organized
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

This is the only Belgian wine castle. The estate is beautifully maintained with manicured gardens, nice buildings and the lovely central castle in neo classical style. The estate can be entirely visited (guided tours - all common international languages possible) except the inside of the castle itself which is only for private use of the owners. The guides are well informed about every detail of this wine estate and the process of wine making and share this information in a for everyone understandable way. You learn why the surroundings are an ideal terroir for the wines they produce and why they produce that sort of wines. As well the historic cellars as the newly build cellars with lots of oak barrels are impressive. The wine tasting at the end is highly recommended, and yes the wine is excellent and worthwhile to buy a couple of boxes to take home. Don't forget to taste the distilled products and the bubbles they make too. Absolutely a super experience. See more..
4.5 Bronnenwandeling (68 reviews)
- Perfect summer day!
Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails

Nice and beautiful walk (about 9 km). The landscapes are stunning and the environment is very quiet. Great to do on a sunny summer day. You can park your car at Kwinten 3 and start there. Write down the numbers of the 'knooppunten' and off you go. See more..
4.5 Grotten Van Kanne (59 reviews)
- Very good guide
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Mysterious Sites

Visited the place with small children (aged 5 and 7). Both had a great time. The guide was ably to keep the whole group attentive. Not an easy job for a tour that lasts almost 2h. Must visit when you're in the area. Prices are on the low side. Entry point is a bit hard to find, as it's a bit further from the road with just a gate. Only accept cash. See more..
4.0 Maasmechelen Village (803 reviews)
- Not what I expected it to be "Sadly"
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Shopping Malls

Located at the crossroads of Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, Maasmechelen Village is home to more than 100 boutiques of world-leading brands… on sale, all year round. Shop Lacoste, Fossil, Garcia and many more luxury fashion and lifestyle boutiques. Discover the best of Belgium at Le Petit Belge or sample sweet treats under an autumnal sky at Neuhaus and What a Waffle, and enjoy fresh air, fresh fashion and signature Belgian hospitality. Open seven days a week, the Village offers an array of personalised services, including a multilingual Concierge, Personal Shopping and complimentary Wi-Fi. Less than 90 minutes by car from Antwerp, Brussels and Cologne, there’s also ample free parking. Maasmechelen Village is a member of The Bicester Village Shopping Collection. MaasmechelenVillage.com See more..
4.0 vzw Het Domein Bokrijk (698 reviews)
- Must see!
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours History Museums

Are you curious about where our current customs and traditions stem from? At the Bokrijk Open-Air Museum, you will discover how the past is inspiring our future! Come to Bokrijk and immerse yourself in the story of craftsmanship and admire our demonstrations or even roll up your sleeves and join in one of our fascinating workshops. From 6 April 2019, the Bokrijk Open-Air Museum offers you the opportunity to step into 'The World of Bruegel'. Imagine yourself actually being in scene depicted in one of the paintings you will see on the inspiring Bruegel Trail, and discover how relative his work remains today. Besides offering the art of baking bread and the history of textiles, we will also tell you all about brewing a craft beer (BKRK Beer) in our museum brewery the Paenhuys. The Open-Air Museum is located in a 550-hectare park, which is a dream environment for hikers and cyclists. Visit the Arboretum or explore the De Wijers pond area with its 'Cycling through Water’ experience. See more..
4.0 Japanese Tuin (645 reviews)
- Obon Matsuri at the Japanese Garden, great summer evening!
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Gardens

While we have visited the Japanese Garden many times, we never visited the garden on a summer evening. However, Obon Matsuri was worth a visit. During two summer evenings in August, the Japanese Garden celebrates Obon Matsuri, which includes Tōrō Nagashi. After sunset, the garden was decorated with floating paper lanterns, turning the pond in front of the tea house into a sea of lights which was accompanied by festive Japanese music and performances. See more..
4.0 C-Mine (449 reviews)
- It's a must in Genk
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Mines

C-mine is a gem of industrial heritage and brings you the stories of the mine in a contemporary, creative and imaginative way. Do you want to know how dark it really was in the old coal mine or see the miners at work? Then come to C-mine expedition, where you will pay a virtual and real-life visit to the Winterslag mine. See more..
4.0 Jenevermuseum (366 reviews)
- Nice balance between learning & pleasure.
Speciality Museums

Nice to learn how Jenever is made. Very friendly staff. At the time we went there (july 2021) there were a lot of pinballmachines in the museum, as a temporary exhibition. With the entrance ticket you get a free tasting at the end of the tour! See more..
4.0 Center Parcs de Vossemeren (331 reviews)
- Nice place but avoid peak periods
Amusement & Theme Parks

We went to Center Park for the new year's eve. The location is surrounded by nature, our cottage in zone 9 was quite far from services but extremely calm. The cottage (deluxe type) was well equipped end relaxing, some furniture or linen could be better. The central Dome is magnificent and well maintained but all the restaurants and buffets serve more or less the same food and the quality is medium/low (Fuego restaurant deserves a special mention for being horrible). Prices are quite high. Aqua mundo is nice and funny and offers a lot of water experience for the whole family BUT Center Parc should really think about setting a limited number of access to the pool for the external visitors when the village is fully booked: pools were really too much crowded and on Friday 3/1 the situation was intolerable. Discovery bay is nice and funny. In conclusion, if you live the structure as a camping, you avoid to eat all the times to the restaurants and you are not interested in being alone in the water, the place can be very nice and relaxing. See more..
4.0 Fietsen Door Het Water (159 reviews)
- Nice surprise during biking trip
Spent < 1 hour Biking Trails

We did a bike trip from Hasselt to ‘fietsen door water’ in Bokrijk. About 20 km back and forth. Driving at height of the water and seeing the ducks at eye level, while water surface changes colors, was a nice surprise. We followed the fietsknooppuntenroutes as indicated by Tourism information where we also rented the bikes. See more..
4.0 Fashion Museum Hasselt (152 reviews)
- Amazing!
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Art Museums

What an enjoyable experience! We were lucky as for the moment there is a special "Haute-à-Porter exhibition going on. All the great and grand are shown, some amazing, others ridiculous but all of the creations are special. Go and see for yourselves! See more..
4.0 GlazenHuis (79 reviews)
- Excellent Family Afternoon Outing
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

We visited here last week whilst at Center Parcs De Vossemeren. Easy to get to and plenty of parking as it is in the centre of town near all the restaurants. The children loved watching the glass making and the people using the studio very kindly explained the process to the children (and us) and also let them do a bit of glass blowing themselves at the end. Fantastic!! See more..
3.5 Plopsa Indoor Hasselt (351 reviews)
- Great for 2-10 year old kids
Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks

We visited Plopsaland indoor Hasselt in February, and although it was cold the outside area was open as well. We went on a Sunday and it was not too busy, only 5 minute waiting or less for any attraction. Our kids loved the rides, please note that a few be a little wild for very young kids. The indoor rollercoaster is nice even for adults. They also have a playground area with a ball pit and a big slide (a big hit with our kids). The bumba theatre show was nice as well. All in all we had a fun day there, we were there from 11 am until 5 pm. For 18 euro per adult and child taller than 1 meter it is on the expensive side, and better to bring your own food as the food is very expensive for what you get, but it is definitely worth a day trip if you are nearby, especially when the weather is bad. See more..