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Recreation in Belgium – Enjoy an active and varied holiday fun

Belgium is a country in Western Europe, the regions of Wallonia, Flanders and Brussels each have a special natural and cultural charm. Surrounded by the North Sea in the east, the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg and France, Belgium, a popular destination for its European neighbors and international visitors. Because of its many activities and excursions, Belgium is also ideal for a short break or a long weekend. The two scenic highlights for outdoor sports enthusiasts, the Belgian coast and the Ardennes, with its famous race tracks and magic caves, such as the caves of Han. The Belgian cities are rich in art treasures and cultural life, a paradise for art lovers. Places of palaces and castles (eg Wasserburg Gravenstein), lakes, a wide range of theme parks and the wide beaches (eg, De Panne) on the coast offer a refreshing, eventful break from everyday life.

Belgium – a recreational paradise in the vicinity

Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is easy to reach by air. Uncomplicated the trains from the Western European cities (eg with the Thalys from Cologne to Brussels). The recommended Belgian cities for weekend include the capital, Brussels, Bruges (medieval flair), the lively Antwerp, Ostend, along the North Sea and Ghent. Since some museums are closed on Mondays, it is better to include the Friday. As best time to apply the months from May to September. This refers mainly to the hiking and climbing in the Ardennes in southeastern Belgium, and for the numerous water sports activities. One of the most beautiful lakes for swimming and sailing are among the lakes of the Eau d’Heure. A unique nature experience, a canoe trip on the water varied over the Semois or white water rafting on some sections of the Rur (tributary of the Meuse). An experience is the Durbuy Adventure, a ride in a kayak or raft on the Ourthe and a visit to the ropes course. Start in Durbuy, known as the smallest city in the world.

From the Meuse to the plateau – the secret of the Belgian caves

Tourist attraction is the Meuse valley, with its enchanting castle gardens, especially the unique water gardens of Annevoie with babbling streams and high fountains. The imposing castle looks of Lavaux-Sainte-Anne with the opportunity to inspect. South are the plains of Condroz in the territory of Fagnes Famenne and mysterious caves. One of the most spectacular underground formations are the caves of Han (Han-sur-Lesse), a cave of impressive scale and a 70-foot ceiling, which looks like a cathedral vault. On a tour of about ten miles the visitor will experience the mystical world of caves. Breathtaking, the caves of the province are in Remouchamps Liege. With a boat goes, the visitor about 600 kilometers on an underground river in a bizarre cave formations over, until the cathedral-cavity expands.

On the Formula 1 racetrack of Spa-Francorchamps

Actually, the area of Spa-Francorchamps for a quiet place in the green hills between the High Venn and the Ardennes. The town of Spa with its thermal bath culture functioned as a namesake for guaranteeing relaxation spa spa. A fascinating aspect of this region are the tracks of Formula 1 and the range of professional cycling’s Liege-Bastogne-Liège. Individual tourists have witnessed at first hand at Spa-Francorchamps, the possibility that racing feeling at a high level. You can use your own car, accompanied by a racing driver and a security vehicle (safety car), drive on the racetrack itself. A sort of frenzy of speed also conveys the Go-Kart Racing. Eupen is located in a hall of 8000 square meters, the largest Karting Center of Belgium. The go-kart car bring it to a speed of 70 seconds per lap. Indoor Karting is it in Ostend, Antwerp (“The need of speed”) in Brussels and at Spa-Francorchamps in eastern Belgium. Often combined with bowling alleys and laser games.

Amusement parks in many different variations

The distributed over Belgium Center Parcs offer in their imaginative worlds great sporting facilities for options such as beach volleyball, mountain biking, action sheets, laser squash and bowling which put the visitors in momentum and wonder. Even the slightly cheaper Sunparks (offshoot of the Center Parcs) offer a varied program. Outside of Bruges there is a large amusement park with a track for roller skating, bowling, mini golf and a Ferris wheel. In Boudewijn Seapark, visitors can see dolphins from very close by. An amusement park of the particular class is also the Center Parc de Vossemeren in Lomme, near Eindhoven. A fantastic experience its “Aqua Mundo”, a vast watery landscape. The indoor playground in Leuven (Fun oasis) with slides, climbing arrangements and a great gaming fun for the little ones. Unique in Belgium “The Labyrinth” in Barvaux-sur-Ourthe. A concept of green mazes with a total area of more than 11 hectares.

The capital of Brussels and the town of Bruges

The cheerful serenity of Brussels often jumps over to the visitors. The symbol of Brussels, the Atomium 102 meters high, built in 1958 World’s Fair. It stands for the peaceful use of nuclear energy. A major attraction is the Palais des Beaux-Arts (Palace of Fine Arts) of the various forms of artistic expression such as exhibitions, theater, music and film shows. New round of many museums in Brussels is the long awaited Magritte Museum. The Ancienne Belgique enjoy the musicians of the pop-rock and jazz concerts to their fans. The West Flanders city of Bruges is with its medieval flair to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Around the square there are cozy cafes. Noteworthy are the diamonds and chocolate museum. A nice place for romantic holiday moments.

The lively city of Antwerp and the flea markets

In Antwerp, a cosmopolitan metropolis with a vibrant cultural life is worth a visit to the oldest zoos in Belgium (founded 1843). When shopping in the famous shopping street Meir can enjoy the splendid guild houses and a break in one of the lovely cafes. A nice destination (about 15 miles southeast) is the Wasserschlößchen Nijnendale, which is open for tours. One of the interesting Ausfugsziele in Gent, a former Tuchhandelsstadt in Flanders with a troubled past is history, the botanical garden of the university with about 10,000 plant species. love the fact that the Belgian markets (flea markets and antique markets) is no secret. An interesting variation is the water flea market in Ixelles for windsurfers, divers and sailors. Belgium is in addition to motor and water sports and a wonderful country for cycling professional and recreational cyclists.