zonhoven - Visit Hasselt

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zonhoven - Visit Hasselt
TOURIST INFO MAGAZINE
HASSELT
& ZONHOVEN
EN
CONTENTS
What’s on the menu?
CHECK
H
W W W.VISIT
Taste4
Shopping6
ASSELT.BE
Jenevermuseum Hasselt Fashion Museum
Herkenrode Abbey Site
INTRODUCTION
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Het Stadsmus
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Japanese garden
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Project Liesje Reyskens
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Street Art Festival 14
Literary Museum
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Carillon Tower 15
Museum Father Valentinus
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cultural centre Hasselt
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Z3316
Every year we turn Hasselt into a town with a great many
Zebracinema worthwhile activities in store for its visitors.
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Art Centre BELGIE17
Museums put on a varied range of exhibitions, whilst the other
CIAP17
cultural activities liven things up throughout the year. Those
with a sporting bent can discover Hasselt during themed walks,
Muziekodroom 17
by bike or via a golf tour. Hasselt’s fashion offerings mean you
Theme walks
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can always face the world in style. And do you fancy something
Old cemetry
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tasty after shopping in our streets with their many unique boutiques and other shops? Then grab a table in one of our excellent restaurants and cafés.
Our authentic hotels and B&Bs will take great care of you with
their warm hospitality. If you want to experience our lively town
Chapel of Spalbeek
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Garden of Dina Deferme
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Limburg Lavender
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Nature & Culture Park Hasselt 20
centre to the full, to enjoy the peace and quiet of the green
Natuurdomein Kiewit 21
outskirts and discover the wealth of hidden gems in our town, a
De Holsteen Zonhoven
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day trip is always much too short.
De Teut in Zonhoven
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So we are sure that a visit to the Capital of Taste will only leave
Sint-Quintinuskerk Zonhoven
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De Wijers 23
Balloonride over Hasselt
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Aero-Kiewit airfield
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Boattrip on the Albert canal
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City Tram Tours
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Vesparoute 25
you with a taste for more...
Hilde Claes
Karolien Mondelaers
Mayor of Hasselt
Tourism Alderman Hasselt
Zonhoven, the heart of De Wijers, is the ideal place to enjoy
a bit of R & R.
Discover the unique nature of De Wijers, either by bike or
Cycling Fun
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Skate park Kapermolen
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Plopsa Indoor Hasselt
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Lotje Footpath Zonhoven
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Quickstep32
on foot, and be surprised by the silent splendour of nature,
the many hundreds of ponds, winding paths and expansive
FairTrade heathland.
Grenslandhallen33
The viewing tower was built in 2015 and offers you a great
Ethias Arena
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panoramic view of this pond area with its rare flora and fauna.
Ethias Theatre
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Has such a long hike or cycle tour made you hungry or
Kinepolis33
thirsty? Then seek out the pleasant village centre where the
Versuz 33
Lodgings Hasselt
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restaurants and specialist shops will welcome you with typical
Zonhoven hospitality.
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Lodgings Zonhoven
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Johny De Raeve
Kristien Smets
Calender 2016
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Mayor of Zonhoven
Tourism Alderman Zonhoven
Septennial Festivities Virga Jesse 2017
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City plan
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TASTE
Come try what’s on offer
CULINARY HASSELT
THE HAPPETIJTJE
Are you having trouble choosing between the various Hasselt specialities? Then
You are bound to experience a culinary encoun-
the Happetijtje is just what you need! This special sheet of vouchers means you
ter in one of Hasselt’s many gastro-restaurants, a
can literally try out the ‘Capital of Taste’: take a bite of the Hasselt praline or sip a
cosy coffee house, a stylish champagne bar or on
snifter of authentic Hasselt jenever. Enjoy a pea soup, another typical speciality,
a sunny terrace.
or be surprised by the Hasselt speculaas biscuit – not to be confused with the
speculoos biscuit found elsewhere. And discover a great many tasty addresses
on the Taste Route.
The Happetijtje costs 8 euros per person and is available from Tourism Hasselt.
Valid every day from 2 January to 31 December 2016.
CITY PASS
A shopping list of attractions to be visited at a great price.
Walk around the Capital of Taste with the City Pass in hand
and discover the surprising attractions that Hasselt has in
abundance.
The City Pass costs 15 euros per person.
Note: max. 3 attractions can be combined per person
Valid from Tuesday to Sunday
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SHOPPING
Always in style
The fashion town of Hasselt has everything keen
shoppers could desire. In a low-traffic environment,
the historic centre with its grand old buildings
provides for brilliant decor. In the town centre
you can find a wide range of shops within walking
distance: hip boutiques, design shops, specialist
shops, Belgian and international chain stores. You
name it, you’ll find it. The shops are open Monday to
Saturday from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm.
TOWN CENTRE FOR PEDESTRIANS
HASSELT VOUCHER
Do you know why Hasselt’s shopping streets are so appeal-
Are you looking for an original present? Give a bit of typical Hasselt atmos-
ing? Because there are no cars. You can wander undisturbed
phere as a gift. You can use the Hasselt voucher to pay in 160 shops and
through the traffic-free pedestrian area. And enjoy the
restaurants. A pleasant day of Hasselt fun is guaranteed! Buy your gift
beautiful things in the shop windows even better.
voucher in denominations of 5, 10, 20 or 50 euros from Tourism Hasselt.
SHOPPING SUNDAYS 2016
ZONHOVEN VOUCHER
Your favourite addresses in Hasselt are also open on Sunday
Interested in the best of Zonhoven? This gift voucher allows you to experi-
during the special Shopping Sundays. Check the dates of
ence it all: shopping, going out to eat, an appointment at the hairdresser....
these shopping weekends at www.ondernemeninhasselt.be
The possibilities even include an evening of bowling or a relaxing sauna.
The Zonhoven vouchers are available in denominations of 5, 10 or 20 euros
and are available from Tourism Zonhoven.
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HASSELT FASHION MUSEUM
For fashion lovers
Visit the Hasselt Fashion Museum and be inspired by the fashion and designers of today
and yesteryear. The impressive collection tells
EXHIBITIONS 2016
the history of Western fashion from 1750 to the
JAZZ AGE. THE ROARING 20S. UNTIL 13 MARCH 2016
present. Each of our changing exhibitions give
The twenties feature a complete change in style that flirts with modernism.
you a new insight into this fascinating world.
The new moral and social etiquette prescribed an androgynous, playful fash-
One time we might take you behind the scenes
ion, in stark contrast to the preceding period. Women’s fashions were debated,
of a popular designer or media figure, another
time we might focus on a historic or current
topic. To be recommended for any fashion or
culture fan!
inspired by avant-garde art and the predilection for leisure time and sport.
Men’s fashions also changed, marked by a predilection for a youthful and
sporty appearance.
HAUTE-À-PORTER 2 APRIL 2016 TO 11 SEPTEMBER 2016
When we think of haute couture, we thing of terms such as luxury, skill, volume,
extravagance, spectacle and splendour. But are these not properties that also
mark out modern off-the-peg clothing? The Haute-à-Porter exhibition examines this question in more depth and looks at the influence of traditional haute
couture on the modern-day ready-to-wear industry, and how the latter has
become a major player in the fashion landscape.
HASSELT TRIENNIAL 1 OCTOBER 2016 TO 5 MARCH 2017
Hasselt Fashion Museum
To mark the triennial, the Hasselt Fashion Museum will be diving into the
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collections in its own archive of over 17,000 pieces, supplemented with items
3500 Hasselt
on loan. The exhibition will showcase a selection of iconic and archetypal
T +32 11 23 96 21
items that have grown into real ‘trademarks’. This selection will be used to
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highlight aspects such as uniqueness and originality in fashion. With a strong
www.modemuseumhasselt.be
Are you jenever-wise?
sociological impact, it looks at how the sector deals with inspiration, and
the copying and re-use of logos. It will also look in depth at the protection
mechanisms, which are continuously evolving.
JENEVERMUSEUM
JENEVER LIVES!
It is really too strange for words how
experiments with a small berry packed
full of health properties has grown into
Belgium’s national distilled drink. But
once you understand the story and
know about jenever, you will see the
difference and before you know it, you
will have acquired a taste for it!
Stills have been used for over 500 years to
combine ingredients and techniques in the
search for the perfect type of jenever. But
how do you store, pour and taste jenever?
What is your favourite flavour? What is the
difference between jenever and gin? In the
new Jenever museum you will find out why
TICKETS
(* WITH FREE DRINK)
Adults 6 euro p.p.*
Youths aged 12-26
1 euro p.p.
Groups
8 euro p.p.
Groups
(15 or more people)
(15 or more people)
6 euro p.p.
OPENING HOURS
Students (except
1 APRIL to 31 OCTOBER
HO & university
Tuesday to Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
students), schools
1 NOVEMBER to 31 MARCH
Under 12s/UiTpas Hasselt/
Tuesday to Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
ICOM/VMV/Tourist attractions/
Saturday and Sunday: 1 pm to 5 pm
education/club card/class free
Last admission:
OPENING HOURS
30 minutes before closing time
invented by anyone in particular. And how
Closed on Mondays, in January
it has shaped history. With body and spirit,
(apart from the Belgian Christmas
and 31 December 2016.
And then maybe another snifter to unlearn
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The Jenever Museum is
You can also visit the tasting room without
wheelchair-accessible.
a museum ticket. There is always something
Only the grinding room and
new to discover in the fine selection of jen-
the malting tower are physically
evers from the Low Countries. You must also
inaccessible to wheelchair-users.
Open on public holidays
(except Mondays).
Last admission:
Jenevermuseum
30 minutes before closing time
Witte Nonnenstraat 19
Closed on Mondays and from
3500 Hasselt
14.03.2016 to 01.04.2016,
T +32 11 23 98 60
from 12.09.2016 to 30.09.2016 and
[email protected]
on 24, 25 and 31 December 2016.
www.jenevermuseum.be
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Hasselt fashion museum
is wheelchair-accessible.
make sure to try our tasty discovery tours.
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3 euro p.p.
Tuesday to Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
holidays) and on 1 January, 24, 25
um. Take a snifter to help you learn about it.
it again!
Adults
5 euro p.p.*
jenever is called ‘jenever’. Why it was not
with all your senses, throughout the muse-
TICKETS
Under 12s/UiTpas Hasselt free
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HERKENRODE
ABBEY SITE
Visit, experience
and discover!
The Herkenrode Abbey site is a legacy of a fascinating
past nestled in beautiful surroundings. The old farm
buildings of Herkenrode Abbey and the surrounding
100 hectares of nature have been developed into a
lively place with something for everyone. The site is
the starting point for several walks and cycle routes.
You can also hire a bike here.
INTERACTIVE MUSEUM
The interactive museum immerses you in the fascinating 600-year history of women at
Herkenrode, in times of prosperity and decline. The audio guide ‘The abbess talks’ really
brings the story to life. The family tours tell the abbey’s story in a way tailored to children.
OPENING HOURS
TICKETS
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
INTERACTIVE MUSEUM & SHOP
Various reduced rates applicable.
BY CAR
Tuesday to Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
Closed on Mondays, in January
(apart from during the Christmas
HERB AND INSPIRATION GARDEN
holidays) and on 1 January, 24, 25
Stroll through this 2-hectare modern-day herb plantation with over 500 different plants
Also open on Mondays in July and
and 31 December 2016.
surrounded by exceptional architecture. It is a unique place to have a rest and keep
coming back to...
August.
HERB AND INSPIRATION GARDEN
1 APRIL to 31 OCTOBER
CLAVIS CONCEPT STORE
Tuesday to Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
Step into one of the best children’s bookshops in the country where you can not only buy
Also open on Mondays in July and
books, but also experience them.
August.
THE QUIET VIEW – HANS OP DE BEECK
‘The Quiet View’ is a unique work of experiential art situated on the precise location
APIARY
Every Sunday from May to August:
esting facts about bees. There is a viewing box that allows you to watch the bees at work
2 pm to 5 pm
up close from behind glass. You will also find out what a bee’s life is like and how useful
ACCESSIBILITY
these insects are.
The Herkenrode Abbey site and
the herb and inspiration garden
See page 26.
4 euro p.p.
Under 12s/UiTpas Hasselt
free
Groups (15 or more people)
5 euro p.p.
5 euro p.p.
teachers (with teacher card) 4 euro p.p.
shop. From there, follow the signposts
to the abbey site car park.
Take bus 51 Heusden to the Herkenrode
bus stop at the Herkenrode drive.
From the bus stop, it is around a
one-kilometre walk to the abbey site.
The Herkenrode Abbey is situated
between junction 94 and 95 of the
Limburg cycle route network.
The visitor centre is a recognised
cyclists’ café. Cycle parking is provided.
12-18 year olds/students
(with student card)
3 euro p.p.
Under 12s/UiTpas Hasselt
free
Groups (15 or more people)
4 euro p.p.
HERB AND INSPIRATION GARDEN
Adults
Follow the N2 towards Herk-de-Stad.
BY BIKE
4 euro p.p.
Over 65s, disabled/
are largely accessible to wheelchair
teachers(with teacher card) 3 euro p.p.
users.
12-18 year olds/students
Dogs on leads are allowed on the
(with student card) 2 euro p.p.
site. Dogs are not allowed into
Under 12/UiTpas Hasselt
free
buildings or the herb and inspiration
Groups (15 or more people)
3 euro p.p.
garden (except assistance dogs).
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(with student card)
Over 65s, disabled/
exit at junction 27 (Herk-De-Stad).
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
12-18 year olds/students
ration garden: 30 minutes before
Tuesday to Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm
BIKE HIRE
teachers (with teacher card) 5 euro p.p.
Adults
CLAVIS CONCEPT STORE
Discover delicious dishes made with regional products in the former stables.
Turn right after the Decathlon sports
7 euro p.p.
Over 65s, disabled/
museum and the herb and inspi-
landscape and find tranquillity.
THE STABLES
Adults
Last admission to the interactive
closing time.
Visit the modern apiary where volunteer beekeepers will help you discover lots of inter-
From the E313 (Antwerp-Hasselt-Liège)
INTERACTIVE MUSEUM
(INCL. AUDIO GUIDE)
where the old abbey used to stand. It allows you to look out over a sculpted scale-model
APIARY
INTERACTIVE MUSEUM
(INCL. AUDIO GUIDE) +
HERB AND INSPIRATION GARDEN
PARKING
There is a large, free visitor car park
at the entrance to the site. Parking on
the lanes is strictly prohibited. There is
disabled parking near the
gatehouse for those holding a valid
Herkenrode Abbey site
Herkenrodeabdij 4
3511 Hasselt - Kuringen
T +32 11 23 96 70
T +32 11 26 99 51 (Clavis Concept store)
T +32 11 36 23 61 (The Stables)
[email protected]
www.abdijsiteherkenrode.be
disabled parking ticket.
The Herkenrode Abbey site is a member of:
- Fonds voor Vrijetijdsparticipatie (leisure time participation fund)
- Steunpunt Vakantieparticipatie (holiday support point)
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JAPANESE GARDEN
A museum for children
and their parents
A place
for contemplation
HET STADSMUS
How did the population of Hasselt keep reinventing
their town? You can discover the entire history in
the town museum, Het Stadsmus. Also find out how
this past still impacts the modern-day town.
TICKETS
Are you visiting Hasselt with children? The town
Adults museum has a fascinating programme for them,
Senior citizens, BILL, Groups
such as a children’s tour with audio guide or an
(15 or more people) exciting walk around the town – always with
School groups
something fun to finish with!
(on reservation)
5 euro p.p.
4 euro p.p.
1 euro p.p.
Under 12s/
UiTpas Hasselt
free
OPENING HOURS
EXHIBITIONS 2016
12 MARCH to 31 OCTOBER
DOCTOR BAMPS, THE COLLECTOR.
RECONSTRUCTION OF A 19TH CENTURY COLLECTION
06.02.2016 – 01.05.2016
A Japanese garden is a place of contemplation and perhaps a place to meditate too.
The Japanese garden in Hasselt is situated between the town centre and the ring
road, yet it exudes an air of peace and quiet. It is the ideal place for a gentle walk, to
Het Stadmus again brings together the rich and striking collection of Doctor Constant
enjoy the ever-changing view or somewhere to sit and listen to the running water...
Bamps.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays:
2 pm to 6 pm
Open on Easter Monday and
Whit Monday from 2 pm to 6 pm.
Last admission: 30 minutes before
COLOUR!
ADVERTISEMENTS FOR JENEVER AND LIQUEUR FROM 1850 TO 2000
24.09.2016 - 08.01.2017
closing time.
The Jenever museum and Het Stadsmus are joining forces to exhibit the Jenever
museum’s rich collection of advertisements.
Free entrance.
Audio guide: 1 euro.
OPENING HOURS
1 APRIL to 31 OCTOBER
Tuesday to Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
1 NOVEMBER to 31 MARCH
Tuesday to Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
IKEBANA LESSONS –
THE ARTS OF
JAPANESE FLORISTRY
One Sunday a month (none in August, two in
Saturday and Sunday: 1 pm to 5 pm
September): 10 April, 22 May, 19 June, 17 July,
Closed on Mondays and on 1 January,
4 September, 25 September, 16 October,
24, 25 and 31 December 2016.
2.15 pm to 3.45 pm.
ACCESSIBILITY
Reservations: [email protected] or
Het Stadsmus is
T +31 43 3900 333
wheelchair-accessible.
Price: 19,50 euro p.p.
(Flowers and access to garden included)
Het Stadsmus
Guido Gezellestraat 2
3500 Hasselt
T +32 11 23 98 90
[email protected]
www.hetstadsmus.be
EVENTS 2016
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
March – October Art by
Liesje Reyskens
Take city bus H3 (towards Trichterheide)
12-13 March
Sendai earthquake
memorial
TICKETS
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Tuesday to Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
Japanese garden
Gouverneur Verwilghensingel 23
3500 Hasselt
T +32 11 23 52 00
(only during opening hours)
[email protected]
www.japansetuin.be
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
or line 45 (towards Maaseik) as far as
the Koning Boudewijnlaan stop. Cross
3 April
Ohanami –
cherry blossom
festival
the road, go down the steps and follow
16-17 April
Cosplay & Manga I
30 April
World Tai Chi day
The Japanese garden is situated at
1 May
Koinobori –
children’s day
5 June
Josei festival –
women’s
pampering day
18-19 June
Koi exhibition
in Kapermolen
10 July
Tanabata –
festival of wishes
24 July
Rakugo workshop for
children aged 9-14 –
Japanese comic
theatre
6 August
Origami for peace
17 August
O-bon matsuri nocturne
3-4 September
Cosplay & Manga II
Early October Kikumatsuri –
chrysanthemum
festival
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the cycle path to the garden entrance.
BY BIKE
junction 97 of the Limburg cycle route
network.
On Sundays and public holidays you
can also take the city tram shuttle
to the garden (see page 25).
Parking is free (G. Verwilghensingel 23
& Koning Boudewijnlaan)
No dogs allowed.
ACCESSIBILITY
All the paths are wide and easily
accessible for wheelchair users. If you
should encounter a slope where you
need a little help, let us know and we
will come to your assistance straight
away. Use the alternative path to avoid
the stepping stones at the waterfall.
You can book one of the two
available wheelchairs in advance to
make your visit more convenient.
© Liesje Reyskens
LIESJE
REYSKENS
UNIQUE ART PROJECT
IN THE STREETS OF HASSELT
Nothing is quite what it seems in the photographs by Liesje Reyskens, a
LITERARY MUSEUM
Be prepared to be surprised by a completely different exhibition about
books and illustrations in every room of the former mansion house.
Every age can enjoy a voyage of discovery here.
top talent from Limburg. She combines child-like, sugary images of perfect
EXHIBITIONS 2016
Literary Museum
developed an application with which her photos quite literally come to life. She has exhibited her work in cities such as Madrid, Milan, Toronto and
EEN BIJBEL - RÉBECCA DAUTREMER
3500 Hasselt
models with the layers and seriousness of life itself. She also recently
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You can enjoy a selection of the quirky yet respectful illustrations and
T +32 11 22 26 24
sketches for Een bijbel (A Bible) until 27 February 2016. For Rébecca, the
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locations in Hasselt town centre.
Bible stories form part of our history, our cultural heritage.
www.literairmuseum.be
Download the app from the App store or Google Play and from 1 March
ANNEMARIE VAN HAERINGEN, ILLUSTRATOR
to 31 May follow a route through Hasselt town centre that is not only a
You can admire the illustrations by Annemarie van Haeringen from 6 March
colourful celebration for children but also tells a layered story for adult
to 2 October 2016. With sober lines, thoughtful composition and bright
spectators. The streets in the town are the backdrop for this unique art
colours, she creates drawings with immediately appeal.
LA; now she is coming home to Hasselt and has never before exhibited so
much new work, some of which is inspired by her trip to Japan, at unique
project, a must-see for the spring!
You can admire more of her work in the Japanese garden throughout the
opening period. The contents of this totally different project will change
with the seasons, so you will never get tired of it. So it’s the ideal moment
to experience the garden as never before.
TICKETS
PERMANENT EXHIBITION
Dive into the dark world of the coal mines or follow how a book comes
into being in From reader to writer. In The Wonder Room, discover the
Adults: 4 euro p.p.
Schools and under 18s: 2 euro p.p.
Other groups (10 or more people): 3 euro p.p.
OPENING HOURS
great cabinets about children’s authors and illustrators. Or dream away in
From Wednesday to Saturday and the first Sunday
Poisoned apples on golden plates, an exhibition about eating and drinking
of the month, from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm. Other days
in fairytales.
by appointment. Closed on public holidays.
www.liesjereyskens.com
www.uitinhasselt.be/liesjereyskens
CARILLON TOWER
GUIDED TOUR
Every first Saturday of the month at 2 pm.
Right in the centre of town, high in the tower of Saint
TICKETS
Quentin’s cathedral, is where you will find the carillon.
Price: p.p./UiTpas
Granted there are a lot of steps to climb up, but the reward at the top is a breathtaking view. Not to mention
Art in the
street scene
arriving at the place to learn everything possible about
4 euro
Hasselt:
2 euro
p.p./under 12s: free
timepieces, clocks and carillons.
Carillon Tower Saint Quentin’s cathedral
MONTHLY TOUR
Vismarkt
Put the first Saturday of the month in your diary, be-
3500 Hasselt
cause that is when the guided tours of Saint Quentin’s
T +32 11 23 98 90
cathedral run. Only for individual visitors; groups can
[email protected]
book a guided tour via Hasselt Tourism.
STREET
ART
FESTIVAL
Hasselt has become richer since
September 2011 in the form of two
art walls. Admire the unique works
of art by international street artist
www.hetstadsmus.be
MUSEUM
FATHER VALENTINUS
TICKETS
On 9 November 2003, Pope John Paul II
OPENING HOURS
beatified Heilig Paterke (the little holy father of
Weekdays: 9 am to 11.30 am –
Hasselt). You can hear the life story of Father
1.30 pm to 4 pm
Valentinus Paquay in the museum and the
Saturday and Sunday: 9.45 am
tomb. See some of his personal effects and
to 11.30 am – 1.30 pm to 4.00 pm
clothes.
Closed on public holidays, from
Also
discover
the
miracle
attributed to him.
at sites including Dorpstraat and
that
is
Free entrance.
24 December to 2 January,
on the afternoon of Maundy
the Canal quarter.
Thursday, Good Friday and
Museum Father Valentinus
Easter Saturday.
Street Art Festival
Minderbroedersstraat 19
[email protected]
3500 Hasselt
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www.streetartfestival.be
T +32 11 24 10 63
The museum is not yet
[email protected]
www.heiligpaterke.com
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accessible for wheelchair-users
or the severely disabled.
ART CENTRE BELGIE
CULTURAL CENTRE
HASSELT
At the Art Centre BELGIE, you will
always stay a step ahead of the
rest. Experience tomorrow’s fash-
Come to the place where dance, theatre, (classical) music and visual arts come
together under one roof. Keep your finger on the pulse of the contemporary arts
in the Hasselt cultural centre.
The full programme and opening hours can be found at www.ccha.be.
It is then a 100-metre walk to the Hasselt cultural centre. There is a free
Hasselt cultural centre
car park at the back of the Hasselt cultural centre. During the day, part
Kunstlaan 5
of this car park is closed off with a barrier and only accessible to visitors
3500 Hasselt
to the Hasselt cultural centre.
T +32 11 22 99 31
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[email protected]
(Open Circuit)
in visual arts, film, music, theatre,
3500 Hasselt
dance,
T +32 11 22 41 61
performances,
heritage
[email protected]
www.kunstencentrumbelgie.com
interesting projects and activities
www.open-circuit.com
initiated by Open Circuit, the inter-
OPENING HOURS
national production house, situ-
to be accessible to the disabled. There are extra places provided for
T +32 11 22 99 33
wheelchair users in the concert hall and theatre. There are a number
[email protected]
of disabled parking spaces at both the main and rear entrance.
www.ccha.be
Z33
ated within the listed buildings of
‘Huis Hoste’ and ‘Koloniale Waren’.
CIAP
CIAP is a members’ association for mod-
Only open while
activities are taking place.
Contemporary art
ern art, which you can visit in the former
OPENING HOURS
government building in the centre of
Wednesday to Friday 11 am to 6 pm.
Does your heart beat a little faster for contemporary art? Then it is sure to thump
Hasselt. The large rooms regularly play
Saturday and Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm.
in Z33, the house for contemporary art. Z33 seeks the boundaries of modern
host to a new solo or group exhibition.
art and design. Come in and allow yourself to be carried through this fascinating
Every first Thursday of the month sees
(including bank holidays).
world. After a Z33 exhibition, you will certainly look at everyday items in a differ-
a new opening of HET KABINET (the
Late night opening every first
ent light.
cabinet), our showcase for up-and-com-
Thursday of the month
ing artists.
(open until 10 pm).
You can also visit CIAP for readings,
FREE ENTRY
excursions, artists’ talks, tours and we
ACCESSIBILITY
TICKETS
Free entrance.
3500 Hasselt
Koningin Astridlaan 81-85
Reservations
The concert hall and theatres, doors and lifts have been modified
Zuivelmarkt 33
space for the latest trends from
As well as this, there are the many
Take the Boulevardpendel or city bus H1 and get off at the Kunstlaan stop.
Z33 – House for contemporary art
(main site)
and festivals.
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
Burgemeester Bollenstraat 54
ions today! The podium provides
the arts world. Immerse yourself
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Art Centre BELGIE
even organise an annual art quiz.
OPENING HOURS
Closed Monday and Tuesday
CIAP vzw
Lombaardstraat 23
3500 Hasselt
T +32 11 22 53 21
Unfortunately CIAP only
has limited wheelchair access.
Tuesday to Saturday: 11 am to 6 pm
[email protected]
www.ciap.be
Sunday: 2 pm to 5 pm
T +32 11 29 59 60
ACCESSIBILITY
[email protected]
Vleugel ’58 and the convent exhibition rooms are (unfortunately)
www.z33.be
not accessible to wheelchair-users.
MUZIEKODROOM
ZEBRACINEMA
A musical beehive: learn music, make music, experience music. For
complete beginners and old hands alike. From pop to metal. Enjoy local,
national and international acts, take lessons or workshops from people
in the music industry and work on your own music in the workrooms.
CAFE OPENING HOURS
Do you enjoy watching films from the non-commercial art-house circuit? We offer
strong European productions, striking American independents and unforgettable
pearls of world cinema from September to June.
TICKETS
Adults Zebracinema
Zebra room/Z33
UiTpas Hasselt 5 euro
CJP-pas 3 euro
at 5.00 pm and 8.15 pm.
16
Wednesday: 12.30 pm to 11.30 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 5.30 pm
Friday and Sunday closed
/over 55s, groups (10 or more/
Every Thursday evening
4.30 pm to 11.30 pm
6 euro
Student and apprentice card
SCREENING TIMES
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:
Muziekodroom
Zuivelmarkt 33
Bootstraat 9
3500 Hasselt
3500 Hasselt
T +32 11 29 59 85
T +32 11 23 13 13
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.zebracinema.be
www.muziekodroom.be
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THEMED WALKS
OLD
CEMETERY
Travel back to the nineteenth century and
experience the subdued atmosphere between the many imposing tombstones. You
can find out more about the history and
customs of this graveyard in the chapel at
the centre of the cemetery.
TICKETS
Free entrance.
OPENING HOURS
Daily: 10 am to 4 pm
Old cemetery
Kempische Steenweg
(naast nr. 89)
3500 Hasselt
T +32 11 23 95 40
[email protected]
www.hasel.be
CHAPEL OF SPALBEEK
The Chapel of Saint Elizabeth in Spalbeek is
shining again following its restoration. The
splendid fourteenth-century murals are well
worth the visit!
HISTORIC WALKING TOUR OF THE TOWN
Something for everyone
Interested in the rich history of Hasselt? Find out more during a
walk around the many historic buildings. Prepare to be surprised
TICKETS
Free entrance.
OPENING HOURS
over the course of two hours. Follow the copper rivets in the paving
MAY to OCTOBER
slabs; the hazelnut - the symbol of Hasselt - will show you the way.
First Sunday and third Saturday
The signs en route will tell you about the flourishing history of the
of the month: 2 pm to 5 pm –
town.
except SEPTEMBER: only second
Brochure: 2.50 euros – also available in French, German and Dutch.
Sunday of the month
(Open Monuments day)
JENEVER ROUTE
NOVEMBER to APRIL
A bubbling – or should that be boiling? – city walk to the centre
First Sunday of the month:
of Hasselt jenever. You will discover the buildings, monuments and
2 pm to 4 pm
sites that bear witness to the rich history of jenever.
On other days you can see
Brochure: 6 euros – also available in French, German and Dutch.
the murals from the doorway.
Spalbeek of Chapel
Brochures available from Tourism Hasselt.
Spalbeekstraat 47
3510 Hasselt-Spalbeek
[email protected]
www.hasel.be
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19
THE GARDEN OF DINA DEFERME
COUNTRYSIDE
DOMAIN
KIEWIT
4 hectares of pure gardening passion await you
in Dina Deferme’s garden. Experience the unique
TICKETS
atmosphere in the various garden chambers and
5 euros per person.
let your eyes soak up the luxurious flower bor-
All proceeds go to the Belgian
ders. The large collection of roses and perennials
Burns Foundation.
changes colour every three weeks.
OPENING HOURS
Pure nature, day after day
Every Sunday from June
The garden of Dina Deferme
to August: 2 pm to 6 pm
Beuzestraat 64
DIRECTIONS
3511 Hasselt-Stokrooie
Take the H3 city bus towards
T +32 11 25 64 58
Stokrooie. Then it is an
[email protected]
800-metre walk to the garden.
www.deferme.be
LIMBURG LAVENDER
TICKETS
You no longer need to go to
Provence to enjoy lavender.
There is a real 4 hectare lavender farm in the vicinity of
Herkenrode. All sorts of lav-
Gratis toegang.
OPENING HOURS
Summer and the Easter holidays: From 1 June to 30 September
Sundays and public holidays: 10 am to 8 pm
Monday to Saturday: 1 pm to 8 pm
ender products from its own
Closed on Fridays
lavender field are available for
Winter, autumn and spring:
sale in the farm shop. Reflect
From 1 October to 31 May
on your visit afterwards in the
cosy cafeteria.
Sundays and public holidays: 10 am to 6 pm
greatest care, day in day out. Situated
There are 2 more routes from both starting
Do you like a reason to learn about nature,
Free parking.
do you like to wander through a garden or
choose a walk over adventurous (wooded)
paths? Natural inspiration is always guaran-
ACCESSIBILITY
The site and buildings are wheelchair-accessible.
Dogs on leads are allowed.
teed at Domain Kiewit!
HORSE-DRAWN WAGON RIDE
Would you like to enjoy the Kiewit nature
reserve in comfort? Then hop on board for
This 1.5-hectare park where art and biodiversity
a tour in the horse-drawn wagon, which will
meet is worth an excursion. One hundred and
TICKETS
twenty varieties of box, dozens of methods of
Adults pruning combined with a contemporary view
Groups (10 or
of ancient crafts such as wattle fencing, rattan
more people) 4 euro p.p.
wickerwork, glass mosaics, stone carpets and
Under 12s
free
take you to the most beautiful parts of the
4,50 euro p.p.
(accompanied
gnomes to admire, as well as permanent exhibi-
by their parents)
tion of Belgian and foreign artists.
School classes 2 euro p.p.
OPENING HOURS
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
Take bus line 5 as far as the Runksterkiezel stop.
You can also reach the park by bike.
Runksterkiezel 113
Wildernis route (blue).
The farm is situated in the shadow of
grass sculptures. There are also hundreds of
Nature & Culture Park Hasselt
the town of Hasselt is managed with the
fauna to be found there.
3511 Hasselt-Stokrooie
NATURE &
CULTURE PARK
HASSELT
km Haringsvijver route (green) and the 3 km
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
the Herkenrode Abbey site at cycle junction 94.
www.limburglavendel.be
tare public nature reserve belonging to
fers a cool picture of the unique flora and
Olmenbosstraat 25
[email protected]
Kiewit: the 4 km Weijer route (orange), the 1.5
with its ‘wetland’ of pools and ponds, of-
Also on Saturdays in May from 2 pm to 6 pm.
T +32 475 71 58 25
There are 3 starting points at the Domain
Domain Kiewit offers. And this 130-hec-
in the middle of De Weijers, the Domain,
Mondays from 2 pm to 5 pm
Limburg Lavender
Pure nature, day after day: that is what
Follow the cycle route network from
junction 96 to 177. Free parking.
3500 Hasselt
ACCESSIBILITY
T + 32 11 76 66 61 • T +32 475 37 73 63
The park is wheelchair-accessible.
[email protected]
Dogs on leads are allowed.
28 MARCH to 3 NOVEMBER
Daily: 10.00 am to 6.00 pm
Tuesdays only by reservation.
5 DECEMBER to 27 MARCH
At the weekend,
during holiday periods
and by reservation.
Closed from 4 November
to 4 December.
Domain.
TICKETS
20 euros for a group of a minimum
of 8 and maximum of 25 people
splendid Domain Kiewit. Koe-vert is a selfservice shop selling many organic, local and
fair-trade products.
points: the 12 km green heart route (red) and
the 3.8 km Bokrijk - Kiewit quick link (brown).
Maps for the ‘Kiewit’ landscape hike can be
purchased at the Domain Kiewit office for
2.50 euros.
Tavern Koe-vert
FOR THE KIDS
Putvennestraat 110
Show your children the farm animals and
treat them to a picnic by the pond. Let them
romp in the play area and the adventure playground in the woods. You can spot marvel-
3500 Hasselt
T +32 11 23 47 34
[email protected]
www.koevertkiewit.be
lous insects in the (herb) gardens and apiary.
THE FUNNY LEGS PATH
TICKETS
Enjoy around 2 km of buggy-friendly walking.
Free entrance.
You can even climb into a bird’s nest or try to
OPENING HOURS
leap further than a deer. Follow our path and
discover all sorts of interesting facts and the
most pleasant places at Domain Kiewit.
The Domein is open every day
from 8.30 am until sunset.
Only closed during strong winds
and storms.
courses, children’s workshops etc. can be
Office: Monday to Friday:
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
found on the website www.visithasselt.be.
9 pm to 12 pm – 12.30 pm to 4 pm
Available all year round except in
The website is also the place to go to
heavy rain or thunderstorms. The
request or download the brochure with
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
ride lasts around 20 minutes. Please
schools programmes and educational activi-
book at least two weeks in advance.
WALKING
A number of marked hiking path start from
Kiewit castle and run to the Bokrijk playground.
There are 2 starting points in Bokrijk: the
3 km Parkdreven route (blue).
20
Taverne Koe-vert welcomes you to the
The latest range of weekend activities,
(up to 30 including children).
4 km Bucksenrake route (yellow) and the
www.parknatuurcultuur.be
TAVERN KOE-VERT
ties relating to nature and the environment.
Take the H2 city bus towards Kiewit.
Get off at the Domein car park and
you have arrived.
Domein Kiewit is close to junction 91
Countryside Domain Kiewit
Putvennestraat 108
of the Limburg cycle route network.
Free parking.
3500 Hasselt
ACCESSIBILITY
T +32 11 21 08 49
The Domein is accessible
[email protected]
for wheelchairs and (baby) buggies.
www.visithasselt.be
Dogs on leads are allowed.
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DE HOLSTEEN ZONHOVEN
Keen to know more about pre-historic times?
Keen to know more about prehistoric times? Then follow the
De Holsteen Zonhoven
reindeer hunters’ path in the De
Hengelhoefseweg z/n
Teut nature reserve and walk in
3520 Zonhoven
the footsteps of pre-historic rein-
Zonhoven in pre-historic times
deer hunters and the first farm-
Heuvenstraat 4
ers in this area. Along this path
3520 Zonhoven
you will encounter the Holsteen,
INFO & RESERVATIONS
the only fixed whetstone that
T +32 11 81 04 80
was used 3000 to 5000 years
[email protected]
ago by pre-historic farmers to
www.zonhoven.be
polish their flint axes. Further
on you will come to an abandoned tented camp used by the
TICKETS
reindeer hunters who lived here
Free entrance to both the Holsteen
11,000 years ago. Would you like
to know how these pre-historic
and the exhibition.
hunters and the first farmers
OPENING HOURS
lived? Return to the town hall
Exhibition: every weekday
and visit the exhibition about
from 10 to 12 am and from 1 to 4 pm
Zonhoven in pre-historic times.
DE WIJERS
The De Wijers nature reserve extends
over an area encompassing Hasselt,
Zonhoven, Houthalen-Helchteren, Heus­
den-Zolder, Diepenbeek, Lummen and
Genk. It is a unique region of 1001 ponds
which were dug for the flourishing fish
farming industry – with support from
Herkenrode Abbey.
DE TEUT
There is a permanent exhibition at the Hei-
The silence of the purple heath of the De Teut nature reserve is ideal for reliving the centuries-
er how the Zonhoven fish farmers, inspired
old history. Sniff the wonderful scent of a pine forest at first light, feel the warmth of the sand
on the hiking paths in the heathland, with fens that sparkle in the sunlight, or experience
the cool in the valley along the Roosterbeek on a hot summer’s day. Even our pre-historic
ancestors appreciated the place: you can still see the traces they left behind on the Holsteen.
destrand leisure area where you can discovby the residents of Herkenrode Abbey,
shaped this landscape and in the process
made De Wijers into a last refuge for many
rare plant and animal species. Go on an
If you don’t trust yourself to follow hiking paths, go a little way with experienced guides during
exploration along the educational footpath
the monthly tours, each of which has a specific theme (mushrooms, amazing plants, water
with bird-watching huts, information panels
world etc.) You can find the dates of the themed hikes in Tourism Zonhoven’s hiking calendar.
and a number of interactive exhibits.
If you would like to find out more about the
De Teut Zonhoven
T +32 11 81 04 80
[email protected]
www.zonhoven.be
fish and fish farmers, you can take a peek
STARTING POINT 1: Holsteenbron campsite
behind the scenes of one of the Zonhoven
STARTING POINT 2: Thunderclap path, Zonhoven
fish farms. If you would like to explore the
INFO & HIKING MAPS: Tourism Zonhoven
many ponds by bike, you can follow the Pond
Route, a free app with digital cycle routes.
DE WIJERS VIEWING TOWER
VIEWING POINT FOR VIPS
If you too would like to enjoy a VIP view of
De Wijers, climb the 15-metre high viewing
tower. On the way up you will learn why nature management is an international affair
and find out about the residents you will
meet here. On the highest platform, you will
Zwanenstraat 105 3520 Zonhoven
INFO & RESERVATIONS
T +32 11 81 04 80
[email protected]
TICKETS
eyes whether the osprey will be tempted to
Free entrance.
nest on the platform designed especially for
OPENING HOURS
it. A car park and path have been created
for wheelchair users. They too can enjoy a
superb view of Dr Wijers using the periscope
on the ground floor of the tower.
OCTOBER to APRIL
Every Sunday: 2 pm to 4 pm
MAY/JUNE/SEPTEMBER
Saturday and Sunday: 2 pm to 4 pm
EASTER HOLIDAY/JULY/AUGUST
Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday:
route network using the “De Wijers” theme
SAINT QUENTIN’S
CHURCH
ZONHOVEN
Heidestrand campsite -
have a front-row seat to see with your own
Or discover the region via the Limburg cycle
Are you familiar with Kempen cathedral?
FISH FARMING EXHIBITION
2 pm to 4 pm
map.
VISIT TO GEBROEDERS
VANDEPUT FISH FARM
This neoclassical church is well worth a
visit. The large classical interior is a jewel,
Boomsteeg 40 -
the twelve Tuscan pillars are both decora-
3520 Zonhoven
tive and imposing. Following the restora-
De Wijers - land of 1001 ponds
tion, you can again admire the majestic
Regional landscape
Saint Quentin’s church Zonhoven
stucco work in the choir and the nave. The
Lage Kempen vzw
Heuvenstraat 2
Ten Eikenen chapel outside the centre is
Grote Baan 176
3520 Zonhoven
another very popular venue for weddings.
3530 Houthalen-Helchteren
TICKETS
Ten Eikenen chapel
It was also a famous place of pilgrimage in
T +32 11 78 52 59
Adults 2 euro
the 16th and 17th centuries.
[email protected]
Under 12s
free
www.rllk.be
TICKETS
OPENING HOURS
INFO & RESERVATIONS
APRIL to JUNE & AUGUST to OCTOBER
T +32 11 81 04 80
Free entrance.
T +32 11 81 04 80
[email protected]
OPENING HOURS
[email protected]
2 pm to 4 pm
www.zonhoven.be
Every day from 9 am to 5 pm.
www.zonhoven.be
JULY: every Thursday: 2 pm to 4 pm
Eikenenweg 43
3520 Zonhoven
INFO & RESERVATIONS
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INFO & RESERVATIONS
T +32 11 81 04 80
[email protected]
Every 2nd Saturday of the month:
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BALLOON RIDE OVER HASSELT
CITY
TRAM TOURS
In higher realms
Literally get away from the stress
with a flight in a hot-air balloon.
Fancy enjoying the pleasant atmosphere of
Enjoy Hasselt in peace and quiet
Hasselt in comfort? That is exactly what you
from a height of 1500 metres.
can do on a tour in the city tram in and around
the town centre – brimming with sights.
Balloon ride over Hasselt
Melbeekstraat 46
CITY TRAM AND
JAPANESE GARDEN COMBI-TICKET
3500 Hasselt
T +32 475 57 73 02
[email protected]
www.balloonessentials.be
Combine your transport and entrance to
TICKETS
the garden in one combi-ticket. Take the
150 euro p.p.
city tram at 2.30 pm from the Grote Markt
to the Japanese garden. Visit the garden
then travel back at 4.30 pm.
From 1 April to 31 October: every Sunday
AERO-KIEWIT AIRFIELD
and the following public holidays: Monday
28 March (Easter Monday), Thursday 5 May
(Ascension), Monday 16 May (Whit Monday),
OPENING HOURS
Thursday 21 July (Belgian National Day),
The airfield is open every
Monday 15 August (Assumption).
day from 10 am.
A bird’s-eye view
Buy your ticket from Tourism Hasselt,
Weekly closing day: Monday
the Japanese garden or the tram driver:
10 euros per person.
It is a little-known fact that the first
Aero-Kiewit airfield
airfield in Belgium was established in
The tram may not run in extreme weather conditions. Please accept our apologies for this.
Luchtvaartstraat 100
Kiewit in 1909. Since then, Aero-Kiewit
has grown into one of the largest flying
3500 Hasselt
clubs in Belgium with over 180 members
T +32 11 21 25 50
and 50 aircraft. You can reminisce in
[email protected]
peace and quiet in the cosy tavern.
www.aero-kiewit.be
On two wheels
VESPAROUTE
Vesparoute
C-Mine,
entrance to Wilde Kastanjelaan z/n
3600 Genk
T +32 474 09 61 66
[email protected]
BOAT TRIP
ON THE
ALBERT CANAL
Fancy going on a cruise? Then step on board for a two-
www.vesparoute.com
Point your Vespa towards Hasselt, the Town of
Taste, starting from C-Mine in Genk. Experience a
nostalgic adventure on a true Italian classic: either
TICKETS
VESPA HIRE ALL-IN
snugly together two-up or each on their own mo-
- ½ day (max. 4 hours): 50 euros per Vespa (only on weekdays)
ped.
- Day (10 am to 6 pm): 69 euros per Vespa (7 days a week)
hour tour. You get a totally different picture of the town
TICKETS
from the Albert canal. The captain will be awaiting you at
Adults: 10 euro
Rederij Limburgia nv
Of course you can also experience the Vespa ride with
Booking is recommended.
Scheepvaartkaai 5D in July and August. You will embark
Children under 12: 5 euro
Scheepvaartkaai 5D
a group to create an even better atmosphere. Or what
PACKAGES
at 1.15 pm and depart at 2.00 pm, mooring up again at
Disabled/
3500 Hasselt
would you think of a package including a gastro lunch,
- Vespa Wellness (in conjunction with Bo-Ness)
delicious dinner or wellness? Experience it all with Vesp-
- Vespa Just Eat Right (in conjunction with JER)
4.00 pm.
There are also regular themed cruises. See the calendar
on the web site.
Boat trip on the Albert canal
T +32 475 95 40 78
over 50s/
[email protected]
groups
(10 or more adults): 24
8 euro
www.rederijlimburgia.be
aroute.com
- Maris Logies (in conjunction with Maris Logies, book directly)
Prices are on the web site.
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CYCLING FUN
BIKE HIRE
HASSELT BIKE POINT
HERKENRODE ABBEY SITE
GROENPLEIN
At this bike point you can park your bike, hire
You can also hire a bicycle easily at the
You can go to the community guards on the
a bike or even have minor repairs carried out
Herkenrode Abbey site. The Abbey site is
square behind the town hall (Groenplein) to
so that you can get home safely.
the ideal starting point for a bike ride in and
borrow a bicycle, a tandem, a buggy or a cy-
around Hasselt as it is right on the cycle
cle with a child carrier for a day free of charge.
route network. You can safely leave your car
This is available on weekdays from 9 am to 6
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Prices per day for bikes
• Bicycle: 10 euros
• Tandem: 20 euros
• Children’s bicycle: 5 euros
• Child seat or pannier: 1 euro
• Cargo bike: price on request
There is a multi-day discount for
all rental bikes. Price on request.
Bike hire: T 0800 96 96 7
in the free car park.
pm and on Saturdays from 10 am to 6 pm. Not
available on Sundays and public holidays.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
It costs 10 euros a day to hire a bike.
This is possible between 10.00 am and
Weekdays 7 am to 7 pm.
Also open from 9 am to 1 pm at
the weekend and on public holidays
a bike can be booked in advance with the
community guards. T+ 32 11 23 94 69.
5.00 pm every day except Monday. You
can reserve a bike on the freephone
Prevention Department
number 0800 96 96 7 (option 2). Call
T +32 11 23 94 69
+32 495 52 42 26 from abroad.
[email protected]
www.hasselt.be
(from abroad: T +32 495 52 42 26)
OPENING HOURS
Only the tandem, buggy, a child carrier or
Between 16 October and 31 March
(except in January) you can reserve
directly with the Herkenrode Abbey
site, T +32 11 23 96 70.
MONITORED
BIKE STORAGE
Put your bike into storage for free at the
between 15 March and 15 October.
Groenplein behind the Hasselt town hall or
By arrangement outside these times.
at the TT centre. From Monday to Friday
Herkenrodeabdij 4
3511 Hasselt-Kuringen
Stationsplein
3500 Hasselt
[email protected]
www.abdijsiteherkenrode.be
from 9 am to 6 pm, Saturdays from 10 am
to 6 pm, closed on Sundays and public
holidays. Also at Kolonel Dusartplein from
8.30 am to 1 pm on market days (Tuesday
and Friday).
T 0800 96 96 7
[email protected]
Prevention Department
www.vzwbasis.be
www.fietsbasis.be
A province doesn’t earn a reputation as a
cycling paradise just like that. You need a
convenient network of cycle routes with
extra facilities such as cycling cafés and
cyclist-friendly
accommodation.
Cyclists welcome
CYCLE ROUTES
You
can
find all these in abundance in Hasselt and
Zonhoven. That is because we like to slow
down when it is right to do so. Try it for yourself. How much would you bet that it will be
unforgettable?
www.toerismelimburg.be
Cycling ticket available for 9.50 euros from
Tourism Hasselt or Tourism Zonhoven.
TASTY CYCLE ROUTE
Enjoy the rural character of the Hasselt subboroughs. During your trip along the cycle
route network, you will pass a number of
DE WIJERS, LAND OF 1001 PONDS
Cycle between 1175 ponds full of rare species of animals and plants. Tie the landscapes together: a mixture of forests,
meadows and heathland. The four cycle
loops take you past the region’s unmissable
attractions:
Bokrijk,
Kelchterhoef,
Hengelhoef, Domein Kiewit, Domein Bovy,
Herkenrode Abbey, C-Mine. Take your pick!
Available for 3 euros from Tourism Hasselt, Tourism Zonhoven or in the visitors’
reception at Herkenrode Abbey.
ZONHOVEN RAMPARTS ROUTE
Explore the route under pedal power, at
your own pace as natural beauty slides
by. It’s the height of relaxation.
The route with route map is available free
of charge from Tourism Zonhoven.
tasty eateries and relaxing places to rest.
CENTRAL LIMBURG MOUNTAIN BIKE ROUTE
Check the map to see which of the 3 cycle
Are you a bit more sporty? The Cen-
loops suits you and pedal off! If you don’t
tral Limburg mountain bike network will
want to miss anything in Hasselt, you can
allow you to explore the splendid natural
also combine the 3 loops.
beauty of Central Limburg under more
You can pick up a sheet of discount vouchers on the cycle route. These will give you
an attractive discount at 10 great addresses
that you will encounter en route.
T +32 11 23 94 69
Available for 3.50 euros from Tourism Has-
[email protected]
selt.
www.hasselt.be
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LIMBURG CYCLE
ROUTE NETWORK
challenging conditions. The network consists of three separate routes and offers
a rich variety of wooded areas, fabulous
heathland
landscapes,
meadows
and
fens.
Available
for
4
euros
Zonhoven.
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from
Tourism
SKATE PARK KAPERMOLEN
PLOPSA INDOOR HASSELT
Skating fun
Skating fun on a site measuring 60 x 50
metres! A challenging bowl in the middle,
a simpler roll-in at the edge. Also check
out the eight zones on the outside
of the park: every street spot is a new
challenge.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The skate park is always open
and is completely free.
The use of protective equipment
is mandatory.
Skate park Kapermolen
Kapermolenpark
Elfde Liniestraat
3500 Hasselt
Combine the magic of your favourite Studio 100 characters with some 25 attractions for your first giggles!
Plopsa Indoor Hasselt
TICKETS
Children ≥ 1 m and adults
18,75 euro
Children between 85 cm and 1 m
9,99 euro
OPENING HOURS
Always check the calendar on the web site before you
set off.
Gouverneur Verwilghensingel 70
3500 Hasselt
T +32 11 29 30 40
[email protected]
www.plopsa.be
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
BY TRAIN
Buy a B-Dagtrip ticket (train + entrance) at major Belgian
stations or from www.b-dagtrips.be for the best deal.
BY BUS
Take city bus H3 (towards Trichterheide) or line 45
(towards Maaseik) as far as the Provinciehuis stop on
Universiteitslaan.
PARKING
Plopsa Indoor Hasselt is situated at Grenslandhallen
which has plenty of parking space.
Parking is not free of charge.
ACCESSIBILITY
A special guide has been put together on the facilities
and services that can be used by disabled visitors to
the park. More info on the website.
TIP
Our museums can also be discovered by children.
See what’s on offer at www.jenevermuseum.be www.modemuseumhasselt.be www.hetstadsmus.be - www.abdijsiteherkenrode.be
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Set off with a real witch’s case
LOTJE FOOTPATH
ZONHOVEN
Lotje, Het Nieuwsgierige Heksje (Lotje, the Curious Little Witch, a character created by illustrator
Lieve Baeten) is still an important ambassador for Zonhoven.
START AND INFO
Some years after a first Lotje het Nieuwsgierige Heksje walk was created, you can now explore
Toerisme Zonhoven
a second route too: Slimme Lotje (smart Lotje). This witches walk starts at the statue of Lotje at
Heuvenstraat 4
the main library. The discovery tour in the ‘Den Dijk’ park is 1.5 km long. The route is marked in
T +32 11 81 04 80
the free Lotje walk booklet which contains all sorts of fun things for children to do and surprises.
[email protected]
This time you can also set off with a real witches case to make your tour even more fun.
www.zonhoven.be
Invent a few magic spells!
Free
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ETHIAS ARENA - ETHIAS THEATRE - GRENSLANDHALLEN
You may be familiar with the Ethias Arena, the Ethias Theatre and the Grenslandhallen from the programmes Bouwinnovatie, Nacht van de Vlaamse Televisiesterren, Het Schlagerfestival and I love the 90’s. But there is much more going on,
for every age: from contemporary and flashy to classical and relaxed.
Discover the full programme at www.ethias-arena.be and www.ethias-theater.be
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
BY CAR
The site is signposted from the three Hasselt junctions on the E313
Antwerp-Liège motorway and the Grote Ring, the Hasselt ring road.
The quickest route to the venues is via junction 29 (Hasselt-Oost9.
Plenty of paying parking for visitors and exhibitors.
Enter Trichterheideweg as the destination address in your GPS.
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Ethias Arena - Ethias Theatre - Grenslandhallen
The Hasselt-Provinciehuis bus stop on Universiteitslaan is within walking
Gouverneur Verwilghensingel 70
distance of the site. This stop is served by the H3 city line or routes 20a,
3500 Hasselt
36 or 45.
T +32 3 400 60 60
[email protected]
ACCESSIBILITY
Wheelchair users can enjoy performances in the Ethias Theatre without any
www.ethias-arena.be
problems.
www.ethias-theater.be
KINEPOLIS
TICKETS
Free parking.
Adult rate 9,95 euro
Reduced rate
8,95 euro
OPENING HOURS
Weekdays, weekends
and public holidays from 1.30 pm.
Christmas holidays from 10 am.
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
From the station, take bus H3 towards Hasselt Godsheide as far as
the ‘Hasselt P&R Grenslandhallen’
stop. Then cross Universiteitslaan
Watch your favourite film in one of our fourteen ultra-modern
cinema screens. A razor-sharp picture and perfect sound:
and you will see Kinepolis diagonally
to the left in front of you.
that is how cinema is meant to be – with or without popcorn.
FAIRTRADE
QUICKSTEP
VERSUZ
A night out in Hasselt is not complete without a
Hasselt embraces fair trade with
visit to the disco Versuz. Immerse yourself in a
farmers in the South and at home.
mysterious, intimate atmosphere and enjoy your-
Hasselt is a FairTrade municipality
self as if tomorrow would never come. Pumping
and does everything possible to
house and techno, mesmerising electronic or ex-
earn its five FairTrade stars. You can
quisite lounge trips. You name it, we’ve got it!
already consume FairTrade products
at the addresses in this brochure
Hasselt wants to give people on a limited budget the opportunity to enjoy a day trip
or holiday. That is why various sights and stay in Hasselt offer a subsidised rate.
Contact a Rap op Stap branch in your area for information and reservations.
that are marked with the ‘Hasselt,
Fair city’ logo. You can find more
information and become a fan of
‘Hasselt, FairTrade municipality’ at
www.fairtradegemeenten.be/hasselt.
www.rapopstap.be
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TICKETS
Members
10 euro
(Saturday and Monday)
Membersfree
(Thursday)
Non-members
15 euro
(Saturday and Monday)
Versuz
Non-members
Gouverneur Verwilghensingel 70
(Thursday)
3500 Hasselt
OPENING HOURS
T +32 11 22 26 95
[email protected]
www.versuz.be
5 euro
Saturday: 10 pm to 7 am
Monday: 11 pm to 6 am
Thursday: 10 pm to 6 am
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ACCESSIBILITY
Most of the screens are
wheelchair-accessible.
The accessibility of a particular
screen will be clearly indicated
for each film screening.
Kinepolis
Via Media 1
3500 Hasselt
T +32 11 29 86 00
[email protected]
www.kinepolis.com
LODGINGS
Accommodation in Hasselt and Zonhoven
HOTELS
HASSELT
DE GROENE HENDRICKX***
Zuivelmarkt 25
3500 Hasselt
HOTELS
HASSELT
T +32 11 28 82 10
F +32 11 28 82 11
[email protected]
www.lodge-hotels.be
22 rooms
City centre
Double room from 135 euro
CHARM HOTEL HET MENNEKE**
Maastrichterstraat 48
3500 Hasselt
T +32 11 32 31 34
T +32 477 27 53 02
[email protected]
www.hetmenneke.be
5 rooms
City centre
Double room from 120 euro
CHARM HOTEL ’T HEMELHUYS***
Hemelrijk 15
3500 Hasselt
DE WIMMER*
Luikersteenweg 516
3501 Hasselt (Wimmertingen)
T +32 11 21 55 38
T +32 473 50 82 77
[email protected]
www.de-wimmer.be
4 duplex rooms
Rural area
Duplex room from 115 euro
HASSOTEL***
Sint-Jozefsstraat 2-10
3500 Hasselt
T +32 11 35 13 75
T +32 11 23 06 55
F +32 11 35 13 76
F +32 11 22 94 77
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.hemelhuys.be
www.hassotel.be
9 rooms
City centre
Double room from 95 euro
CHARM HOTEL VILLA SAPORIS***
Kuringersteenweg 124
3500 Hasselt
35 rooms
City centre
Double room from 130 euro
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HASSELT***
Thonissenlaan 37
3500 Hasselt
T +32 11 91 09 23
T +32 11 37 93 00
[email protected]
F +32 11 37 93 01
www.saporis.be
[email protected]
10 rooms (8 rooms – 2 suites)
www.hiexhasselt.com
City centre
Double room from 120 euro
89 rooms
City centre
Double room from 85 euro
DAI HOTEL***
Genkersteenweg 352
3500 Hasselt
T +32 11 32 50 13
F +32 11 23 25 57
[email protected]
www.dai-hotel.be
9 rooms
Rural area
Double room from 95 euro
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HOLIDAY INN HASSELT****
Kattegatstraat 1
3500 Hasselt
T +32 11 24 22 00
F +32 11 22 39 35
[email protected]
www.hihasselt.com
107 rooms
City centre
Double room from 105 euro
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HOTELS
HASSELT
HOTELS
HASSELT
HOTEL MARIE**
VOUS LÉ VOUS***
Guffenslaan 47
Wimmertingenstraat 76
3500 Hasselt
3501 Hasselt (Wimmertingen)
T +32 11 21 03 70
T +32 11 74 81 85
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.vouslevous.be
www.hotelmarie.be
5 rooms
5 rooms
City centre
Rural area
Double room from 110 euro
Double room from 90 euro
Rooms only available from
Sunday evening to Friday morning.
YUP HOTEL ***
PARKHOTEL***
Thonissenlaan 52
Genkersteenweg 350 3500 Hasselt
3500 Hasselt
T +32 11 23 11 11
T +32 11 21 16 52
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.yuphotel.com
www.parkhotel-hasselt.be
59 rooms
28 rooms
City centre
Rural area
Double room from 59 euro (excl. breakfast)
Double room from 79 euro
Hotel completely renovated in 2015.
YUP cabins, hang-out area, lounge, cosy bar and Grab&Go.
PAX*
YOUTH HOSTEL
HASSELT
HOSTEL H
Grote Markt 16
Spoorwegstraat 80
3500 Hasselt
3500 Hasselt
T +32 11 22 38 75
T +32 11 45 50 81
F +32 11 23 43 91
F +32 11 43 25 65
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.hotelpax.be
www.jeugdherbergen.be/hasselt
9 rooms
120 beds (40 rooms with 2 to 6 beds)
City centre
City centre
Double room from 62 euro
Bed in a double or twin room from 24.70 euros p.p.
Bed in a four or six-person room from 20.40 euros p.p.
RADISSON BLU HOTEL, HASSELT****
6 ZINNEN
Torenplein 8
Luikersteenweg 6
3500 Hasselt
3500 Hasselt
T +32 11 77 00 00
T +32 477 56 54 99
F +32 11 77 00 99
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.6zinnen.be
www.radissonblu.com/hotel-hasselt
4 rooms
126 rooms
City centre
City centre
Double room from 95 euro
Double room from 105 euro
THE CENTURY**
Leopoldplein 1
3500 Hasselt
T +32 11 22 47 99
F +32 11 23 18 24
[email protected]
www.thecentury.be
10 rooms
City centre
Double room from 90 euro
www.toerismevlaanderen.be/toegankelijkheidslabel
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HOLIDAY LODGINGS
HASSELT
GUEST ROOMS
HASSELT
HOLIDAY HOUSES
HASSELT
HET DEMERHUISJE****
Demerstraat 42
3500 Hasselt
T +32 475 57 74 08
[email protected]
www.deferme.be/demerhuisje
Holiday home for 2 persons
City centre
Apartment from 110 euro
BIJ LIEVE EN JOS**
Heidestraat 51
3500 Hasselt
T +32 11 22 10 85
T +32 496 73 67 42
F +32 11 22 41 32
[email protected]
www.bijlieveenjos.be
6 rooms
Rural area
Double room from 90 euro
STADSHUISJE 36****
Gaarveldstraat 36
3500 Hasselt (Runkst)
T +32 11 27 55 44
T +32 494 45 31 47
[email protected]
www.stadshuisje36.be
Holiday home for up to 6 persons
City centre
BO-NESS
Kempische Kaai 70
3500 Hasselt
T +32 475 30 40 30
[email protected]
www.bo-ness.be/sleeping
2 rooms
City centre
Double room from 105 euro
Weekend from 380 euro
GUEST ROOMS
HASSELT
AAN DE LOMBAARDHOF**
Lombaardstraat 42
3500 Hasselt
T +32 11 22 96 79
BLOONWINNING****
Oosterbeekstraat 60
3500 Hasselt (Sint-Lambrechts-Herk)
T +32 496 99 38 11
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.aandelombaardhof.com
www.bloonwinning.be
1 room
City centre
Double room from 100 euro
ABELJANO****
Smetstraat 36
3501 Hasselt (Wimmertingen)
T +32 495 53 24 27
[email protected]
www.bedandbreakfasthasselt.com
4 rooms
Rural area
Double room from 100 euro
6 rooms
Rural area
Double room from 114 euro
CHAMBRES B’HÔTES****
On board of the ship ‘Le Fabuleux Destin’
Kempische Kaai 68
3500 Hasselt
T +32 476 23 29 41
[email protected]
www.chambresbhotes.be
4 rooms
City centre
Double room from 190 euro
AMUSE-COUCHE***
Herkenrodebosstraat 86
3511 Hasselt (Kuringen)
T +32 11 75 05 75
[email protected]
www.amuse-couche.be
4 rooms
Rural area
Double room from 110 euro
DE KIEZEL****
Kiezelstraat 71
3500 Hasselt (Godsheide)
T +32 478 21 55 22
T +32 11 76 17 44
[email protected]
www.dekiezel.com
4 rooms
Rural area
Double room from 80 euro
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GUEST ROOMS
HASSELT
GUEST ROOMS
HASSELT
DE POMMERIE***
Runkstersteenweg 505
3500 Hasselt
LE PETIT VÉLO***
Maastrichtersteenweg 152
3500 Hasselt
T +32 486 20 32 32
T +32 479 83 69 01
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.depommerie.be
www.lepetitvelo.be
2 rooms
Rural area
Double room from 100 euro
GUESTHOUSE DUSART**
Congostraat 9
3500 Hasselt
4 rooms
City centre
Double room from 100 euro
LE REFUGE****
Kiewitstraat 247
3500 Hasselt - Kiewit
T +32 475 32 54 29
T +32 11 33 26 64
[email protected]
T +32 11 28 52 38
www.guesthousedusart.be
www.lerefugekiewit.be
5 rooms
[email protected]
City centre
Studio from 245 euro/week (excl. breakfast)
4 rooms Rural area
Double room from 95 euro
HET KOETSHUIS***
Sint-Maartenplein 56
3512 Hasselt (Stevoort)
MARIS LOGIES****
Van Groesbeekstraat 6
3511 Hasselt (Kuringen)
T/F +32 11 74 44 78
T +32 11 25 03 18
[email protected]
T +32 477 26 67 40
www.koetshuis.be
[email protected]
5 rooms
www.marislogies.be
Rural area
Double room from 95 euro
5 rooms
Rural area
Double room from 95 euro
HET WITTE HUYS****
Luikersteenweg 248 C
3500 Hasselt
T +32 497 15 20 00 [email protected]
www.hetwittehuys.be 2 rooms
Rural area
Double room from 94 euro
HET ZUMMERHEEM*
Schuurstraat 5
3511 Hasselt (Stokrooie)
VILLA DES ROSES***
Luikersteenweg 66
3500 Hasselt
T +32 476 48 46 93
[email protected]
www.villadesroseshasselt.be
2 rooms
City centre
Double room from 120 euro
WELLNESS HASSELT B&B****
Tulpinstraat 33
3500 Hasselt (Kiewit)
T +32 475 76 16 28
T +32 11 27 43 76
T +32 473 97 27 25
F +32 11 74 47 40
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.zummerheem.be
www.wellnesshasselt.be
8 rooms
Rural area
Double room from 80 euro
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3 rooms
Rural area
Double room from 175 euro
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HOTELS
ZONHOVEN
HOLIDAY HOUSES
ZONHOVEN
GOUDBLOEM***
Nachtegalenstraat 49
Wijvestraat 87
3520 Zonhoven
3520 Zonhoven
T + 32 11 81 35 50
T +32 11 45 24 41
F + 32 11 81 87 10
T +32 494 39 90 07
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.hotelgoudbloem.be
www.treigersnest.be
6 rooms
Rural area
Double room from 120 euro (excl. breakfast)
CAMPING AREAS
ZONHOVEN
’T REIGERSNEST****
Holiday home for up to 10 people
Rural area
Weekend from 550 euro
HEIDESTRAND***
Zwanenstraat 105
3520 Zonhoven
T +32 11 81 34 37
F +32 11 81 70 41
[email protected]
www.heidestrand.be
Rural area
100 tourist pitches
620 fixed pitches
HOLSTEENBRON**
Hengelhoefseweg 9
CASA ROMAN****
Herestraat 72
3520 Zonhoven
3520 Zonhoven
T +32 11 81 71 40
T +32 496 86 35 35
[email protected]
T +32 496 86 37 37
www.holsteenbron.be
[email protected]
Rural area
www.casaroman.be
91 pitches
6 rooms
Rural area
Double room from 105 euro
HOLIDAY HOUSES
ZONHOVEN
DE WOUDAAP****
Wijvestraat 85
NOORD-ZUID****
Houthalenseweg 159
3520 Zonhoven
3520 Zonhoven
T + 32 11 82 53 26
T +32 11 76 91 76
T + 32 495 63 87 74
[email protected]
www.woudaap.be
Holiday home for up to 6 people
Rural area
[email protected]
www.luxekamersnoordzuid.be
4 rooms
Rural area
Double room from 105 euro
Weekend from 220 euro
EIKENEN***/****
Eikenenweg 53
3520 Zonhoven
T + 32 11 22 56 69
T + 32 475 49 50 83
[email protected]
www.eikenen.be
2 holiday homes for up to 2x4 people
Rural area
Weekend from 250 euro
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VILLA SONUWE*
Beringersteenweg 42
3520 Zonhoven
T +32 11 72 38 49
T +32 474 56 67 81
[email protected]
www.villa-sonuwe.be
3 rooms
Rural area
Double room from 60 euro
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GUEST ROOMS
ZONHOVEN
2016 CALENDER
JANUARY
HASSELT KLINKT - NEW YEAR’S DRINK
10 January
Grote Markt, www.uitinhasselt.be
FEBRUARY
CROCUS FESTIVAL – INTERNATIONAL
ARTS FESTIVAL FOR CHILDREN
3 to 11 February
cultuurcentrum Hasselt, www.ccha.be
KROKUSKRIEBELS –
TWO-YEARLY CULTURE AND
ART PROJECT INITIATED BY THE
“GEZINSBOND” (FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
6 to 14 February
various locations –
www.krokuskriebels.be
CARNIVAL ZONHOVEN
7 February
www.dezonneridders.be
MARCH
CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL AND
INTERNATIONAL CARNIVAL PARADE
5 and 6 March
Always something to experience
CULINARY GARDEN
20 to 23 May
Abdijsite Herkenrode,
www.abdijsiteherkenrode.be
TOEKOER FESTIVAL - THEATRE,
STORYTELLING AND THE ART OF
SONG FOR YOUNG AND OLD
city centre, www.liveinhasselt.be
DAY OF THE PARC ZONHOVEN
29 May
www.zonhoven.be
JUNE
AMUSE – CULINARY PARK FESTIVAL
5 June
Domein Kiewit, www.uitinhasselt.be
HASSELT OPEN AIR TANGO
18 June
Groenplein, www.tangobrujo.be
40 YEARS OF DOMEIN KIEWIT GREAT FAMILY AND
NATURE-FRIENDLY FESTIVAL
26 June
Domein Kiewit, 011 21 08 49
Abdijsite Herkenrode,
HERKENRODE ONTLUIKT!
3 April
Abdijsite Herkenrode,
25 and 26 June
www.abdijsiteherkenrode.be
ZONHOVEN TRAPT DOOR
25 and 26 June
www.zonhoven.be/ztd
JULY
SENSEVENT –
EVENT OF THE SENSES
Abdijsite Herkenrode,
3 July
www.abdijsiteherkenrode.be
HASSELT ZIIINGT - SONG FESTIVAL
www.abdijsiteherkenrode.be
11 July
SPANISH CULTURAL, FOLKLORE
AND GASTRONOMY FESTIVAL
www.hasseltziiingt.be
21 to 24 April
Koning Boudewijnlaan /
Kolonel Dusartplein,
AUGUST
ZONHOVEN LIVE
ERFGOEDDAG –‘RITUALS’ THEME
www.zonhovenlive.be
various locations, www.erfgoeddag.be
MEIAVONDVIERING (MAY EVENING
CELEBRATION) – BANISHING THE
WINTER THROUGH FIRE
30 April
Every Tuesday morning
and Friday morning
Kolonel Dusartplein,
www.hasselt.be
www.abdijsiteherkenrode.be
ORGAN RECITAL
OPEN MONUMENT DAY
Every first Saturday of the month
11 September
Saint Quinten Cathedral,
various locations,
www.uitinhasselt.be
www.openmonumenten.be
ANTIQUES AND CURIOSITY MARKET
DAY OF DE WIJERS – TWO-YEARLY FESTIVAL
IN THIS NATURE RESERVE
25 September
various locations, www.dewijers.be
HASSELT’S FAIR
April 2th until October 29th,
every Saturday morning
Kolonel Dusartplein,
www.uitinhasselt.be
CARILLON CONCERTS
Every Friday evening
17 to 25 September
of July and August
Kolonel Dusartplein,
Saint Quentin’s Cathedral,
www.uitinhasselt.be
www.uitinhasselt.be
OCTOBER
HASSELT DANCES
DWARS DOOR HASSELT
of July and August
9 October
Kolonel Dusartplein,
www.dwarsdoorhasselt.be
THE HASSELT JENEVER FESTIVITIES
NOVEMBER
7 August
THEATRE ON THE MARKETPLACE
11 t/m 14 August
Every Tuesday
Grote Markt,
www.uitinhasselt.be
ROLLER BIKE PARADE
Every Monday evening
of July and August
Kolonel Dusartplein,
011 23 94 50
SUPERPRESTIGE VELDRIT
6 November
www.superprestigezonhoven.be
www.theateropdemarkt.be
HERBS DAY
Grote Markt, www.uitinhasselt.be
15 August
MAY
www.abdijsiteherkenrode.be
Abdijsite Herkenrode,
SAGE OF THE UNICORN –
MEDIEVAL FAMILY FESTIVAL
PUKKELPOP – INTERNATIONAL
MUSIC FESTIVAL
15 May
17, 18, 19 and 20 August
Abdijsite Herkenrode,
festivalweide Kiewit,
www.desage.be
www.pukkelpop.be
PROCESSIONS ON SUNDAY
6, 13 AND 20 AUGUST – 15 AUGUST
EVENING PROCESSION
HOLOLOOL ZONHOVEN
(FIRE FESTIVAL SAINT MARTIN)
The Septennial Festivities of Our Lady Virga Jesse in Hasselt are a tradition that
10 November
centre on Our Lady Virga Jesse, the patron saint of the town. The streets will
has been passed from generation to generation for six centuries. The festivities
be decorated with flags, flowers and water features, depictions from folklore and
scenes from the life of Mary.
HET PEPERNOTENPALEIS –
SANTA CLAUS FESTIVAL
The high-point and ultimate raison d’être of the festivities are the processions
18 to 20 November
which in 2017 will progress through the streets of Hasselt on the Sundays of 6, 13
Abdijsite Herkenrode,
and 20 August. There will be an evening procession on 15 August. And of course
www.abdijsiteherkenrode.be
the programme includes the tour of the Langeman, Hasselt Ridderreus (knight
WINTERLAND HASSELT
city centre,
SEPTENNIAL FESTIVITIES
OF OUR LADY VIRGA JESSE 2017
HASSELT WEEKLY MARKET
www.hololool.net
Kapermolenpark, www.euroferia.net
24 April
RECURRENT
EVENTS
2016
Abdijsite Herkenrode,
city centre, www.jeneverfeesten.be
THE BIG PICNIC
Abdijsite Herkenrode,
4 September
15 and 16 October
www.abdijsiteherkenrode.be
16 and 17 April
www.abdijsiteherkenrode.be
28 en 29 May (to be confirmed)
ZONHOVEN ANNUAL FAIR
APRIL
Abdijsite Herkenrode,
SEPTEMBER
city centre, www.uitinhasselt.be
www.zonhoven.be
28 August
LIVE IN HASSELT –
MUSIC FESTIVAL IN DE BINNENSTAD
OPEN TUINEN
6 March
ABBEY BEER FESTIVAL
giant) and the associated pea soup dispensation.
19 November to 8 January 2017
Kolonel Dusartplein,
www.winterland.be
INFORMATION:
DECEMBER
www.virgajessefeesten.be,
[email protected] or via Toerisme Hasselt.
ZONHOVEN CHRISTMAS MARKET
DID YOU KNOW?
16 December (to be confirmed)
The Septennial Coronation Festivities in Tongeren will be held in 2016
www.zonhoven.be
The dates in this survey can be modified
without notice. More info about events 2016:
from 3 to 10 July.
Info: www.kroningsfeesten.be
www.uitinhasselt.be
www.zonhoven.be
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Toerisme Hasselt – UiTpunt
Maastrichterstraat 59
BE-3500 Hasselt
T +32 11 23 95 40
[email protected]
www.hasselt.eu
Opgelet parkeren!
Op en binnen de kleine ring
Betalend parkeren van
ma. tot en met zat. van 9 tot 19u
Tussen kleine en grote ring
Volledig blauwe zone:
parkeerschijf verplicht
Literair Museum – Musée de la littérature
Literaturmuseum – Literary Museum
14
12
3
1
Abeljano
Smetstraat 36
6 Zinnen
Luikersteenweg 6
14
13
12
Le Refuge
Kiewitstraat 247
Le Petit Vélo
Maastrichtersteenweg 152
Het Zummerheem
Schuurstraat 5
Het Witte Huys
Luikersteenweg 248 C
5
4
3
2
1
Prinsenhof – Palais princier
Prinzenhof – Prince’s residence
Oud-Kerkhof – Le vieux cimetière
Alter Friedhof – Old churchyard
Sint-Rochuskerk (Paterkeskerk) – Eglise
Kirche – Church
Japanse Tuin – Jardin japonais
Japanischer Garten – Japanese garden
Abdijsite Herkenrode – Abbaye
Abtei – Abbey
Begijnhof – Béguinage
Beginenhof – Beguinage
13
12
11
10
9
8
De tuin van Dina Deferme
Jardin – Garten – Garden
Limburg Lavendel
Lavende – Lavendel – Lavender
Kapel van Spalbeek
Chapelle – Kapelle – Chapel
Z33 - huis voor actuele kunst - Centre artistique
Kunstzentrum – Arts centre
Park ‘Natuur & Cultuur’ – Parc ‘Nature & Culture’
Park ‘Nature & Culture’
Virga Jessebasiliek – Basilique
Basilika – Basilica
Stadhuis – L’Hôtel de ville
Rathaus – Town hall
Bezienswaardigheden – Curiosités
Sehenswürdigkeiten – Sights
2
Amuse-Couche
Herkenrodebosstraat 86
15
Maris Logies
Van Groesbeekstraat 6
6
14
Gastenkamers – Chambres d’hôtes
Gästezimmer – Guest rooms
3
Bij Lieve en Jos
Heidestraat 51
16
Villa des Roses
Luikersteenweg 66
Sint-Quintinuskathedraal – Cathédrale
Kathedrale – Cathedral
9
8
7
6
5
4
Guesthouse Dusart
Congostraat 9
De Pommerie
Runkstersteenweg 505
De Kiezel
Kiezelstraat 71
Chambres b’Hôtes
Kempische Kaai 68
Bloonwinning
Oosterbeekstraat 60
Bo-Ness
Kempische Kaai 70
18
17
Wellness Hasselt B&B
Tulpinstraat 33
1
Het Demerhuisje
Demerstraat 42
6
5
4
3
2
1
Different Hotel Hasselt **
Thonissenlaan 52
De Wimmer*
Luikersteenweg 516
De Groene Hendrickx ***
Zuivelmarkt 25
Dai Hotel ***
Genkersteenweg 352
Charmehotel Villa Saporis ***
Kuringersteenweg 124
Charmehotel ’t Hemelhuys ***
Hemelrijk 15
Charmehotel Het Menneke**
Maastrichterstraat 48
16
15
14
Vous lé Vous***
Wimmertingenstraat 76
The Century **
Leopoldplein 1
Radisson Blu Hotel, Hasselt ****
Torenplein 8
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Golfterrein – Terrain de golf
Golfplatz – Golf-course
Ijsschaatsbaan – Patinoire
Schlittschuhbahn – Ice-rink
Zwembaden – Piscines
Schwimmbäder – Swimming pools
Kinepolis – Cinéma
Kino – Cinema
Kapermolenpark – Parc – Park
Grenslandhallen - Ethias Arena - Plopsa Indoor
Halles des foires – Veranstaltungshallen – Halls for events
Domein Kiewit – Le domaine naturel de Kiewit
Naherholungsgebiet – Nature reserve
Megadisco Versuz – Discothèque
Diskothek – Discotheque
Cultuurcentrum – Le centre culturel
Kulturzentrum – Cultural centre
Stadshuisje 36
Gaarveldstraat 36
7
Hassotel ***
Sint-Jozefsstraat 2-10
9
Rederij ‘Limburgia’ – Armement fluvial
Reederei – Shipping company
2
8
Holiday Inn Express Hasselt ***
Thonissenlaan 37
10
Ontspanning – Loisirs
Entspannung – Recreation
7
10
Het Koetshuis
Sint-Maartenplein 56
Vakantiewoningen – Maisons de vacances
Ferienwohnungen – Holiday houses
11
Hotels – Hôtels
Trein- en Busstation en Fietspunt
Gare et station d’autobus – Zug- und Busbahnhof
Railway station and bus terminal
9
Holiday Inn Hasselt ****
Kattegatstraat 1
Kunstencentrum ‘BELGIE’ – Centre artistique
Kunstzentrum – Arts centre
Toerisme Hasselt
Office du Tourisme de Hasselt
Tourist Information Hasselt
Jessa Ziekenhuis (Campus Virga Jesse)
Hôpital – Krankenhaus – Hospital
10
11
5
4
3
Provinciehuis – Maison provinciale
Provinzhaus – County hall
Provinciale Bibliotheek – Bibliothèque
Bibliothek – Library
Postkantoor – Poste
Postamt – Post office
Politie – Police
Polizei – Police station
7
6
2
8
Jessa Ziekenhuis (Campus Salvator)
Hôpital – Krankenhaus – Hospital
Hotel Marie**
Guffenslaan 47
Huis - Maison – Haus – House de Corswarem
Smaaksalon – Le Salon du Goût
Geschmackssalon – Salon of Taste
9
11
12 4
4
Stadsarchief – Archives municipales
Stadtarchiv – Municipal archives
10
PLOPSA INDOOR
VERSUZ
ETHIAS ARENA
Muziekcentrum ‘Muziekodroom’
Centre musical – Musikzentrum – Music centre
SKATEPARK
10
8
12
Welzijnscampus, A. Rodenbachstraat 20
13 15
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Parkhotel***
Genkersteenweg 350
11
18
11
5
4
14
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14
12
1
7
1
2
1
Vliegveld Aero-Kiewit
Aérodrome – Flugplatz – Airfield
5
10
13
8
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Campus Virga Jesse
RKIE
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16
12
13
15
1
17
JESSA ZIEKENHUIS
Campus Salvator
2
Pax *
Grote Markt 16
Gerechtsgebouw – palais de justice
Gerichtsgebäude – Courthouse
2
12
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6
13
Nuttige adressen – Adresses utiles
Nützliche Adressen – Useful addresses
Ethias Arena - Plopsa Indoor
Meer info over P&R op www.delijn.be
1
Museum Pater Valentinus Paquay ‘Heilig Paterke’
Musée du Père Valentin Paquay
Musea – Musées
Museen – Museums
2
Jenevermuseum – Musée du genièvre
Genevermuseum – Genever Museum
Modemuseum Hasselt – Musée de la mode
Modemuseum – Fashion Museum
Beiaardtoren – Musée du carillon
Glockenspielmuseum – Carillon Museum
3
4
5
6
Stadsmuseum Het Stadsmus
Musée communal
Städtisches Museum – Municipal Museum
Fietsroutenetwerk Limburg
96 Knooppunt 96 aan de Manteliusstraat
13
13
97 Knooppunt 97 aan de Japanse Tuin
142 Verbinding naar knooppunt 142
11
16
143 Verbinding naar knooppunt 143
12
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TB2016
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TOURISM HASSELT
TOURISM ZONHOVEN
Maastrichterstraat 59
Heuvenstraat 4
BE - 3500 HASSELT
BE - 3520 ZONHOVEN
T +32 11 23 95 40
T +32 11 81 04 80
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.visithasselt.be
www.zonhoven.be
OPENING HOURS
OPENING HOURS
Week days from 9 tot 18 uur
Mondays from 1 pm to 6.30 pm
Saturdays from 10 tot 18 uur
Wednesdays from 1 pm to 5 pm
Sundays and holidays:
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from
- from 10 am to 6 pm (1 April - 31 October)
9 am to 12 am and 1 pm to 5 pm
- from 10 am to 4 pm (2 November - 31 March)
In July and August and week days:
Closed on 1 January, 1 November,
from 9 am to 12 am and from 1 tot 4 pm
11 November, 25 en 26 December.
Closed on Saturdays,
Tourism Hasselt bank account number
Sundays and holidays.
IBAN: BE84 4500 6085 8159
BIC: KREDBEBB
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COLOFON
Final editing: Toerisme Hasselt
Graphic design and concept: Tricolor, Hasselt
Printing: Baillien & Maris, Hasselt
Photographer Toerisme Hasselt: Kris Van de Sande
Photographers Toerisme Zonhoven:
Kris Van de Sande, Luigi De Angelis, Kim Hermans
Translations: Atrado, Hasselt
Responsible Editor: Hilde Claes,
Mayor, Groenplein 1, 3500 Hasselt
Print run: 5000 ex.
All information and prices mentioned in
this brochure are subject to error or modification.
Hasselt, always in good taste!

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