TOURISM IN BELGIUM
Manneken Pis wears Brussels cyclist costume on World Bicycle Day
Last Saturday, Manneken Pis wore the outfit of a Brussels cyclist. On the occasion of World Bicycle Day on June 3, Manneken Pis wore the costume of a Brussels cyclist. Brussels Mobility takes the opportunity to take stock…
Lydia Peeters, champion of mobility and public transport from Limburg
She understands that real change also requires a shift in mindset. Lydia Peeters, born and raised in the borough of Dilsen-Stokkem Lanklaar, is a respected politician in Belgium. She has built a reputation as a staunch defender of mobility and…
The Coastal Tram, the longest tram line in the world along the Flemish coast
From the northern Knokke to the southern De Panne, the beauty and diversity of the Flemish coast await you. Traveling along the dazzling Belgian coastline, De Lijn's Flemish Coastal Tram presents itself as a unique way to explore the…
Trappist route declared the most beautiful cycling route in Flanders
You can enjoy the special atmosphere that Trappist en route evokes in you for 44 km. We mapped out another beautiful cycling route for you. The Trappist route has been declared the most beautiful cycling route in Flanders. That is what the members of VAB have decided.…
Plopsaland by train, the ultimate family outing during Easter
Come and collect Easter eggs in Plopsaland De Panne and stay at the Plopsa Hotel! Easter is traditionally the start of the amusement park season. This year it is again possible to enjoy an adventurous trip to the…
Carmelite convent the foundation of the crown jewel of seven generations
One of the most remarkable features of the monastery was the brewery that was established here. The history of the Carmelite convent in Dendermonde is a story of rise and fall. Although the monastery no longer exists, the memory of the…
Lissewege as a cycling and walking rest point
This picturesque place, where many cyclists and walkers pass, has been transformed into a tourist attraction along the 'white' village of Lissewege. The renovation of the left bank of the Boudewijn Canal between the Connection Dock and the Herders Bridge has been completed. The capstone of this multi-year project is…
Nen real come along n vélo to the Gentsche Fîeste
More than 3.000 activities in 10 days: the Gentse Feesten are back. After the poster was presented earlier, the program is now almost fixed. The City of Ghent, De Lijn and the NMBS are doing everything they can to…
Ghent Festivities 2022 poster presents rebirth
This year, design agency Soon was allowed to develop the campaign for the Gentse Feesten. After two canceled editions, the Gentse Feesten will return in full glory this year. Today, Wednesday 18 May 2022, the campaign image was presented. The design is inspired by a…
Gentse Feesten, ambitious and vegetarian predominance
catering and events sector over-demanded and under-staffed. On Friday, May 6, 2022, the City of Ghent organized an online auction for 30 food stands in the Gentse Feesten zone. 34 prospective buyers registered. 27 stands were successfully auctioned, representing a total proceeds of…
Good news for cafe goers and party animals
Many restrictions that apply due to the corona pandemic will disappear on September 1. Also good news for pub goers and party animals. Cafés can stay open again as long as before the corona crisis, you can dance again here and there and everyone is allowed to…
Ghent is the cycling Mecca of Flanders
While Antwerp is at the top of all international lists of bicycle-friendly cities, Ghent continues to declare itself the cycling city of Flanders. And not entirely unjustly because one thing is clear from the start, you have to have guts to…