The 10 Best Free Things to do in Limburg Province, Flanders

June 2, 2021 Roger Rusk

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.
Restaurants in Limburg Province

1. Tongeren Flea Market

Leopoldwal, Veemarkt, Tongeren 3700 Belgium http://www.tongeren.be
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4.5 based on 207 reviews

Tongeren Flea Market

Reviewed By Tabby42 - Illinois, United States

We have bought many items from this wonderful city that opens its doors EVERY SUNDAY (except for Christmas, and possibly other official holidays that fall on Sunday). You will find antiques from vendors from various countries: England, France, Germany, and Belgium--probably others as well! Depends on what you are looking for, but we have bought GREAT wood furniture pieces: tables, Minty bookcase, French chest of drawers, nesting tables, chest-similar to cedar chest--without the cedar; unique traveling writing box (see one that Alexander Hamilton used at Ft. Ticonderoga), or wooden stationary desk organizer, holds paper, pens/pencils & has the date cards--possible used by stationary salesmen (the last two were from England). Today first Sunday of August 2017 we have returned with garden items to use for flowers (or such is my plan); from zinc washtub, to enamel pots - old chamber pot, or washstand with wash pan, a cute bicycle to hold three flower pots. As others wrote the haggling is part of the fun of getting the best deal, but don't go too low to insult the dealer! I had a total blast today and came home with more than expected to include a milk can with strainer & lid! Color me exuberant!! I even found an oil painting from a dealer that also sells on E-Bay - what a wonderful and fun day!! They do this rain or shine, they have a large building for inside vendors, as well as in a parking garage lower level for those bad weather days. Otherwise the vendors sets up on the streets and square of town from 0600-1400, but you had better get there early, because many do start packing up around noon! There local antique shops in town, that are open during this time as well--check them out too!

2. Ter Dolen

Eikendreef 21 Helchteren, Houthalen 3530 Belgium +32 11 60 69 99 [email protected] http://www.terdolen.be/
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4.5 based on 112 reviews

Ter Dolen

3. Domein Kiewit

Putvennestraat 108, Hasselt 3500 Belgium +32 11 21 08 49 [email protected] http://www.domeinkiewit.be/
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Domein Kiewit

4. Hoge Kempen National Park

Winterslagstraat 87, Genk 3600 Belgium 32089655665 [email protected] http://www.nationaalpark.be
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4.5 based on 176 reviews

Hoge Kempen National Park

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.

Reviewed By peggy265g - Geraardsbergen, Belgium

Very nice to visite especially with children. It was a visit with a lot of interactions and things to explore

5. Basilique Notre-Dame De Tongres

Stadhuisplein, Tongeren Belgium http://inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be/aanduidingsobjecten/15042
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4.5 based on 233 reviews

Basilique Notre-Dame De Tongres

Reviewed By israroz - Ra'anana, Israel

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

6. De Teut

Donderslagseweg, Zonhoven Belgium http://www.wandeleninlimburg.be/lage-kempen/de-teut-startplaats-holsteenbron/26
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4.5 based on 53 reviews

De Teut

7. Reading Between the Lines Church

Grootloonstraat 2, Borgloon 3840 Belgium
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4.5 based on 249 reviews

Reading Between the Lines Church

Reviewed By Carlvanloey - Edegem, Belgium

It is just such a nice location and a masterpiece that fits the environment perfectly. An absolute must do !!

8. Deutscher Soldatenfriedhof Lommel

Dodenveldstraat 30, Lommel 3920 Belgium http://toerismelommel.be/nl/duitse-militaire-begraafplaats
Excellent
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4.5 based on 129 reviews

Deutscher Soldatenfriedhof Lommel

Reviewed By riniquenet

When in the area, visit this place, realize how stupid humanity is. Make peace with everyone you light have a conflict with. Life is too short.

9. Antiek- en Brocantemarkt

Leopoldwal en Veemarkt, Tongeren 3700 Belgium [email protected] http://www.uitinvlaanderen.be/agenda/e/antiek-en-brocantemarkt-tongeren/ACFBAB01-AEF5-4FEE-261F1A3083DACFB9
Excellent
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4.5 based on 54 reviews

Antiek- en Brocantemarkt

10. ZLDR Luchtfabriek

Marktplein 5, Heusden-Zolder 3550 Belgium +32 11 80 80 88 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/LUCHTFABRIEK
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

ZLDR Luchtfabriek

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