The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Belgium, Belgium

May 28, 2021 Terina Blouin

From canal-laced, fairy-tale cities like Bruges and Ghent to the urban centers of Antwerp and Brussels, Belgium sits at the crossroads of medieval and modern Europe. The chance to sample famous exports such as chocolate and beer straight from the source only sweetens a visit.
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1. Minnewater Lake

Bruges 8000 Belgium +32 50 44 46 46 [email protected] http://www.visitbruges.be/en/minnewaterpark
Excellent
59%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,567 reviews

Minnewater Lake

Looking for a scenic place to take a romantic daytime or evening stroll? Minnewater Lake offers urban nature lovers a perfect setting regardless of the season or time of year.

Reviewed By 721mariand - Dublin, Ireland

Very pretty lake set in well laid out and beautiful park close to the city centre in Bruges. A place to enjoy a very pleasant stroll away from the hustle and bustle

2. ZOO Planckendael

Leuvensesteenweg 582, Mechelen 2812 Belgium +32 15 41 49 21 [email protected] http://www.zooplanckendael.be/
Excellent
48%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,084 reviews

ZOO Planckendael

3. Hoge Kempen National Park

Winterslagstraat 87, Genk 3600 Belgium 32089655665 [email protected] http://www.nationaalpark.be
Excellent
61%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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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

4. Pairi Daiza

Domaine de Cambron, Brugelette 7940 Belgium +32 68 25 08 50 [email protected] http://www.pairidaiza.eu
Excellent
67%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7,921 reviews

Pairi Daiza

Pairi Daiza is home to 7,000 animals, including numerous endangered species that are housed in the Jardin des Mondes as part of protection and breeding programmes for endangered species. Pairi Daiza is 70 hectares of sumptuous, authentic and varied gardens. A true journey across five continents.

Reviewed By R751VMclairec

Well worth buying the season pass than the day pass, lots to do, lots to see, can’t complete in a day, really reasonably priced season tickets, love the new restaurant, Paddington Bear, kids prices are amazing for what you get. Animals, scenery, play areas, it has everything, even when it’s raining they have an indoor play area so kids can wear themselves out.

5. Parc de Furfooz

Rue du camp Romain, Dinant 5500 Belgium +32 82 22 34 77 [email protected] http://www.parcdefurfooz.be/
Excellent
58%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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4.5 based on 225 reviews

Parc de Furfooz

Near the doors of the Ardennes, along the Lesse, near Dinant, park and nature reserve of Furfooz invites you to discover through a nature walk

Reviewed By johanac34 - Prague, Czech Republic

We started the day with this nice tour around the hills. It is really clean, sign are clear and the cave are nice surprises. Strongly recommended with kids with the lamp of your mobile. Explore them. Nice bar in the middle of the way where you meet the kayakistes.

6. Cave of Lorette-Rochefort

Dreve de Lorette, Rochefort 5580 Belgium +32 84 21 20 80 [email protected] http://www.valdelesse.be/start.php?lang=en&rub=8&catID=2&resID=216
Excellent
51%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 75 reviews

Cave of Lorette-Rochefort

7. Botanical Garden Kruidtuin

Kapucijnenvoer 30, Leuven 3000 Belgium +32 16 27 23 80 http://www.leuven.be/en/tourism/sightseeing/park-and-nature/botanical-garden.jsp
Excellent
60%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
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4.5 based on 676 reviews

Botanical Garden Kruidtuin

Reviewed By TheAbbas - Leuven, Belgium

It is really beautiful park with so many different flowers and plants. Its nice to take a romantic walk in it and enjoy it in a calm afternoon.

8. De Panne Beach

Gemeentebestuur Zeelaan 21, De Panne 8660 Belgium +32 58 42 16 16 http://tourism.depanne.be/
Excellent
48%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 747 reviews

De Panne Beach

Reviewed By GDlikes - Basingstoke, United Kingdom

Miles of clean sand running all the way up this coast. We tour in a motorhome so can't comment on parking as we walked to the beach from our camp site but there seems to be lots of parking available though. The beach is huge and has clearly marked out areas for different activities (sun bathing, kite surfing etc). We used the end with the (modern) statue of King Leopald. This section is dog-friendly all year (we visited in July). Popular with families as it has plenty of Life Guards, beach huts, free toilets and ice cream trollies! There's a good selection of restaurants and bars on the prom - all well-prepared for the prevailing winds with glass shelters and wind breaks. Likewise for the sun-worshippers amongst you, there are plenty of areas you can hire in the middle section of the beach that have built-in wind breaks. Not sure of the pricing as we didn't use them. Kids will love it here as there's a mad selection of quirky bikes, scooters and mini-quads for hire on the wide prom. There's a big wheel at the other end of the beach, a bouncy castle at the King Leopald end together with an old carousel. All in all, something for everyone and literally miles and miles of sand!

9. RAVeL Spa - Francorchamps - Stavelot

Chemin Henrotte, Spa Belgium http://www.velo-ravel.be/sitewebravel/ravel_spa.pdf
Excellent
48%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 69 reviews

RAVeL Spa - Francorchamps - Stavelot

Reviewed By johngV5610JM - Pangbourne, United Kingdom

A really nice series of easy to ride old railway tracks in the picturesque Ardennes. These take you through the historic villages such as Stavelot and Francorchamps and of course right above the amazing Spa Grand Prix Circuit. Well worth taking your bike for an explore along these old routes. Spa town is great, do visit the 'thermes' at the top of the hill in Spa, a great way to relax.

10. Provinciaal Groendomein Vrijbroekpark

Ridder Dessainlaan 65, Mechelen 2800 Belgium +32 15 45 13 80 http://www.provincieantwerpen.be/aanbod/dvt/vrijbroekpark.html
Excellent
46%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 183 reviews

Provinciaal Groendomein Vrijbroekpark

Reviewed By marcusaurelius2015 - Mechelen, Belgium

Has recently been enlarged. Lot of variety. Two nice restaurants with a terrace if you want to relax after a walk. Playground for children as well.

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