What to do and see in Genk, Flanders: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

January 5, 2022 Fernanda Pittenger

Genk (Dutch pronunciation: [ɣɛŋk]) is a city and municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg near Hasselt. The municipality only comprises the city of Genk itself. It is one of the most important industrial cities in Flanders, located on the Albert Canal, between Antwerp and Liège.
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1. 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

2. vzw Het Domein Bokrijk

Bokrijklaan 1, Genk 3600 Belgium +32 11 26 53 94 [email protected] http://www.bokrijk.be
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4.5 based on 660 reviews

vzw Het Domein Bokrijk

Are you curious about where our current customs and traditions stem from? At the Bokrijk Open-Air Museum, you will discover how the past is inspiring our future! Come to Bokrijk and immerse yourself in the story of craftsmanship and admire our demonstrations or even roll up your sleeves and join in one of our fascinating workshops. From 6 April 2019, the Bokrijk Open-Air Museum offers you the opportunity to step into 'The World of Bruegel'. Imagine yourself actually being in scene depicted in one of the paintings you will see on the inspiring Bruegel Trail, and discover how relative his work remains today. Besides offering the art of baking bread and the history of textiles, we will also tell you all about brewing a craft beer (BKRK Beer) in our museum brewery the Paenhuys. The Open-Air Museum is located in a 550-hectare park, which is a dream environment for hikers and cyclists. Visit the Arboretum or explore the De Wijers pond area with its 'Cycling through Water’ experience.

Reviewed By RobWillemsHasselt - Hasselt, Belgium

As regular visitors we like to go to Bokrijk for experiencing the atmosphere how life was centuries ago. Nice big cultural/historical park with many facilities to spend the whole day with family. Also nice historical games to play. Restaurants with typical older dishes and great special brewed beer.

3. Molenvijverpark

Molenstraat C-Mine 10, Bus 2, Genk 3600 Belgium +32 89 65 44 90 [email protected] http://www.visitgenk.be/Doen/Wandelen_fietsen/Wandelen/Molenvijverpark
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Molenvijverpark

4. C-Mine

Evence Coppeelaan 91, Genk 3600 Belgium +32 89 65 44 90 [email protected] http://www.c-mine.be/
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C-Mine

C-mine is a gem of industrial heritage and brings you the stories of the mine in a contemporary, creative and imaginative way. Do you want to know how dark it really was in the old coal mine or see the miners at work? Then come to C-mine expedition, where you will pay a virtual and real-life visit to the Winterslag mine.

Reviewed By ludov258 - Brussels, Belgium

the adventure tour was an great experience to learn more about the history of coal mining in this part of the world. Excellent for kids.

5. Fietsen Door Het Water

Pad Fietsknooppunt 91, Genk 3600 Belgium http://toerismelimburg.be/nl/fietsendoorhetwater
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Fietsen Door Het Water

Reviewed By Nuno_Centeio - Brussels, Belgium

The tile means "crossing water on bike", as this is in reality a passageway for bikes created as a "wall" in the middle of the lake, like Moses dividing the waters :-) The effect is very beautiful and while you're crossing it (by bike or just walking), the swans and ducks are at your head level. It's a bit really like if you were in the middle of the lake. The whole park that exists around this place is also very pleasant. I would just probably recommend to go early or at the end of the day, to avoid too many people (when the weather is good), as this has become a "must see" tourist spot on Belgium.

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