Cultural-historical and tourist attractions
C-mine Genk (25 min)
In terms of content, C-mine works around four pillars: education, creative economy, creative recreation and artistic creation and presentation. With a college specializing in various artistic majors, an incubator for young entrepreneurs, a cultural center, a design center, a cinema, C-mine expedition,... the C-mine mission has succeeded. In the immediate vicinity: Vennestraat Genk: multicultural stores and eateries! Definitely also worth a visit: Thor-Park: a perfect match between Industrial Heritage and modern architecture, near the KRC sites!
Castle "Landcommanderij Alden-Biezen" (25 min)
A magnificent heritage site, an international culture and conference center, a tourist attraction with beautiful garden: the Landcommanderij Alden Biesen in Bilzen is it all. Once built by the Teutonic Order of Knights, Alden Biesen is now one of the largest castle estates in the Euregio.
Oud-Rekem (20 min)
In 2008, Oud-Rekem was officially named "The Most Beautiful Village in Flanders" by "Tourism Flanders. When you take a walk around you will immediately understand why. Together, the castle d'Aspremont-Lynden, the museum church, the museum pharmacy, Distillerie Senden and the many historical buildings form a beautiful historical village that takes you back in time.
Abdijsite Herkenrode (40 min)
Herkenrode Abbey site in Hasselt, that's a fascinating past in a beautiful setting, near 'De Wijers'. The old farm buildings of Herkenrode Abbey and the surrounding 100 hectares of nature reserve were developed into a domain where there is a lot to do.
Experience and animal park: La Biomista (25 min)
New studio of our well-known artist Koen Vanmechelen with beautiful experience park. The animals in the park play an essential role in Vanmechelen's work, in addition to his well-known chicken species, you can also see llamas, emus, dromedaries, ostriches, alpacas and nandoes, among others.
Elaisa Energetic Wellness (15 min)
Since September 2019, you can visit Elaisa Energetic Wellness for the ultimate wellness experience. This holistic wellness is located a stone's throw from our B&B in the beautiful nature of Connecterra. An immense wellness and experiential project in a unique setting! Re-energize yourself with crystals and beautiful images from different corners of the world!
Bokrijk (35 min)
Surprising Open Air Museum with large cool playground. It is a vast hiking paradise for the whole family!
Beautiful towns and villages nearby
Maaseik & Kinrooi: www.toerismekinrooi.be
Genk: www.visitgenk.be
Hasselt: www.visithasselt.be
Valkenburg & Maastricht: www.bezoekmaastricht.nl
Tuinwijk & Mijnverleden: www.visitmaasmechelen.com
Tongeren: www.visittongeren.be
Sint-Truiden: www.toerisme-sint-truiden.be
De Voerstreek: www.voerstreek.be
Pictures: www.fotogeniekbelgie.be