Parks and Monuments in Belgium

Parks and Monuments are a category, where parents with children of all ages will find many ideas for one or more day trips.

Belgian Parks and Monuments on Google Maps

No matter where you are in Belgium, there are always very interesting sites to be visited nearby.

All Parks and Monuments with their GPS-Coordinates

Also for this category it is very useful to know the different GPS-Coordinates, as many sites will be difficult to program with a postal address.

Belgian Parks and Monuments		WGS 84
				UTM	N	E
Number	Park/Monument	Easting	Northing	Zone	Latitude	Longitude
1	Domain Forests of Ravels	640115	5692982	31	51.370785	5.012982
2	Het Zwin Sanctuary, Knokke-Heist	524561	5689771	31	51.358673	3.352750
3	Butterfly Garden, Oosthoek	522760	5688872	31	51.350665	3.326827
4	Astronomical Clock, Kapellen	599590	5685591	31	51.312900	4.428940
5	Jetty, Blankenberge	509503	5685584	31	51.321476	3.136374
6	Sea Life Center, Blankenberge	510182	5685207	31	51.318074	3.146107
7	Domain of Renesse	620785	5684661	31	51.300438	4.732600
8	Recreation Domain De Lilse Bergen	629355	5683648	31	51.289451	4.855098
9	Fort Liefkenshoek, Lillo	589676	5683482	31	51.295590	4.286202
10	Park of Brasschaat	604709	5683247	31	51.290911	4.501674
11	State Dunes in Wenduine	500567	5679147	31	51.263673	3.008127
12	Zoerselbos, English Landscape Park	617003	5678215	31	51.243289	4.676264
13	Fort Napoleon, Ostend	495409	5676413	31	51.239070	2.934234
14	Dodoens Garden	610109	5676109	31	51.225732	4.576890
15	Amandine Ship/Museum, Ostend	494667	5675341	31	51.229424	2.923621
16	Aquatopia, Antwerp	599255	5675117	31	51.218805	4.421228
17	Mercator Ship, Ostend	494344	5675056	31	51.226858	2.919000
18	Zoo, Antwerp	599291	5674956	31	51.217351	4.421698
19	Family Park Bobbejaanland, Lichtaart	632978	5673907	31	51.201072	4.903407
20	Boudewijnpark + dolphinarium, St. Michiels	514957	5670217	31	51.183177	3.213999
21	Provincial Domain Het Leen	540836	5669001	31	51.170980	3.584113
22	Rijselsestraat, Loppen (very old buildings)	513852	5666733	31	51.151877	3.198055
23	Provincial Domain Puyenbroeck	560499	5666678	31	51.148352	3.864951
24	Zoo, Olmen	650159	5666333	31	51.128756	5.145995
25	Provincial Domain Lippensgoed-Bulskampveld	520592	5663285	31	51.120669	3.294225
26	Provincial Domain d'Ursel	588959	5662073	31	51.103236	4.270615
27	Domain Forest 'Het Broek'	596793	5657503	31	51.060884	4.381251
28	Technopolis, Mechelen (science/technology)	603103	5651182	31	51.002963	4.469467
29	Zoo, Planckendael	606662	5651143	31	51.001963	4.520161
30	Domain 'Kiewit', Municipal Nature Museum in Hasselt	666635	5648617	31	50.965027	5.373103
31	Nat. Botanical Garden, Boechout (castle)	593814	5642562	31	50.927058	4.334894
32	Atomium, Brussels	594340	5639003	31	50.894976	4.341456
33	Oceade subtropical water park, Brussels	593932	5638935	31	50.894431	4.335638
34	Medicinal Herb Garden 'Hortus Botanicus Lovaniensis'	618959	5637575	31	50.877594	4.690912
35	Provincial Domain Nieuwenhoven	657088	5636092	31	50.855163	5.231863
36	European Commission, Brussels	596826	5633318	31	50.843456	4.375289
37	Erasmushuis, Anderlecht	592043	5632397	31	50.835956	4.307141
38	Marlpits, Opkanne	688128	5631952	31	50.808711	5.670277
39	Provincial Domain De Gavers	522327	5631783	31	50.837325	3.317079
40	Castle Park Groenenberg	584958	5628710	31	50.803891	4.205695
41	Intl. Rose Garden + castle, Kortrijk	519628	5628214	31	50.805328	3.278558
42	Castle Park of Gaasbeek	584385	5627904	31	50.796728	4.197380
43	Where three countries meet, Botzelaar	289893	5626693	32	50.753930	6.021186
44	Kemmelberg, Kemmel	486988	5625283	31	50.779157	2.815438
45	Irish Peace Park in Mesen	492619	5623041	31	50.759094	2.895353
46	Amusement Park Walibi, SW of Wavre	612003	5617121	31	50.695116	4.585845
47	Water Paradise Aqualibi, SW of Wavre	612003	5617121	31	50.695116	4.585845
48	Provincial Domain 'Bois des Rêves'	611500	5613051	31	50.658625	4.577499
49	Wesertal Dam, SE of Eupen	294037	5611306	32	50.617219	6.088429
50	Gileppe Dam	710243	5608235	31	50.588111	5.970251
51	Inclined plane for ships, Ronquières	586478	5605160	31	50.591930	4.221747
52	Paradiso Park	562772	5604492	31	50.588954	3.886770
53	Signal de Botrange (highest point Belgium)	293810	5598496	32	50.502085	6.092318
54	Safari Park, Deigné	694434	5598131	31	50.502827	5.741918
55	Bath Installations, Spa	703020	5597362	31	50.493007	5.862423
56	Research Center for Bats, Comblain-au-Pont	682623	5594029	31	50.469776	5.573539
57	Hydraulic Elevators for ships, Houdeng	583380	5593557	31	50.488055	4.175392
58	Caves, Spy	619439	5593371	31	50.480142	4.683452
59	Water reservoir, Robertville	294859	5592993	32	50.453026	6.110108
60	Geological Garden, Obourg	571072	5591923	31	50.474984	4.001609
61	Cable Elevator for Ships, Strépy-Thien	577705	5591575	31	50.471013	4.094997
62	Water Reservoir Bütgenbach	302020	5590849	32	50.436227	6.211991
63	Falls of Coo	704467	5586350	31	50.393594	5.876790
64	Recreation Domain Homestead of Palogne	679865	5585950	31	50.398042	5.530839
65	City Walls, Binche	582408	5585277	31	50.413743	4.159872
66	Scientific Adventures Park (PASS), Frameries	564007	5585185	31	50.415209	3.900905
67	Topiary Park in Durbuy	674291	5580580	31	50.351470	5.449998
68	Falcon Research Center, Nispreux	672541	5579645	31	50.343584	5.424994
69	French Gardens, Annevoie-Rouillon	631277	5578786	31	50.346509	4.845116
70	Cave "La Merveilleuse", Dinant	635405	5568564	31	50.253692	4.899438
71	Park and Nature Reserve of Furfooz	639579	5564490	31	50.216102	4.956455
72	Eau d'Heure reservoir + watchtower, Erpion	598644	5560998	31	50.192949	4.381983
73	Relay of Falemprise	600429	5560922	31	50.191966	4.406962
74	Aquacentre, Vergnies	595872	5560474	31	50.188693	4.343027
75	Marble Quarry, Neuville	606396	5557407	31	50.159321	4.489545
76	Caves, Han	656270	5554908	31	50.125813	5.186304
77	Book Market, Redu	654820	5541710	31	50.007576	5.160695
78	Euro Space Center, Educational Park	659242	5541585	31	50.005287	5.222309
79	ESA Satellite tracking station, Redu	653956	5541023	31	50.001625	5.148370
80	Millenium Tower, South of Willerzie	632340	5534920	31	49.951954	4.844811

More info on the Parks and Monuments

1 Domain Forests of Ravels. A 280 ha big domain forest with a visitors' center, huts, picnic tables, a playing ground, and sunbathing lawn. Sign posted walks guide you to the different places. Open daily from sunrise - sunset.

2 Het Zwin Sanctuary in Knokke-Heist. One of the most important Flemish Nature Reserves. A 125 ha big mudflat and salting area with a very specific flora and a great ornithological wealth. Open from Easter till the End of September daily from 9 AM - 7 PM. Rest of the year till 5 PM.

3 Butterfly Garden in Oosthoek. A 425 square meters big hothouse with exotic butterflies. Open from Early April - Early October daily from 10 AM - 5.30 PM.

4 Astronomical Clock in Kapellen. A 3.50 meters high clock with a weight of 1.500 kg, composed of 30.000 pieces. Shows on 55 dial plates 132 indications about time and weather forecast. Only guided visits by appointment.

5 Jetty in Blankenberge. A 350 meters long walking bridge to the former festivities pavilion, now housing "Aquarama", an exhibition about fishes, shells, and fossils. It also houses "Fun-Explo", an interactive exhibition about natural phenomena. Open from Easter till the first week of November. Aquarama and Fun-Explo from April - Mid September, daily from 11 AM - 6 PM. In July and August from 10 AM - 9 PM. From Mid-September - November 2, only during the weekends from 11 AM - 6 PM.

6 Sea Life Center in Blankenberge. Every thing about the flora and faun of the North Sea and rescue programs for seals and sharks. In an under water tunnel one can see the 1.500 fishes and a series of tropical sharks. Open daily from 10 AM - 6 PM.

7 Domain of Renesse. A 16th century castle, restored in the 19th and 20th century, surrounded by a 60 ha big park in English Landscape Style. Open daily from sunrise - sunset.

8 Recreation Domain De Lilse Bergen. Castle Domain with geometric garden and romantic landscape garden. On the playing ground there are adventurous play things. Possibility to swim, water biking, surf, and other sporting activities. Open from Easter till September 15, daily from 10 AM - 9 PM. During the rest of the year from 10 AM - 5 PM.

9 Fort Liefkenshoek in Lillo. Dating from the 16th century and situated on the left bank of the Schelde river, this fort houses a permanent exhibition about its history and the separation from The Netherlands. Open from May - Mid September from Wednesday - Monday from 1 PM.

10 Park of Brasschaat. A 170 ha big park with a castle from the 19th century, an animal park, a homestead, and sporting center. Open daily from sunrise - sunset.

11 State Dunes in Wenduine. A 157 ha big forest and dunes reserve with sign posted walking trails. Open all the time.

12 Zoerselbos, English Landscape Park. A 46 ha big English Landscape Park near a Neo-Classic castle from about 1900. Open all year from sunrise till sunset.

13 Fort Napoleon in Ostend. Renovated brick-built polygonal fort from 1810 - 1814, built on the orders of Napoleon. Permanent exhibition about fort-building and many cultural manifestations. There is also a restaurant-bistro in the complex. Open from April - October from Tuesday - Sunday from 10.30 AM - 1 PM and from 13.30 PM - 6 PM. Rest of the year during weekends from 2 PM - 5 PM.

14 Dodoens Garden. Reconstruction of a 16th century Renaissance Garden with about 400 Herbs, and a number of thematic gardens. Open daily from 10 AM till sunset, but not later than 8 PM.

15 Amandine Ship/museum in Ostend. The last Belgian ship with regular Icelandic trade (1962 - 1995). Now renovated and transformed to an interactive museum. Open: on Mondays from 2 PM - 7 PM; other days from 10 AM - 7 PM.

16 Aqutopia in Antwerp. A complex with 45 aquaria, which show all facets of the under water world. Over 10.000 animals/fishes. Open daily from 10 AM - 6 PM.

17 Mercator ship in Ostend. Three-master from 1932 and till 1960 instruction boat for sailors. Houses a museum with outlandish objects, collected during the many voyages around the world. Open from October - March during the weekends from 10 AM - 12.30 PM and from 2 PM - 4.30 PM. Rest of the year till 5.30 PM. In July and August always open.

18 Zoo in Antwerp. One of the oldest zoos in the world (1843) with species from all over the world, among which some very rare ones. The "Nocturama" is the home of night birds. Very popular. Open daily from 9 AM till 5 PM or till 6.15 PM, depending on the season.

19 Family park Bobbejaanland in Lichtaart. Over 50 attractions among which some very spectacular ones. Varying opening hours.

20 Boudewijnpark + dolphinarium in St. Michiels. This is a dolphinarium with dolphin and sea lion shows in a complex with 1.600 seats. The same complex houses a skating and roller-skating rink and an attraction park. Varying opening hours.

21 Provincial Domain Het Leen. A 253 ha big forest with 36 km walking routes, ponds, educational routes, arboretum, and a Forest Info Center. There is also a big playing ground. The forest is open daily from 9 AM, closing hours variable. The arboretum is open from April - October on working days from 1 PM - 4.30 PM. The Info Center is open daily from 9 AM - Noon and from 1 PM - 5 PM.

22 Rijselsestraat in Loppem (very old buildings). Historically one of the most important streets in Belgium with many old and often very photogenic buildings and houses, among which "De Swarten Hoop" (1581), one of the oldest inn in the region. To be visited whenever you like.

23 Provincial Domain Puyenbroeck. A 400 ha big domain with numerous recreational facilities. There is also a flower park and a zoo, a sport hall, swimming pools, sports terrains, a camping ground, and a cafeteria. Open from Easter - September daily. From October - Easter closed on Mondays.

24 Zoo in Olmen. A huge diversity in exotic animals, living in a natural habitat. Open from April - October daily from 10 AM - 6 PM.

25 Provincial Domain Lippensgoed-Bulskampveld. A 226 ha big domain with a castle from 1872, park, sunbathing lawns, play grounds, a fishing pond, herb garden, and walking routes. There is also a reception center for birds and wild animals. Open all year from sunrise - sunset.

26 Provincial Domain d'Ursel. A 28 ha big castle park domain with French garden. Open all year from sunrise - sunset.

27 Domain Forest "Het Broek". A 145 ha big forest with 15 ponds, 4 sign posted walking routes, a playing ground, picnic places, and a reception center. Open daily from sunrise - sunset.

28 Technopolis (science/technology) in Mechelen. A center where you can "do" science and technology. Over 260 interactive setups allow the visitor to experiment with technological applications, while they learn the scientific principles. Open daily from 9.30 AM - 5 PM.

29 Zoo Planckendael. A 40 ha big country seat with zoo in Muizen near Mechelen. About 1.000 animals live here. Open daily from 10 AM. Variable closing hours.

30 Domain "Kiewit", Municipal Nature Museum in Hasselt. This is a Nature Domain with Nature Educative Center. There is a children's zoo, a herb garden, a nature garden, a butterfly garden, and a Nature Domain of 70 ha. From there you can walk or cycle to the Provincial Domain Bokrijk. Open daily from sunrise - sunset.

31 National Botanical Garden in Boechout (Meise). Domain of 92 ha with one of the biggest collections vivid plants in Europe. Tropical and subtropical plants in a 1 ha big green house. A park with perennials around the 12th century castle of Boechout. Open daily at 9.30 AM. Closing hours variable with season.

32 Atomium in Brussels. This very special building has the same structure as an iron crystal, 165 billion times enlarged. Designed for the World Exhibition of 1958 and recently renovated. In six of the nine spheres is housed a permanent exhibition about the history of medicine. In the upper sphere is a restaurant with a splendid view over Brussels. Open from October - March from 10 AM - 6 PM. From April - September from 9 AM - 8 PM.

33 Oceade subtropical water park in Brussels. Water attraction park with an inside and an outside part. Ten water slides and many more attractions. Opening hour variable according to the season.

34 Medicinal Herb Garden "Hortus Botanicus Lovaniensis". The oldest herb garden in Belgium, dating from the 18th century. In the green houses you can admire many exotic plants. Open from May - September daily from 8 AM - 8 PM. From October - April daily from 8 AM - 5 PM. On Sundays and public holidays from 9 AM.

35 Provincial Domain Nieuwenhoven. A 160 ha former park forest with a visitors' center, a bee hall, walking routes, a pond, a play ground, and a cafeteria. Visitors' center open from April - October from Monday - Friday from 9 AM - 5 PM. During the weekends and on public holidays from 10 AM - 6 PM.

36 European Commission in Brussels. Guided tours for groups through the buildings of the European Commission, the Executive Counsel of Europe. Reservations to be made 8 weeks on forehand.

37 Erasmushuis in Anderlecht. House where Erasmus stayed in 1521. The collections of furniture, pieces of art, books, and archives show many milestones of European history. There is also a medicinal herbs garden and a philosophical garden. Open from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM.

38 Marl pits in Opkanne. This is a 300 km long labyrinth, as a result of the exploitation of the marl. Wall paintings of pre-historic animals, old texts and a collection of fossils makes one think about long gone times. There is also a museum about the used material and an underground mushroom cultivation. The pits can only be visited with a guide. For individuals every Sunday at 3.30 PM. In July and August from Monday - Saturday at 2 PM. On Sundays at 3.30 PM.

39 Provincial Domain De Gavers. A 173 ha big provincial domain with the 65 ha big Gavermeer (lake), a sport center, a cafeteria, a nature reserve and the wooden old windmill "De Koutermolen". Domain open daily from sunrise - sunset. The Windmill is open from June - September during the weekends. In July and August daily from 2.15 PM - 5.45 PM.

40 Castle Park Groenenberg. A 46 ha big English Landscape Park around a Neo-Classic castle. Open from April - September daily from 8 AM - 8 PM. From October - March till 5 PM.

41 Intl. Rose Garden + castle in Kortrijk. Rose Garden at the castle 'T Hooghe from 1835. The garden shows the evolution from wild roses to the cultivated ones. The best period for a visit to the garden is from June - Mid September.

42 Castle Park of Gaasbeek. Splendid 42 ha big castle park with ponds, a vineyard, and a museum garden. Open from April - September daily from 8 AM - 8 PM. From October - March till 5 PM.

43 Where three countries meet. At 323 meters above sea level this point is part of Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.

44 Kemmelberg in Kemmel. (Mount Kemmel). A 18 meters high tower with a splendid view over the Land of the Hills. Open from Wednesday - Monday from 11 AM - 8 PM.

45 Irish Peace Park in Mesen. Founded in 1998 by the Irish Association "A Journey of Reconciliation". On the hill around Mesen both Northern and Southern Irish soldiers were killed during WWI. Can be visited all year. Commemorative Ceremonies on June 7 and November 11.

46 Amusement Park Walibi, SW of Wavre. A 62 ha big park with adventurous attractions for young and old. Open daily from 10 AM. In September and October only during the weekends. In May and June closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Varying closing hour.

47 Water Paradise Aqualibi, SW of Wavre. Indoor tropical water paradise. Varying opening hours.

48 Provincial Domain "Bois des Rêves" (Dream Forest). A 50 ha big domain with over 10 km sign posted walking routes, a play ground, a swimming pool with sand beach and sun trap (in July and August), a training circuit, a bridle path, a fishing pond (from April - Mid October), and a cafeteria. Open daily from 8.30 AM till 6 PM in October - March; till 7.30 PM in April, May and September. In June July and August till 9 PM.

49 Wesertal Dam, SE of Eupen. Over the 63 meters high dam a road leads to a parking lot and a restaurant. Around the lake only walking and biking are allowed. Swimming in the 126 ha big lake is prohibited.

50 Gileppe Dam. The whole site is dominated by a 78 meters high tower with elevator from which one has a splendid view over the lake and surroundings. Also splendid walks around the 130 ha big lake. Tower open all year from Tuesday - Sunday from 11 AM - 6 PM.

51 Inclined plane for ships in Ronquieres. To overcome a difference in water level of 68 meters in the canal Brussels-Charleroi for ships up to 1350 metric tons, one has build an inclined plane with a slope of 5 percent. The ships enter a water basin and are towed from one level to the other. Installations open from April - October daily from 10 AM - 7 PM. Tourist boat departure from May - September at Noon, 2 PM, 3.30 PM, and at 5.30 PM daily, except on Mondays and Wednesdays.

52 Paradisio Park. A beautiful bird park with 2.500 birds in 300 different species. It houses the biggest aviary of Europe. Now there are tropical hothouse, a children's farm, restaurants, a playing ground. Monkeys, reptiles and birds of prey can be admired here too. Open from Easter - November first, daily from 10 AM - 6 PM. In July and August till 7 PM.

53 Signal de Botrange (highest point Belgium). The highest point from Belgium. The actual tower and the restaurant on the site date from 1934. The tower has a height of 718 meters and from above one has a splendid view over a very vast landscape.

54 Safari Park in Deigné. A 86 ha big wild park with about 650 animals. Possibility to do a car or walking safari, and there is a playing ground and a children's zoo. Open from March 15 - November 15, daily from 10 AM. Variable closing hours.

55 Bath Installations in Spa. The famous bath installations in Spa lay at the origin of "Spa vacations" worldwide. Open only for clients, daily from 9 AM - 8 PM. Reservation 2 - 4 weeks beforehand are necessary.

56 Research Center for Bats in Comblain-au-Pont. This site contains several rare species of bats. Situated in a strange construction of geo-morphologic architecture, the interpretation center shows every thing specific of this flying mammal. Open during school holidays and in July and August from 10 AM - 5 PM.

57 Hydraulic Elevators for ships in Houdeng. Six locks and 4 hydraulic lifts overcome a 90 meters difference in water level in the canal. Visit possible on board of a boat or with a tourist train. Since 1998 the lifts are on the Unesco List of World Heritage. Visits from May - October on Saturdays at 10 AM, 1.30 PM, and 3.30 PM. On Sundays at 9.45 AM, Noon, 1.30 PM, and 3.30 PM and also by appointment for groups.

58 Caves of Spy. In 1886 researchers Depuydt and Lhest found the remains of a Neanderthal man in these caves. Normally the cave is always open.

59 Water Reservoir of Robbertville. The dam, erected in 1929, is 182 meters long, 55 meters high and has a base of 38 meters. The lake has a surface of 63 ha and a capacity of 8 million cubic meters of water. Part of the lake is arranged as swimming pool with sand beach. You can hire boats, water bikes, and electric boats. Swimming pool open from May till Mid September when the weather is good.

60 Geological Garden in Obourg. In this attractive garden one can discover the evolution of our environment during the past 500 million years. A Audio-guided walk leads along rocks, fossils, a bird observatory, and passes through a stone-pit, in which nature has restored an equilibrium. Open from Easter till November 1 from Tuesday - Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM. In July and August till 6 PM during the weekends.

61 Cable Elevator for Ships in Strépy-Thien. In this lift river ships are brought up or down in order to overcome a level difference of 73 meters. They are transported in basins of 112 x 12 meters. Open from February - November daily from 9.30 AM - 6.30 PM.

62 Water Reservoir of Bütgenbach. The dam was build in 1932 and is unique by its building technique. The splendid surroundings make that many water sport enthusiasts and walkers visit the lake.

63 Falls of Coo. The biggest and best known falls in Belgium. The water comes down in two streams from a height of 15 meters.

64 Recreation Domain Homestead of Palogne. Recreation Park at the borders of the river Ourthe. There is a terrace and a big playing ground. Possibilities to walk and swim, as well as other active sports. And there are also mountain bikes and kayaks for rent. Open during the weekends from 9 AM - 6 PM. On working days from about 10 AM till the last visitors leave.

65 City Walls in Binche. The City Walls from the 13th and 14th century had a total length of 2075 meters. Nowadays 1750 meters remain. With a height of 12.80 meters and 25 towers this is really a spectacular inheritance of the past. To be visited whenever you like.

66 Scientific Adventures Park (PASS) in Frameries. The PASS is a unique place where one discovers science by playing. Exhibitions, workshops, and animations in 4 languages: French, Dutch, English, and German. Open all year from Tuesday - Friday from 9 AM - 5 PM. During weekends and on public holidays and during school holidays from 10 AM - 6 PM.

67 Topiary Park in Durbuy. Unique collection of boxus plant statues in a 10.000 square meter big park. Open daily from 10 AM - 6 PM, all year, except in January.

68 Falcon Research Center in Nispreux. In this center the birds live in natural conditions and are dressed for hunting. Open from Easter - November 15. Daily demonstrations at 4 PM. During the weekends and on public holidays also at 2 PM.

69 French Gardens in Annevoie-Rouillon. Beautiful French gardens from 1758, completed with Italian and English styles. Open from Easter - November 1, daily from 9.30 AM - 6.30 PM.

70 Cave "La Merveilleuse" in Dinant. This nice cave has its galleries spread over 3 floors. Splendid sinter deposits and impressive halls. Open from April - October daily from 10 AM - 6 PM.

71 Park and Nature Reserve of Furfooz. The 52 ha big Nature Reserve consists of two parts: a for the public open Park with pre-historic caves, ruins of a Roman Stronghold and a Stronghold from the Middle-Ages, as well as Roman baths with underground heating. The other part is a biologic reserve. Open from April - October, and in December, daily from 10 AM - 5 PM. In July and August daily from 9 AM - 6 PM.

72 Eau d'Heure reservoir + watchtower in Erpion. A great complex of dams with lakes. The complex has 60 km of beaches and is surrounded by 90 km of roads. There are many possibilities for water recreation. The visitors' Center houses an Ecological Museum. Complex open all time. Visitors' Center and watch tower open daily from 10 AM till 6 PM in April, May and June; till 7 PM in July and August, and in September till 6 PM.

73 Relay of Falemprise. A recreation center with playing ground, a sandy beach, mini-golf, miniature harbor, equestrian center, 3 tennis grounds, etc. Open from April - September daily from 11 AM - 6 PM (7 PM during weekends). In July and August daily from 10 AM - 8 PM (9 PM during the weekends).

74 Aquacentre in Vergnies. Center with whimsical inside and outside swimming pools, an inside river, and many, many water attractions, as well as 6 tennis courts and 2 squash halls. A bar-restaurant completes the whole. Varying opening hours.

75 Marble Quarry in Neuville. Classified site. In the quarry a 25 meters high wall of red marble, in which one can distinguish many fossils.

76 Caves in Han. The biggest caves complex in Belgium with a series of splendid underground halls. Multi-lingual guides lead the tourists through the really beautiful halls. The return trip is in a boat over the underground part of the river Lesse. Varying opening hours.

77 Book Market in Redu. Since 1984 Redu is a real books village with numerous antiquarian shops, second hand books shops, and arts crafts workshops. Most shops are open from 10 AM - 6 PM.

78 Euro Space Center, Educational Park. An educational amusement park with as central theme the conquer of space and the spin-off for daily life. Many models of well-known space vehicles. Open from April - September daily from 10 AM - 5 PM.

79 ESA Satellite tracking Station in Redu. Ground Station from the European Space Agency to follow European Satellites. Open only for groups and by appointment.

80 Millennium Tower, South of Willerzie. One of the nicest lookout towers in the Ardenne Region, inaugurated in 2001 on the highest top of the Namur Province. There are 234 steps and platforms at 15, 30, and 45 meters high. Open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM (April and May); till 8 PM (from June - September); till 4.30 PM (from October - March).

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