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Limburgse vlaai' is a pastry traditionally associated with Belgian and Dutch Limburg. The pastry is regarded as typically Limburg elsewhere in the Netherlands and Belgium. It is often offered on occasions when people want to emphasise the hospitality of Limburg.…

Speculaas a real delicacy from Hasselt! Hasselt is known for its tasty specialties. For example, what is known in large parts of Flanders as speculoos, we know in Hasselt as speculaas. And yes, that's more than two letters difference! You…

In Bokrijk Open Air Museum you will discover how the past inspires our future! When you think of Belgian Limburg, you might also think of Bokrijk. This well-known attraction near Hasselt is a museum and park in one and is…

During a city trip to Hasselt, a visit to the Fashion Museum Hasselt is a must. You'll find the most popular fashion trends of today and hundreds of years ago. From old designs like corsets to modern creations like mini…

'Cycling through Water' in Bokrijk is a unique cycling experience in which you cycle more than 200 meters through a pond. The bike path opened in April 2016 and since then many cyclists and hikers have felt the magic of…

With more than 80 different works, Hasselt is the street art city par excellence. Walking through Hasselt you will come across one here and there: a large façade full of graffiti or a hidden gem of street art. They bring…

From mid-August, the heather is in full bloom. Extensive heath landscapes then form a beautiful backdrop for a walk or cycle trip.Hasselt is the capital of the Belgian province of Limburg. Belgium has a total of 10 provinces, 5 of…

The Japanese garden in Hasselt is with a total area of 2,5 hectares the largest Japanese Garden in Europe, which opened in 1992. It is a symbol of friendship between Hasselt and its Japanese twin city, Itami in Hyogo Prefecture.It was…

Did you know that in the 19th century the average Belgian drank 9,5 litres of jenever every year? And jenever still remains popular to this day! With the yearly jenever festival and a local jenever museum, Hasselt still has a…