On March 29, Herkenrode Abbey in Hasselt will celebrate the completion of a 15-year renovation with a day of free access, guided tours and the unveiling of a new, permanent artwork on the site of the former abbey church. The day’s festivities mark not just the end of the renovation…
Three years after a new bridge over the Albert Canal in Vroenhoven officially opened amidst much fanfare, the ambitious multi-functional space built into the foundations of the modern structure has finally fulfilled its purpose. A new visitor’s center called “De Brug van Vroenhoven”, combining two permanent exhibitions with a restaurant…
The Jenever Museum in Hasselt re-opened its doors on September 19 after being closed for ten months and undergoing a complete transformation. Every aspect of the museum experience has been overhauled, from the buildings and exhibition spaces to the logo, website and even the name. The result is a fresh,…
Belgium’s only national park has a new gateway, and it’s unique in many ways. For one thing, it’s not actually located in Hoge Kempen National Park, but adjacent to it. And that’s not the only way in which Connecterra is different from the other five recreation areas that provide access…