EN TOURIST INFO MAGAZINE & CONTENTS What’s on the menu?

Taste 4 CHECK Shopping 6 WWW.VISITHASSELT.BE Jenevermuseum 8 Hasselt Fashion Museum 9 Site 10 Het Stadsmus 12 Japanese garden 13 Project Liesje Reyskens 14 Street Art Festival 14 Literary Museum 15 Carillon Tower 15 INTRODUCTION Museum Father Valentinus 15 cultural centre Hasselt 16 Z33 16 Every year we turn Hasselt into a town with a great many Zebracinema 16 worthwhile activities in store for its visitors. Art Centre BELGIE 17 Museums put on a varied range of exhibitions, whilst the other CIAP 17 cultural activities liven things up throughout the year. Those with a sporting bent can discover Hasselt during themed walks, Muziekodroom 17 by bike or via a golf tour. Hasselt’s fashion offerings mean you Theme walks 18 can always face the world in style. And do you fancy something Old cemetry 19 tasty after shopping in our streets with their many unique bou- Chapel of Spalbeek 19 tiques and other shops? Then grab a table in one of our excel- Garden of Dina Deferme 20 lent restaurants and cafés. Lavender 20 Our authentic hotels and B&Bs will take great care of you with Nature & Culture Park Hasselt 20 their warm hospitality. If you want to experience our lively town centre to the full, to enjoy the peace and quiet of the green Natuurdomein 21 outskirts and discover the wealth of hidden gems in our town, a De Holsteen Zonhoven 22 day trip is always much too short. De Teut in Zonhoven 22 So we are sure that a visit to the Capital of Taste will only leave Sint-Quintinuskerk Zonhoven 22 you with a taste for more... De Wijers 23 Balloonride over Hasselt 24 Hilde Claes Karolien Mondelaers Mayor of Hasselt Tourism Alderman Hasselt Aero-Kiewit airfield 24 Boattrip on the Albert canal 24 City Tram Tours 25 Vesparoute 25 Cycling Fun 26 Skate park Kapermolen 28 Zonhoven, the heart of De Wijers, is the ideal place to enjoy Plopsa Indoor Hasselt 29 a bit of R & R. Lotje Footpath Zonhoven 30 Discover the unique nature of De Wijers, either by bike or Quickstep 32 on foot, and be surprised by the silent splendour of nature, the many hundreds of ponds, winding paths and expansive FairTrade 32 heathland. Grenslandhallen 33

The viewing tower was built in 2015 and offers you a great Ethias Arena 33 panoramic view of this pond area with its rare flora and fauna. Ethias Theatre 33 Has such a long hike or cycle tour made you hungry or Kinepolis 33 thirsty? Then seek out the pleasant village centre where the Versuz 33 restaurants and specialist shops will welcome you with typical Lodgings Hasselt 34 Zonhoven hospitality. Lodgings Zonhoven 42

Johny De Raeve Kristien Smets Calender 2016 44 Mayor of Zonhoven Tourism Alderman Zonhoven Septennial Festivities Virga Jesse 2017 45 City plan 46

2 3 TASTE Come try what’s on offer

THE HAPPETIJTJE CULINARY HASSELT Are you having trouble choosing between the various Hasselt specialities? Then You are bound to experience a culinary encoun- the Happetijtje is just what you need! This special sheet of vouchers means you ter in one of Hasselt’s many gastro-restaurants, a can literally try out the ‘Capital of Taste’: take a bite of the Hasselt praline or sip a cosy coffee house, a stylish champagne bar or on snifter of authentic Hasselt jenever. Enjoy a pea soup, another typical speciality, a sunny terrace. or be surprised by the Hasselt speculaas biscuit – not to be confused with the speculoos biscuit found elsewhere. And discover a great many tasty addresses on the Taste Route.

The Happetijtje costs 8 euros per person and is available from Tourism Hasselt. CITY PASS A shopping list of attractions to be visited at a great price. Valid every day from 2 January to 31 December 2016. Walk around the Capital of Taste with the City Pass in hand and discover the surprising attractions that Hasselt has in abundance.

The City Pass costs 15 euros per person.

Note: max. 3 attractions can be combined per person

Valid from Tuesday to Sunday

4 5 SHOPPING Always in style

The fashion town of Hasselt has everything keen shoppers could desire. In a low-traffic environment, the historic centre with its grand old buildings provides for brilliant decor. In the town centre you can find a wide range of shops within walking distance: hip boutiques, design shops, specialist shops, Belgian and international chain stores. You name it, you’ll find it. The shops are open Monday to Saturday from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm.

TOWN CENTRE FOR PEDESTRIANS HASSELT VOUCHER Do you know why Hasselt’s shopping streets are so appeal- Are you looking for an original present? Give a bit of typical Hasselt atmos- ing? Because there are no cars. You can wander undisturbed phere as a gift. You can use the Hasselt voucher to pay in 160 shops and through the traffic-free pedestrian area. And enjoy the restaurants. A pleasant day of Hasselt fun is guaranteed! Buy your gift beautiful things in the shop windows even better. voucher in denominations of 5, 10, 20 or 50 euros from Tourism Hasselt. SHOPPING SUNDAYS 2016 ZONHOVEN VOUCHER Your favourite addresses in Hasselt are also open on Sunday Interested in the best of Zonhoven? This gift voucher allows you to experi- during the special Shopping Sundays. Check the dates of ence it all: shopping, going out to eat, an appointment at the hairdresser.... these shopping weekends at www.ondernemeninhasselt.be The possibilities even include an evening of bowling or a relaxing sauna. The Zonhoven vouchers are available in denominations of 5, 10 or 20 euros and are available from Tourism Zonhoven.

6 7 HASSELT FASHION MUSEUM For fashion lovers

Visit the Hasselt Fashion Museum and be in- spired by the fashion and designers of today and yesteryear. The impressive collection tells EXHIBITIONS 2016 the history of Western fashion from 1750 to the JAZZ AGE. THE ROARING 20S. UNTIL 13 MARCH 2016 present. Each of our changing exhibitions give The twenties feature a complete change in style that flirts with modernism. you a new insight into this fascinating world. The new moral and social etiquette prescribed an androgynous, playful fash- One time we might take you behind the scenes ion, in stark contrast to the preceding period. Women’s fashions were debated, of a popular designer or media figure, another inspired by avant-garde art and the predilection for leisure time and sport. time we might focus on a historic or current Men’s fashions also changed, marked by a predilection for a youthful and topic. To be recommended for any fashion or sporty appearance. culture fan! HAUTE-À-PORTER 2 APRIL 2016 TO 11 SEPTEMBER 2016 When we think of haute couture, we thing of terms such as luxury, skill, volume, extravagance, spectacle and splendour. But are these not properties that also mark out modern off-the-peg clothing? The Haute-à-Porter exhibition exam- ines this question in more depth and looks at the influence of traditional haute couture on the modern-day ready-to-wear industry, and how the latter has become a major player in the fashion landscape. HASSELT TRIENNIAL 1 OCTOBER 2016 TO 5 MARCH 2017 Hasselt Fashion Museum To mark the triennial, the Hasselt Fashion Museum will be diving into the Gasthuisstraat 11 collections in its own archive of over 17,000 pieces, supplemented with items 3500 Hasselt on loan. The exhibition will showcase a selection of iconic and archetypal T +32 11 23 96 21 items that have grown into real ‘trademarks’. This selection will be used to [email protected] highlight aspects such as uniqueness and originality in fashion. With a strong www.modemuseumhasselt.be sociological impact, it looks at how the sector deals with inspiration, and Are you jenever-wise? the copying and re-use of logos. It will also look in depth at the protection mechanisms, which are continuously evolving. JENEVERMUSEUM JENEVER LIVES! It is really too strange for words how TICKETS experiments with a small berry packed (* WITH FREE DRINK) full of health properties has grown into Adults 6 euro p.p.* ’s national distilled drink. But Youths aged 12-26 1 euro p.p. once you understand the story and TICKETS Under 12s/UiTpas Hasselt free know about jenever, you will see the Adults 8 euro p.p. Groups 5 euro p.p.* difference and before you know it, you Groups (15 or more people) will have acquired a taste for it! (15 or more people) 6 euro p.p.

Stills have been used for over 500 years to OPENING HOURS Students (except combine ingredients and techniques in the 1 APRIL to 31 OCTOBER HO & university Tuesday to Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm search for the perfect type of jenever. But students), schools 3 euro p.p. how do you store, pour and taste jenever? 1 NOVEMBER to 31 MARCH Under 12s/UiTpas Hasselt/ What is your favourite flavour? What is the Tuesday to Friday: 10 am to 5 pm ICOM/VMV/Tourist attractions/ difference between jenever and gin? In the Saturday and Sunday: 1 pm to 5 pm education/club card/class free new Jenever museum you will find out why Last admission: OPENING HOURS jenever is called ‘jenever’. Why it was not 30 minutes before closing time Tuesday to Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm invented by anyone in particular. And how Closed on Mondays, in January Open on public holidays it has shaped history. With body and spirit, (apart from the Belgian Christmas (except Mondays). with all your senses, throughout the muse- holidays) and on 1 January, 24, 25 Last admission: um. Take a snifter to help you learn about it. and 31 December 2016. Jenevermuseum 30 minutes before closing time Witte Nonnenstraat 19 And then maybe another snifter to unlearn ACCESSIBILITY Closed on Mondays and from 3500 Hasselt it again! The Jenever Museum is 14.03.2016 to 01.04.2016, T +32 11 23 98 60 You can also visit the tasting room without wheelchair-accessible. from 12.09.2016 to 30.09.2016 and [email protected] on 24, 25 and 31 December 2016. a museum ticket. There is always something Only the grinding room and www.jenevermuseum.be new to discover in the fine selection of jen- the malting tower are physically ACCESSIBILITY evers from the Low Countries. You must also inaccessible to wheelchair-users. Hasselt fashion museum make sure to try our tasty discovery tours. is wheelchair-accessible.

8 9 HERKENRODE ABBEY SITE

Visit, experience and discover!

The Herkenrode Abbey site is a legacy of a fascinating past nestled in beautiful surroundings. The old farm buildings of Herkenrode Abbey and the surrounding 100 hectares of nature have been developed into a lively place with something for everyone. The site is the starting point for several walks and cycle routes. You can also hire a bike here.

INTERACTIVE MUSEUM OPENING HOURS TICKETS DIRECTIONS AND PARKING INTERACTIVE MUSEUM & SHOP Various reduced rates applicable. BY CAR The interactive museum immerses you in the fascinating 600-year history of women at Tuesday to Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm From the E313 (Antwerp-Hasselt-Liège) Herkenrode, in times of prosperity and decline. The audio guide ‘The abbess talks’ really INTERACTIVE MUSEUM Closed on Mondays, in January (INCL. AUDIO GUIDE) + exit at junction 27 (Herk-De-Stad). brings the story to life. The family tours tell the abbey’s story in a way tailored to children. (apart from during the Christmas HERB AND INSPIRATION GARDEN Follow the N2 towards Herk-de-Stad. holidays) and on 1 January, 24, 25 Adults 7 euro p.p. Turn right after the Decathlon sports HERB AND INSPIRATION GARDEN and 31 December 2016. shop. From there, follow the signposts Over 65s, disabled/ Stroll through this 2-hectare modern-day herb plantation with over 500 different plants Also open on Mondays in July and to the abbey site car park. teachers (with teacher card) 5 euro p.p. surrounded by exceptional architecture. It is a unique place to have a rest and keep August. 12-18 year olds/students BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT coming back to... HERB AND INSPIRATION GARDEN (with student card) 4 euro p.p. Take bus 51 Heusden to the Herkenrode 1 APRIL to 31 OCTOBER bus stop at the Herkenrode drive. Under 12s/UiTpas Hasselt free CLAVIS CONCEPT STORE Tuesday to Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm From the bus stop, it is around a Groups (15 or more people) 5 euro p.p. Step into one of the best children’s bookshops in the country where you can not only buy Also open on Mondays in July and one-kilometre walk to the abbey site. books, but also experience them. August. INTERACTIVE MUSEUM BY BIKE (INCL. AUDIO GUIDE) Last admission to the interactive The Herkenrode Abbey is situated THE QUIET VIEW – HANS OP DE BEECK museum and the herb and inspi- Adults 5 euro p.p. between junction 94 and 95 of the ‘The Quiet View’ is a unique work of experiential art situated on the precise location ration garden: 30 minutes before Over 65s, disabled/ Limburg cycle route network. Herkenrode Abbey site where the old abbey used to stand. It allows you to look out over a sculpted scale-model closing time. teachers (with teacher card) 4 euro p.p. The visitor centre is a recognised Herkenrodeabdij 4 landscape and find tranquillity. CLAVIS CONCEPT STORE 12-18 year olds/students cyclists’ café. Cycle parking is provided. 3511 Hasselt - Kuringen Tuesday to Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm (with student card) 3 euro p.p. PARKING T +32 11 23 96 70 APIARY Under 12s/UiTpas Hasselt free APIARY There is a large, free visitor car park T +32 11 26 99 51 (Clavis Concept store) Visit the modern apiary where volunteer beekeepers will help you discover lots of inter- Every Sunday from May to August: Groups (15 or more people) 4 euro p.p. at the entrance to the site. Parking on T +32 11 36 23 61 (The Stables) esting facts about bees. There is a viewing box that allows you to watch the bees at work 2 pm to 5 pm the lanes is strictly prohibited. There is HERB AND INSPIRATION GARDEN [email protected] up close from behind glass. You will also find out what a bee’s life is like and how useful ACCESSIBILITY disabled parking near the Adults 4 euro p.p. www.abdijsiteherkenrode.be these insects are. The Herkenrode Abbey site and gatehouse for those holding a valid the herb and inspiration garden Over 65s, disabled/ disabled parking ticket. THE STABLES are largely accessible to wheelchair teachers(with teacher card) 3 euro p.p. users. 12-18 year olds/students Discover delicious dishes made with regional products in the former stables. Dogs on leads are allowed on the (with student card) 2 euro p.p. site. Dogs are not allowed into Under 12/UiTpas Hasselt free BIKE HIRE The Herkenrode Abbey site is a member of: buildings or the herb and inspiration Groups (15 or more people) 3 euro p.p. See page 26. garden (except assistance dogs). - Fonds voor Vrijetijdsparticipatie (leisure time participation fund) - Steunpunt Vakantieparticipatie (holiday support point)

10 11 A museum for children and their parents JAPANESE GARDEN A place for contemplation

HET STADSMUS

How did the population of Hasselt keep reinventing their town? You can discover the entire history in the town museum, Het Stadsmus. Also find out how this past still impacts the modern-day town. TICKETS Are you visiting Hasselt with children? The town Adults 5 euro p.p. museum has a fascinating programme for them, Senior citizens, BILL, Groups such as a children’s tour with audio guide or an (15 or more people) 4 euro p.p. exciting walk around the town – always with School groups something fun to finish with! (on reservation) 1 euro p.p. Under 12s/ UiTpas Hasselt free OPENING HOURS EXHIBITIONS 2016 12 MARCH to 31 OCTOBER DOCTOR BAMPS, THE COLLECTOR. Tuesday to Friday: 10 am to 5 pm A Japanese garden is a place of contemplation and perhaps a place to meditate too. RECONSTRUCTION OF A 19TH CENTURY COLLECTION Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: The Japanese garden in Hasselt is situated between the town centre and the ring 06.02.2016 – 01.05.2016 2 pm to 6 pm road, yet it exudes an air of peace and quiet. It is the ideal place for a gentle walk, to Het Stadmus again brings together the rich and striking collection of Doctor Constant Open on Easter Monday and enjoy the ever-changing view or somewhere to sit and listen to the running water... Bamps. Whit Monday from 2 pm to 6 pm. COLOUR! Last admission: 30 minutes before ADVERTISEMENTS FOR JENEVER AND LIQUEUR FROM 1850 TO 2000 closing time. 24.09.2016 - 08.01.2017 EVENTS 2016 DIRECTIONS AND PARKING The Jenever museum and Het Stadsmus are joining forces to exhibit the Jenever March – October Art by BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT museum’s rich collection of advertisements. Liesje Reyskens Take city bus H3 (towards Trichterheide) TICKETS 12-13 March Sendai earthquake or line 45 (towards ) as far as memorial the Koning Boudewijnlaan stop. Cross Free entrance. 3 April Ohanami – the road, go down the steps and follow Audio guide: 1 euro. cherry blossom the cycle path to the garden entrance. OPENING HOURS IKEBANA LESSONS – festival BY BIKE 1 APRIL to 31 OCTOBER THE ARTS OF 16-17 April Cosplay & Manga I The Japanese garden is situated at Tuesday to Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm 30 April World Tai Chi day junction 97 of the Limburg cycle route 1 NOVEMBER to 31 MARCH JAPANESE FLORISTRY 1 May Koinobori – network. Tuesday to Friday: 10 am to 5 pm One Sunday a month (none in August, two in children’s day On Sundays and public holidays you Saturday and Sunday: 1 pm to 5 pm September): 10 April, 22 May, 19 June, 17 July, 5 June Josei festival – can also take the city tram shuttle women’s Closed on Mondays and on 1 January, 4 September, 25 September, 16 October, to the garden (see page 25). 2.15 pm to 3.45 pm. pampering day 24, 25 and 31 December 2016. Parking is free (G. Verwilghensingel 23 18-19 June Koi exhibition Reservations: [email protected] or & Koning Boudewijnlaan) ACCESSIBILITY in Kapermolen T +31 43 3900 333 Het Stadsmus is 10 July Tanabata – No dogs allowed. wheelchair-accessible. Price: 19,50 euro p.p. festival of wishes ACCESSIBILITY (Flowers and access to garden included) 24 July Rakugo workshop for All the paths are wide and easily children aged 9-14 – accessible for wheelchair users. If you Japanese comic Het Stadsmus should encounter a slope where you Japanese garden theatre Guido Gezellestraat 2 Gouverneur Verwilghensingel 23 need a little help, let us know and we 6 August Origami for peace 3500 Hasselt 3500 Hasselt will come to your assistance straight 17 August O-bon matsuri - T +32 11 23 98 90 away. Use the alternative path to avoid T +32 11 23 52 00 (only during opening hours) nocturne [email protected] the stepping stones at the waterfall. [email protected] 3-4 September Cosplay & Manga II www.hetstadsmus.be You can book one of the two www.japansetuin.be Early October Kikumatsuri – available wheelchairs in advance to chrysanthemum festival make your visit more convenient.

12 13 © Liesje Reyskens LIESJE REYSKENS LITERARY MUSEUM UNIQUE ART PROJECT Be prepared to be surprised by a completely different exhibition about IN THE STREETS OF HASSELT books and illustrations in every room of the former mansion house. Every age can enjoy a voyage of discovery here. Nothing is quite what it seems in the photographs by Liesje Reyskens, a top talent from Limburg. She combines child-like, sugary images of perfect models with the layers and seriousness of life itself. She also recently Literary Museum developed an application with which her photos quite literally come to life. EXHIBITIONS 2016 Bampslaan 35 3500 Hasselt She has exhibited her work in cities such as Madrid, Milan, Toronto and EEN BIJBEL - RÉBECCA DAUTREMER T +32 11 22 26 24 LA; now she is coming home to Hasselt and has never before exhibited so You can enjoy a selection of the quirky yet respectful illustrations and [email protected] much new work, some of which is inspired by her trip to Japan, at unique sketches for Een bijbel (A Bible) until 27 February 2016. For Rébecca, the www.literairmuseum.be locations in Hasselt town centre. Bible stories form part of our history, our cultural heritage. Download the app from the App store or Google Play and from 1 March ANNEMARIE VAN HAERINGEN, ILLUSTRATOR to 31 May follow a route through Hasselt town centre that is not only a You can admire the illustrations by Annemarie van Haeringen from 6 March colourful celebration for children but also tells a layered story for adult to 2 October 2016. With sober lines, thoughtful composition and bright spectators. The streets in the town are the backdrop for this unique art colours, she creates drawings with immediately appeal. TICKETS project, a must-see for the spring! PERMANENT EXHIBITION Adults: 4 euro p.p. Schools and under 18s: 2 euro p.p. You can admire more of her work in the Japanese garden throughout the Dive into the dark world of the coal mines or follow how a book comes Other groups (10 or more people): 3 euro p.p. opening period. The contents of this totally different project will change into being in From reader to writer. In The Wonder Room, discover the with the seasons, so you will never get tired of it. So it’s the ideal moment great cabinets about children’s authors and illustrators. Or dream away in OPENING HOURS From Wednesday to Saturday and the first Sunday to experience the garden as never before. Poisoned apples on golden plates, an exhibition about eating and drinking of the month, from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm. Other days in fairytales. by appointment. Closed on public holidays. www.liesjereyskens.com www.uitinhasselt.be/liesjereyskens CARILLON TOWER GUIDED TOUR Every first Saturday of the month at 2 pm. Right in the centre of town, high in the tower of Saint TICKETS Quentin’s cathedral, is where you will find the carillon. Price: p.p./UiTpas 4 euro Granted there are a lot of steps to climb up, but the re- Hasselt: 2 euro ward at the top is a breathtaking view. Not to mention p.p./under 12s: free Art in the arriving at the place to learn everything possible about street scene timepieces, clocks and carillons. MONTHLY TOUR Carillon Tower Saint Quentin’s cathedral Vismarkt Put the first Saturday of the month in your diary, be- 3500 Hasselt cause that is when the guided tours of Saint Quentin’s T +32 11 23 98 90 cathedral run. Only for individual visitors; groups can [email protected] book a guided tour via Hasselt Tourism. STREET www.hetstadsmus.be MUSEUM TICKETS ART FATHER VALENTINUS Free entrance. On 9 November 2003, Pope John Paul II OPENING HOURS FESTIVAL beatified Heilig Paterke (the little holy father of Weekdays: 9 am to 11.30 am – Hasselt). You can hear the life story of Father 1.30 pm to 4 pm Hasselt has become richer since Valentinus Paquay in the museum and the Saturday and Sunday: 9.45 am September 2011 in the form of two tomb. See some of his personal effects and to 11.30 am – 1.30 pm to 4.00 pm art walls. Admire the unique works clothes. Also discover the miracle that is Closed on public holidays, from of art by international street artist attributed to him. 24 December to 2 January, at sites including Dorpstraat and on the afternoon of Maundy the Canal quarter. Thursday, Good Friday and Museum Father Valentinus Easter Saturday. Street Art Festival Minderbroedersstraat 19 ACCESSIBILITY [email protected] 3500 Hasselt The museum is not yet T +32 11 24 10 63 www.streetartfestival.be accessible for wheelchair-users [email protected] or the severely disabled. www.heiligpaterke.com

14 15 CULTURAL CENTRE ART CENTRE BELGIE HASSELT At the Art Centre BELGIE, you will always stay a step ahead of the Art Centre BELGIE Burgemeester Bollenstraat 54 Come to the place where dance, theatre, (classical) music and visual arts come rest. Experience tomorrow’s fash- (main site) together under one roof. Keep your finger on the pulse of the contemporary arts ions today! The podium provides Koningin Astridlaan 81-85 in the Hasselt cultural centre. space for the latest trends from the arts world. Immerse yourself (Open Circuit) 3500 Hasselt PRACTICAL INFORMATION in visual arts, film, music, theatre, dance, performances, heritage T +32 11 22 41 61 The full programme and opening hours can be found at www.ccha.be. and festivals. [email protected] DIRECTIONS AND PARKING www.kunstencentrumbelgie.com As well as this, there are the many Take the Boulevardpendel or city bus H1 and get off at the Kunstlaan stop. interesting projects and activities www.open-circuit.com It is then a 100-metre walk to the Hasselt cultural centre. There is a free Hasselt cultural centre initiated by Open Circuit, the inter- car park at the back of the Hasselt cultural centre. During the day, part Kunstlaan 5 OPENING HOURS national production house, situ- Only open while of this car park is closed off with a barrier and only accessible to visitors 3500 Hasselt ated within the listed buildings of activities are taking place. to the Hasselt cultural centre. T +32 11 22 99 31 ‘Huis Hoste’ and ‘Koloniale Waren’. ACCESSIBILITY [email protected] The concert hall and theatres, doors and lifts have been modified Reservations to be accessible to the disabled. There are extra places provided for T +32 11 22 99 33 wheelchair users in the concert hall and theatre. There are a number [email protected] of disabled parking spaces at both the main and rear entrance. www.ccha.be CIAP Contemporary art

CIAP is a members’ association for mod- Z33 ern art, which you can visit in the former OPENING HOURS government building in the centre of Wednesday to Friday 11 am to 6 pm. Does your heart beat a little faster for contemporary art? Then it is sure to thump Hasselt. The large rooms regularly play Saturday and Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm. in Z33, the house for contemporary art. Z33 seeks the boundaries of modern host to a new solo or group exhibition. Closed Monday and Tuesday art and design. Come in and allow yourself to be carried through this fascinating Every first Thursday of the month sees (including bank holidays). world. After a Z33 exhibition, you will certainly look at everyday items in a differ- a new opening of HET KABINET (the Late night opening every first ent light. cabinet), our showcase for up-and-com- Thursday of the month CIAP vzw ing artists. (open until 10 pm). Lombaardstraat 23 You can also visit CIAP for readings, FREE ENTRY 3500 Hasselt TICKETS excursions, artists’ talks, tours and we ACCESSIBILITY T +32 11 22 53 21 Free entrance. even organise an annual art quiz. Unfortunately CIAP only [email protected] OPENING HOURS Z33 – House for contemporary art has limited wheelchair access. www.ciap.be Tuesday to Saturday: 11 am to 6 pm Zuivelmarkt 33 Sunday: 2 pm to 5 pm 3500 Hasselt T +32 11 29 59 60 ACCESSIBILITY [email protected] Vleugel ’58 and the convent exhibition rooms are (unfortunately) www.z33.be not accessible to wheelchair-users. A musical beehive: learn music, make music, experience music. For MUZIEKODROOM complete beginners and old hands alike. From pop to metal. Enjoy local, national and international acts, take lessons or workshops from people in the music industry and work on your own music in the workrooms. ZEBRACINEMA CAFE OPENING HOURS Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: Do you enjoy watching films from the non-commercial art-house circuit? We offer 4.30 pm to 11.30 pm strong European productions, striking American independents and unforgettable pearls of world cinema from September to June. Wednesday: 12.30 pm to 11.30 pm Saturday: 10 am to 5.30 pm TICKETS Friday and Sunday closed Adults 6 euro

Student and apprentice card Zebracinema /over 55s, groups (10 or more/ Zebra room/Z33 Muziekodroom UiTpas Hasselt 5 euro Zuivelmarkt 33 Bootstraat 9 CJP-pas 3 euro 3500 Hasselt 3500 Hasselt SCREENING TIMES T +32 11 29 59 85 T +32 11 23 13 13 [email protected] Every Thursday evening [email protected] at 5.00 pm and 8.15 pm. www.zebracinema.be www.muziekodroom.be

16 17 THEMED WALKS OLD CEMETERY Travel back to the nineteenth century and experience the subdued atmosphere be- tween the many imposing tombstones. You can find out more about the history and customs of this graveyard in the chapel at the centre of the cemetery.

TICKETS Free entrance. OPENING HOURS Daily: 10 am to 4 pm

Old cemetery Kempische Steenweg (naast nr. 89) 3500 Hasselt T +32 11 23 95 40 [email protected] www.hasel.be

CHAPEL OF SPALBEEK

The Chapel of Saint Elizabeth in Spalbeek is shining again following its restoration. The splendid fourteenth-century murals are well worth the visit!

HISTORIC WALKING TOUR OF THE TOWN TICKETS Interested in the rich history of Hasselt? Find out more during a Something for everyone Free entrance. walk around the many historic buildings. Prepare to be surprised OPENING HOURS over the course of two hours. Follow the copper rivets in the paving MAY to OCTOBER slabs; the hazelnut - the symbol of Hasselt - will show you the way. First Sunday and third Saturday The signs en route will tell you about the flourishing history of the of the month: 2 pm to 5 pm – town. except SEPTEMBER: only second Brochure: 2.50 euros – also available in French, German and Dutch. Sunday of the month JENEVER ROUTE (Open Monuments day) A bubbling – or should that be boiling? – city walk to the centre NOVEMBER to APRIL of Hasselt jenever. You will discover the buildings, monuments and First Sunday of the month: 2 pm to 4 pm sites that bear witness to the rich history of jenever. On other days you can see Brochure: 6 euros – also available in French, German and Dutch. the murals from the doorway.

Spalbeek of Chapel Spalbeekstraat 47 Brochures available from Tourism Hasselt. 3510 Hasselt-Spalbeek [email protected] www.hasel.be

18 19 THE GARDEN OF DINA DEFERME COUNTRYSIDE 4 hectares of pure gardening passion await you DOMAIN in Dina Deferme’s garden. Experience the unique TICKETS atmosphere in the various garden chambers and 5 euros per person. KIEWIT let your eyes soak up the luxurious flower bor- All proceeds go to the Belgian ders. The large collection of roses and perennials Burns Foundation. changes colour every three weeks. OPENING HOURS Every Sunday from June Pure nature, day after day The garden of Dina Deferme to August: 2 pm to 6 pm Beuzestraat 64 DIRECTIONS 3511 Hasselt-Stokrooie Take the H3 city bus towards T +32 11 25 64 58 Stokrooie. Then it is an [email protected] 800-metre walk to the garden. www.deferme.be

LIMBURG LAVENDER TICKETS Gratis toegang. You no longer need to go to Provence to enjoy lavender. OPENING HOURS Summer and the Easter holidays: From 1 June to 30 September There is a real 4 hectare lav- ender farm in the vicinity of Sundays and public holidays: 10 am to 8 pm Pure nature, day after day: that is what There are 3 starting points at the Domain TAVERN KOE-VERT Herkenrode. All sorts of lav- Monday to Saturday: 1 pm to 8 pm Domain Kiewit offers. And this 130-hec- Kiewit: the 4 km Weijer route (orange), the 1.5 Taverne Koe-vert welcomes you to the ender products from its own Closed on Fridays tare public nature reserve belonging to km Haringsvijver route (green) and the 3 km splendid Domain Kiewit. Koe-vert is a self- lavender field are available for Winter, autumn and spring: the town of Hasselt is managed with the Wildernis route (blue). service shop selling many organic, local and sale in the farm shop. Reflect From 1 October to 31 May greatest care, day in day out. Situated There are 2 more routes from both starting fair-trade products. on your visit afterwards in the Sundays and public holidays: 10 am to 6 pm in the middle of De Weijers, the Domain, points: the 12 km green heart route (red) and cosy cafeteria. Mondays from 2 pm to 5 pm with its ‘wetland’ of pools and ponds, of- the 3.8 km - Kiewit quick link (brown). Also on Saturdays in May from 2 pm to 6 pm. fers a cool picture of the unique flora and Maps for the ‘Kiewit’ landscape hike can be fauna to be found there. DIRECTIONS AND PARKING purchased at the Domain Kiewit office for The farm is situated in the shadow of Limburg Lavender Do you like a reason to learn about nature, 2.50 euros. Olmenbosstraat 25 the Herkenrode Abbey site at cycle junction 94. do you like to wander through a garden or Tavern Koe-vert 3511 Hasselt-Stokrooie Free parking. choose a walk over adventurous (wooded) FOR THE KIDS Putvennestraat 110 3500 Hasselt T +32 475 71 58 25 ACCESSIBILITY paths? Natural inspiration is always guaran- Show your children the farm animals and T +32 11 23 47 34 [email protected] The site and buildings are wheelchair-accessible. teed at Domain Kiewit! treat them to a picnic by the pond. Let them [email protected] www.limburglavendel.be Dogs on leads are allowed. romp in the play area and the adventure play- HORSE-DRAWN WAGON RIDE ground in the woods. You can spot marvel- www.koevertkiewit.be Would you like to enjoy the Kiewit nature lous insects in the (herb) gardens and apiary. reserve in comfort? Then hop on board for NATURE & This 1.5-hectare park where art and biodiversity a tour in the horse-drawn wagon, which will THE FUNNY LEGS PATH TICKETS meet is worth an excursion. One hundred and TICKETS take you to the most beautiful parts of the Enjoy around 2 km of buggy-friendly walking. Free entrance. CULTURE PARK twenty varieties of box, dozens of methods of Adults 4,50 euro p.p. Domain. You can even climb into a bird’s nest or try to OPENING HOURS pruning combined with a contemporary view Groups (10 or leap further than a deer. Follow our path and HASSELT of ancient crafts such as wattle fencing, rattan more people) 4 euro p.p. The Domein is open every day TICKETS discover all sorts of interesting facts and the from 8.30 am until sunset. wickerwork, glass mosaics, stone carpets and Under 12s free 20 euros for a group of a minimum most pleasant places at Domain Kiewit. Only closed during strong winds grass sculptures. There are also hundreds of (accompanied of 8 and maximum of 25 people The latest range of weekend activities, and storms. gnomes to admire, as well as permanent exhibi- by their parents) (up to 30 including children). courses, children’s workshops etc. can be Office: Monday to Friday: tion of Belgian and foreign artists. School classes 2 euro p.p. PRACTICAL INFORMATION found on the website www.visithasselt.be. 9 pm to 12 pm – 12.30 pm to 4 pm OPENING HOURS Available all year round except in The website is also the place to go to DIRECTIONS AND PARKING heavy rain or thunderstorms. The request or download the brochure with DIRECTIONS AND PARKING 28 MARCH to 3 NOVEMBER Take the H2 city bus towards Kiewit. Daily: 10.00 am to 6.00 pm ride lasts around 20 minutes. Please schools programmes and educational activi- Take bus line 5 as far as the Runkster- Get off at the Domein car park and Tuesdays only by reservation. book at least two weeks in advance. ties relating to nature and the environment. kiezel stop. you have arrived. You can also reach the park by bike. 5 DECEMBER to 27 MARCH Domein Kiewit is close to junction 91 Follow the cycle route network from At the weekend, WALKING of the Limburg cycle route network. Nature & Culture Park Hasselt Countryside Domain Kiewit junction 96 to 177. Free parking. during holiday periods A number of marked hiking path start from Free parking. Runksterkiezel 113 Putvennestraat 108 and by reservation. Kiewit castle and run to the Bokrijk play- 3500 Hasselt ACCESSIBILITY 3500 Hasselt ACCESSIBILITY Closed from 4 November ground. T + 32 11 76 66 61 • T +32 475 37 73 63 The park is wheelchair-accessible. T +32 11 21 08 49 The Domein is accessible to 4 December. [email protected] Dogs on leads are allowed. There are 2 starting points in Bokrijk: the [email protected] for wheelchairs and (baby) buggies. www.parknatuurcultuur.be 4 km Bucksenrake route (yellow) and the www.visithasselt.be Dogs on leads are allowed. 3 km Parkdreven route (blue).

20 21 DE HOLSTEEN ZONHOVEN Keen to know more about pre-historic times?

Keen to know more about pre- historic times? Then follow the De Holsteen Zonhoven reindeer hunters’ path in the De Hengelhoefseweg z/n Teut nature reserve and walk in 3520 Zonhoven the footsteps of pre-historic rein- Zonhoven in pre-historic times deer hunters and the first farm- Heuvenstraat 4 ers in this area. Along this path 3520 Zonhoven you will encounter the Holsteen, INFO & RESERVATIONS the only fixed whetstone that T +32 11 81 04 80 was used 3000 to 5000 years [email protected] ago by pre-historic farmers to www.zonhoven.be polish their flint axes. Further on you will come to an aban- doned tented camp used by the DE WIJERS reindeer hunters who lived here TICKETS 11,000 years ago. Would you like Free entrance to both the Holsteen The De Wijers nature reserve extends to know how these pre-historic and the exhibition. over an area encompassing Hasselt, hunters and the first farmers OPENING HOURS Zonhoven, Houthalen-Helchteren, Heus­ lived? Return to the town hall Exhibition: every weekday den-Zolder, , and and visit the exhibition about from 10 to 12 am and from 1 to 4 pm . It is a unique region of 1001 ponds Zonhoven in pre-historic times. which were dug for the flourishing fish farming industry – with support from Herkenrode Abbey.

DE TEUT There is a permanent exhibition at the Hei- DE WIJERS VIEWING TOWER destrand leisure area where you can discov- VIEWING POINT FOR VIPS FISH FARMING EXHIBITION The silence of the purple heath of the De Teut nature reserve is ideal for reliving the centuries- er how the Zonhoven fish farmers, inspired Heidestrand campsite - If you too would like to enjoy a VIP view of old history. Sniff the wonderful scent of a pine forest at first light, feel the warmth of the sand by the residents of Herkenrode Abbey, Zwanenstraat 105 - De Wijers, climb the 15-metre high viewing on the hiking paths in the heathland, with fens that sparkle in the sunlight, or experience shaped this landscape and in the process 3520 Zonhoven tower. On the way up you will learn why na- the cool in the valley along the Roosterbeek on a hot summer’s day. Even our pre-historic made De Wijers into a last refuge for many INFO & RESERVATIONS ture management is an international affair ancestors appreciated the place: you can still see the traces they left behind on the Holsteen. rare plant and animal species. Go on an T +32 11 81 04 80 and find out about the residents you will If you don’t trust yourself to follow hiking paths, go a little way with experienced guides during exploration along the educational footpath [email protected] meet here. On the highest platform, you will the monthly tours, each of which has a specific theme (mushrooms, amazing plants, water with bird-watching huts, information panels have a front-row seat to see with your own TICKETS world etc.) You can find the dates of the themed hikes in Tourism Zonhoven’s hiking calendar. and a number of interactive exhibits. eyes whether the osprey will be tempted to Free entrance. If you would like to find out more about the nest on the platform designed especially for OPENING HOURS fish and fish farmers, you can take a peek it. A car park and path have been created De Teut Zonhoven STARTING POINT 1: Holsteenbron campsite OCTOBER to APRIL behind the scenes of one of the Zonhoven T +32 11 81 04 80 for wheelchair users. They too can enjoy a Every Sunday: 2 pm to 4 pm STARTING POINT 2: Thunderclap path, Zonhoven fish farms. If you would like to explore the superb view of Dr Wijers using the periscope [email protected] MAY/JUNE/SEPTEMBER INFO & HIKING MAPS: Tourism Zonhoven many ponds by bike, you can follow the Pond on the ground floor of the tower. www.zonhoven.be Saturday and Sunday: 2 pm to 4 pm Route, a free app with digital cycle routes. EASTER HOLIDAY/JULY/AUGUST Or discover the region via the Limburg cycle Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday: route network using the “De Wijers” theme 2 pm to 4 pm map. SAINT QUENTIN’S Are you familiar with Kempen cathedral? VISIT TO GEBROEDERS This neoclassical church is well worth a VANDEPUT FISH FARM visit. The large classical interior is a jewel, CHURCH Boomsteeg 40 - the twelve Tuscan pillars are both decora- 3520 Zonhoven ZONHOVEN tive and imposing. Following the restora- De Wijers - land of 1001 ponds tion, you can again admire the majestic Regional landscape INFO & RESERVATIONS Saint Quentin’s church Zonhoven stucco work in the choir and the nave. The Lage Kempen vzw T +32 11 81 04 80 [email protected] Heuvenstraat 2 Ten Eikenen chapel outside the centre is Grote Baan 176 3520 Zonhoven another very popular venue for weddings. 3530 Houthalen-Helchteren TICKETS

Ten Eikenen chapel It was also a famous place of pilgrimage in T +32 11 78 52 59 Adults 2 euro Under 12s free Eikenenweg 43 the 16th and 17th centuries. [email protected] 3520 Zonhoven www.rllk.be OPENING HOURS APRIL to JUNE & AUGUST to OCTOBER INFO & RESERVATIONS TICKETS INFO & RESERVATIONS Every 2nd Saturday of the month: T +32 11 81 04 80 Free entrance. T +32 11 81 04 80 2 pm to 4 pm [email protected] OPENING HOURS [email protected] JULY: every Thursday: 2 pm to 4 pm www.zonhoven.be Every day from 9 am to 5 pm. www.zonhoven.be

22 23 BALLOON RIDE OVER HASSELT In higher realms CITY Literally get away from the stress TRAM TOURS with a flight in a hot-air balloon. Fancy enjoying the pleasant atmosphere of Enjoy Hasselt in peace and quiet Hasselt in comfort? That is exactly what you from a height of 1500 metres. can do on a tour in the city tram in and around the town centre – brimming with sights.

Balloon ride over Hasselt Melbeekstraat 46 CITY TRAM AND 3500 Hasselt JAPANESE GARDEN COMBI-TICKET T +32 475 57 73 02 Combine your transport and entrance to [email protected] TICKETS the garden in one combi-ticket. Take the www.balloonessentials.be 150 euro p.p. city tram at 2.30 pm from the Grote Markt to the Japanese garden. Visit the garden then travel back at 4.30 pm.

From 1 April to 31 October: every Sunday and the following public holidays: Monday 28 March (Easter Monday), Thursday 5 May (Ascension), Monday 16 May (Whit Monday), AERO-KIEWIT AIRFIELD OPENING HOURS Thursday 21 July (Belgian National Day), The airfield is open every Monday 15 August (Assumption). day from 10 am. A bird’s-eye view Buy your ticket from Tourism Hasselt, Weekly closing day: Monday the Japanese garden or the tram driver: 10 euros per person.

It is a little-known fact that the first airfield in Belgium was established in Aero-Kiewit airfield The tram may not run in extreme weather conditions. Please accept our apologies for this. Kiewit in 1909. Since then, Aero-Kiewit Luchtvaartstraat 100 has grown into one of the largest flying 3500 Hasselt clubs in Belgium with over 180 members T +32 11 21 25 50 and 50 aircraft. You can reminisce in [email protected] www.aero-kiewit.be peace and quiet in the cosy tavern. On two wheels

VESPAROUTE

Vesparoute C-Mine, entrance to Wilde Kastanjelaan z/n 3600 Genk T +32 474 09 61 66 [email protected] BOAT TRIP www.vesparoute.com ON THE Point your Vespa towards Hasselt, the Town of Taste, starting from C-Mine in Genk. Experience a TICKETS ALBERT CANAL nostalgic adventure on a true Italian classic: either VESPA HIRE ALL-IN snugly together two-up or each on their own mo- - ½ day (max. 4 hours): 50 euros per Vespa (only on weekdays) Fancy going on a cruise? Then step on board for a two- ped. - Day (10 am to 6 pm): 69 euros per Vespa (7 days a week) hour tour. You get a totally different picture of the town TICKETS Boat trip on the Albert canal Booking is recommended. from the Albert canal. The captain will be awaiting you at Adults: 10 euro Rederij Limburgia nv Of course you can also experience the Vespa ride with Scheepvaartkaai 5D in July and August. You will embark Children under 12: 5 euro Scheepvaartkaai 5D a group to create an even better atmosphere. Or what PACKAGES would you think of a package including a gastro lunch, - Vespa Wellness (in conjunction with Bo-Ness) at 1.15 pm and depart at 2.00 pm, mooring up again at Disabled/ 3500 Hasselt delicious dinner or wellness? Experience it all with Vesp- 4.00 pm. over 50s/ T +32 475 95 40 78 - Vespa Just Eat Right (in conjunction with JER) aroute.com There are also regular themed cruises. See the calendar groups [email protected] - Maris Logies (in conjunction with Maris Logies, book directly) on the web site. (10 or more adults): 8 euro www.rederijlimburgia.be Prices are on the web site.

24 25 CYCLING FUN

BIKE HIRE HASSELT BIKE POINT HERKENRODE ABBEY SITE GROENPLEIN LIMBURG CYCLE At this bike point you can park your bike, hire You can also hire a bicycle easily at the You can go to the community guards on the CYCLE ROUTES Cyclists welcome a bike or even have minor repairs carried out Herkenrode Abbey site. The Abbey site is square behind the town hall (Groenplein) to ROUTE NETWORK DE WIJERS, LAND OF 1001 PONDS A province doesn’t earn a reputation as a so that you can get home safely. the ideal starting point for a bike ride in and borrow a bicycle, a tandem, a buggy or a cy- Cycle between 1175 ponds full of rare spe- cycling paradise just like that. You need a around Hasselt as it is right on the cycle cle with a child carrier for a day free of charge. cies of animals and plants. Tie the land- convenient network of cycle routes with PRACTICAL INFORMATION route network. You can safely leave your car This is available on weekdays from 9 am to 6 scapes together: a mixture of forests, extra facilities such as cycling cafés and Prices per day for bikes in the free car park. pm and on Saturdays from 10 am to 6 pm. Not meadows and heathland. The four cycle cyclist-friendly accommodation. You can available on Sundays and public holidays. loops take you past the region’s unmiss- • Bicycle: 10 euros find all these in abundance in Hasselt and PRACTICAL INFORMATION able attractions: Bokrijk, Kelchterhoef, • Tandem: 20 euros Only the tandem, buggy, a child carrier or Zonhoven. That is because we like to slow It costs 10 euros a day to hire a bike. Hengelhoef, Domein Kiewit, Domein Bovy, • Children’s bicycle: 5 euros a bike can be booked in advance with the down when it is right to do so. Try it for your- Herkenrode Abbey, C-Mine. Take your pick! community guards. T+ 32 11 23 94 69. • Child seat or pannier: 1 euro This is possible between 10.00 am and self. How much would you bet that it will be 5.00 pm every day except Monday. You Available for 3 euros from Tourism Has- • Cargo bike: price on request unforgettable? can reserve a bike on the freephone Prevention Department selt, Tourism Zonhoven or in the visitors’ There is a multi-day discount for www.toerismelimburg.be number 0800 96 96 7 (option 2). Call T +32 11 23 94 69 reception at Herkenrode Abbey. all rental bikes. Price on request. Cycling ticket available for 9.50 euros from +32 495 52 42 26 from abroad. [email protected] ZONHOVEN RAMPARTS ROUTE Bike hire: T 0800 96 96 7 Tourism Hasselt or Tourism Zonhoven. www.hasselt.be Explore the route under pedal power, at (from abroad: T +32 495 52 42 26) your own pace as natural beauty slides OPENING HOURS Between 16 October and 31 March TASTY CYCLE ROUTE by. It’s the height of relaxation. (except in January) you can reserve Enjoy the rural character of the Hasselt sub- Weekdays 7 am to 7 pm. MONITORED The route with route map is available free directly with the Herkenrode Abbey boroughs. During your trip along the cycle Also open from 9 am to 1 pm at BIKE STORAGE of charge from Tourism Zonhoven. site, T +32 11 23 96 70. route network, you will pass a number of the weekend and on public holidays Put your bike into storage for free at the tasty eateries and relaxing places to rest. CENTRAL LIMBURG MOUNTAIN BIKE ROUTE between 15 March and 15 October. Groenplein behind the Hasselt town hall or Check the map to see which of the 3 cycle Are you a bit more sporty? The Cen- By arrangement outside these times. at the TT centre. From Monday to Friday Herkenrodeabdij 4 loops suits you and pedal off! If you don’t tral Limburg mountain bike network will from 9 am to 6 pm, Saturdays from 10 am 3511 Hasselt-Kuringen want to miss anything in Hasselt, you can allow you to explore the splendid natural to 6 pm, closed on Sundays and public [email protected] also combine the 3 loops. beauty of Central Limburg under more holidays. Also at Kolonel Dusartplein from Stationsplein www.abdijsiteherkenrode.be challenging conditions. The network con- 8.30 am to 1 pm on market days (Tuesday You can pick up a sheet of discount vouch- 3500 Hasselt sists of three separate routes and offers and Friday). ers on the cycle route. These will give you T 0800 96 96 7 a rich variety of wooded areas, fabulous an attractive discount at 10 great addresses [email protected] heathland landscapes, meadows and that you will encounter en route. Prevention Department www.vzwbasis.be fens. T +32 11 23 94 69 Available for 3.50 euros from Tourism Has- www.fietsbasis.be Available for 4 euros from Tourism [email protected] selt. Zonhoven. www.hasselt.be

26 27 SKATE PARK KAPERMOLEN PLOPSA INDOOR HASSELT Skating fun

Skating fun on a site measuring 60 x 50 metres! A challenging bowl in the middle, a simpler roll-in at the edge. Also check out the eight zones on the outside of the park: every street spot is a new challenge.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION The skate park is always open and is completely free. The use of protective equipment is mandatory.

Skate park Kapermolen Kapermolenpark Elfde Liniestraat 3500 Hasselt

Combine the magic of your favourite Studio 100 characters with some 25 attractions for your first giggles!

TICKETS Plopsa Indoor Hasselt Gouverneur Verwilghensingel 70 Children ≥ 1 m and adults 18,75 euro 3500 Hasselt Children between 85 cm and 1 m 9,99 euro T +32 11 29 30 40 OPENING HOURS [email protected] Always check the calendar on the web site before you www.plopsa.be set off. DIRECTIONS AND PARKING BY TRAIN Buy a B-Dagtrip ticket (train + entrance) at major Belgian stations or from www.b-dagtrips.be for the best deal. BY BUS Take city bus H3 (towards Trichterheide) or line 45 (towards Maaseik) as far as the Provinciehuis stop on Universiteitslaan. PARKING Plopsa Indoor Hasselt is situated at Grenslandhallen which has plenty of parking space. Parking is not free of charge. ACCESSIBILITY A special guide has been put together on the facilities and services that can be used by disabled visitors to the park. More info on the website.

TIP

Our museums can also be discovered by children. See what’s on offer at www.jenevermuseum.be - www.modemuseumhasselt.be - www.hetstadsmus.be - www.abdijsiteherkenrode.be

28 29 Set off with a real witch’s case

LOTJE FOOTPATH ZONHOVEN

Lotje, Het Nieuwsgierige Heksje (Lotje, the Curious Little Witch, a character created by illustrator Lieve Baeten) is still an important ambassador for Zonhoven. START AND INFO

Some years after a first Lotje het Nieuwsgierige Heksje walk was created, you can now explore Toerisme Zonhoven a second route too: Slimme Lotje (smart Lotje). This witches walk starts at the statue of Lotje at Heuvenstraat 4 the main library. The discovery tour in the ‘Den Dijk’ park is 1.5 km long. The route is marked in T +32 11 81 04 80 the free Lotje walk booklet which contains all sorts of fun things for children to do and surprises. [email protected] This time you can also set off with a real witches case to make your tour even more fun. www.zonhoven.be

Invent a few magic spells! Free

30 31 ETHIAS ARENA - ETHIAS THEATRE - GRENSLANDHALLEN

You may be familiar with the Ethias Arena, the Ethias Theatre and the Grensland- hallen from the programmes Bouwinnovatie, Nacht van de Vlaamse Televisiester- ren, Het Schlagerfestival and I love the 90’s. But there is much more going on, for every age: from contemporary and flashy to classical and relaxed.

Discover the full programme at www.ethias-arena.be and www.ethias-theater.be

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING BY CAR The site is signposted from the three Hasselt junctions on the E313 Antwerp-Liège motorway and the Grote Ring, the Hasselt ring road. The quickest route to the venues is via junction 29 (Hasselt-Oost9. Plenty of paying parking for visitors and exhibitors. Enter Trichterheideweg as the destination address in your GPS.

BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT Ethias Arena - Ethias Theatre - Grenslandhallen The Hasselt-Provinciehuis bus stop on Universiteitslaan is within walking Gouverneur Verwilghensingel 70 distance of the site. This stop is served by the H3 city line or routes 20a, 3500 Hasselt 36 or 45. T +32 3 400 60 60 ACCESSIBILITY [email protected] Wheelchair users can enjoy performances in the Ethias Theatre without any www.ethias-arena.be problems. www.ethias-theater.be

KINEPOLIS

TICKETS Free parking. Adult rate 9,95 euro ACCESSIBILITY Reduced rate 8,95 euro Most of the screens are OPENING HOURS wheelchair-accessible. The accessibility of a particular Weekdays, weekends screen will be clearly indicated and public holidays from 1.30 pm. for each film screening. Christmas holidays from 10 am.

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING Kinepolis From the station, take bus H3 to- Via Media 1 wards Hasselt as far as 3500 Hasselt the ‘Hasselt P&R Grenslandhallen’ T +32 11 29 86 00 stop. Then cross Universiteitslaan [email protected] and you will see Kinepolis diagonally Watch your favourite film in one of our fourteen ultra-modern www.kinepolis.com to the left in front of you. cinema screens. A razor-sharp picture and perfect sound: that is how cinema is meant to be – with or without popcorn. VERSUZ FAIRTRADE A night out in Hasselt is not complete without a Hasselt embraces fair trade with visit to the disco Versuz. Immerse yourself in a TICKETS Members 10 euro farmers in the South and at home. mysterious, intimate atmosphere and enjoy your- (Saturday and Monday) Hasselt is a FairTrade municipality self as if tomorrow would never come. Pumping Members free and does everything possible to house and techno, mesmerising electronic or ex- (Thursday) earn its five FairTrade stars. You can quisite lounge trips. You name it, we’ve got it! Non-members 15 euro already consume FairTrade products (Saturday and Monday) at the addresses in this brochure Versuz Non-members 5 euro QUICKSTEP that are marked with the ‘Hasselt, Gouverneur Verwilghensingel 70 (Thursday) Hasselt wants to give people on a limited budget the opportunity to enjoy a day trip Fair city’ logo. You can find more 3500 Hasselt OPENING HOURS or holiday. That is why various sights and stay in Hasselt offer a subsidised rate. information and become a fan of T +32 11 22 26 95 Saturday: 10 pm to 7 am Contact a Rap op Stap branch in your area for information and reservations. ‘Hasselt, FairTrade municipality’ at [email protected] Monday: 11 pm to 6 am www.rapopstap.be www.fairtradegemeenten.be/hasselt. www.versuz.be Thursday: 10 pm to 6 am

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Holiday home for 2 persons [email protected] City centre www.bijlieveenjos.be Apartment from 110 euro 6 rooms Rural area Double room from 90 euro

STADSHUISJE 36**** BO-NESS Gaarveldstraat 36 Kempische Kaai 70 3500 Hasselt (Runkst) 3500 Hasselt T +32 11 27 55 44 T +32 475 30 40 30 T +32 494 45 31 47 [email protected] [email protected] www.bo-ness.be/sleeping www.stadshuisje36.be 2 rooms Holiday home for up to 6 persons City centre City centre Double room from 105 euro Weekend from 380 euro

GUEST ROOMS AAN DE LOMBAARDHOF** BLOONWINNING**** HASSELT Lombaardstraat 42 Oosterbeekstraat 60 3500 Hasselt 3500 Hasselt (Sint-Lambrechts-Herk) T +32 11 22 96 79 T +32 496 99 38 11 [email protected] [email protected] www.aandelombaardhof.com www.bloonwinning.be

1 room 6 rooms City centre Rural area Double room from 100 euro Double room from 114 euro

ABELJANO**** CHAMBRES B’HÔTES**** Smetstraat 36 On board of the ship ‘Le Fabuleux Destin’ 3501 Hasselt (Wimmertingen) Kempische Kaai 68 T +32 495 53 24 27 3500 Hasselt [email protected] T +32 476 23 29 41 www.bedandbreakfasthasselt.com [email protected] www.chambresbhotes.be 4 rooms Rural area 4 rooms Double room from 100 euro City centre Double room from 190 euro

AMUSE-COUCHE*** DE KIEZEL**** Herkenrodebosstraat 86 Kiezelstraat 71 3511 Hasselt (Kuringen) 3500 Hasselt (Godsheide) T +32 11 75 05 75 T +32 478 21 55 22 [email protected] T +32 11 76 17 44 www.amuse-couche.be [email protected]

4 rooms www.dekiezel.com Rural area 4 rooms Double room from 110 euro Rural area Double room from 80 euro

38 39 GUEST ROOMS GUEST ROOMS HASSELT HASSELT

DE POMMERIE*** LE PETIT VÉLO*** Runkstersteenweg 505 Maastrichtersteenweg 152 3500 Hasselt 3500 Hasselt T +32 486 20 32 32 T +32 479 83 69 01 [email protected] [email protected] www.depommerie.be www.lepetitvelo.be

2 rooms 4 rooms Rural area City centre Double room from 100 euro Double room from 100 euro

GUESTHOUSE DUSART** LE REFUGE**** Congostraat 9 Kiewitstraat 247 3500 Hasselt 3500 Hasselt - Kiewit T +32 475 32 54 29 T +32 11 33 26 64 [email protected] T +32 11 28 52 38 www.guesthousedusart.be www.lerefugekiewit.be 5 rooms [email protected] City centre 4 rooms Studio from 245 euro/week (excl. breakfast) Rural area Double room from 95 euro

HET KOETSHUIS*** MARIS LOGIES**** Sint-Maartenplein 56 Van Groesbeekstraat 6 3512 Hasselt (Stevoort) 3511 Hasselt (Kuringen) T/F +32 11 74 44 78 T +32 11 25 03 18 [email protected] T +32 477 26 67 40 www.koetshuis.be [email protected]

5 rooms www.marislogies.be Rural area 5 rooms Double room from 95 euro Rural area Double room from 95 euro

HET WITTE HUYS**** VILLA DES ROSES*** Luikersteenweg 248 C Luikersteenweg 66 3500 Hasselt 3500 Hasselt T +32 497 15 20 00 T +32 476 48 46 93 [email protected] [email protected] www.hetwittehuys.be www.villadesroseshasselt.be

2 rooms 2 rooms Rural area City centre Double room from 94 euro Double room from 120 euro

HET ZUMMERHEEM* WELLNESS HASSELT B&B**** Schuurstraat 5 Tulpinstraat 33 3511 Hasselt (Stokrooie) 3500 Hasselt (Kiewit) T +32 475 76 16 28 T +32 11 27 43 76 T +32 473 97 27 25 F +32 11 74 47 40 [email protected] [email protected] www.zummerheem.be www.wellnesshasselt.be

8 rooms 3 rooms Rural area Rural area Double room from 80 euro Double room from 175 euro

40 41 HOTELS HOLIDAY HOUSES ZONHOVEN ZONHOVEN GOUDBLOEM*** ’T REIGERSNEST**** Nachtegalenstraat 49 Wijvestraat 87 3520 Zonhoven 3520 Zonhoven T + 32 11 81 35 50 T +32 11 45 24 41 F + 32 11 81 87 10 T +32 494 39 90 07 [email protected] [email protected] www.hotelgoudbloem.be www.treigersnest.be

6 rooms Holiday home for up to 10 people Rural area Rural area Double room from 120 euro (excl. breakfast) Weekend from 550 euro

CAMPING AREAS HEIDESTRAND*** Zwanenstraat 105 ZONHOVEN 3520 Zonhoven T +32 11 81 34 37 F +32 11 81 70 41 [email protected] www.heidestrand.be

Rural area 100 tourist pitches 620 fixed pitches

HOLSTEENBRON** CASA ROMAN**** GUEST ROOMS Hengelhoefseweg 9 Herestraat 72 3520 Zonhoven 3520 Zonhoven ZONHOVEN T +32 11 81 71 40 T +32 496 86 35 35 [email protected] T +32 496 86 37 37 www.holsteenbron.be [email protected]

Rural area www.casaroman.be 91 pitches 6 rooms Rural area Double room from 105 euro

HOLIDAY HOUSES DE WOUDAAP**** NOORD-ZUID**** ZONHOVEN Wijvestraat 85 Houthalenseweg 159 3520 Zonhoven 3520 Zonhoven T + 32 11 82 53 26 T +32 11 76 91 76 T + 32 495 63 87 74 [email protected] [email protected] www.luxekamersnoordzuid.be www.woudaap.be 4 rooms Holiday home for up to 6 people Rural area Rural area Double room from 105 euro Weekend from 220 euro

EIKENEN***/**** VILLA SONUWE* Eikenenweg 53 Beringersteenweg 42 3520 Zonhoven 3520 Zonhoven T + 32 11 22 56 69 T +32 11 72 38 49 T + 32 475 49 50 83 T +32 474 56 67 81 [email protected] [email protected] www.eikenen.be www.villa-sonuwe.be

2 holiday homes for up to 2x4 people 3 rooms Rural area Rural area Weekend from 250 euro Double room from 60 euro

42 43 2016 CALENDER Always something to experience

JANUARY CULINARY GARDEN ABBEY BEER FESTIVAL SEPTENNIAL FESTIVITIES HASSELT KLINKT - NEW YEAR’S DRINK 20 to 23 May 28 August RECURRENT Abdijsite Herkenrode, Abdijsite Herkenrode, OF OUR LADY VIRGA JESSE 2017 10 January www.abdijsiteherkenrode.be www.abdijsiteherkenrode.be EVENTS Grote Markt, www.uitinhasselt.be LIVE IN HASSELT – 2016 FEBRUARY MUSIC FESTIVAL IN DE BINNENSTAD SEPTEMBER TOEKOER FESTIVAL - THEATRE, HASSELT WEEKLY MARKET CROCUS FESTIVAL – INTERNATIONAL 28 en 29 May (to be confirmed) STORYTELLING AND THE ART OF Every Tuesday morning ARTS FESTIVAL FOR CHILDREN city centre, www.liveinhasselt.be SONG FOR YOUNG AND OLD and Friday morning 3 to 11 February DAY OF THE PARC ZONHOVEN 4 September Kolonel Dusartplein, cultuurcentrum Hasselt, www.ccha.be 29 May Abdijsite Herkenrode, www.hasselt.be www.zonhoven.be KROKUSKRIEBELS – www.abdijsiteherkenrode.be ORGAN RECITAL TWO-YEARLY CULTURE AND Every first Saturday of the month ART PROJECT INITIATED BY THE JUNE OPEN MONUMENT DAY Saint Quinten Cathedral, “GEZINSBOND” (FAMILY ASSOCIATION) AMUSE – CULINARY PARK FESTIVAL 11 September various locations, www.uitinhasselt.be 6 to 14 February 5 June www.openmonumenten.be various locations – Domein Kiewit, www.uitinhasselt.be ANTIQUES AND CURIOSITY MARKET www.krokuskriebels.be DAY OF DE WIJERS – April 2th until October 29th, HASSELT OPEN AIR TANGO TWO-YEARLY FESTIVAL every Saturday morning CARNIVAL ZONHOVEN 18 June IN THIS NATURE RESERVE Kolonel Dusartplein, 7 February Groenplein, www.tangobrujo.be 25 September www.uitinhasselt.be www.dezonneridders.be 40 YEARS OF DOMEIN KIEWIT - various locations, www.dewijers.be CARILLON CONCERTS GREAT FAMILY AND HASSELT’S FAIR Every Friday evening MARCH NATURE-FRIENDLY FESTIVAL 17 to 25 September of July and August CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL AND 26 June Kolonel Dusartplein, Saint Quentin’s Cathedral, INTERNATIONAL CARNIVAL PARADE Domein Kiewit, 011 21 08 49 5 and 6 March www.uitinhasselt.be www.uitinhasselt.be OPEN TUINEN city centre, www.uitinhasselt.be HASSELT DANCES 25 and 26 June OCTOBER Every Tuesday ZONHOVEN ANNUAL FAIR Abdijsite Herkenrode, DWARS DOOR HASSELT of July and August 6 March www.abdijsiteherkenrode.be 9 October www.zonhoven.be Grote Markt, ZONHOVEN TRAPT DOOR Kolonel Dusartplein, www.uitinhasselt.be 25 and 26 June www.dwarsdoorhasselt.be APRIL ROLLER BIKE PARADE www.zonhoven.be/ztd HERKENRODE ONTLUIKT! THE HASSELT JENEVER FESTIVITIES Every Monday evening 3 April 15 and 16 October of July and August Abdijsite Herkenrode, JULY city centre, www.jeneverfeesten.be Kolonel Dusartplein, www.abdijsiteherkenrode.be THE BIG PICNIC 011 23 94 50 3 July NOVEMBER PROCESSIONS ON SUNDAY SENSEVENT – Abdijsite Herkenrode, EVENT OF THE SENSES SUPERPRESTIGE VELDRIT www.abdijsiteherkenrode.be 6, 13 AND 20 AUGUST – 15 AUGUST 16 and 17 April 6 November Abdijsite Herkenrode, HASSELT ZIIINGT - SONG FESTIVAL www.superprestigezonhoven.be EVENING PROCESSION 11 July www.abdijsiteherkenrode.be HOLOLOOL ZONHOVEN The Septennial Festivities of Our Lady Virga Jesse in Hasselt are a tradition that Kolonel Dusartplein, SPANISH CULTURAL, FOLKLORE (FIRE FESTIVAL SAINT MARTIN) has been passed from generation to generation for six centuries. The festivities www.hasseltziiingt.be AND GASTRONOMY FESTIVAL 10 November centre on Our Lady Virga Jesse, the patron saint of the town. The streets will www.hololool.net 21 to 24 April AUGUST be decorated with flags, flowers and water features, depictions from folklore and Koning Boudewijnlaan / HET PEPERNOTENPALEIS – scenes from the life of Mary. Kapermolenpark, www.euroferia.net ZONHOVEN LIVE SANTA CLAUS FESTIVAL 7 August The high-point and ultimate raison d’être of the festivities are the processions 18 to 20 November ERFGOEDDAG –‘RITUALS’ THEME www.zonhovenlive.be which in 2017 will progress through the streets of Hasselt on the Sundays of 6, 13 Abdijsite Herkenrode, 24 April and 20 August. There will be an evening procession on 15 August. And of course THEATRE ON THE MARKETPLACE www.abdijsiteherkenrode.be various locations, www.erfgoeddag.be the programme includes the tour of the Langeman, Hasselt Ridderreus (knight 11 t/m 14 August WINTERLAND HASSELT giant) and the associated pea soup dispensation. MEIAVONDVIERING (MAY EVENING city centre, CELEBRATION) – BANISHING THE 19 November to 8 January 2017 www.theateropdemarkt.be WINTER THROUGH FIRE Kolonel Dusartplein, 30 April HERBS DAY www.winterland.be INFORMATION: Grote Markt, www.uitinhasselt.be 15 August www.virgajessefeesten.be, Abdijsite Herkenrode, DECEMBER [email protected] or via Toerisme Hasselt. www.abdijsiteherkenrode.be ZONHOVEN CHRISTMAS MARKET MAY DID YOU KNOW? SAGE OF THE UNICORN – PUKKELPOP – INTERNATIONAL 16 December (to be confirmed) The Septennial Coronation Festivities in will be held in 2016 MEDIEVAL FAMILY FESTIVAL MUSIC FESTIVAL www.zonhoven.be from 3 to 10 July. 15 May 17, 18, 19 and 20 August The dates in this survey can be modified Info: www.kroningsfeesten.be Abdijsite Herkenrode, festivalweide Kiewit, without notice. More info about events 2016: www.desage.be www.pukkelpop.be www.uitinhasselt.be www.zonhoven.be

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naar het stadscentrum en gratis stadsbus ‘H8’ tegenover Carrefour Gratis parking ‘Grote Markt’ ‘Grote Markt’ direction du centre et bus gratuit ‘H8’ en en face du Carrefour Parking gratuit ‘Grote Markt’ to the city-centre and free bus ‘H8’ opposite Carrefour Free parking ‘Grote Markt’ zum Stadtzentrum und gratis Bus ‘H8’ gegenüber Carrefour Gratis Parkplatz P ARK RIDE & 10 9 TB2016 3 TB2015

Museen – Museums – Museen Musées – Musea

Toerisme Hasselt – UiTpunt www.hasselt.eu [email protected] T +32 11 23 95 40 BE- 3500 Hasselt Maastrichterstraat 59 RUNKSTERKIEZEL 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 11 143 142 12 97 96 Städtisches Museum – Municipal Museum Municipal – Museum Städtisches communal Musée Stadsmuseum Het Stadsmus Fashion– Museum Modemuseum Modemuseum CarillonMuseum – Glockenspielmuseum carillon du Musée – Beiaardtoren Museum Genever – Genevermuseum genièvre du Musée – Jenevermuseum ValentinPère Paquay du Musée Paterke’ Valentinus‘Heilig Pater Paquay Museum Museum Literary – Literaturmuseum littérature la de Musée – Museum Literair i Verbinding naar knooppunt 143 Verbinding naar knooppunt 142 Knooppunt 97 aan de Japanse TuinJapanse de aan 97 Knooppunt Manteliusstraat de aan 96 Knooppunt Fietsroutenetwerk Limburg 16 Hasselt – Musée de la mode la de Musée – 6 parkeerschijf verplicht Volledig blauwe zone: Tussen kleine en grote ring ma. tot en met zat. van 9 19 u Betalend parkeren van Op en binnen de kleine ring Opgelet parkeren! Meer info over P&R op www.delijn.be 13 13 14 12 3 Ethias

GROTE Nützliche Adressen – Useful addresses Useful – Adressen Nützliche utiles Adresses – adressen Nuttige BREEMSTRAAT 12 11 10 Arena - Plopsa Indoo r 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

PARKLAAN Gerechtsgebouw – palais de justice Welzijnscampus, A. Rodenbachstraat 20 archives Municipal – Stadtarchiv municipales Archives – Stadsarchief Hospital – Krankenhaus – Hôpital Jessa Ziekenhuis (Campus Salvator) Hospital – Krankenhaus – Hôpital Jessa Ziekenhuis (Campus Virga Jesse) terminal bus and station Railway Busbahnhof und Zug- – d’autobus station et Gare Countyhall – Provinzhaus provinciale Maison – Provinciehuis Library – Bibliothek Bibliothèque – Bibliotheek Provinciale office Post – Postamt Poste – Postkantoor station Police – Polizei Police – Politie Geschmackssalon – Smaaksalon House de Corswarem – Haus – Huis - Maison T Tourismedu Office Hasselt de Hasselt Toerisme Trein- en Busstation Fietspunt Gerichtsgebäude ourist Information Hasselt Information ourist NAMUR Le Salon du Goût – Courthouse –

2 – Salon of Tast e Gästezimmer – Guest rooms Gastenkamers – Chambres d’hôtes 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Sint-Maartenplein 56 Het Koetshuis Congostraat 9 Guesthouse Dusart Runkstersteenweg 505 De Pommerie Kiezelstraat 71 De Kiezel Kempische Kaai 68 Chambres b’Hôtes Oosterbeekstraat 60 Bloonwinning Kempische Kaai 70 Bo-Ness Heidestraat 51 Bij Lieve en Jos Herkenrodebosstraat 86 Amuse-Couche Smetstraat 36 Abeljano Luikersteenweg 6 6 Zinnen 15

1 5 7 13 10 Hotels – Hôtels – Hotels 10 13 12 11 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

1 17 Grote Markt 16 Markt Grote Pax * Genkersteenweg 350 Parkhotel*** Guffenslaan 47 Hotel Marie** 1 Kattegatstraat Holiday Inn Hasselt **** 37 Thonissenlaan Holiday Inn Express Hasselt *** 2-10 Sint-Jozefsstraat Hassotel *** 52 Thonissenlaan Different Hotel Hasselt ** Luikersteenweg 516 De Wimmer* Zuivelmarkt 25 De Groene Hendrickx *** Genkersteenweg 352 Dai Hotel *** Kuringersteenweg 124 Charmehotel Villa Saporis *** Hemelrijk 15 Charmehotel ’t Hemelhuys *** Maastrichterstraat 48 Charmehotel Het Menneke** 8 Ferienwohnungen – Holiday houses Vakantiewoningen – Maisons de vacances 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 1 18 JESSA ZIEKENHUIS 2 Campus Virga Jesse Campus Salvator JESSA ZIEKENHUIS 1 Tulpinstraat 33 Wellness Hasselt B&B Luikersteenweg 66 Villa des Roses Van Groesbeekstraat 6 Maris Logies Kiewitstraat 247 Le Refuge Maastrichtersteenweg 152 Le Petit Vélo Schuurstraat 5 Het Zummerheem Luikersteenweg 248 C Het Witte Huys Demerstraat 42 Het Demerhuisje 14 11 4 5

6 Koekerellenpad GEVANGENIS OUDE 11 13 2 16 15 14 15 Gaarveldstraat 36 Stadshuisje 36 Sehenswürdigkeiten Bezienswaardigheden SKATEPARK Wimmertingenstraat 76 Vous lé Vous*** 1 Leopoldplein The C Torenplein 8 Radisson Blu Hotel, Hasselt **** 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 entury ** Kathedrale – Cathedral– Kathedrale Cathédrale– Sint-Quintinuskathedraal Prinzenhof – Prince’s residence Prince’s – Prinzenhof princier Palais – Prinsenhof churchyard FriedhofOld Alter – cimetière vieux Le – Oud-Kerkhof Church – Kirche Eglise – (Paterkeskerk) Sint-Rochuskerk garden Japanese – Garten Japanischer TuinJapanse japonais Jardin – Abbey – Abtei Abbaye – Abdijsite Herkenrode Beguinage – Beginenhof Béguinage – Begijnhof 10 - 6 14 16 – – Sights 2 Curiosités 12 Entspannung Ontspanning 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ETHIAS ARENA PLOPSA INDOOR VERSUZ C centre Music – Musikzentrum – musical entre ‘Muziekodroom’ Muziekcentrum centre Arts – Kunstzentrum Centreartistique – ‘BELGIE’ Kunstencentrum company Shipping – Reederei fluvial Armement – ‘Limburgia’ Rederij Golf-course – Golfplatz pools Swimming – Schwimmbäder Z Piscines – wembaden Cinema – Kino Cinéma – Kinepolis Park – Parc – Kapermolenpark Grenslandhallen - Ethias Arena Plopsa Indoor reserve Nature – Naherholungsgebiet Kiewit de naturel domaine Le – Kiewit Domein Discotheque – Diskothek Aérodrome – Flugplatz Airfield Vliegveld Aero-Kiewit Terrain– Golfterrein golf de Ice-rink – Schlittschuhbahn Patinoire – Ijsschaatsbaan – foires des Halles VersuzDiscothèque Megadisco – centre Cultural – Kulturzentrum culturel centre Le – Cultuurcentrum 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Basilika – Basilica – Basilika Basilique – Virga Jessebasiliek Town– Rathaus hall L’Hôtel– Stadhuis ville de Jardin – Garten Garden De tuin van Dina Deferme Lavende – Lavendel Lavender Limburg Lavendel Chapelle – Kapelle Chapel Kapel van Spalbeek Kunstzentrum Z33 - huis voor actuele kunst Centre artistique Park ‘Nature & Culture’ – Parc ‘Nature & Culture’ Park ‘Natuur & Cultuur’ – – Loisirs Recreation 12 4 4 V events for Halls – eranstaltungshallen

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46 47 Gerechtsgebou wG Over Parking WC Ziekenhuis Kerk Steegjes Ve Ve Spoorwegen Waterwegen Ve Autosnelweg Watertoren Monument Informatiekantoor Postkantoor Waterspor tW rkeersvrije straten rplichte rijrichting rkeerslichten dekte parking Palais de justice Bu Passage Parking couvert Parking WC Hôpital Eglise Rues piétonniè re Sens obligatoire Chemins de fer Cours d'eau Feux de signalisation Autoroute Bu Château d'eau Monument Sports nautiques re re au de poste au d'information s Wasserturm Denkmal Information Postamt Überdachter Parkplatz Parkplatz WC Krankenhaus Kirche Ve Obligatorische Fahrtricht. Eisenbahn Wasserläufe Straßenampel Autobahn Passage erichtsgebäude assersport rkehrsfreie Straßen Courthouse Passage Cove re Parking WC Hospital Chur Traf c-free streets One-way st re Railways Watercourses Traf c lights Highway Water tower Monument Information of ce Post-o f Aquatic sports ch d parking ce ets TOURISM HASSELT TOURISM ZONHOVEN Maastrichterstraat 59 Heuvenstraat 4 BE - 3500 HASSELT BE - 3520 ZONHOVEN T +32 11 23 95 40 T +32 11 81 04 80 [email protected] [email protected] www.visithasselt.be www.zonhoven.be OPENING HOURS OPENING HOURS Week days from 9 tot 18 uur Mondays from 1 pm to 6.30 pm Saturdays from 10 tot 18 uur Wednesdays from 1 pm to 5 pm Sundays and holidays: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from - from 10 am to 6 pm (1 April - 31 October) 9 am to 12 am and 1 pm to 5 pm

- from 10 am to 4 pm (2 November - 31 March) In July and August and week days: Closed on 1 January, 1 November, from 9 am to 12 am and from 1 tot 4 pm

11 November, 25 en 26 December. Closed on Saturdays, Tourism Hasselt bank account number Sundays and holidays. IBAN: BE84 4500 6085 8159 BIC: KREDBEBB

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COLOFON Final editing: Toerisme Hasselt Graphic design and concept: Tricolor, Hasselt Printing: Baillien & Maris, Hasselt Photographer Toerisme Hasselt: Kris Van de Sande Photographers Toerisme Zonhoven: Kris Van de Sande, Luigi De Angelis, Kim Hermans Translations: Atrado, Hasselt Responsible Editor: Hilde Claes, Mayor, Groenplein 1, 3500 Hasselt Print run: 5000 ex. Hasselt, always in good taste! All information and prices mentioned in this brochure are subject to error or modification.