Nijlen Travel Guide

  Vredehof - Kessel (Nijlen)
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  • Vredehof - Kessel (Nijlen)
      Vredehof - Kessel (Nijlen)
    by Maeve_81
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    by Maeve_81
  •   Nijlen
    by Maeve_81
  •   Nijlen
    by Maeve_81
  •   Nijlen
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Things to Do  

Flowergarden Vredehof

Flowergarden Vredehof, Nijlen

 Maeve_81 Says:  The 'Vredehof' in the nearby town Kessel is a garden with over 200.000 flowers. It's the garden of a man in his seventies in loving memory of his belated wife. Romance...Just magnificent !!!The walk trough the flowers is 1 km long, but there are plenty of benches to sit.It's... 

Kruiskesberg (Hill of Crosses)

Kruiskesberg (Hill of Crosses), Nijlen

 Maeve_81 Says:  This hill became a pelgrimage after an ill sheperd drank of the watersource and healed instantly. You'll find a chapel there and five holes to symbolize the wounds of Christ. You'll see ribbons bound to the monuments, people believe that this will help you find a good... 

Kesselse Heide

Kesselse Heide, Nijlen

 Maeve_81 Says:  This nature reserve of 43 ha is a magnificent walking area. As a part of the 'Kempen', the Kesselse Heide is a variety of heath, moor, fen, ...Directions :* by car from AntwerpTake the E313 Antwerp-Liege, exit the highway in Massenhoven.Turn left in the direction of Lier.... 

Hotels  

Hostel 't Pannenhuis: Hostel 't Pannenhuis

Hostel 't Pannenhuis: Hostel 't Pannenhuis, Nijlen

 Maeve_81 Says:   Located in beautiful green surroundings.Opened :february 5 - november 15 

Restaurants  

't Schipke aan de Nete: Superb!

't Schipke aan de Nete: Superb!, Nijlen

 Maeve_81 Says:  A must-go!Located next to the river Nete, surrounded by green, 't Schipke aan de Nete is an excellent restaurant who serves french cuisine. 

Den Slappe Uier: Typical 'old' flemish cafe

Den Slappe Uier: Typical 'old' flemish cafe, Nijlen

 Maeve_81 Says:  In the middle of the nowhere... but very, very popular during summer.It would be hard to find yourself a seat outside in the sun, as 'Den Slappe Uier' is packed with cyclers.It's an ideal place to bring your children. Try the ice-cream and pancakes ! 

Transportation  

Train and bus services

Train and bus services, Nijlen

 Maeve_81 Says:  Every hour there's a train to Antwerp, that also stops in Lier. You can also take the bus to Lier, there's one every hour.Website :Train - NMBSBus - De Lijn 

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  Located in beautiful green surroundings.Opened :february 5 - november 15 

 

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 Nijlen his crest shows 4 lions, giving by duke Jan I of Brabant in 1286 AD. Typical flemish those lions, almost every town has a crest with lions. Funny thing is that originally they symbolised the... 

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