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belgianchocolate Says: A big renovation by the flemish government , some enthusiastic people...And this mill is working again in the weekend.You can visit the mill during the weekends.Take some pictures?In the future there will also be a possibility to have a drink.For now you'll just have to be...
The Harbor , a land of his own...
belgianchocolate Says: The harbor is a land on its own.It is quit a large area and the fourth harbor in the world.It is huge!It is a strange landscape with chimneys , cranes , containers , reservoirs...Some people get impressed and they are of a weird beauty.If you want to take atmospheric...
Helga67 Says: 't Koetshuis is located on the grounds of the Ravenhof, surrounded by a lovely forest 'Moretusbos'. The building used to be the coach house of the castle, hence the name.They are open from 10 a.m. until late at night. You can just have a drink and/or a little snack on the...
myriam_c Says: This brasserie-restaurant is beautifully located in the Moretusbos, a forest on the Belgian/Dutch border. Originally the 'Koetshuis' was the coach house of the castle Ravenhof.You're welcome here for a full meal, but also for just a drink or afternoon coffee.The food was...
myriam_c Says: Brandnew, IMO not yet fully operational (visited for lunch Nov. 24, 2005).Trendy bar-brasserie, young atmosphere, coldish with nothing (yet) on the walls. Long benches on both sides of the narrow dining room and uncomfy chairs (without back rest) at the really small bistro...
Sint-martinushoeve: It used to be a farm...-ZANDVLIET
belgianchocolate Says: This used to be a real farm.The farm was loosing land because the enlargementof the harbor. Thats why the grandfather of the ownerstarted a restaurant years ago.Every year they restore and redecorate...A little bit artificial maybe , but with a nice atmosphere.A popular...
belgianchocolate Says: Again the 'toeristische federatie provincie Antwerpen ' - 'touristic federation province Antwerp'has been so nice to take the initiative toset out a route.This is pat called 'gansrijdersroute'.-'goose riding route'and it takes you 49 km true the polders.
belgianchocolate Says: An obvious tip , the best way to explore the harbor and the villages is the car.Or at least your own transport.If there is public transport it is rather limited.A visit will take houres by bus...If you want to check anywaywww.delijn.befor busses. (make a phonecall for...
Helga67 Says: "Gansrijden" is a folkloric game which still exists in some villages in the north of Antwerp near the Dutch border (Stabroek, Hoevenen, Lillo, Berendrecht, Zandvliet, Ekeren). A dead goose is hung upside down on the gallows. The participants dressed in traditional uniforms...
belgianchocolate Says: I got no idea.It feels at least a bit strange to seean animal used this way.And no I didn't wait to see the head get ripped off.Personally I like to see the goose like in the picture.The villages got lots of water birds in the areabecause of the schelde but also a lot...
belgianchocolate Says: The woman have got their own competition.The winner can't apply for 'emperor'.The nice thing about their competition isthat the price money is for charity purpose.That price money can get as high as 6000 euro.
belgianchocolate Says: This is Belgium.We can't do without waffles , burgers (forget about macdonalds - you'll never eat those again) , lots of beer , genever (it's very cold that time a year)Also a lot of noise is needed...It isn't a high speed competition...everything seems to go it's slow way.
belgianchocolate Says: Have a look around in the local papers.In general the festivities take place half februari.It's their local carnival.(that has something to do with Christianity , and a period of 40 days abstaining from food. )The 'Emperor' competion takes place at the end of marchin the...
belgianchocolate Says: Seen the last picture in the tip previousto this one? Wondered about the horses?Most horses used in the competion are 'Brabantse trekpaarden' But Belgian horses are their official name.The famous belgian breed of horses were used to work the land in ancient times.They are...
belgianchocolate Says: Every organisation has his own clothing.Sometimes in the colors of the villages escutcheon.Or in the case of this brave knight in the picture , a smock froc.This was the clothing of the 'knights' of Berendrecht.A 'smock froc' is the most common clothingwhen folklore...
belgianchocolate Says: The locals gather around in the center of the village with their horses.Between two trees or under a wooden constructiona (now) dead goose hangs upside down in a net (covered with slippery soap - info from a local).In a certain order they all drive up to the gooseand try to...
belgianchocolate Says: Centuries ago it was a yearly festive activityin a lot of villages from the border in the northtill the capital Brussels. Gansrijden Today there are only a few villages left.Stabroek , Berendrecht , Zandvliet , Lillo Hoevene.
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Moretusbos is not only a great place for walking your dog, but there are also special paths for mountainbikers and cyclists.
Written Jul 20, 2003
Helga67 Says: Although, the castle and forest are off the beaten path, you will not return home thirsty. On the grounds of the castle, there is a tavern "'t Koetshuis" that serves good Antwerp beer on draught ;-)
Helga67 Says: There are 3 walking paths starting in front of the Ravenhof leading into the Moretusbos. Each of the 3 paths has its own color. Just follow the marked posts and they will bring you to some lovely parts of the forest.Red: "Het pronkstuk van de jonker" 6 kmBlue: "Geldbergpad"...
S T A B R O E K, a little town in the north of Antwerp, next to the Dutch border is not really a touristic place, but well known in the neighbourhood for its castle and forest "Ravenhof and...
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