Genk Travel Guide

 bonio Says:  An old coal mine with the above ground installations now put to several different uses. There were shops, restaurants, a college and a great music venue. Much of the old machinery has been left in place to give everything an interesting "industrial" appearance.Our visit was... 

 prikje Says:  In the nature reserve park kattevenia there are huge horseriding facilities.You can rent a horse.Learn to ride a horse or just do the large trails with different obsticals to enjoy a spectaculare horseriding experience. 

 prikje Says:  It's a nice little walk where you can see different stones from different geological periods.There is also a copy of a coalmine workplace. 

 X-mas Says:  Many beautiful sites to visit in Genk. The city is worth to visit and you can spend some days to visit. 

 Roeffie Says:  This is one of the biggest sights of Belgium to visit. It has a very beautiful collection of old buildings, beautiful nature and lots of materials to discover. A very nice venue is people playing living history. This museum is suited for almost a days visit.The museum is... 

 Chiliweenie Says:  Overeseas cosmetic surgery is a huge business and often we find little or no references to clinics offering those services, nor any rating of their services and client satisfaction.In Januray 2007, I had liposuction performed on my abdomen and flanks (love handles) at the... 

 prikje Says:  In the nature reserve park Kattevenia you'll find the planetarium.Operated by volunteers the have a huge scoop to look at the sky.Free entrance check out url for more info 

 LoriPori Says:  After having a bite to eat and something to drink, we headed for the next area OOST EN WEST VLAANDEREN or East and West Flanders. One of the more interesting buildings was this Typical Thatched Roof House, complete with vegetable garden.These homes had very low ceilings and... 

 LoriPori Says:  The accompanying picture is the House of a Well-to-do Family. Built solidly of red brick, it had nice shutters and good-sized rooms with some very nice furniture and appliances. My next tip will show some of these finer things.Interiors of the buildings, the furniture,... 

 LoriPori Says:  One of the lovelier spots in the Kempen area was the GROENTETUIN or "Green Garden". In this photo, Johan relaxes among the beautiful flowers, bushes and greenery. 

 bonio Says:  Enjoyed an evening meal in this comfortable and friendly pub. Food, drinks and service very good, a lovely place to visit.Closes a little early in the evenings (well Monday anyway!) 

 Chiliweenie Says:  De Molen, an authentic Flemish restaurant, is located in an old mill adjacent to NH Genk Hotel. The restaurant is set in a pleasing forest like setting by a stream. The interior is what you would expect in a very old mill, rustic with old beams and beautiful Belgian Blue... 

 LoriPori Says:  A former tavern from Lier SINT GUMMARUS is situated in the Kempen Village.Specializes in local dishes such as Boerenschotels ( Cold Meats, Pate' and bread ), Flemish Carbonades ( Beef in Beer ).Dining room and a very large outdoor terrace, where we all sat on picnic... 

 LoriPori Says:  If you get tired of walking or just want a nostalgic way of going through the Park, you might want to consider going on a HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE.The carriage is like a covered wagon of old pulled by beautiful and big Belgian Horses. It seemed to be a favourite with the... 

 Wafro Says:  De Maten is a 300ha. Bird reserve and one of the most beautiful of the province.Inside the park you’ll find different types of vegetation.-Sand dunes-Swampy areas-Bush lands-forests-Rivers-Pools