Hasselt Travel Guide

 chanzey Says:  Walking around city centre shopping area. No cars allowed, plenty to see and do. Especially Demerstraat and Koning Albertstraat are well-known, the latter has just been repaved which is a blessing of you're wearing heels. Or are clumsy. 

 chanzey Says:  Kapermolen Zwembad (Public Swimming Pool), Elfde Liniestraat, 5 mins walk from city centreThe best place to go when you've done your sightseeing bit in the city centre and are moving towards the Japanese Garden, which is the biggest and prettiest of Western Europe. You can... 

 gkitzmil Says:  Right on the main shopping street in Hasselt you'll find this cute little statue. Brussels has their statues -- little boy and girl peeing - and this has a cute story of the people being thankful for having good water. He is named for the River Demer as the Demer Manneke. 

 steedappeal Says:  This is a health food oriented restaurant. Sincere cusisine served in a modern ambiance, presided over by a very hands-on chef. Perfect for lunch. One of their house specialties. I had the Aardappel with Russian salad. About $20.00 with 25 cl of wine. 

 Martin_S. Says:  These shops of the local fast food, serving Toet Friet (Fried Potatoes, or Pomme Frites in Holland) are a great way to break your fast from your last meal...you see people eating them on the street all the time, like Ice-Cream in the US or Fallafel here in Israel. But you... 

 gkitzmil Says:  This is a very nice cafe where you could enjoy coffee or a meal. But they have an outstanding selection of Belgian beers! When I say 'outstanding" I mean you can easily find hundreds of great Belgian beers in a large book and order them. Not just the best selection in... 

 chanzey Says:  The two hosts provide you with a pleasant dining experience, with the option of sitting outside and enjoying the hustle and bustle of the Zuivelmarkt square. This area is well-known for going out for a meal, cocktails or just a nice drink and chat. Be sure to check it... 

 cheapskate Says:  One quarter of a pie ranges from 1euro to 2.50euros, depending on what you choose.Most had the strawberry pie.I had the pear pie. Very nice crust and crispy top coz of the sugar sprinkles... yum yum.. 

 muzikman69 Says:  Great club. I only made it out on student night, which i believe was on thursday nights. Very cool sound, lights, and center dance floor which revolves around. Check in advance for dresscode, I do not believe there is one for student night, but the other nights might have... 

 yashiko Says:  We love our mayor here in Hasselt . And the reason for that is that he made all the busses in and around the city free. No pay. Free ride for everyone. You can get a brochure for all the timetables and routes off the busses at the busstation. 

 Helga67 Says:  The shops are known for their tasteful decor, lighting, shop windows and above all the quality of the goods on offer.The stores are usually open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday. There is no late night opening. Stores are closed on Sundays and holidays. According... 

 Helga67 Says:  If you have been to Brussels, you have surely seen a lot of nice cartoons painted on walls of houses. Belgium is the land of several comic strips, among which Tintin is the most famous one. Lately, I have noticed that the city of Hasselt has also started to paint their open... 

 MATIM Says:  This fountain symbolizes the economical cycle of the gin industry. The pulp of the distilled grain was given to the pigs and cows. The animal's manure was used to better the grain fields. Better ground, more grain, more raw materials for the gin industry and more food for...