Overijse Travel Guide

 cadzand Says:  You like exhibitions, theatre, film, then you'll feel happy after a visit to the culture center "Den Blank" next to the Swimming Pool "Begijntjesbad"Culuurcentrum Den BlankBegijnhof 113090 OVERIJSEE-mail info@denblank.beopening hours please go to www.overijse.be -->... 

 cadzand Says:  Look at this picture and you'll see how rural Overijse is, despite its location in the Brussels' neighbourhood. Just behind a potatofield you discover the Church and next to it the nice town hall. Nature is never far away. 

 cadzand Says:  Jezus Eik is one of the 5 villages belonging to Overijse, and the first one on your way from Brussels to Overijse. The easiest one to reach too, as it lies along the E411.Are you interested in the complete history, the legend and old postcard views of this little village at... 

 cadzand Says:  This lovely little pound is situated at aprox. 100 m of the village center and belongs to the "Mariadal", home for elderly people. 

 cadzand Says:  Ever heard of belgian wine ? You can taste it at some local producers'.Overijse has grapes and wine-producers as twin-towns : Bruttig-Fankel (Mosel), Bacharach (Rhine), Macon (Saône), Lecco (Como lake) and Modra (Slowakia)Want to know more about belgian bio grapes and... 

 cadzand Says:  Several kinds of grapes are cultivated in heated green houses : white and sweet Muscat, delicious blue Leopold III, , Canon Hall,Colman, Ribier,Frankental and Chasselas.Not so easy to grow them by our chilly climat. The green houses have to be heated almost all over the... 

 cadzand Says:  The monument people raised in honour to the hard labour of the grape-farmers, growing grapes in greenhouses and having to clean the bunch of grapes during their growth, cutting the small grapes in order to letting the others develop.It stands at the entrance of the grapes... 

 cadzand Says:  In this typical village house you'll find the tourist office and the grapes museum.Overijse is well known for its grapes.The lambic brewers weren't only established in the Senne valley, but also in the valley of the Yssche . This small river has its spring in the Forêt de... 

 cadzand Says:  I know this restaurant over many years and still it is one of the better greek restaurants.I've never been disappointed until now. When I'm in a hurry I have a delicious mezze as a main dish. Always very friendly service. They even have a terrace in the garden for the "nice... 

 cadzand Says:  Feel like having a celebration with your family or a group of friends ? Than this restaurant is the one. It's really great fun ! Dressed in a kimono, enjoy the cooking show of the Japanese Teppan-Yakki chefs, preparing the meals at your table.We have been here on different... 

 cadzand Says:  A typical old fashioned café-restaurant with local cuisine. It is a must do stop after a walk in the woods, drinking a local beer or , why not, a glas of local wine Steak with delicious mushroom sauce and french (belgian) fries. A typical plate is bread with soft white... 

 cadzand Says:  The Tourist Office can help you out if you need some brochures or more infomation : Dienst Toerisme Overijse (Office du Tourisme), Huis "Den Bonten Os", Justus Lipsiusplein 9, 3090 Overijse mail address info@overijse.be 

 cadzand Says:  A brand new and very nice biking route 27,250 km through the Zoniën forest. It starts at the Hoeilaart Sports hall near the Nero-café and leads you into the forest along the Groenendael train station (from the Nero-strips do you know ?) through 4300 ha everchanging... 

 cadzand Says:  A brand new swimming pool with 25 m pool, sauna, creek, wild water pool, bubble bath, jet stream, children's pool, cafetaria,etc.For opening hours and prices, have a look at their website www.overijse.be, --> sport --> zwembad 

 cadzand Says:  Zoniën forest is an ideal place for hiking, biking and horseriding all year long. There are even separated paths for each of those sports, There are many well indicated lanes which lead you throughout the Forest on the territory of Overijse, Hoeilaart, Tervuren, St. Genesius... 

 cadzand Says:  This is a 9 km walking path through the lovely village center along the most important buildings and then further on through the surrounding fields, leading you in and around the IJse-valley, which gave its name to Overijse. If you're a nature-lover, this is a must-do. If...