Into the woods experience

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Into the woods experience

Informations sur la ville

Dworp, located just south of Brussels, in the capital’s surprisingly green, Flemish periphery, is a municipality that boasts a particularly rich and varied tourist offer. With its central location, Dworp is moreover easily accessible from across Flanders. Village centre of Dworp In the centre of Dworp you can find some remarkable buildings and monuments. There is the former town hall along the Alsembergsteenweg. Built early 20th century, this building is located on the spot where the old, Romanesque church of Dworp once stood. The former town hall is characterised by its typical crow-stepped gable, its yellow bricks and the coat of arms above the front door. Next to the old town hall you will find an authentic, late 18th-century pillory, a silent witness to the administration of justice under the Ancien Régime. A bit further along the road, we have St. Gregory’s church, the ‘new’ neo-Gothic church of Dworp. This large church was built in 1894 to replace the Romanesque church along the main road, which had become too small. Near the church you will find the presbytery of Dworp, a stately 18th-century town house. The centre of Dworp also offers plenty of friendly cafés where you savour a wide range of beers including the delicious Oude Geuze from the artisanal geuze blender Hanssens. If you want to explore Dworp and its surroundings further, be sure to sign up for the Dworp walking trail. Surroundings: Embark on a discovery tour of the Castle of Beersel or find out all there is to know about the delicious lambic beers in the Visitor Centre “De Lambiek”. Nature lovers are also well catered for in this beautiful area scattered with parks, nature reserves and forests. Things to see around : Castle of Beersel, Church of Alsemberg, De Lambiek, Hallebos, Herisem paper mill, Provincial Domain of Huizingen, Rondenbos domain, Tuin der Onlusten & Waterloo battle field , all accessible by bike or walking (except waterloo which is a bit further)
Dworp
Dworp, located just south of Brussels, in the capital’s surprisingly green, Flemish periphery, is a municipality that boasts a particularly rich and varied tourist offer. With its central location, Dworp is moreover easily accessible from across Flanders. Village centre of Dworp In the centre of Dworp you can find some remarkable buildings and monuments. There is the former town hall along the Alsembergsteenweg. Built early 20th century, this building is located on the spot where the old, Romanesque church of Dworp once stood. The former town hall is characterised by its typical crow-stepped gable, its yellow bricks and the coat of arms above the front door. Next to the old town hall you will find an authentic, late 18th-century pillory, a silent witness to the administration of justice under the Ancien Régime. A bit further along the road, we have St. Gregory’s church, the ‘new’ neo-Gothic church of Dworp. This large church was built in 1894 to replace the Romanesque church along the main road, which had become too small. Near the church you will find the presbytery of Dworp, a stately 18th-century town house. The centre of Dworp also offers plenty of friendly cafés where you savour a wide range of beers including the delicious Oude Geuze from the artisanal geuze blender Hanssens. If you want to explore Dworp and its surroundings further, be sure to sign up for the Dworp walking trail. Surroundings: Embark on a discovery tour of the Castle of Beersel or find out all there is to know about the delicious lambic beers in the Visitor Centre “De Lambiek”. Nature lovers are also well catered for in this beautiful area scattered with parks, nature reserves and forests. Things to see around : Castle of Beersel, Church of Alsemberg, De Lambiek, Hallebos, Herisem paper mill, Provincial Domain of Huizingen, Rondenbos domain, Tuin der Onlusten & Waterloo battle field , all accessible by bike or walking (except waterloo which is a bit further)
Waterloo is a municipality in the province of Walloon Brabant, Belgium, which in 2011 had a population of 29,706 and an area of 21.03 km2 (8.12 sq mi). Waterloo lies a short distance south of Brussels, and immediately north-east of the larger town of Braine-l'Alleud, the site of the Battle of Waterloo, where the resurgent Napoleon was defeated for the final time in 1815. Waterloo lies immediately south of the official language border between Flanders and Wallonia.
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Waterloo
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Waterloo is a municipality in the province of Walloon Brabant, Belgium, which in 2011 had a population of 29,706 and an area of 21.03 km2 (8.12 sq mi). Waterloo lies a short distance south of Brussels, and immediately north-east of the larger town of Braine-l'Alleud, the site of the Battle of Waterloo, where the resurgent Napoleon was defeated for the final time in 1815. Waterloo lies immediately south of the official language border between Flanders and Wallonia.

Lieux emblématiques

In the shadow of the beautiful nineteenth-century Castle of Huizingen lies a vast domain of +/-91 ha. with all kinds of activities for everyone: A lake, in which you can go for a row, is situated around the castle or if you wish, you can choose the pedal boat. A tourist train can also bring you to the most beautiful spots in the park. For the little ones, a ride with an electric mini car is a guaranteed success (during summer season from 1st April to 30th September). In the middle of the domain midst the beautiful flora, a large heated outdoor recreation swimming pool that is open from 1st May till 15th September, with water slides, a sunbathing area, a playground and a beach volley is also at your disposal. The forest with numerous deciduous and other specific trees is a hikers paradise. In the months of April and May, the ground is covered with a carpet of flowers such as bluebells.
Huizingen
In the shadow of the beautiful nineteenth-century Castle of Huizingen lies a vast domain of +/-91 ha. with all kinds of activities for everyone: A lake, in which you can go for a row, is situated around the castle or if you wish, you can choose the pedal boat. A tourist train can also bring you to the most beautiful spots in the park. For the little ones, a ride with an electric mini car is a guaranteed success (during summer season from 1st April to 30th September). In the middle of the domain midst the beautiful flora, a large heated outdoor recreation swimming pool that is open from 1st May till 15th September, with water slides, a sunbathing area, a playground and a beach volley is also at your disposal. The forest with numerous deciduous and other specific trees is a hikers paradise. In the months of April and May, the ground is covered with a carpet of flowers such as bluebells.
The moated castle of Beersel is one of the few exceptionally well-preserved examples of medieval fortifications in Belgium. It remains pretty much as it must have appeared in the late 15th century. Over the course of the centuries, this moated castle has had a very eventful history. Visitors experience at first hand what it must have felt like to live in a heavily fortified castle in medieval times. In 1999, the municipality of Beersel acquired the castle on lease from a national heritage foundation, the Koninklijke Vereniging der Historische Woonsteden van België (Royal Association of Historic Cities and Gardens in Belgium). The municipality aims to carry out repairs, renovations and upgrades to the castle. Since 2003 the castle has been undergoing a series of restoration campaigns
Beersel
The moated castle of Beersel is one of the few exceptionally well-preserved examples of medieval fortifications in Belgium. It remains pretty much as it must have appeared in the late 15th century. Over the course of the centuries, this moated castle has had a very eventful history. Visitors experience at first hand what it must have felt like to live in a heavily fortified castle in medieval times. In 1999, the municipality of Beersel acquired the castle on lease from a national heritage foundation, the Koninklijke Vereniging der Historische Woonsteden van België (Royal Association of Historic Cities and Gardens in Belgium). The municipality aims to carry out repairs, renovations and upgrades to the castle. Since 2003 the castle has been undergoing a series of restoration campaigns
The Herisem paper mill and the former Winderickx cardboard factory in Alsemberg together form a 19th-century industrial complex which evolved around an old paper mill. The complex is one of the best preserved examples of the once flourishing paper and cardboard industry in Brabant. Today it is listed as a protected monument and industrial heritage site. The site as a whole consists of the original paper mill, the cardboard factory, the neighbouring farm (with corn mill) and a centrally situated residence with offices. Today the site houses a museum, a tavern, a banqueting hall and conference, seminar and event rooms. The Herisem site is also an excellent venue for school excursions.
Papiermolen Herisem
20 Fabriekstraat
The Herisem paper mill and the former Winderickx cardboard factory in Alsemberg together form a 19th-century industrial complex which evolved around an old paper mill. The complex is one of the best preserved examples of the once flourishing paper and cardboard industry in Brabant. Today it is listed as a protected monument and industrial heritage site. The site as a whole consists of the original paper mill, the cardboard factory, the neighbouring farm (with corn mill) and a centrally situated residence with offices. Today the site houses a museum, a tavern, a banqueting hall and conference, seminar and event rooms. The Herisem site is also an excellent venue for school excursions.
The Hallerbos (Dutch for Halle forest) is a forest in Belgium, covering an area of 552 ha (1,360 acres). It is mostly situated in the municipality of Halle, in Flemish Brabant and has also a little part in Walloon Brabant. The forest is known in the region for its bluebell carpet which covers the forest floor for a few weeks each spring, attracting many visitors. Visitors can reach there either by their own vehicle or through public transportation. For public transport, you can reach Halle Train station and get a bus till the entry of the forest.
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Hallerbos
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The Hallerbos (Dutch for Halle forest) is a forest in Belgium, covering an area of 552 ha (1,360 acres). It is mostly situated in the municipality of Halle, in Flemish Brabant and has also a little part in Walloon Brabant. The forest is known in the region for its bluebell carpet which covers the forest floor for a few weeks each spring, attracting many visitors. Visitors can reach there either by their own vehicle or through public transportation. For public transport, you can reach Halle Train station and get a bus till the entry of the forest.