Hasselt

Whatever the weather, little adventurers between the ages of 2 and 10 and their parents are always short of ears and eyes at the 25 enchanting attractions of Plopsa Indoor Hasselt! Immerse yourself in the magical world of your favourite Plopsa heroes. Explore Maya's World, feel the jitters in your stomach on the Wickie Coaster and embark on the adventure with the Pirates on the Crooked Barge. When the weather's nice, you'll have fun in the spacious outdoor area with the Dancing Fountains and the Traffic-Park!

Visit Modemuseum Hasselt and be inspired by the history of fashion and contemporary designers. Changing exhibitions highlight fashion from different angles and disciplines such as art, photography and design. From trends to technological ingenuity, from crinoline to miniskirt: there's no accounting for taste.

Looking for a group visit? Villa Verbeelding offers kids quests, workshops and guided visits for permanent and temporary exhibitions. Every room in this white villa surprises you with another perspective on books and llustration.

The educational programme is suitable for different ages, from preschool kids to teachers in training. Also a discovery for people who learn Dutch! Visitors with a guide get an interactive tour and a creative workshop.

All year long for groups, reservation necessary. Duration: 1,5-2 hours.
Info: www.villaverbeelding.be

To make things easier for the street art enthusiasts exploring all the works in the city, Hasselt has joined the broad international online network of street art cities via the 'Street Art Cities' app. This app can be downloaded for free from the App Store and via Google Play. It gives a complete overview of the street art, including explanations of the works. In addition, you can map out the route to a specific work through your GPS. In this way, you will certainly not miss out on any works by 'miniature artist' Pablo Delgado. And you also pass by the more distant works in the Hasselt canal zone and in the residential area of Runkst.

Koe-vert is a tavern located in the beautiful nature reserve of Kiewit, the green lung of Hasselt.

Koe-vert offers self-service dishes and drinks in which organic, local and fair trade products are the main focus.

Our drinks menu offers an extensive range of organic and fair trade juices, our own squeezed Wroeterappelsap, and the well-known soft drinks. Our beer menu also offers something for everyone: from (organic) local beers to the refreshing classics. The wines we serve come from Oxfam's fair trade selection. And we continue to renew our menu.
Who wants to satisfy a small hunger or thirst, can go to the Oxfam machine at the entrance.

Our vegetables, delicious bread, pastries, flour, eggs, ... from the non-profit organization De Wroeter form the basis for the prepared dishes. Local products have an important place in our kitchen.
With a limited menu, Koe-vert still tries to offer something tasty for every visitor. You can come to us every day for fresh soups, pastas (also gluten-free), croques, salads, savory and sweet pancakes, sandwiches, ...

Dessert lovers also have plenty of choice: ice cream to melt away at, a tasty piece of pie or something sweet like our Wroeter cookies.

Koe-vert, a division of the non-profit organization De Wroeter, is committed to sustainable employment.

In short, Respect for people and nature, that's what we're all about!

The Japanese Garden in Hasselt is the largest of its kind in Europe, the place par excellence to fully experience Japanese culture. Originally a Japanese garden encouraged meditation and reflection and that is no different in Hasselt. Those looking for peace and quiet can find a bench here to listen to the waterfalls, view the koi fish and feed them, have a picnic or walk around quietly and enjoy the changing view. Sometimes you can also hear the peace bell ring. Since 2016, the peace bell has a permanent place in the garden. In addition, there are numerous activities every month that are open to the public.

A Japanese garden is a place for contemplation and meditation. In spite of its location between the city centre of Hasselt and the main ring, the Hasselt Japanese garden breaths a delightful calm. It is an ideal place to walk around and enjoy the ever changing views or just to sit down somewhere and listen to the calming noise of flowing water ...
Tickets can be purchased at the ticket office on site.

You can’t miss it: the old Herkenrode Abbey Site exudes tranquillity, a link to the past and hospitality. The historic buildings have been restored, enterprising partners have made it a place for everyone, and the surrounding nature reveals its charm every season. Herkenrode Abbey Site invites you to relax and enjoy at your own pace. There is so much to do here, but nothing is compulsory. There’s something for everyone.

Once upon a time Herkenrode was the richest women's abbey in the Low Countries. The historic buildings have now been beautifully restored. The Experience Centre immerses you in the history of this unique site. But Herkenrode Abbey Site is about more than just history.

It is also a 100-hectare oasis of peace in a stunning nature reserve. Around the Abbey buildings, footpaths lead you to De Wijers with its 1,001 ponds.
In the Herb and Inspiration Garden, you become one with nature.

Herkenrode Abbey Site is also a place of contemplation. Visit Hans Op de Beeck's artwork 'The Quiet View' and let your gaze wander across a never-ending landscape.

By car
On the E313 (Antwerp-Liège) take exit 27 (Hasselt-West). Follow the N2 direction Herk-De-Stad. Just after Decathlon, turn right. From there, follow the signs to the Abbey Site’s free car park.

By public transport
Take the train to Hasselt station. At the station square take bus 51 Heusden to the stop 'Herkenrode Brug'.

In the oldest part of the center of Hasselt, in a small cozy street, you will find Uw Zuster.
You can come here for original and surprising flavors on your plate, a pleasant chat, a fresh beer from the tap, a glass of delicious wine (several wines by the glass), freshly sliced ​​ham and delicious specials of the week. There is a whole menu full of dishes to share (or not) waiting for you. There is no division into main and starters, you just order what you feel like.
Uw Zuster has a pleasant terrace on the street side and a pleasant garden terrace at the rear, but in autumn and winter it is even more pleasant to sit inside.
Uw Zuster has received a nice mention in the Gault Millau in the HIP selection and represents a contemporary, casual concept. Be sure to give it a try!

A classic steak tartare, a pizza from the stone oven or a grilled meat or fish, at Maison Mathis we serve pure and honest dishes that will delight the whole family. Through the years, Belgian gastronomy has been influenced by the best of Europe and the menu at Maison Mathis is a collection of the very best. You may lick your fingers.

The SELF-SERVING restaurant on the Corda Campus where lunch becomes relaxing and inspiring at the same time. Every day between 11.30 a.m. and 2 p.m., you can choose from our wide range of buffet-style dishes (soup of the day, an extensive salad bar, pastas) at democratic prices.

The kitchen team is as diverse as the buffets. Our Chef Bart sets the classic base, serves Belgian toppers and typical Italian dishes. Be sure to pass by the 'AROUND THE WORLD CORNER' & taste one of our Lebanese, Oriental or South-American influences.
The CUISINE is...travelling a bit every day & coming home again.