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Gezinszoektocht "Hendriks Geheimen" (van 6 t.e.m. 12 jaar)

Adventure and nature
With the whole family

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Changing corner for baby

Free Wifi

Suitable for wheelchairs

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Target price (adult) € 5,-

Contact information

+32 11 23 96 70 abdijsiteherkenrode@hasselt.be www.abdijsiteherkenrode.be

Location

Herkenrodeabdij 4, 3511 HASSELT

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