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Mining Sundays

You do not know what to do on a Sunday? If you like a bit of culture and preferably in Limburg, the Mining Sundays of the My Museum your solution. Discover spaces are only for individuals and families. Accessible during my Sundays

From March to October (every first and third Sunday of the month) you can enjoy a unique tour of this historic jewel of Beringen! Explore the bathing-hall, lamp room, room occupancy, shaft hoisting machine building and power. Interesting fact: reservation is not required! Please note that this offer is only available in Dutch!

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Our Lady’s church and treasury
The church treasury vault exhibits unique
ecclesiastical items from the abbey’s heritage as
well as from the church’s own collection. These
include shrines and reliquaries, altar vessels,
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On the ‘church field’ you will find the underground chapel built underneath the
Romanesque church. In the renovated crypt you can visit some archeological remains.

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Academy Hall - Architectural gem

Behind the Abbey Tower you find the entrance of the Academy Hall. The 19th Century Hall was designed by Louis Roelandt. The octagonal auditorium with dome has amazing acoustic qualities and is now the home for many exclusive concerts and literary happenings. It also has an amazing interior with beautiful stucco.

Open from April 1 till October 31, only during the weekends from 02:00 PM till 05:00 PM. Closed from November 1 till March 31.

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Slag heap and picknick spot Thor park Waterschei

The spoil tips in Genk are real beacons in the landscape. Do you know how they came about? These ‘mountains’ consist entirely of piles of waste rock removed from the different layers of the coal veins. If you see a spoil tip, there used to be a mine in the vicinity! These ‘waste mountains’ unexpectedly created their own microclimate, enabling you to discover a wide range of unique plants and animals over there today. The spoil tip was declared a protected landscape in 1999. You can climb to the very top. Don’t forget to wear sturdy shoes.

Thor is a very special urban park, noted for (among other things) its various cycle trails, footpaths and picnic spots. It’s a relaxing environment for employees on the site, but also for those living round about and for visitors who want to experience the area’s natural beauty.

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Time travel at the John Selbach Museum

The John Selbach Museum is made up of two sections.
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The John Selbach Museum is located in the former Ursuline Cloister on Boomgaardstraat in the centre of Maaseik. The first section holds the extensive collection of paintings from the 16th to the 19th century, depicting interiors, townscapes, still lives, landscapes, seascapes, animals and portraits.
In many ways then wandering through the museum, visitors take a cultural trip through the museum, visitors take a cultural trip through time. That impression is strengthened by the period rooms from the Renaissance to Biedermeier. The interiors and the zeitgeist are preserved there, too, as visitors are invited tot take a trip back in time.

Dolls and toys
As well as this imposing collection of paintings and furniture, the former cloister also houses hostess Corinne's Doll Museum.
The Doll Museum used to be in Maastricht. Some dolls are made from wood, but there are als dolls made from papier mâché, wax, fabric and biscuit porcelain. Mirroring the paintings set-up, the rooms housing the dolls are furnished in contemporary styles. There are 17th and 18th century period rooms, kitchens and fashion salons. The dolls are exhibited alongside accessories, such as miniature furniture, dinner services, tin toys, teddy bears, trains and other knick-knacks.

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Popular place of pilgrimage. The 17th century church is sober on the outside, but ornately decorated with baroque woodcarvings on the inside. Free entrance.

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The Neanderthal site in Veldwezelt is the first and only protected archaeological site in Flanders. The geological structure of the walls is unique in its kind in North-Western Europe !

A visit of the Neanderthal site will teach you a lot about these people. What did they do here ? How did they arrive here and why ? How did they live ? You will experience at the same time how the climate evolved, and which effect it had on the vegetation, fauna and flora.

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C-mine Design Centre

The C-mine design centre provides a platform for inspirational design projects by young designers as well as established companies. Be sure to keep an eye on the calendar so as not to miss the exciting design exhibitions and shows regularly held here.

gidstocht 'Fatih Moskee' - Fatih Moskee

gidstocht 'Fatih Moskee'

This Turkish mosque gives Beringen's multicultural character a unique accent. The Ottoman architectural style is recognisable by the two minaret towers and the large dome. The special character of the interior is defined by the lovely, hand-painted wall tiles.

More than a billion people of every nationality and culture all over the world are Muslims. A guide tells you about their faith, the "Five Pillars" of Islam, and how they pray. Be sure to take your shoes off!

Adults: €1.50
Children: €1
Guide fees: €60
Duration: 1.5 hours. Not accessible for wheelchairs.

Every day except Friday afternoon. The mosque can only be visited with a guide after making a reservation.

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Agnetenklooster

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Mijnterril be-MINE

Every inch a spoil heap
Coal that was brought to the surface had to be separated from stones via washing before it could be sold. The stones were piled up and the stone mountain or spoil heap was created. After the mine closed the spoil heap was sowed and signposted footpaths were created. Climb to 100 metres and treat yourself to an impressive panoramic view of the mine estate.

When?
The spoil heap is accessible between sunrise and sunset.

Price:
Free! Groups can hire a guide; the guide fee is €60 (for the first 2 hours).

Where?
You can reach the spoil heap in two ways. Park your car on the beMine site or on the car park at the Orgelwinningstraat.

Gidstocht 'Tournée cité' (met minibus) - tournee cite bus

Gidstocht 'Tournée cité' (met minibus)

Join a cruise! Tour of the Estate allows you to travel comfortably through the winding streets of Beringen's mining estate.

The minibus seats 8 passengers; your guide drives you around. The guide navigates to places that you hadn't noticed and enlivens the tour with interesting stories.

The route is customised and a great way to explore Beringen's mining estate. A few highlights include the mining site, the coal dock, the Baltic camp, multicultural streets and several green public squares!

Reserve a seat and combine Tour of the Estate with a unique visit to the mining buildings.

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Park van de directeur

Hierarchy was important during the mining industry and that was visible on the estate. The director lived in a villa surrounded by unique English and French gardens. After an arsonist struck, this beautiful building was reduced to a ruin. The park was given a thorough cleaning and was replanted. Every large city has a park, and so does Beringen. It is a great place to walk, practice sports and enjoy the peace and quiet.

When: The park is open every day.
Price: Free! Groups can hire a guide. The guide fee is € 60 (for the first 2 hours).
Practical: Park your car at the beMine site or on the kiosk square.

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CC Beringen

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The Kolenspoor (Coal Track Beringen)

The Kolenspoor (Coal Track) connects the coal washing plant with the coal harbour. In the past the coal was transported across the city to the canal. In addition to the railway, there is also a cycle path and walking route. Learn about the history of transport and the people who lived next to the railway – well worth a visit. Viewpoints, resting places and information boards will put you on the right track.

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Mijnmuseum

Welcome to the Mining Museum in Beringen. Your visit will incorporate a new multimedia mine museum, an exclusive tour through the historic mine buildings on Mine Sundays, a delicious Koolputter beer in our café and enjoying the fresh air on the pit heap. There truly is something for everyone: families, groups and school outings can all come to us to be immersed in mining history. Tip: we have a special iPod tour in English, included in the ticket price.

Gidstocht 'Tournée cité' (te voet) - tournee cité

Gidstocht 'Tournée cité' (te voet)

Did you know that the mine provided houses for its employees? Labourers, clerks and engineers could live in on-site residences. Each type of home was built in a typical style. Schools, shops, sports pitches, boarding houses, a cultural centre, a hospital and a church were built to fulfil the miners' needs.

A whole neighbourhood was quickly formed around the mining seat. It was called the mining estate or garden district. You can round out the walk with a visit to the mosque or the mine cathedral.

When: Every day
Duration: 2 hours/ 3 hours. Wheelchair accessible.

TIP!
A map of the mining estate is available for individual ramblers.

Reservations: Tourism Beringen: 011 42 15 52 or toerisme@beringen.be

Educatieve game Maximine (Mijnmuseum Beringen) - Maximine

Educatieve game Maximine (Mijnmuseum Beringen)

'Maximine' is an educational game to get children acquainted with the history of coal mining. In a fun and interactive way During the game you will discover different activities in the life of a miner and the history of the coal mines. The game consists of several levels, ranging from the start of the working day, the mining of coal to the closure of the mine. The environments in the game are based on the architecture and plan of the mine Beringen. When you visit the mine buildings of the mining site of Beringen, you will undoubtedly be able to explain the link.
Download this free game and then take a visit to the Mine Museum in order to experience the game. In 'real life' The game can be downloaded on www.mijnmuseum.be (only in Dutch). Have fun!

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