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Taking the time out for a be-Mine excursion is well worth the effort. There is so much to do in Beringen: enjoy a fabulous time shopping on Be-MINE Boulevard, go swimming at the Sportoase, have a climbing and bouldering adventure at Alpamayo, take advantage of Todi's diving and snorkelling facilities, explore the Mine Museum, play on Adventure Mountain (de avonturenberg) and go for a stroll or cycle along the coal tracks or mountain bike up and down the sides of the slag heap. Are you up for exploring it all? Pop by the tourist information centre for a user-friendly map and an explanation by the experts.

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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.

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Climb, clamber and slide on the Adventure Mountain and discover everything it has to offer. Through a forest of 1,600 poles you work your way to the top of the slag heap via giant steps, a rope course, climbing structures, crawl tunnels, walking paths, slides, play elements and viewpoints. At the top you can take a rest in the crater and enjoy the fantastic views. For the daring among you there is also a mountain bike course.

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Schools can combine Off to work with the miner with the Adventure Mountain.

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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.

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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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'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.
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Be-MINE is a site in full development. Take a tour to discover everything about the historical buildings and to find out about the latest developments. A guide will tell you all about the former function of the buildings and help you explore all the interesting features of the site.
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Practical information:
Duration: 1.5 hours. Guide charge: € 60.

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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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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

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

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