Winterslag colliery

What makes Vennestraat so special? The diversity! The cross-fertilisation of cultures has resulted in the creation of atmospheric restaurants, cafés, traditional and specialised shops, galleries and creative undertakings. Thanks to the mines’ cultural injection, this street has become Winterslag’s cosmopolitan artery.

Armed with an expedition belt and booklet, you and your whole family go on a quest to learn who Cyriel is and what he is up to in the mine of Winterslag. Unravel the mystery and who knows, maybe you’ll receive a medal as a souvenir of this special tour!

The game can be played during the opening hours of C-mine expedition, at your own pace. It lasts on average 1.5 hours and is suitable for children six years and older. The expedition booklet contains extra craft pages to get started with at home.The game is played in the C-mine expedition and is suitable for children aged 6 to 12 years. (Only in Dutch and French).

Vennestraat starts in the shadow of C-mine, literally. It is Genk’s cosmopolitan artery, with its restaurants and cafes, specialised shops and galleries, and its fresh market every Saturday. Together, C-mine and Vennestraat offer an exciting pairing: while one inspires and fascinates, the other offers relaxation and enjoyment.

Over the past few years, and with lots of loving attention, Vennestraat has transformed into a street full of sensual delights. It’s a street that invites you to wander and stroll, and to sample its mouth-wateringly delicious popular foods.

Where to go if you want your choice of 18 types of pasta? What’s the name of that place where they have that traditional Belgian miners’ beer on tap? Where can you take a bite out of those delicious Genk-style cookies? The free booklet ‘Soul food in de Vennestraat’ guides you to shops, cafes and restaurants with origins all over the world. From a Turkish supermarket over a Greek restaurant or an Italian specialty shop to a cozy Flemish coffee house. The booklet comes with a handy map, a brief description of each business and tips for fun day trips, such as art galleries, pop-up shops or antiquing – it’s all listed in here.

Pick up your free booklet at the C-mine visitor reception desk.

Make your way through one kilometre of steel corridors on C-mine square and discover the numerous spaces which allow you to experience the surroundings from new perspectives.

Behind the installation are two young designers, the art and architects duo Gijs Van Vaerenbergh, who have already surprised the region with their ‘see-through church’ in Borgloon.

During the restoring of the mine building in Winterslag, we found an old archive cabinet of the mine police with investigation files on mysterious events.

Upside Down is a treasure hunt on which you will get to know Winterslag garden city in a fun way. If you get through the various tasks properly, you will find the solution to the riddle.

The completely handmade porcelain collection can be admired in our shop/store (800 m2) in a unique heritage building.
We are located within walking distance of the C-mine main building.

Combine your visit with a visit to the overview exhibition 'blue heaven'

In this new exhibition, ‘blue heaven’, a fresh portrait of Piet Stockmans is presented. His granddaughter Finne Claesen selected the works. Piet Stockmans has been working with porcelain for over 60 years. The material has been the common blue line throughout his life. He has transformed porcelain from a dusty material into a medium for innovative expression through his progressive approach to clay.

Special attention is given to his industrial designs, which were primarily created for Mosa Maastricht, where he served as head designer for 26 years. After leaving Mosa in 1995, he became an independent designer and worked on a freelance basis.

Another major theme in the exhibition is his free artistic work. Stockmans' art can be seen in renowned museums such as the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the Metropolitan Museum in New York and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. He has received numerous awards, including the State Prize for Visual Arts in 1988. In 1995, he was the Cultural Ambassador of Flanders.

For the exhibition, Finne, his granddaughter, delved into his archive and discovered artworks that he hadn't shown in the past 30 years. Recently graduated as an interior architect, she is giving these works the space they deserve.

Adults (individual visit): € 9 per person

Students aged 7-25 on presentation of ID card (individual visit):
€4 per person

Reservations for individual visits are NOT required.

Request your group reservation with guide via mireille@studiostockmans.com

The newest blockbusters, the smell of popcorn and the craziest events for all? Yep, that sounds like Euroscoop. Euroscoop has different cinemas, each with a unique character. The most important thing to mention that at Euroscoop you’ll get a smile, a service to complete your cinema experience. The former mine in Genk now turned into the cultural hotspot of the city, C-Mine. Euroscoop Genk is a beautiful cinema located in one of the old mine buildings.

Are you planning a visit to C-mine on the former mining site in Genk? Then you cannot pass by the interactive C-mine expedition! This adventurous tour will immerse you in fascinating tales about the mine and will indulge all your senses. An impressive fan welcomes you on a surprising route through underground passages. Take up the challenge and climb up the pit head which is over 60 metres tall! Once you are on top, you will enjoy a fantastic view of the green Limburg surroundings.