Jozef Mattheessensstraat 60
- Hove 2540
Public observatory Urania
DISCOVER THE STARS AND PLANETS! (Children's) planetarium & 360°-film. Telescope viewing & discovery of meteorites.
Antwerpse Kempen
Beauvoislaan 98
- Kalmthout 2920
Go on a comic book tour in the old villa of Willy Vandersteen and discover what you need in order to make a good comic strip. None other than Vandersteen himself takes you through 9 rooms and gives tips and explanations. At the end of the Comic Strip tour, you will have had an unforgettable adventure and created your own comic strip! Of course time travel should not be forgotten during your visit! If you want to know more about the work and life of Willy Vandersteen, you should visit the former Studio Vandersteen.
Gasthuisstraat 1
- Geel 2440
Gasthuismuseum Geel
Follow in the footsteps of Geel's patron saint Dymphna and discover the city's rich healthcare history. With a visit to the ‘Gasthuismuseum’ you will not only learn everything about the legend of the patroness, but also how she became the origin of world-renowned community-based mental health care. The walking
guide 'In the footsteps of Dymphna', which connects all the important places in the city center around Dymphna and healthcare, is also available here.
Strandweg 6
- Lille 2275
Recreation park De Lilse Bergen
A lovely day out!
The beautiful swimming pond and the giant playground with toddler zone are the attractions your must go to. You are up for even more action and adventure? No problem! Take your pick: splash pond, mini-golf, water slide, trampolines, gocarts, mini cars, waterfalls...
Is a day too short? Then then be sure to book your spot on the cosy, green campsite****! Holiday accommodation for rent: tree house, water tents, safari tent, tepees, mobile homes and camping cabins.
Bosstraat 9A
- Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver 2861
Wintertuin van de Ursulinen
Otterstraat 187
- Turnhout 2300
Raf & Otje
The Raf & Otje indoor playground is a whopping 2 000 m². Raf & Otje is there for every age: two toddler zones, a ball pool, lots of slides, trampolines, bouncy castles and climbing equipment. The eye-catcher is undoubtedly the colourful 'volcano'. First you climb to the top and then slide down again. Who is up to the challenge? Raf & Otje regularly come to life. Then the rompers walk around 'for real', much to the delight of the children.At regular intervals, Spiderman and famous princesses pay visits and children's disco parties are organised. Check the website www.rafenotje.be for the latest updates. Did you know that Raf & Otje can also cook delicious food? Fresh pasta, burgers and steak from the grill, classics such as vidée and stew and vegetarian dishes flaunt the menu.
Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, you can enjoy an extensive breakfast buffet. While the kids romp around, the adults can catch up or work in a pleasant, low-noise brasserie. Raf & Otje know how to party! It is the perfect indoor location for a birthday or family party, communion or spring party, baby shower, reception and even a staff party. Schools also take children on trips to the indoor playground. Can't get enough of Raf & Otje? Then buy cool gadgets to take home.
Gravenstraat 3
- Dessel 2480
Tabloo
How about a trip to an invisible world? At Tabloo, you can learn by doing about radioactivity, radioactive waste management and research into nuclear applications. Expect a place where learning, experiencing and relaxing go hand in hand: an interactive exhibition, vast landscape park, natural playground and fine Bistroo with a large terrace. Dozens of set-ups will offer you a unique view into the world of radioactivity. Start at the Big Bang to experience how the universe was created and where radioactivity comes from. You will discover the path radioactive waste takes and how we can begin to safely dispose of the waste. You will descend 225 metres, so to speak, into the underground lab HADES, and the social debate is also covered at Expoo.
Walking and playing! Whether it's sliding, jumping, or getting hands-on with sand and water: Children can play to their heart's content at the natural play ar eas in Tabloo's landscape park. The park walk (1.5 km) lends itself perfectly to families with young children: prams, scooters and small wheels are more than welcome. On the trail, you will find some slides, climbing balls and a meter-long picnic table. Could you take a little more? The Repository Walk (5 km) will take you right up to the site of the future near-surface radioactive waste repository. Through two View-Masters, you can see – with your own eyes – what the site will look like in the near and distant future.
Hemelrijk 36
- Essen 2910
Robotland
Robotland is a technology and fun park located in Essen in Belgium. Here, you can enjoy the currently most innovative transport and robot techniques in an
educational but playful way. Get into the cockpit of an aircraft, cycle in VR in all kinds of virtual worlds, fly a drone and perform acrobatic moves in our robot coaster. Get behind the wheel of various machines such as a forklift truck and various cranes. One thing is for sure, in Robotland you have the lead!
Grote Markt 58
- Lier 2500
Lier, cosy city by the water. Perfect for a day trip or weekend. Young and old will find what they are looking for: culture and heritage, nature, shopping and good food. Within walking distance you will discover the heritage that the Kempencity has to offer.
The best known attraction is the Zimmer Tower. In the pavilion you can learn more about the ingenious mechanisms of Zimmer's clocks. Did you know that the belfry and the beguinage are UNESCO World Heritage Sites? Stroll through the 11 little streets of the beguinage and marvel at the charming little houses. In between your city walk, relax with a picnic in the city park and let the kids have fun in the playground. Or play a game of minigolf together, hidden among the trees of the city park. Be sure to take a boat trip in a traditional eel barge on the Inner Nete. During the trip, the skipper will tell entertaining anecdotes and you can admire Lier from the water. Also visit the interactive city museum that tells all about Lier and its inhabitants in different themes. There are always fun activities for children (and adults). Sports enthusiasts can walk and cycle along the city ramparts and the meandering Nete to enjoy the city’s nature.
During your visit to the city, stop at Visit Lier for more information and activities. The tourist information office is located in the historical town hall. Or take a look on the website and start planning your stay ! Discover, experience and enjoy Lierke Plezierke!
Begijnenstraat 28
- Turnhout 2300
The museum displays historical figures to bring the history of the region to life. Wiske the deer, for example, illustrates why hunting was so important for the creation and development of Turnhout. The tower keeper cannot remain silent about the many dominions that the un-walled city underwent. And the working-class woman makes you curious about traditions and daily life from times gone by. Get to know all the characters, enjoy their fascinating stories and those of the rich (art) collection of the Museum!