From inside the Gijs Van Vaerenbergh-designed art church known as Reading Between The Lines
the natural sunlight hits the ground in a noirish checkerboard
belying the construction's almost completely insubstantial walls
the building seems like a solid little chapel.
Basing their design on the traditionally built local chapel in Limburg
the architectural duo created their church in 2011 in conjunction with the art museum Z33
The single-steepled house of worship is set atop a concrete foundation on which 100 layers of stacked steel forms create the semi-transparent walls
Each layer is separated from another by over 2,000 squat steel columns
The net effect of the odd metal construction is that when viewed directly from any side of the church
its walls appear to be roughly see-through
However if the viewer sees walls from a higher or lower angle
the welded wonder weighs over 30 tons.
Reading Between The Lines serves as not only a statement about the permanence of architecture but also the relative sturdiness of church institutions themselves by creating a quiet place of reflection where one is at once removed from and exposed to the outside world.
A rare example of an octagonal Catholic church
The 16th-century church has the only stained glass windows that survived the Scottish Reformation intact
These pillars at the main entrance of this church are actually a hidden musical instrument
A six-person chapel in the middle of Alberta's badlands
A staircase made of gravestones leads up to this church built into a giant rock
Claude Monet was baptized in this lavishly ornate Paris church
this surrealistic folly in the Belgian city of Borgloon is composed of 100 evenly spaced layers of steel that are stacked
Pieterjan Gijs and Arnout Van Vaerenbergh's surrealist steel church in Belgium.Designed in 2011 by architects Pieterjan Gijs and Arnout Van Vaerenbergh
the 30-foot-high structure was created as a longterm work of public art along a walking path
The experience of viewing it is extraordinary
with the edifice shifting—depending on one’s vantage point—from a solid mass to a spectral impression of lines dissolving into the surrounding landscape
Photo submitted by Marcel Esser, “I went to Belgium last weekend and passed along this artwork in the fields near Borgloon. It’s called ‘Reading between the Lines‘ and what a cool place this was.”
We always love seeing photos from where you are riding and are happy to share them with our readers around the world here on the Pic Of The Day. Send in your pics with a description here
*Please note that public spaces and parks may have restrictions or be closed to the public due to COVID-19
Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value"
Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value"
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed
Apparently that’s an option when you’re designing products for the GOAT
We spotted Cofidis racing an all-new prototype wireless 13-speed Campagnolo Super Record 13 WRL SC road groupset
Canyon Bicycles is now selling select models directly through Amazon.com
Want wireless shifting but don’t want to have to buy a whole new drivetrain
Be protected from the sun with the new UV Hooded Trail Shirt… OrNot
The new Van Nicholas Astraeus is a beautiful titanium road bike that’s limited to just 50 frames
Etna in Sicily will host the first Everesting World Championships in Fall 2025
where individuals & teams attempt to summit by bike
Yakima’s new gear has a little something for everyone
whether that means transporting your gear or keeping you comfortable at camp
This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks
The action you just performed triggered the security solution
There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase
You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked
Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page
By Tom Joyce2014-02-03T09:39:30+00:00
Belgium's largest vegetable auction BelOrta has confirmed its latest merger
coming just over a year since the fusion between Mechelse Veilingen and Coöbra that formed BelOrta
a massive 95 per cent of the two auctions' producers voted in favour of the merger
which therefore came into effect on 1 January
The combined auction boasts a turnover of nearly €370m and controls 43 per cent of the Belgian produce market
56 per cent for vegetables and 22 per cent for fruit
The deal boosts BelOrta's grower numbers from 1,150 to 1,700
with the new Borgloon producers concentrated in the provinces of Limburg and Liège
'The merger gives BelOrta a 20-25 per cent share of the Belgian strawberry market
35 per cent of the pear market and 25 per cent of the apple market,' revealed Lambrecht
'It makes us the leader in soft fruit in Belgium
President Leo Baestaens will reportedly continue as chairman of the board
while three directors take charge of the auction's management
is that it will turn BelOrta into a one-stop shop for its customers
enabling the auction to offer a complete range of fruit and vegetables and making the auction more attractive to the largest supermarket chains
while also improving its negotiating position
It will equally strengthen the company's repertoire of brands
the exclusive fruit brand of Veiling Borgloon
Site powered by Webvision Cloud
blurring the line between sculpture and architecture
the structures are the work of dutch artist dre wapenaar
hanging above the ground and accessed by a ladder
the ‘tranendreef’ tree tents provide a low-impact way to enjoy the great outdoors.
all images © kristof vrancken
toilet and BBQ units to complement the tents
and the colors of the haspengouw landscape
the artworks were installed to make passersby and visitors look differently at the surroundings
location: borgloon forest
design: dre wapenaar
photography: kristof vrancken
AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function
but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style
kayaked in the Ardennes – and even stayed at a bowel hotel
• Enter next week’s readers’ tips: Italy
Enter next week’s readers’ tips: Italy
Winning tip: See-through church, BorgloonThis chapel/art installation by Belgian architects Pieterjan Gijs and Arnout Van Vaerenbergh is modelled on the traditional village church
but constructed from horizontal steel plates so that from some angles
while from others it dissolves into the landscape
We visited on a bitterly cold December day
but were awed by the beauty and tranquillity of the spot (in Limburg province)
or simply a very pretty hidden treasure.Gwan
View image in fullscreen Photograph: Arterra/UIG via Getty ImagesThe river Lesse is shallow and safe but the downstream current carries you along with minimal paddling effort
The hire stations are accessible by bus and train
and the route passes through sun-dappled woodland
past chateaux and cliffs to the confluence with the Meuse
On a hot afternoon in summer the whole of Belgium takes to the river – a hilarious regatta of kids
View image in fullscreen Photograph: AlamyIt can be tricky somewhere as touristy as Bruges to describe anything as hidden – even the wonderful bar De Garre
concealed down a narrow alleyway with scant lighting and next-to-no signage
particularly if you’re prepared to climb the rickety stairs to the top floor
Be warned though: they may be easy going up – less so coming down after you’ve been on the delicious yet lethal house beer staminee de garre which clocks in at 12%
It’s so strong yet so drinkable that they’ll only allow you a maximum of three
playgrounds and a kids’ farm allow visitors to enjoy the rolling countryside alongside child-friendly facilities.ID3443807
Best in Travel is here! Discover 2025’s destinations
The 30 best countries, cities and regions to visit in 2025
Plan your trip with Elsewhere, by Lonely Planet
See where a Lonely Planet Membership takes you
Subscribe to our weekly newsletters to get the latest travel news, expert advice, and insider recommendations
Explore the world with our detailed, insightful guidebooks
Stay ahead of the curve with our guidebooks
Uncover exciting new ways to explore iconic destinations
Every month, we release new books into the wild
Search Search Close search menu Explore Best in Travel 2024
Africa Close menu Countries
Antarctica Antarctica Close menu Regions
Asia Asia Close menu Countries
Australia & the Pacific Australia & the Pacific Close menu Countries
The Caribbean The Caribbean Close menu Countries
Central America Central America Close menu Countries
Europe Europe Close menu Countries
Middle East Middle East Close menu Countries
North America North America Close menu Countries
South America South America Close menu Countries
The tents are accessed via a ladder © Visit Limburg
A new travel experience in the form of teardrop-shaped tents suspended from trees may appeal to Belgians seeking a "staycation" this year
or international travelers looking for a novel experience in the future
The half-tent, half-treehouse structures are located in a forest in Borgloon in the Limburg region, and were originally built as an art installation by Dutch visual artist
They formed part of the Pit Landscape art festival
Travelers can camp in the tree tents from April 1 until September 30
and guests can also embark on two cycling initatives that have been introduced in Limburg
‘Cycling through Water’ is a cycling trail that cuts through one of the ponds in the De Wijers nature area
and it enables riders to cycle a path with water on either side at eye level
The second cycling experience is called ‘Cycling through the Trees’ and it is a trail through the forest in Bosland. Cyclists gradually cycle up in a circular movement to enjoy a 360-degree experience in the forest canopy. The trail is 700 metres long and riders reach a height of 10m above the ground. Further information on the tree tents and both cycling trails can be found at Visit Limburg's website here.
Belgium has recently tightened some of its pandemic-related restrictions
Please check the latest local travel restrictions before planning any trip and always follow government advice
Find out how COVID-19 is changing travel.
This is the year to plan the perfect camping vacationWild camping – your ultimate guide to planning a trip
Sign up for our daily Newsletter and stay up to date with all the latest news
You are receiving this pop-up because this is the first time you are visiting our site
You are using software which is blocking our advertisements (adblocker)
we are relying on revenues from our banners
So please disable your adblocker and reload the page to continue using this site.Thanks
The Belgian cooperative BelOrta recently took a new sorting center into use
Its completion was delayed by several months
but the fully automatic optical sorting lines are now processing the first apples and pears
It's the first facility of its size in the world with such technology
we've managed to centralize our top fruit sorting
in one location," begins BelOrta's Top Fruit Division Head
It was a long-term project for the cooperative - four years in the making
BelOrta's fruit division has four main pillars
That branch is handled entirely by Sort & Pak Service
a subsidiary of the cooperative but which operates independently
The separate company handles all BelOrta's fruit sorting and packing
where everything's done in concert," explains Dirk Luyck of Sort & Pak
"Being under the BelOrta banner helps differentiate us
such as support in obtaining all our quality certificates like IFS and Organic Production every year."
"We've gone from a department to a true service company
From packing five million kilograms of fruit to 27.5 million and from sorting three million kgs of fruit annually to 42 million
partly to optimize machine utilization," says Dirk
including sorting and packing for third parties
"They have the retail client contacts and represent us at international trade fairs
They give us a sense of market demands regarding packaging
so we can be among the first to develop innovations
we’ve been frontrunners in Belgium in things like top seal packaging
Centralized sorting"Sort & Pak sorts at three different locations - Visé
"We wanted to centralize that for several reasons
the current labor shortage will only continue
BelOrta saw several growers run into problems finding the right people for pruning and sorting in the winter
it's much harder to do both those things simultaneously
It's where the season begins and where one can work on the quality of the fruit that will be harvested a few months later
Our growers asked whether we could start sorting centrally
"We also noticed that the market demands innovation
some 95% of our top fruit is intended for export
You must stick to export speeds and delivery deadlines
you must be able to supply them with the needed quantities as quickly as possible
there was clear motivation to build a centralized sorting center," Kris says
Optimization"Aside from that centralization
the project sprang from a desire to optimize the sorting process to achieve more exact results," Laurent continues
there’s also a cost and personnel saving perspective
We wanted to achieve as much capacity in as few square meters as possible because that space costs money
And the new technologies on the market today are extremely expensive
beginning with analyzing our precise needs
Which machines do we need and which ones would be up to that task
We then began considering different scenarios
which eventually led to some 36 different plans
while I focused more on the financial and IT stuff."
World firstThe result is a newly constructed building with two fully automated optical graders for both apples and pears
we'll process about 220 million kilos of pears and 100 million of apples," Laurent says
We work closely with growers who do their own grading and third-party graders (companies that sort their own and others' fruit) to process all the BelOrta growers' fruit volumes
ten tons of apples per hour and the pear line eight tons per hour
there are two packaging lines to pack the apples and pears in the appropriate outer packaging."
It is also a world first: the first of its size that uses high-tech Globalscan 7 cameras and Orphea software
"Both Maf Roda systems were designed for the different fruit types' specific requirements
automatically transported through the line
by optical and infrared cameras," explains Laurent
"The fruit is automatically divided into different classes for the fresh market and industry
You can set both standard and customized specifications for that
the fruit ends up in the appropriate paloxes or directly in another type of final packaging (for pears)
It's transported to customers or further packaged and even prepackaged at our Borgloon location
We hope to be ready for the future thanks to this new sorting center and the investment in the sorting machines," the men conclude
For more information:Laurent De SmedtBelOrtaMechelsesteenweg 1202860 Sint-Katelijne-Waver, BelgiëTel."+32(0)12 670 260[email protected] www.belorta.be
Dirk Luyck Sort & Pak Service / BelOrtaTel.: +32 12670 222[email protected]
FreshPublishers © 2005-2025 FreshPlaza.com
Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time
Rather than take a summer holiday abroad during the coronavirus pandemic
some Belgians are trying a novel camping experience at home
spending a night in a tear drop-shaped tent hanging from a tree
the tree tents double as an art installation and are considered sculpture
"The tents are fully booked every summer
they would also be taken every day of July and August," said Katrien Houbey
head of tourism for the eastern town of Borgloon
which has hosted four tents along a tree-lined field since 2011
"I believe it's because of the government's guidelines to travel in your own country
So people started searching for alternatives to stay somewhere," she said
the tents sleep two people and include access to a bathroom and barbecue
Designed in the 1990s to support environmental activists who sought to stop trees being felled
the tree tents have been exhibited in New York and across Europe
"My tents are too expensive to produce (commercially)," Wapenaar said
"I should have designed it in a different way if I wanted to sell many of them ..
Wapenaar has another four tents in the Belgian town of Bornem
one in a sculpture park in the United States
another at a bed-and-breakfast in France and three at a camp site in the Netherlands
Sign up for the Traveller Deals newsletter
Get exclusive travel deals delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up now
"I believe it's because of the government's guidelines to travel in your own country
Guests pose as they sit inside a tear drop-shaped tent hanging from a tree created by Dutch artist Dre Wapenaar
offering an unusual accommodation for tourists in the Belgian countryside
Guests sit inside a tear drop-shaped tent hanging from a tree created by Dutch artist Dre Wapenaar
Dutch artist Dre Wapenaar poses inside his tear drop-shaped tent hanging from a tree offering an unusual accommodation for tourists in the Belgian countryside
Reading between the Lines is part of ‘pit’
an artistic trajectory with works by some ten artists in the region of Borgloon-Heers (in the Flemish province of Limburg)
‘Pit’ will be the first part of the exhibition project Z-OUT
the contemporary art museum of the city of Hasselt
presents art in public space (see also www.z33.be)
Gijs Van Vaerenbergh will reveal a construction in the rural landscape
The new packing warehouse has 10,000 square metres and eight loading docks
The growers are also given the opportunity to more flexibly pick up their empty crates
The warehouse is equipped with four erecting machines for boxes and one for cardboard punnets
BelOrta’s chairperson Dirk Bertels welcomed all those present and said BelOrta wants to increase its position in Limburg and the Belgian fruit trade with this logistical and commercial investment.Deputy of Agriculture Inge Moors and Mayor Eric Awouters talked about the fruit sector in Haspengouw and the sector in crisis
“The new packing warehouse is an anchoring of the fruit sector in Borgloon
and it will also result in employment for the population,” the Mayor thanked BelOrta
Chris de Pooter and Philippe Appeltans of BelOrta in conversation with Luc Uytdewilligen (centre) of the Flemish Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Please click here for the photo report.“Via this realisation at the new industrial estate
we show we still want to continue growing in Borgloon
The construction of the new warehouse was necessary
The previous situation on site was inefficient and led to frustrations,” said Philippe Appeltans
the range of fruit and vegetables increases
but the demand for packaging is also rising.”
BelOrta’s manager has rarely seen projects of this size realised in such a short period
“We’re here one year and two months after the construction permits were granted,” Philippe continued
we’re hoping to operate completely energy neutral by placing a medium-sized wind turbine and solar panels.”
Dirk Bertels and Philippe Appeltans present Mayor Awouters with a fruit basket
Please click here for the photo report.
For more information:BelOrtaMechelsesteenweg 1202860 Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium T +32 (0)15 565 331[email protected] www.belorta.be
The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today
we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n
\n \n \n '.concat(e,'
Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response
A 15-month-old child from the Limburg municipality of Borgloon died after he choked on a peanut
The little boy ate the peanut while he was with his grandparents at a café
The little boy was taken to hospital in Liège
Tragedy struck during a day out in the town of Tongeren (Limburg Province)
The toddler and his grandparents stopped for a drink on the terrace of a café in the town
It was there that the boy choked on a peanut
He showed signs of suffocation and the emergency service were called
The toddler was taken to the Citadel Hospital in Liège (around 20km from Tongeren) where he died later on Sunday
At the butcher's shop at supermarket chain AD Delhaize in Maasmechelen (Limburg)
food is now packed using a very innovative machine developed by the Borgloon-based company Dispogroup
The technology doubles the shelf life of food
resulting in up to 80 per cent less meat ending up in the dustbin
Dispogroup launched its first packaging machines on the market
Now the packaging machines are also available to retailers
Dispogroup is also offering the equipment as a rental
Users need not necessarily pay to purchase the machine
‘The butcher puts a tray of fresh meat in the machine,’ explains Nick Kwanten
it comes out as a package packed under modified gas
meat will have an 8-day shelf life instead of 4 days."
The longer shelf life also reduces the need to throw away spoiled meat
we kept data on how much fresh meat is thrown away," says Nick Kwanten
"The figures show that the average retailer has to throw away 80 percent less meat thanks to our sealing machines using MAP technology (Modified Atmosphere Packaging)
we are talking about an average of 4,493 fewer portions of meat spoilage per retailer."
Home | Business
The deciduous fruit industry in the Free State is set to bolster the economy of the province as the Department of Agriculture prioritises apple farming
A 10 million rand cash injection into the Remmoho Investment in Agriculture project
is expected to assist the Bethlehem-based farm to achieve a turnover of more than R50 million per annum
The apple hub initiative will see the region producing up to 180 000 tons of apples per year
says they are busy expanding a dam after they were granted water rights on 100 hectares
The ultimate goal is the agro-processing space
“We are concentrating on apples and we want to take the whole value chain of apples around this area
We also want to process the apple to put it under the juice concentrate
The country is in a big shortage of juice concentrate so we want to put at least 15 to 20 percent of the juice concentrate to be localised
Last Updated on 1st July 2024 by Sophie Nadeau
For those who are familiar with the Belgian Limburg region
the fruit orchards that are so synonymous with this area of the European country, Reading Between the Lines in Belgium (known in Flemish as Doorkijkkerk) likely needs no introduction
looks almost transparent from some angles and is a truly unusual piece of modern artwork in the heart of the countryside
Here’s how to visit this unique church sculpture on the edges of Borgloon city in Eastern Belgium… And if you’re spending more time in this pint-sized country, here’s a Belgium itinerary you’ll want to steal!
Located in rural Belgium and surrounded by swathes of fruit orchards
the see-through church installation was created by Gijs Van Vaerenbergh
the collective name of the architects and artists Pieterjan Gijs and Arnout Van Vaerenbergh
Inspired by the pretty stone chapel that can be spied in the distance behind the installation
the art piece was installed by the pair in 2011
though this is not nearly as large as your typical ecclesiastical building
the artwork is still pretty substantial and its interior can even be wandered through free of charge
100 layers of weathered steel plates (over 2000 steel columns of them!) are stacked on top of one another atop a concrete base
Though the church appears see-through from some angles
what is particularly interesting is that the structure is arranged so that every single part of the church’s footprinting is covered
Even if it’s pouring down with rain outside, you won’t get wet! In total, the impressive optical illusion of Reading Between the Lines in Belgium weighs a staggering 30 tonnes
Best seen at sunrise or sunset so as to make the most of the beautiful light
you should note that during weekends and school holidays
Family picnics are pretty popular in the area on sunny days and on especially busy days
you’ll even need to queue up to enter inside Reading Between the Lines
The only way to really see the installation is by car
so you’ll need to rent one or ask a friend very nicely
‘Reading Between the Lines’ can be found in the midst of the fruit orchards and vineyards that Belgian Limburg is so famous for
If you want to enjoy the stunning blossoms for yourself
Nearby parking is limited and signs for visiting the installation
which can only be visited by foot or bicycle
The sculpture is around 400 metres from the nearest car park
though there are several benches to sit on once you’re at the sculpture itself
follow the Doorkijkkerk signs along the short gravel pathway to reach the installation: address Borgloon Church
Sophie Nadeau is a full time travel writer and photographer focused on cultural experiences in Europe and beyond
When she's not chasing after the sunset (or cute dogs she sees on her travels) she can be found reading
and website in this browser for the next time I comment
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
I started this site back in 2015 with one mission in mind: I wanted to create useful travel guides with a historical and cultural focus
Today it has blossomed into my full time job
and together with a small team of writers (including my husband and sister)
we craft articles to help you travel better throughout Europe
© 2015- 2025 Sophie Nadeau. Nadeau Pasquier LTD. All Rights Reserved. solosophie participates in various affiliate marketing programs. solosophie is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy Policy
Lommel is known for its beautiful scenery and elegant buildings
Lommel is the third shopping city in Belgian Limburg
You may stroll through a forest filled with incredible sound sculptures
ride a circular bridge across the forest canopy
you can experience the calming ambiance of nature and sip a beer at one of the world’s few true Trappist breweries
If you’re planning a trip to the picturesque city
here are 12 activities that we highly recommend
it’s actually the English translation of the destination
It’s a one-of-a-kind riding adventure that takes you up to 10 meters above the ground amongst the trees
As you ride past the peaceful sound of leaves blowing in the breeze
You can always rent a bike if you don’t want to bring your own
De Lage Kempen is the closest bicycle rental location
This Sunglow church is a strange yet fascinating piece of architecture
the landscape is constantly visible throughout the cathedral
the church is visible and invisible in the vicinity
It’s a partnership between young Belgian architects Pieterjan Gijs and Arnout Van Vaerenbergh
The artwork suggests that the church makes the landscape’s subjective experience apparent and vice versa
The 30-meter-high observation tower is a stunning structure with three levels that provide a panoramic view of the surrounding area
The designers found inspiration for the watchtower’s design from the sloping lines of the Sahara’s sand dunes
a unique material was chosen for the facade
This creates the unique curves of the lines where you can see through
It’s also accessible to everyone so you can enjoy the magnificent view for free
Bosland is Flanders’ greatest adventure forest
where you may actually find serenity amid the trees
A total of twelve natural reserves are grouped together in this unique location in northern Limburg
It’s a beautiful forest that’s appropriate for people of all ages
Kids can participate in treasure hunts as well
all of which are on the move and eager to pamper you with a generous helping of genuine Limburg hospitality
The Lommel Sahara’s vast sandy plain resembles a small desert
Even though swimming and other water activities are strictly prohibited
you may still enjoy the stunning view of this region
Swimming is not recommended owing to the risks involved; remember that several hazards lie deep within the water
an indoor tropical swimming center with extensive spa amenities
Tennis courts are available and a variety of outdoor water sport activities
including the Monkey Splash Slide and the Wild Water Rapid
You may snorkel among tropical fish in the coral pool
Our Nature & Spa Wellness Center offers massages
You can purchase various things at this beautiful cozy market
the marketplace is closed due to unforeseen circumstances for the rest of 2021
the marketplace will open and welcome you with hospitable vendors and fascinating souvenirs
This marketplace is centuries old and was originally a watering area for cattle
There’s actually a deeper backstory of this marketplace in the 17th and 18th centuries
Any visitor to Sint-Pietersbanden Church is whisked to the heavens
A quick glance at this protected landmark reveals the church’s several decades of construction: the neo-Gothic nave blends in perfectly with the late-Gothic church tower
The church tower was constructed in 1480 as a proud testament to the town’s prosperity
for the church tower was sponsored by annual revenues from the local wool trade
garnering it the title “wool tower” shortly after
The Burgemeestershuis in Sint-Pietersbanden Church are also nearby
This ambient city park with colossal trees and artistic park dwellers is Lommel’s chill-out and picnic location when the sun is shining
It is inhabited by ‘De Buitenmens’ and was designed by landscape architect Paul Deroose
Henk Visch created a statue with a bizarre pose that immediately attracted the viewer’s attention
The Achel brewery is one of the world’s smallest and newest Trappist brewers
but it wasn’t until 1998 that the monks decided to restart brewing to earn funds for the monastery
The monks of Westmalle Rochefort assisted them in constructing the brewery
The Abbey’s monks continue to make the brews
Pelt also has a fantastic indoor pool and entertainment center 15 minutes east of Lommel
and an outdoor pool are all available at LAGO Pelt on days when the temperature rises over 20°C
A huge wellness area is open solely to those above 16 for weary parents and adults seeking relaxation
There is also free WiFi throughout the facility and a café for a nutritious post-swim snack
The German war cemetery of Lommel is located near Kattenbos
It is one of the largest German military cemeteries in Western Europe
most of which date from WWII and 542 graves from WWI
Searching for the best hotels, resorts, tour packages, and affordable flights in Lommel, Belgium, and nearby cities? Check out our list of cheap Lommel hotels and resorts via Agoda and Booking
Want more updates about new package tours and tourist attractions in Lommel that you can add to your itinerary
Follow #TeamOutofTown, on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Bloglovin, and Pinterest for more travel ideas.
Get fresh travel stories straight into your inbox
Get the best travel stories straight into your inbox
Some of the pages on this travel blog contain affiliate links
Whenever you buy something or book travel-related services through one of these affiliate links
We get a small commission at no extra cost to you
we only recommend products and services that we feel are helpful and beneficial to our readers
To use social login you have to agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. Privacy Policy
Here you'll find all collections you've created before.