Discover and experience Genk. We offer you some of our highlights:
C-mine, the former mine site of Winterslag
- Wander through the energy building with its unique design and artistic projects
- Visit the ceramics gallery Studio Pieter Stockmans
- Enjoy a gripping concert, a unique theater or a good movie.
- The brand new experience trail C-mine expedition: a journey through the underground passageways and to the top of the 60 meter high minetower.
www.c-mine.be
Open Air Museum Domain Bokrijk
More than a hundred historic buildings with authentic furnishings were meticulously rebuilt. For children there is a giant playground, for nature lovers a large arboretum.
www.bokrijk.be
National Park Hoge Kempen, De Wijers, De Maten and Kattevennen
In the forests of the National Park Hoge Kempen there is plenty of room for cycling and walking. The park has five passageways of which Kattevennenis one. Take a trip through the wetland De Wijers that holds approx. 1175 ponds. Another nature reserve is De Maten, on the edge of the Campine Plateau.
www.nationaalpark.be
Cosmodrome
Cosmodrome is an exciting discovery along stars, planets and other mysterious celestial bodies. The giant Star Cinema shows a 360 degree spectacle in the magic of the universe.
www.cosmodrome.be
Maasmechelen Village
Fashionistas can indulge in designer outlet stores at Maasmechelen Village.
www.maasmechelenvillage.com
For more information on all activities in and around Genk:
www.uitingenk.be
In Limburg
So many reasons for a holiday in Limburg as 2012 is the year of the top events. Besides Manifesta 9 you can also visit the prestigious exhibition 'The Golden Age of China' in Maaseik or travel back in time with 'Bokrijk & The Sixties'.
www.toerismelimburg.be
