Places of interest
Liberation garden.
This museum is located in Leopoldsburg, the most important garrison town in Belgium. It mainly deals with operation Market garden. A decisive battle during WW II, which was prepared in Leopoldsburg. If you have an interest in history, this is certainly worth your visit!
Domein Bokrijk
This open-air museum takes you back centuries in time. It is always accessible, but on certain days you can also view old crafts.
Alden Biesen
Get inspired by one of the most beautiful castle domains in the Euregio. Once an influential headquarters of the German knighthood. Alden Biesen was in charge of 12 command posts. 800 years later, the knights have disappeared, but their legacy remains fascinating.
The Mining museum
Het Mijnmuseum tells the story of the mines and mining in Limburg. The new museum opened in april 2012 and is highly interactive, with testimonials, a huge touchscreen and lots of audio and moviefragments.
The Hoge Kempen National Park
The Hoge Kempen National Park covers 5700 ha and stretches across the a large part of the province. The Hoge Kempen is the largest woodland and nature reserve in Flanders.
Maasmechelen Village
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