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Visitors Centre 'Het Heuvelland'
Start your visit to Heuvelland in the child-friendly visitors' centre, where the landscape surrounding Mount Kemmel is explained. A wide selection of evocative images and tailor-made tourist...
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Peace
Silent witnesses in stone, earth and wood. Heuvelland has hundreds of them. Memories of three world conflicts, but also reminders of the many wars that still rage today. Something to stop and think...
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Explore the Heuvellab
Take a selfie in our castle corner; make the mechanism for a mill; piece together a Roman mosaic; put on your archaeologist's helmet to search for the remains of our prehistoric past. Once you have...
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Bayernwald (Bayern Wood)
This unique German site is located between the villages of Wijtschate and Voormezele. The site consists of two mine galleries, a mine shaft, a trench system and five bunkers. It is accessed via a...
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Provincial Domain Kemmelberg
The purchase in 1995 of 21 hectares of woodland on the summit of the Kemmelberg (Mount Kemmel) marked the first step in the creation of a new provincial domain. In the following years, the...
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Command Bunker Kemmel
The Kemmel command bunker was built in the early 1950s, when the Cold War was in full swing. Belgium and its allies saw it as a coordination centre for Western Europe’s air defence. It remained...
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Visitors Centre 'Het Heuvelland'
Start your visit to Heuvelland in the child-friendly visitors' centre, where the landscape surrounding Mount Kemmel is explained. A wide selection of evocative images and tailor-made tourist...
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Cycling route 'Mine Battle' 14 - 18
Cycling route 'Mine Battle' (43 km) takes you along the places where 19 mines exploded on 7th June 1917. The cyling route is 43 km and signposted. Start: Visitor's Centre, Sint -...
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Explore the Heuvellab
Take a selfie in our castle corner; make the mechanism for a mill; piece together a Roman mosaic; put on your archaeologist's helmet to search for the remains of our prehistoric past. Once you have...
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Documentary Zero Hour
Prepare your visit to Bayernwald, the Pool of Peace or other WWI sites in Heuvelland by watching the documentary 'Zero hour' in advance. 'Zero hour' is about the underground warfare in the region....
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Vinke
Restaurant Vinke, in the centre of the village of Westouter, is the latest venture of the 'Tout à fait Sophie' catering company. It is a fine dining venue (with an event space) in the heart of...
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Cycle Route 'Gent-Wevelgem Challenge'
The course of Gent-Wevelgem in Flanders Fields conquers the main slopes of the cycling classic 'Gent-Wevelgem'. On the programme: 56 kilometres of suffering, 3 infamous plugstreets (semi-hardened...
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Wijtschate recreation area
A new recreation area has been made next to the sports centre in Wijtschate. There is an area for outdoor sports - beach volleyball, petanque and a football pitch, all surrounded by a grass running...
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'Zero Hour' The Battle of Messines - 10 km
On this trail, you'll be joined by William Redmond, John Meeke and many other Irish, New Zealanders and Australians who gave their lives on the ridge between Wijschate and Messines. The trail...
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A stone's throw from Heuvelland
Heuvelland is a perfect – and peaceful – base for exploring the wider Westhoek region and northern France. The Heuvelland map gives you an overview of our region and the roads to neighboring...
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Crater and mines 7,1 km
On 7 June 1917, in the middle of the First World War, nineteen mines were exploded under the German positions near Wijtschate. The explosions left craters that are distinguished by their round...
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Command Bunker Kemmel
The Kemmel command bunker was built in the early 1950s, when the Cold War was in full swing. Belgium and its allies saw it as a coordination centre for Western Europe’s air defence. It remained...
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Surplace
Surplace is a sport and relaxation centre, where we invite you to play, exercise and generally get fitter and more energetic. But also to relax, get rid of your stress and find a moment of (inner)...
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Public toilets
To the toilet during your hike in Heuvelland? There are public toilets at these places: Visitor centre 'Het Heuvelland' (Kemmel) St.-Laurentiusplein 1, 8950 Heuvelland (Kemmel)...
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Sports Cycling in Heuvelland
In the otherwise flat landscape of the beautiful Westhoek, the hills of Heuvelland quite literally stand out. The Kemmelberg is perhaps the best known, but several others also offer a serious...
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Kemmel Mountain Trail
This number of walking loop takes you along idyllic pathways, soothing landscapes and grapevines. Enjoy the fresh air, and the gorgeous panoramic views that stretch all the way to Lille! Walk of...
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'Zero Hour' The Battle of Messines - 8 km
On this trail, you'll be joined by William Redmond, John Meeke and many other Irish, New Zealanders and Australians who gave their lives on the ridge between Wijschate and Messines. Start:...
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Grote Goesting Cycling route or circuit
This cycling route - the name means something like 'huge appetite' - not only passes through beautiful countryside, packed with breathtaking views, but will also lead you to all the tastiest...
Accommodation
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De Backstage
The Backstage holiday home **** is steeped in the atmosphere of the Dranouter Festival! Enjoy an unforgettable Dranouter Festival experience, because the Backstage holiday home is situated quite...
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Camille's House
Camille’s House is located in the centre of Wijtschate. This fully equipped and super-pleasant holiday home can accommodate six guests. The terrace has its own garden furniture and barbecue....
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CJT vzw - De Lork
De Lork (non profit organisation Centre for Youth tourism), offering full board accommodation, is an excellent location for open air or nature camps, holiday camps, weekend breaks, educational...
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Caracole
With 6 rooms and 3 bathrooms, Caracole can accommodate 18 persons. The holiday house is located at only 300m from the town centre. The kitchen is fully equiped with microwave, oven, dishwasher......
Food & Drinks
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Vinke
Restaurant Vinke, in the centre of the village of Westouter, is the latest venture of the 'Tout à fait Sophie' catering company. It is a fine dining venue (with an event space) in the heart of...
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Heuvelland Silence Candle
Take home the fragrance of Heuvelland and enjoy the inner peace it provides. These candles are made from soya wax, using traditional craft techniques, and are available in four different aromas
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Short Chain Map
If you buy our local specialities directly from the producers, you will be buying super-fresh, super-healthy and super-delicious products at their very best. The Short Chain map will allow you to...
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Winegrowing in Heuvelland
Discover all about winegrowing in Heuvelland in this brochure.
