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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...

  • Permanent Exhibition 'Landscape and war: 1914-1918'

    This exhibition explains in an easy-to-understand manner the influence of the hills of Heuvelland on the course of the First World War. The traces of the war that you can still discover in the...

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    Landart

    At two sites in Heuvelland you can find rest areas with land art and other natural play elements. Ideal for a break during your exploration of our region.

  • 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...

  • De Klankmakerij

    The perfect base for your visit to Heuvelland? The Klankmakerij (Sound Factory)! While following this indoor route with sound games and do-tasks, teams compete against each other. As you work your...

  • Brasserie Den Heksestoel

    People who like traditional-style bars and restaurants will just love Den Heksestoel. A creaky wooden floor, rustic furniture, an impressive old bar counter, authentic decoration, a cracking wood...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Nature reserve Sulferberg

    Nature reserve De Sulferberg is situated between the border region of Westouter and Reningelst. This fairly recent nature reserve (1980) consists of a spring forest and meadows. You can visit the...

  • Nature reserve Scherpenberg

    The landscape on the 125-metre high Scherpenberg hill consists of fontinal woods, wet spring meadows, sloping pasture, and dry arable land. This protected landscape is interspersed with hedgerows,...

  • Broekelzen Nature Reserve

    The Broekelzen nature reserve consists of mixed fontinal wood, surrounded by adjoining meadows and fields. The wetter areas are an ideal habitat for marsh marigolds and oxlip, while wood anemones...

  • Breemeersen nature reserve

    The Breemeersen is a nature reserve of outstanding natural beauty, covering some 26 hectares in Nieuwkerke (one of the municipalities of Heuvelland). It is owned and managed by Natuurpunt and...

  • Hellebeek Nature reserve

    The Hellebeek nature reserve covers an area of some 8 hectares in Loker (one of the municipalities in Heuvelland). It is owned and managed by Natuurpunt and consists primarily of wet and dry...

  • Circus 157

    'Circus 157' was the code name for the air raid on Lille on 5 May 1942. 3:30 in the afternoon, an air battle between British Spitfires and German Focke-Wulfs broke out over the Heuvelland...

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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...

  • 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...

  • Nature reserve Eeuwenhout and Douvevallei

    Heuvelland is home to a rich diversity of vegetation and wildlife. This nature reserve is situated between Loker and Dranouter. Different signposted walks guide you through the reserve.

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    Panoramic view Hollemeersch

    The terrace of De Hollemeersch has a wonderful view over the vilages of Heuvelland. You can reach the restaurant by the road to have a drink on the terrace but also by the Heuvelland walking...

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Accommodation

  • d'Hellekapelle - De Meidoorn

    In the heart of Heuvelland, just outside the village of Loker, we welcome you in d'Hellekapelle. You will have a delightful sleep here. The holiday houses have a full equiped kitchen. You can also...

  • Landgoed Dornina

    The Dornina farmstead is located in the heart of idyllic Heuvelland. Experience pure calm and pleasure in a luxurious holiday home for up to 12 people, complete with Wi-Fi and air-conditioning. The...

  • De Douvevallei - De Hulst

    The holiday home for 2 (max 4) people is located on the south flank of the Red and Black Mountain at the end of a dead end street, in one of the quietest and most idyllic corners of Heuvelland....

  • Landhuis BellaRosa

    A weekend away with family or friends? Discover the BellaRosa country house, a holdiday home for up to 24 persons with views across the rolling landscape between Heuvelland and Ieper. Here you can...

  • A paradise for cyclists - and their cycles!

    A paradise for cyclists - and their cycles! Our range of high-quality and cycle-friendly accommodation options is guaranteed to meet the needs of every cycling tourist. Cyclists who stay overnight...

  • Herbe Rouge

    l'Herbe Rouge

    Fancy staying in an oasis of peace and beauty with one of the most beautiful views in Heuvelland in a private nature reserve? The tiny house l'herbe rouge is available for rent for 2 people.

  • Casselcharm

    Charming, self-catering, holiday cottage in a rural setting. The typical house is fully equipped for 8 people.Heuvelland/Westouter, the town with the largest number of WWI cemeteries in...

  • 't Eksternest

    't Eksternest is a house for groups of up to 101 people who like to cook their own meals. The youth accommodation is located in the idyllic village of Westouter and is available all year round. The...

  • Kapelhuis

    Renovated home (10p) on top of the Rodeberg in Westouter in historic site.Enjoy the cosy house equipped with every comfort. Listen to the birds in the garden with sun terrace. Put on your walking...

  • De Douvevallei - De Knotwilg

    The holiday home for 8 up to 10 people is located on the south flank of the Red and Black Mountain at the end of a dead end street, in one of the quietest and most idyllic corners of Heuvelland....

  • KSA Hemen - Monsalvaet

    Youth holiday home with 53 beds that can be expanded to 77 beds on request, located at the foot of the Rodeberg hill in Westouter (Heuvelland) for self-catering groups. The holiday home has a...

  • De Linde

    REMEMBRANCE PARTNER FLANDERS FIELDS In B&B De Linde, surrounded by woodland copses and lush green fields,you can relax and recharge your batteries. You can chose from three comfortable rooms (2, 3...

  • De Douvevallei - De Klaproos

    The holiday home for 6 (max 8) people is located on the south flank of the Red and Black mountain at the end of a dead end street, in one of the quietest and most idyllic corners of Heuvelland. You...

  • Kolibriehuys

    Are you looking for silence and relaxtion. Do you want to escape the pressure of daily activities. Or do you want to walk or cycle. The Kolibriehuys is the ideal place for a short or a long...

  • Ecochique

    Discover the hills and landscape of Heuvelland in an ecochique way. Ecochique cycle hire is located on two fantastic cycle routes: the West Flanders Hills route and the 'Schreve' (Borderlands)...

  • De Meuleberghoeve

    At the Meuleberghoeve you can admire the very finest scenery that Heuvelland had to offer. This working farm also provides child-friendly accommodation for families (up to 24 people) and for youth...

  • De Nachtegaal

    Café & Camping De Nachtegaal is located on the flank of the Rodeberg hill, surrounded by vineyards and woods, and boasting beautiful views of Dranouter and French Flanders. The campsite has two...

  • KSA Hemen - Parsifal

    Youth holiday home with 40 beds at the foot of the Rodeberg mountain in Westouter (Heuvelland) for self-catering groups. The holiday home has a recreation room with fireplace, a dining room, a...

  • In 't Stille Weg

    Bed and Breakfast "In 't Stille Weg" offers you the ideal resting place with beautiful views of the Kemmelberg and its unique surroundings. A dream spot for people with a heart for nature, hikers...

  • d'Hellekapelle - De Wilg

    In the heart of Heuvelland, just outside the village of Loker, we welcome you in d'Hellekapelle. You will have a delightful sleep here. The holiday houses have a full equiped kitchen. You can also...

  • d'Hellekapelle - Poorthuys

    In the heart of Heuvelland, just outside the village of Loker, we welcome you in d'Hellekapelle. You will have a delightful sleep here. The holiday houses have a full equiped kitchen. You can also...

  • 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....

  • Buiten-Gewoon

    This spacious and comfortable holiday home is fully equipped to welcome eight fun-seeking holidaymakers. There is a fitted kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, fridge, cooker, etc. One of the rooms...

  • Hindeheuvel

    Looking for a cosy place surrounded by greenery with something for everyone? Then Hindeheuvel is the place for you! This renovated and stylishly furnished barn is located on the flank of the...

  • d'Hellekapelle - 't Bos

    In the heart of Heuvelland, just outside the village of Loker, we welcome you in d'Hellekapelle. You will have a delightful sleep here. After a delicious breakfast you can go out for a walk or...

  • Fika Stuga

    Fika Stuga is a spacious and modern holiday home for four people, set in pleasant green surroundings. The Scandinavian inspired stuga consists of two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, as well...

  • Lanceloot

    Youth holiday home with 22 beds at the foot of the Red Mountain in Heuvelland at Westouter for selfcooking groups. Features a dayroom, dining room, kitchen, multipurpose room, 8 bedrooms (1x4 , 1x6...

  • Firmament

    Experience total peace and space. Our authentic holiday home with eight bedrooms for a total of eighteen people is situated on private land, between our own vineyard and the foot of the...

  • Victorello

    Step into the enchanting world of the Victorello holiday home, set in the heart of picturesque Heuvelland. A maximum of eight people can enjoy the vintage and rustic style of the interior, the...

  • Haere Mai

    B&B Haere Mai is situated in the peaceful countryside of Heuvelland. Our B&B is situated less than a mile from the village of Loker, halfway Kemmelberg and Scherpenberg. Idealy situated for cycling...

  • Hof Ter Klijte

    Charming guesthouse situated in the heart of the Flanders Fields countryside. Only a 5 minutes drive from the historical city center of Ypres and it's warhistory and Poperinge the hoptown. 3 km...

  • De Zavelaar

    B&B De Zavelaar is blessed with a top location. It lies between De Klijte and Kemmel, behind the Kemmelberg and by the forested ridges of the Zavelaar and the Scherpenberg. Hartje Heuvelland, an...

  • Outside

    Outside holiday home is charmingly situated at the top of the Rodeberg, in the heart of Heuvelland. Surrounded by woods, the house is just 1 km from the French border.Outside Travel is a specialist...

  • Madame Jeanette

    In the beautiful Heuvelland you'll find this charming bed & breakfast with spacious rooms and all modern comforts. It accommodates up to 8 people. There are two double rooms with private bathrooms...

  • Eden

    You can find our holiday house in a typical small village Dranouter, a part of Heuvelland, in a quiet and silent environment with a lot of walking- and cyclingtours. 300 meters from the village...

  • De Struisvogel

    A spacious and comfortable holiday home for up to 24 people, complete with bar, garden, a fenced off and well-equipped play area (swing, slide, etc), and a large terrace with both covered and...

Food & Drinks

  • 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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    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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    Brown taverns

    Were things better in the past? And does that apply to everything? It's a subject you can discuss for hours at the bar! In Heuvelland you can still discover traditional, old-fashioned 'brown'...

  • Heuvelland

    Did you know that... during the 16th century the cloth trade - on which the region's prosperity was based - went into serious decline? Poverty and unemployment increased, offering a fertile...

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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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    Vintage Heuvelland Ambassador

    Vintage Heuvelland Ambassadors are restaurateurs, every one of them a top professional, who each in their own unique and passionate way work with wines from the Westhoek. Their wine lists and menu...

  • 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...

  • Vineyard Monteberg

    In 1996, some 600 vines were planted on the southern slopes of the Monteberg and the Kemmelberg as a trial to see if the region and its terroir were suitable for wine-growing. It quickly became...

  • Wijndomein Rozenhill

    Vineyard Rozenhil

    No visits possible Plantation: 3 ha, 11,000 vines planted in 2018 and 2020 Grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Auxerrois collaboration with Wijndomein Entre-Deux-Monts

  • 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...

  • De Klankmakerij

    The perfect base for your visit to Heuvelland? The Klankmakerij (Sound Factory)! While following this indoor route with sound games and do-tasks, teams compete against each other. As you work your...

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    Childfriendly restaurants

    Having a nice meal and drink together with your daughter, son, family or relatives? Thor and Tes show children that a catering establishment is also there for them. They know what each age group...

  • De Vallei Estate

    In 2010 Jacques and Annie planted their vineyard. This is situated on half a hectare of sand-loam ground with a gentle west facing slope on the south side of a valley near the village of Westouter....

  • 't Zwaluwnest Estate

    't Zwaluwnest Farm and Bed & Breakfast is situated on the fringes of the rural village of De Klijte, the smallest of the sub- municipalities of Heuvelland. The farm has a truly wonderful location,...

  • Brasserie Den Heksestoel

    People who like traditional-style bars and restaurants will just love Den Heksestoel. A creaky wooden floor, rustic furniture, an impressive old bar counter, authentic decoration, a cracking wood...

  • De Nachtegaal

    Café & Camping De Nachtegaal is located on the flank of the Rodeberg hill, surrounded by vineyards and woods, and boasting beautiful views of Dranouter and French Flanders. The campsite has two...

  • Cordoba

    Unique in Heuvelland: a cable lift! Do you want to turn your stay into something really special? The 'Cordoba' can help you! Surprise trips, special group events, free folk games: The 'Cordoba' can...

  • In De Zon

    This rustic restaurant, run by a former cyclist, has a small, traditional menu with a regional influence. The pâté or rillettes maison are the perfect way to start your meal. Views of the...

  • Klein Rijselhoek Estate

    After first planting a trial vineyard, in 2009 Peter Vandamme was able to start as a wine-grower in the Heuvelland BOB region. His 1-hectare plot is situated at the foot of the Rodeberg on a steep...

  • De Rare Vos

    Brasserie/Restaurant De Rare Vos in Loker (Heuvelland) is a cosy restaurant located in the quiet Heuvelland region, a stone's throw from Ypres and Poperinge.

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    Vineyard Zavelaar

    no visits possible planting: 2ha grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Auxerrois, Chardonnay, and Acolon wine range: white wine, rosé wine, red wine, and méthode traditionnelle in...

  • Vidaigne Estate

    The Vidaigne Estate is, without doubt, one of the most idyllic vineyards in all Belgium. It is situated at the bottom of a beautiful and largely natural garden, with magnificent views over the...

  • Wine Estate Entre-Deux-Monts

    The Belgian wine estate Entre-Deux-Monts is situated on the beautifully rolling slopes between the Rodeberg and the Zwarteberg, right in the heart of Heuvelland. Located on the intersection between...

  • Circus 157

    'Circus 157' was the code name for the air raid on Lille on 5 May 1942. 3:30 in the afternoon, an air battle between British Spitfires and German Focke-Wulfs broke out over the Heuvelland...

  • Belvedere

    Restaurant Belvedere on the Rodeberg boasts stunning views of the Loker church and vistas stretching to France, one of the most famous scenes in Heuvelland. The restaurant and hotel are fully...

  • Cense de l' Alouette

    The name 'Cense de l'Alouette' appeared on the Ferraris maps of 1771. The ridge is part of the Tielt Formation, a dune mound that was formed around 50 million years ago. Lying in the shadow of the...

  • Brasserie Scherpenberg

    Between De Klijte and Loker, the Scherpenberg cuts cleanly through the landscape. On the flank of the hill sits the brasserie and banqueting hall with the same name. A sumptuous brunch is served...

  • SurprICE Gelato & Coffee Bar

    SurprICE gelato & coffee bar at Rodeberg in the beautiful Heuvelland region. It is a total experience. An Ice and Wine menu was worked out with local winegrowers. The sommelier selects the wines,...

Events

News

  • Spanbroekmolen British Cemetery

    Unesco World Heritage

    The French ossuary (mass grave) on Kemmel hill and the moving Spanbroekmolen and Lone Tree Cemeteries in Wijtschate: discover Heuvelland’s most recent UNESCO World Heritage sites.

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