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Kemmel No 1 French Cemetery
Kemmel was the scene of heavy fighting involving British and French troops during the second half of April 1918, as a result of which the village fell into German hands from 26 April until the end...
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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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French Ossuary Kemmel
The mass grave at the foot of Kemmel Hill contains the remains of 5 294 French soldiers, of whom just 57 are identified. Their names can be seen on the central monument.Most of those men died...
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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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Belvedere tower
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TOWER IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED! Breathtaking views from this protected monument at Kemmelberg. The Belvedere tower is the eye-catcher at the top of the hill. It has an eventful...
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Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery
The castle or chateau of Kemmel stood to the north-west of the village and the cemetery was opened on the north side of the castle park in December 1914. It remained in use until March 1918,...
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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.
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Godezonne Farm Cemetery
This cemetery was established in the garden of Godezonne Farm during the period February-May 1915 by the 2nd Royal Scots and the 4th Middlesex. Three further graves were added in 1916 and after the...
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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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Lindenhoek Chalet Military Cemetery
Kemmel was the scene of very heavy fighting involving both British and French troops during the second half of April 1918. However, the first burials at this site date from March 1915. Fighting...
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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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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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Lettenberg Hill
The 'Lettenberg' hill is a spur of the much larger Kemmel Hill, which was the most important British observation post in the sector. Towards the end of 1916, the British engineers and tunnellers...
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Nature reserve Warande
The Warande domain is 16 ha big and counts a large variety of trees and plants. The castle in the middle of the domain is used as town hall. One half of the nature reserve is field, the other half...
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Panoramic view Lettenberg
Panoramic view Lettenberg
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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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La Laiterie Military Cemetery
La Laiterie was a dairy lying north-west of the road between Ieper and Kemmel. The cemetery was opened in November 1914 and remained in use until October 1918. After the Armistice, isolated graves...
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Spanbroekmolen British Cemetery
Spanbroek mill - 'molen' is the Dutch word for 'mill' - stood to the south-west of the village of Wijtschate. The cemetery lies slightly to the east of the original mill site, just south of the...
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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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Klein Vierstraat British Cemetery
This cemetery was opened in January 1917. Plots I to III were used by field ambulances and fighting units until mid-January 1918. Plot IV was started in April 1918. 805 Commonwealth war dead are...
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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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MTB route Kemmel - Westouter 36 km
Explore the region between Kemmel and Westouter Distance: 36 km Waymarked by green and red triangles Advanced level Start: CJT De Lork, Kattekerkhofstraat 2, 8956 Kemmel
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MTB route Kemmel - NIeuwkerke 70 km
Explore the region between Kemmel and Nieuwkerke. Distance: 70 km Waymarked by green and blue triangles Advanced level Start: CJT De Lork, Kattekerkhofstraat 2, 8956 Kemmel
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MTB Route Kemmel - 37 km
Explore the Kemmelberg and the Rodeberg. Distance: 37 km Waymarked by green triangles Advanced level Start: CJT De Lork, Kattekerkhofstraat 2, 8956 Kemmel
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SurprICE Kemmel
Surprice delights in the village of sweet treats. Enjoy the best of what artisanal ice cream has to offer.
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Picnic area close to art work Kemmel
Picnic area close to art work Kemmel
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Sports field Kemmel
Sports field Kemmel
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Kemmelwaar
2,400 years ago, there were Celts living on the Kemmelberg, where remains of the ceramic crockery they made – known as Kemmelware – have been found. During the past two years, Hilde, Hugo,...
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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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Belvedere tower
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TOWER IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED! Breathtaking views from this protected monument at Kemmelberg. The Belvedere tower is the eye-catcher at the top of the hill. It has an eventful...
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MTB Route Kemmel-Nieuwkerke-Westouter 107km
Explore the region between Kemmel and Nieuwkerke. Distance: 70 km Waymarked by green and blue triangles Advanced level Start: CJT De Lork, Kattekerkhofstraat 2, 8956 Kemmel
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MTB route Kemmel 30 km
Explore the region south of the Kemmelberg and Rodeberg. Distance: 27 km Waymarked by green triangles Advanced level Start: CJT De Lork, Kattekerkhofstraat 2, 8956 Kemmel.
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Heuvelland Vintage Cycling Route
The Heuvelland Vintage Cycling Route takes you along ten wineries. Waymarks, in the shape of wine bottles, provide information about each place. The wine can be sampled at the wineries or in local...
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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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Billiards Camping Ypra
Jump into Camping Ypra to play one of more games of billiards.
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MTB route Nieuwkerke 41 km
Explore the region between Nieuwkerke and Mesen. Distance: 41 km Waymarked by green triangles Advanced level Start: CJT De Lork, Kattekerkhofstraat 2, 8956 Kemmel
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Hill Route - long distance cycling route 459 km
Starting in Poperinge, this route follows the undulating southern border of Flanders as far as the Voer region in Limburg, passing Brussels on the way. The trajectory will also take you through...
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Picnic area junction point 65
Picnic area junction point 65
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VDB route - 76 km
This 76 km trajectory is a tribute to the late Frank Vandenbroucke and follows his favourite training route through the rolling landscape of Heuvelland.
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The Silence Path
Do you want to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, to leave behind the non-stop flood of e-mails and text messages, to hit the pause button and just be yourself, even if only for a...
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Picnic Area Terrierstraat
Picnic Area Terrierstraat
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Panorama route 34 km
Heuvelland! The land of hills… although we call them mountains: The Red Mountain, the Black Mountain, the Scherpenberg and Mount Kemmel. In the flat Flemish landscape close to the French border,...
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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...
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Picnics
Good food, great company and amazing scenery. Enjoy one of our unique farmyard picnic hampers: 100% West Flanders, packed with local and freshly-made delicacies. Beautifully sited picnic zones set...
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Café Boutique
Café Boutique is a traditional cyclists’ bar where you can enjoy a homemade Picon, sample a wide range of regional beers, or warm the cockles of your heart with a strong coffee. A pot of Trappist...
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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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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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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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'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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Panoramic view Lettenberg
Panoramic view Lettenberg
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In Flanders Trails
Step into the beauty of Heuvelland by following In Flanders Trails: a unique series of picturesque routes through magnificent countryside that will appeal to all lovers of sport and nature. This...
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Oosthoeve
Oosthoeve - trout fishing - cafeteria - coffee and tea house - ballroom Ideal stopping point for cyclists and hikers, located along hiking craters and mines. Fishing ponds - hiring fish ponds...
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Frontline Tours
Frontline Tours takes you on an impressive, terrible, but also real and passionate tour through the Ypres Salient. Several tours available, combinations possible. Specific tours on request.
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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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Foodbar & Market A L' Aise
Fresh sandwiches, breakfast, panini's & snacks.
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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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De Hollemeersch
Hotel-restaurant De Hollemeersch, on the flanks of Mount Kemmel, is one of those places where you can really enjoy the good things in life. You certainly have to try one of our great local...
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Westhoek Trio
Discover the medieval splendour of Ypres. Wander through the lush green hills and dales of Heuvelland. Explore the hop fields between Poperinge and the French border. If you prefer to travel...
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Camping Ypra
Camping Ypra has an area of some 12 hectares and offers no fewer than 322 places for caravans, campers and tents. There are permanent hardstandings, transit places, hiker’s cabins and grassed...
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Homeland of Cycling Welcome point
Start your cycle tour through Heuvelland at the cycle welcome point in Kemmel. With a prior reservation, you can also make free use of a locker and shower, as well as storing your bike in complete...
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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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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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Forgotten Traces
The landscape, where past and present meet, is a silent witness to the events that occured. Cyclists can follow in the path of American troops during the First World War. Many of them were killed...
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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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Frontmap Wars without End
This map of the old front region - ‘Wars Without End’ - gives a summary of all the heritage sites in our landscape that are associated with the First World War, the Second World War and the Cold...
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De Polka
YOUR LOCAL VILLAGE STORE IN KEMMEL Available on order: • Breakfast delivered to your home • Tapas board • Cheese board • Meat board • Bread Surprise (mixed rolls in a hollow bread case) • Picnic...
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Sporttrack
From simple pleasure to active teambuilding, from original birthday party to well-organized business event, from gently floating on the lake to tandeming through Heuvelland at high speed, from...
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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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Heuvelland Walking Network
Welcome to Heuvelland, a hiking paradise! Holloways and hidden passages snake up the wooded hill sides. Logging trails traverse marshlands and church lanes criss-cross charming villages. You can...
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Horse walk - Jeff's Valley
At Jeff's Valley you can make a walk on a horse in the wonderfull nature of Rode and Zwarteberg, Kemmelberg, ...
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Geuzen trail
This trail explores the rolling landscape west of Nieuwkerke, and offers wide panoramic views from the Leie Valley and from the hills of Katsberg and Kemmelberg. The name of the trail refers to the...
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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...
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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...
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Life at the Front
This scenic drive explores the front between Poperinge and Heuvelland. Get to know the history of the city behind the front line (Poperinge), the Battle of the Kemmelberg and the Battle of Messines...
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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...
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Dranouter cycling route
This leg-burning ride takes you through villages, forested hilltops and the wet and dry grasslands of the Hellebeek Valley. The Kemmelberg, a 156 metres high hill, is Flanders most notable hill....
Accommodation
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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...
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Hof Busschaertlinde
Quietly located farmstead with closed courtyard near Kemmelberg. Accommodations for groups up to 32 people - 8 bedrooms equiped with all comfort. BBQ available.
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Tilia
Welcome to our 1 hectare domain, complete with lake. The renovated holiday home offers comfort and calm. The left house has an authentic bar with beer tap. The renovated wing has a games cellar....
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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...
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Oosthoeve
A new holiday home for 20 people in a very peaceful spot, with a fully fitted kitchen. Spacious living room and seperate sitting area with bar. Six large bedrooms each with its own bathroom...
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Holiday home Lisanne
The Lisanne holiday farm is a newly built and family-friendly holiday home, suitable for groups of up to 26 people. The accommodation has a spacious and modern living area with an open kitchen....
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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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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...
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Belvedere
Situated in a woody environment with view on Mount Kemmel. All rooms have?bathroom with toilet, telephone and television. Restaurant and large outside terrace. Free bicycle storage and parking space.
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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...
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Oosthoeve Loft
Completely new loft that sleeps 12. Six bedrooms, each with its own bathroom with walk-in shower sink and toilet. 1 room is on the ground floor and is equipped for people with disabilities. The...
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Camping Ypra
Camping Ypra has an area of some 12 hectares and offers no fewer than 322 places for caravans, campers and tents. There are permanent hardstandings, transit places, hiker’s cabins and grassed...
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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...
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Vakantiehoeve Prinsenhof
This hospitable family farm is situated close to Monteberg and Kemmelberg. You stay in a building that is foresee of all comfort: 8 bedrooms, a large dining room, an elevator ... Children are...
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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...
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De Kleine Mote
New en-suite rooms with extra large bed, modern bathroom, traditional breakfast. Exceptional location within the Provincial Domain Kemmelberg, a nature and recreational zone on the south flank of...
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Landgoed De Monteberg
Estate De Monteberg is located in an idyllic setting on top of the Monteberg, right under the Kemmelberg. Staying at Estate De Monteberg is abandoning yourself to luxury, quietness and pleasure....
Food & Drinks
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SurprICE Kemmel
Surprice delights in the village of sweet treats. Enjoy the best of what artisanal ice cream has to offer.
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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...
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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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Dries 7
Your happy place ❤ Kemmel. Food and drinks on the village’s most delightful terrace. Atmospheric bar and interior. Adjacent function room for 50 people. Day-fresh produce.
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Huys 15
Coming home at the foot of the Kemmelberg in Huys 15, our twenty century mansion is the place to go for a hot cup of specialty coffee and local Heuvellandse products. Whether it's by the fireplace...
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Café Boutique
Café Boutique is a traditional cyclists’ bar where you can enjoy a homemade Picon, sample a wide range of regional beers, or warm the cockles of your heart with a strong coffee. A pot of Trappist...
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Casino
In the recently modernised, trendy interior, or on the pleasant outside terrace, you can make a culinary journey through various dishes from around the world. Or why not just stop by in the...
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Bakkerij Pauwelyn
A wide assortment of specialist breads, such as Kemmelberg bread. Fresh bread rolls every Saturday and Sunday at 1600 hours. Take Away: hot chocolate, tea and different kinds of coffee Bread...
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Winegrowing in Heuvelland
Discover all about winegrowing in Heuvelland in this brochure.
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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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Oosthoeve
Oosthoeve - trout fishing - cafeteria - coffee and tea house - ballroom Ideal stopping point for cyclists and hikers, located along hiking craters and mines. Fishing ponds - hiring fish ponds...
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Foodbar & Market A L' Aise
Fresh sandwiches, breakfast, panini's & snacks.
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De Hollemeersch
Hotel-restaurant De Hollemeersch, on the flanks of Mount Kemmel, is one of those places where you can really enjoy the good things in life. You certainly have to try one of our great local...
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Petit Bois Estate
no visits possible area planted with vines: test vineyard of 225 vines grape varieties: 2 varieties of Pinot Noir grape
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De Polka
YOUR LOCAL VILLAGE STORE IN KEMMEL Available on order: • Breakfast delivered to your home • Tapas board • Cheese board • Meat board • Bread Surprise (mixed rolls in a hollow bread case) • Picnic...
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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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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...
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Chaplin
Restaurant Chaplin is located on the market square in Nieuwkerke. After a nice dinner, enjoy a fresh nature walk on the Kemmelberg, Rodeberg or Zwarteberg. Open: Monday to Sunday from 10am Closed...
Events
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Boshyacinten op de Kemmelberg - wandeling
27 April until 06 May 2024
News
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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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