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A paradise for explorers

East Belgium has a lot to offer. As well as a landscape which is perceived as beautiful for the very reason of its having such an unspoiled character, you will also experience the raw charm of the local inhabitants as something special. Following the autoroute, you can discover the country, its people and its attractions in comfort and without having to worry about the weather. Combined with the listening tours you can learn interesting facts whenever you like, at your own pace and in accordance with your own interests.

Recommended tours in East Belgium

There are many possibilities to discover the unique landscape, hospitality and originality of East Belgium and the Eifel-Ardennes region in an authentic, informative and entertaining way. The tours and activities presented here have been put together by specialists from the fields of tourism, history and craftsmanship, and all of them offer a wonderful insight into the natural and cultural landscape of the region.

There certainly are a few surprises awaiting the visitor in East Belgium: strolling through the lanes in the towns of Eupen, Malmedy and St. Vith, or on a ramble through mediaeval castles and past manor houses, little chapels and churches, and old farms and estates. Between the northern border triangle near Kelmis and the southern border triangle near Ouren, you can get a really vivid impression of what Europe means along the former borders. Charming landscapes like the valleys of the Göhl and the Weser, the Hill and the Warche, the Amel and the Our make you keen to experience more.

The High Fens conservation area, one of Europe's last moors, entrances visitors with its uniqueness, inviting them to go hiking and cycling. The manufacturers of delicious rural products open their doors and let you into the secrets of their skills. Discover East Belgium by car, motorcycle, bus, bicycle, or on foot, with a guide or on your own. You will find an overview of the possibilities you have and the facilities we offer here.

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Listening tours

East Belgium becomes a cinema for your ears

With a listening tour, history and nature can be discovered in a completely new way: these innovative audio tours stage-manage exciting destinations in East Belgium as an imaginative audio experience – presented by historical experts from the region. For these audio programmes, which sound like live radio reports, many people from the region have been interviewed.

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Car & motorcycle routes

Three routes, three themes, one destination

The three signposted motoring routes in East Belgium have existed for many years now, and many car drivers and motorcyclists enjoy using them. Since they form a closed circuit, the routes can be commenced and completed anywhere at all. Hexagonal signposts point the way.

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Historical & urban tours

Interesting details about the sights of the town

For all those who are interested in the eventful past of this region, these historical and urban tours in various towns are a great way of getting started. The tours, lasting from one to two hours, take you through picturesque lanes and parks, past facades steeped in history and cultural monuments, where information panels provide information about the life and people of past times.

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Educational nature trails

The informative way of hiking

These educational nature trails in East Belgium, most of which are short but packed with information, give a clear illustration of the diversity of species in our fauna and flora. Three of them have special features too: the trail in Heppenbach combines art and nature in an original way, the planets walk in St. Vith illustrates our solar system, and the moor route on the edge of the High Fens can be explored by bicycle.

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Travel packages

Surprisingly large

East Belgium is always good for a surprise. This region, geographically small, has an unusually large number of cultural highlights, nature and active experiences and culinary delights in store for the visitor. All the better that our travel packages make it easier for you to make the right choice. The rest depends on your own interests.

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