Eeklo Attractions
Eeklo is situated 20km/12miles northwest of Ghent.
There are numerous interesting churches and chapels, such as the St Vincent Church and the chapel of the Holy Heart in Eeklo. The belfry and city hall have received the World Heritage Site designation from UNESCO.
Eeklo is the site of the Meetjeslandse Balloonmeeting at the end of July each year. Hot-air balloon enthusiasts from all over Belgium gather.
There are numerous interesting churches and chapels, such as the St Vincent Church and the chapel of the Holy Heart in Eeklo. The belfry and city hall have received the World Heritage Site designation from UNESCO.
Eeklo is the site of the Meetjeslandse Balloonmeeting at the end of July each year. Hot-air balloon enthusiasts from all over Belgium gather.
Adegem - French, English and Japanese Garden
Three gardens with different styles. Thousands of roses can be found in the French garden while the English and Japanese are made up of ponds and rocks, respectively.
Canada War Museum - Dhr. & Mevr. Van Landschoot
De Sutter
Heulendonk 21
B-9991 Adegem-Maldegem
Belgium
De Sutter
Heulendonk 21
B-9991 Adegem-Maldegem
Belgium
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Adegem-Maldegem - Canada War Museum, Belgium
(Near Eeklo)
The Canada War Museum in Adegem-Maldegem documents the liberation of Flanders through a panoramic display of the assault on the Leopoldcanal. Realistic scenes allow visitors to experience war first-hand.
Canada War Museum - Dhr. & Mevr. Van Landschoot
De Sutter
Heulendonk 21
B-9991 Adegem-Maldegem
Belgium
De Sutter
Heulendonk 21
B-9991 Adegem-Maldegem
Belgium
Hours
April 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
October 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Geneva House Van Hoorebeke
The Geneva house Van Hoorebeke is a place where visitors can sample an ancient family tradition. Storage rooms and presentations give an animated picture of the house and the social and economic evolution in Meetjesland.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
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Maldegem Rail Trip
Maldegem, 10km/6miles west of Eeklo, provides an interesting diversion. The 'Steam Center' has a number of steam locomotives, steam rollers, steam tractors and industrial steam machines.
Journey on a museum train from the steam center Maldegem to Eeklo or by narrow-guage railroad to Donk.
Journey on a museum train from the steam center Maldegem to Eeklo or by narrow-guage railroad to Donk.
Hours
May 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 1 to October 7
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 |
