Genk Attractions
The industrial town of Genk lies on the edge of the Kempenland coal mine 12km/8miles northeast of Hasselt.
Genk is noted for old coalmines of Zwartberg, Waterschei and Winterslag, some of the buildings can be visited. There is also a nature reserve, "De Maten", and Sundial Park.
Genk also received the title of friendliest city in Europe by the SEA Tourist Commission.
Genk is noted for old coalmines of Zwartberg, Waterschei and Winterslag, some of the buildings can be visited. There is also a nature reserve, "De Maten", and Sundial Park.
Genk also received the title of friendliest city in Europe by the SEA Tourist Commission.
Mechelse Heide
Unspoiled heathland can be found on the Mechelse Heide nature reserve 7km/4miles northeast of Genk.
As - Railroad Museum, Belgium
(Near Genk)
Europlanetarium
The Planetarium is a part of the Public Observatory of Limburg. It has a 40 ft (12.5 m) dome and seats 90 people. Presentations on the ceiling recreate astronomical conditions.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium
(Near Genk)
In the area around the twin community of Houthalen-Helchteren (13km/8miles north of Genk) there are three leisure parks offering a variety of entertainment. The Domein Molenheide has water slides, swimming pools, sports grounds; Robinson wildlife park as well as the Domein Hengelhoef and Kelchterhoef, each with a zoo and numerous attractions.
Limburgse Zoo
Situated 6km/4miles north of Genk, the largest zoo in the province of Limburg is laid out on the site of the old coal mine Zwartberg. It has a remarkable bear collection.
Molenvijver
Genk's town park known as the "Molenvijver" is a 21ha/52 acre walker's paradise by a lake.
