In the heart of the Belgian Ardennes, Vielsalm is the perfect destination for nature lovers, mountain bikers, skiers and forest walkers. And children are sure to be fascinated by the tales and legends of this beautiful and secret region! 

Located in the north-east of the province of Luxembourg, the Vielsalm region will enchant you with its endless spruce forests and its traditional villages and hamlets nestled in the lowlands. What's on the itinerary? Activities for young and old to enjoy: swimming pools, museums, tennis, lake, walks, mountain biking... There’s something for everyone. In winter, put on your skis and head for the Baraque de Fraiture, one of the highest points in Belgium. Are you a cross-country or downhill skier? The slopes are waiting for you! Looking for other villages to discover? Saint-Vith, Stavelot, Houffalize and Malmedy are all just a twenty-minute drive away. There's no better way to discover a host of traditional Ardennes locations!  

Full of history and legend 

Vielsalm is also rich in natural minerals, including coticule, the local stone that is said to have remarkable qualities.... Children will be fascinated to discover the region’s legends, witches' tales and other little miracles. The Macralles of the Val de Salm will no longer hold any secrets for them... Beware, chills guaranteed!  

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The town is one of the region's tourist hubs, which is easy to understand when you realise how much there is to see and do here! The surrounding area is not to be overlooked, with breathtaking scenery, charming villages and traces of the past.   

Known as the capital of Belgium’s German-speaking community, Eupen is a wonderfully vibrant city packed with great things to see and do.

Eupen is an understated city. Although less popular than Liège, Namur or Mons, it is well worth a visit. You can get lost in the streets and admire historical monuments, townhouses and Baroque-style buildings dating back to the peak of the woollen cloth industry that gave the city its heyday in the 17th and 18th centuries. Unless, that is, you prefer shopping, gourmet restaurants, museums (like the chocolate museum or contemporary art museum) or cultural traditions - the famous Rosenmontag (’Rose Monday’) and the Rhenish carnival with its entertaining parade perfectly demonstrate the party spirit, hospitality and openness of Eupen’s people.

Unparalleled Surroundings

One of Eupen’s biggest advantages is definitely its excellent location within a magnificent natural landscape, close to two unique nature reserves, Hertogenwald (Forest of the Dukes) and the High Fens natural park. You can go to the ‘Maison Ternell’ nature centre in any season for guided walks (for all ages). In the winter, you can hire skis to use on the many cross-country skiing trails. Plus, you mustn’t forget the unmissable visitor centre at the Vesdre dam on Lake Eupen (the largest artificial lake in Belgium), which offers a multitude of activities (hiking, climbing, cycling and mountain biking). Not to mention, Eupen is also home to the biggest indoor go-karting centre in Europe!

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With its imposing rock, citadel and banks along the Meuse, Dinant is an invitation to escape. Its history and many activities which are as varied as they are enjoyable, make it a must-see destination, that you’ll never get tired of discovering again and again!

You can’t not follow the famous Bayard Rock passage to enter the town. The children's faces will be stuck to the window and everyone will feel that little quiver that comes at key moments. Yes, a visit to Dinant will awaken your senses! First, the view! Because in Dinant, all eyes immediately turn to its sumptuous citadel. From the top of its rock, it keeps a protective watch over the town. To get up there, the cable car awaits, ready to begin its ascent above the void. Unless you’d prefer to climb its stairs with 408 steps? It doesn’t matter in the end: the panorama will be just as superb. A vertiginous place. A place steeped in history too!

All kinds of activities

Lower down, the town of Adolphe Sax, famous inventor of the saxophone, bustles around its collegiate church. Take the time to discover the pretty streets and squares before gliding along the water on one of the many Mosan cruises or on board a kayak or electric boat. And the trip doesn’t stop there! The region is brimming with treasures of all kinds: from ‘la Merveilleuse’ cave to Freÿr Castle and its splendid gardens or Molignée Valley and its abbeys or the Maison du Patrimoine Mosan in Bouvignies, Dinant and its surrounding area have more than one trick up their sleeve to surprise you again and again!

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