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Edouard Remy village

Edouard Remy village

Wijgmaal grew as a village after Edouard Remy bought an old watermill along the Dijle in 1855 and established a starch factory there. During this walk, we pass the current factory and the new companies that have established their headquarters on the site. Along the various streets, we encounter workers' houses,

The castle estates (bike tour)

The castle estates (bike tour)

Castles and small castles: they are often hidden in green surroundings, including in the outskirts of Leuven. Some date back to the 19th century, while others have a history stretching back centuries. On this walk, you will visit one, two, or three castle estates for which the city of Leuven is currently seeking a new purpose, together.

Middelburg

Middelburg

Middelburg has a very rich history. Around 1450, the town was founded from scratch—complete with a church, town hall, town houses, city walls, ramparts, and gates—by a certain Pieter Bladelin. This wealthy citizen of Bruges had recently built his own castle there. The rich past of this once

Walk around the Hesselsberg

Walk around the Hesselsberg

Join us on this walking tour along the Hesselsberg, which takes you past the hidden heritage of Zutendaal. 📏 5.3 km 🕑 1 hour 30 minutes ⭐ easy Scan the QR code with ErfgoedApp start the tour or start the tour in the app.

Buggenhout Chapel Cycling Route

Buggenhout Chapel Cycling Route

A cycling route along chapels in Buggenhout based on the Buggenhout chapel route created by the Landelijke Gilde in 2013, reworked by the municipality's leisure department. This cycling route is part of the heritage department's 'de kapellekesgangers' project, which aims to highlight this small but valuable piece of heritage. Follow

Waste fabric

Waste fabric

Waarschoot is inextricably linked to its textile past. This is certainly evident in the streetscape: in the architecture of old factory buildings, workers' houses, and the names of some neighborhoods. Put on your walking shoes and discover how previous generations of Waarschoot residents lived and worked. Some relics have already been forgotten, while other places and remnants remain.

Heritage in Grobbendonk

Heritage in Grobbendonk

Grobbendonk is a rural municipality in the heart of the province of Antwerp in the Kempen region. The municipality has an incredibly rich history, including a Roman vicus that reached its peak in the 2nd century, a beautiful, knightly castle farm, and a medieval priory. It also played a role in the Kempen diamond industry.