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Window on Vleteren

Window on Vleteren

During a 5.2 km walk, you will discover in an interactive way what the village of Oostvleteren looked like during World War I. At various locations, viewing boxes display photos taken more than 100 years ago at exactly that spot: unique windows into the past. The accompanying stories are also included.

Come back!

Come back!

Go back in time and discover some historical places in Westvleteren, Oostvleteren, and Woesten. With photos and newspapers from the archives, we will guide you through the past. The route is part of the Westhoek cycle junction network: KP 69-4-91-73-74-80-31-71-70-92-98-68-96-6-12-72-69. You can start in the village centers.

Heritage stops in Kruisem

Heritage stops in Kruisem

Kruisem is rich in castles, an unprecedented historical and architectural treasure. Each has its own characteristics, stories, and traditions. They were built by noble families who fled the hustle and bustle of city life in the summer to enjoy the peaceful countryside of Kruisem. The residents left their mark on the history of our municipality. You

Pilgrimage routes through Flanders to Compostela

Pilgrimage routes through Flanders to Compostela

In collaboration with the Compostela Association, you can find all the pilgrimage routes that run through Flanders and Brussels and are used for the walk to Santiago de Compostela. These routes connect with the routes in France and continue on to Spain and Portugal. You can, of course, walk part of the route.

Following Saint Veroon

Following Saint Veroon

The Saint Veroon March in Lembeek (Halle) has been held on Easter Monday for more than 700 years in honor of the patron saint Saint Veroon and has some mysterious traditions. During this walk, get to know the groups in the procession and experience the traditions of this annual highlight in Lembeek! 📏 10 km 🕑 2h30 📍 Claesplein, Lembeek

Child with ink stains

Child with ink stains

It is 1892. Senne is 11 years old and a factory child. Like many children, he works in one of the printing shops in Turnhout. The work is hard and heavy, the days are long. The ink from the machines sticks indelibly to his clothes, hands, and skin. On what is a normal working day

Children's route In the footsteps of Van Gogh

Children's route In the footsteps of Van Gogh

Was Vincent van Gogh always an artist? When do you actually become an artist? Or when do you decide to become an artist? So many questions! Sometimes very difficult questions! We delve into history in search of a story that has been somewhat forgotten... Vincent once undertook a three-day walking trip to