Visiting Belgium at its best is the Bassenge, a unique landscape with outstanding things to do. You can love being around the stunning landscapes with unique activities. This place is the real spot of history. The walls of the fort Eben Emael will surely tell you the tales of World War II and the tower of Eben Ezer will teach you how much peace matters to us and astonish yourself with the biblical statue that you love to see again and again. So relish your trip to the Bassenge with these amazing spots. Grab bag and head on travelers Belgium awaits.
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Address :Fort Eben-Emael, Rue du Fort 40, 4690 Eben-Emael
Fort Eben-Emael
Fort Eben-Emael is a place where history comes to live! The fort is really impressive.
Fort Eben-Emael, constructed between 1932 and 1935, was one of the largest fortifications in Europe and was thought to be impregnable. The spectacular and innovative attack on the fortress by an elite unit of German paratroopers on 10 May 1940 marked the tragic start of World War II for Western Europe. You will see history in its real and lively context rather than through museum glasses, especially destruction caused by the German attack.
Visit this immense underground complex with its restored barracks, the infirmary, the museum and experience the terrible explosion in the corridor system. Immerse yourself in the secret and innovative German plans for the attack on the fort. Follow the guide through the tunnel system to the command post and the gun room of an artillery bunker. Go on an underground walk to the Albert Canal. Amazing place where history was made. Beautiful scenery along the way, and worth visiting if you’re interested in history and the dynamics of what border cities used to be like during war-times.
Eben-Ezer Tower
The Tower Of Eben-ezer is a self-built castle constructed in the 1960s by a single man in the isolated Jeker valley of Belgium. Soaring towards the sky, four cherubim at the four cardinal points send their symbolic message to the world. On the top of the tower are four giant biblical animals, and the interior is full of Garcet’s biblical, archaeological, paleontological, and geological art.
The very name: “Eben-Ezer” was given to this hill by Robert GARCET. Eben-Ezer is Robert Garcet’s museum, each room is animated and brings to life the work of a lifetime, its discoveries: its writings, sculptures, discoveries, philosophies. The garden is a kind of sculpture/art park that you can visit in combination with the museum inside. You can only visit the floors up to the roof with a spiral staircase. On the roof, you have a beautiful view of the surroundings and you can see the rooftop animals up close. Worth a visit!
Montagne Saint-Pierre Nature
Mount Saint Peter , also referred to as Caestert Plateau, is the northern part of a plateau running north to south between the valleys of the river Geer to the west, and the Meuse to the east. It runs from Maastricht in the Netherlands, through Bassenge in Belgian Limburg almost to the city of Liège in Belgium. Interpreting the topography of this border area between Flanders, Wallonia, and the Netherlands.
Gorgeous walk of 9 km with a very beautiful natural environment where it is good to walk. Depending on the season, there are a lot of things to see in various plants and animals. Beautiful views of the Albert canal. Part of it in the woods and the open fields. The name of the hill, as well as the nearby village and church of Sint Pieter and the fortress of Sint Pieter, refers to Saint Peter, one of the Twelve Apostles. The caves are open and accessible. Wonderful place for a picnic. Don’t forget to visit the bat’s caves and orchid fields a little further south. Highly recommended.
Mergelgrotten Kanne
The Kanne marl quarry is one of the most beautiful corridors from which building stone was extracted. The total length of all corridors combined is no less than 16 km! Without light and their guides, you could get lost hopelessly! Kanne mushrooms are one of the internationally known for their underground mushroom farms. Mushrooms are still cultivated underground in the Caves of Kanne to this day.
In the heart of the marl caves is a luxurious underground banquet hall. Thanks to its beautiful decor, the Caves of Kanne has one of the most unique party halls in Belgium. It has some unique regional products. The most famous of these is conceivably cave beer, but the delicious cave cheese and cave flan are also known far beyond Belgium! The unique paintings and sculptures, the marl workshop in the caves, and so much more. It’s simply fantastic for young and young at heart. Worth a visit.
Zoef step
Do you like a fancy ride? Zoef step will be perfect for you. To all young and young at heart it’s time for you to enjoy this unique track in the lane of Bassenge. With ZOEF’s electric scooters you can enjoy Bassenge in a trendy and environmentally friendly way.
Some advantages of electric scooters are you can ride easily and without effort and discover the most picturesque landscape without getting tired. Riding an electric scooter is a unique experience for all. You can go on a couple or group ride, if you are a solo traveler you can interact with others. It gives you 100% holiday feelings. You can uncover your unknown path on the wheels. So get ready to experience Belgium uniquely.
Brasserie Jodogne
In a country where there were once more breweries than churches, has definitely a pure beer to experience. Belgium is one of the famous European countries for waffles and beers. The breweries, nestled in stunning buildings surrounded by peaceful countryside, will make you feel like time has stopped. Add to this micro and traditional breweries will take you to the immense world of beer.
To meet their wonderful artisans and learn a few secrets from them. The stunning breweries of Belgium include the brasserie Jodogne. You will have the authentic taste of the beer made with fine grapes and amazing malt. They include the premium products and complete authentic Belgian taste that you will never forget. So make your way to this brewery and dip yourself in the Belgium beer!
Cheers!