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Camping in Limburg

17 campsites in Belgium, Flanders, Limburg

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Goolderheide Familiepark
A large family holiday site with 900 individual pitches, Goolderheide has been owned and operated by the same family for many years and has an excellent pool complex and playgrounds. There are many seasonal and rental units, plus around 250 touring pitches with 6/10/16A electricity, all in a forest setting. The pitches are of variable size and access roads are quite narrow. The outdoor pool complex has two large pools (one of Olympic size), a slide and a paddling pool. There is also a fishing lake, and a lake with a small sandy beach. An enormous area is devoted to a comprehensive play area with a vast range of equipment.
Oostappen Vakantiepark Blauwe Meer
Surrounded by woodland, and with shade from tall pines, this large site has 976 pitches, of which 277 are for touring units. The touring pitches are attractively arranged around a large man-made lake with a fence surrounding it (safe for children). Each pitch has 10A electricity, water, drainage and television connections. There is a whole range of activities including a disco and a heated outdoor pool with slide. There are two additional small pools for children. A bar offers takeaway food and a good supermarket is on the site. This is a popular and lively site with an extensive entertainment programme which is varied to suit all age groups.
Family Camping Wilhelm Tell
Wilhelm Tell is a family run site that caters particularly well for children with its indoor and outdoor pools and lots of entertainment throughout the season. There are 128 pitches with 70 available for touring units, some separated, others on open fields and 60 electricity connections (10A). The super bar/restaurant has access for wheelchair users. The owner has an extraordinary attitude towards his customers and tries to ensure they leave satisfied and want to return. For example, in his restaurant, he says ‘it serves until you are full’. The Limburg region is a relaxing area with much to do, including shopping and touring the historic towns with a delightful choice of food and drink!
Oostappen Vakantiepark Hengelhoef
This attractive and well cared for site would suit families with younger children. Situated in a forest it has 478 pitches of which 368 are for touring units. The pitches are large and laid out in avenues with plenty of shade and all have 10A electricity, water and drainage. At the centre of the site is a large, man-made lake surrounded by sand which is safe for children. A good sub-tropical style pool complex offers a range of slides and water based activities. With a range of activities on offer there is little need to leave the site. There is a large supermarket.
Camping De Binnenvaart
De Binnenvaart is a well-equipped family site north of Hasselt, open all year. This is a very well equipped holiday centre with a good range of leisure amenities. The site has been developed alongside a small lake, with its own sandy beach, and is surrounded by woodland. Of the 180 pitches, 34 are for touring, all are of a good size and equipped with electricity (16A Europlug). Many pitches here are reserved all year. The site is part of the same group as BE0792 (Camping Zavelbos) and BE0780 (Camping Wilhelm Tell) both of which are nearby, and guests are able to use amenities at these sites too.
Camping Jocomo Park
Situated in dense pine forest this is a peaceful site but lively enough to keep young children happy. There are 127 pitches with 81 available for touring units, all with 16A electricity and water. The touring pitches are arranged around an open field in the middle of the site. Children’s entertainment is provided in high season and is centred around a small lake. A pleasant heated outdoor pool also has a separate pool for children (fenced). Hardstanding motorhome pitches are available and have both electricity and water hook-ups (fee payable) Late arrival access is available via an automated entry system.
Camping Molenheide
In the centre of a naturally beautiful area, Park Molenheide is a great base for exploring this peaceful area: perhaps cycling or walking through the lush pastures, along the trails that run along the idyllic waterways and through the low, wooded hills, or visiting Belgium's oldest town, dating from Roman times. This is predominantly a bungalow park but has 30 large touring pitches located in a flat, grassy field with easy access. All the pitches have 6/10A electricity.
Camping Zavelbos
Camping Zavelbos lies between woodland and moorland in a nature park of 2,000 hectares. It is a pleasant spot for nature lovers and those who love peace and quiet. There are many cycling and walking routes to enjoy in this beautiful region, alternatively you can simply relax in the peaceful campsite grounds complete with a large fishpond. There is no swimming pool but guests have free use of the pool complex at Wilhelm Tell Holiday Park (6 km). The 60 touring pitches (100-120 sq.m) all have 16A electricity (Europlug) and water. Bungalows and chalets are available to rent.
Landal Mooi Zutendaal
This site no longer offers touring pitches, but does offer a variety of accommodation and lots of facilities.
Camping Heidestrand
Heidestrand is a large family site of 30 hectares with a broad range of facilities. The site can be found north of Hasselt in the Flemish province of Limburg. There are over 600 seasonal pitches here and around 80 touring pitches, all with electricity and water. In the middle of the park, you will find a large shallow swimming lake with a sandy beach, perfect for those who want to build sand castles, take a cooling dip or enjoy a good book on the beach. This pond has been nominated as the best natural pond in Limburg.
Camping Holsteenbron
Situated in the heart of the Park Midden-Limburg, this is a delightful site. There are 91 pitches with 60 for touring units, numbered and arranged in rows that are separated by hedges. All have easy access and 6A electricity. Water is provided by a single supply at the toilet block, but being such a small site, this is not a problem. A pretty lake is at the centre of the site and is well stocked with fish for the exclusive use of the camping guests. The site is situated only 500 m. from the start of a network of cycle tracks that stretches for 1,600 km. throughout the park.
Camping De Kempenheuvel
Kempenheuvel is located around 2 km from the bustling Limburg town of Bree, a relaxed place with a central square, some attractive historic buildings and useful shops (also an excellent Friday morning market which dates back to the 13th century).
Recreatieoord Kikmolen
This is a large and very lively site situated around a large, artificial lake which also serves as the site swimming pool. The campsite is targeted at a family clientele. Large pitches are spread throughout the site, with the 126 for touring which are separated from around 500 seasonal and rental units. The pitches are on grass and all have 6A electricity and water. Dogs are officially not accepted but when we visited there were many dogs on the site. Two water slides run into the large artificial lake (not fenced and unsuitable for young children). The site is within the national park, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Although large, it is geared towards families and is ideal for those with younger children.
Camping ’t Soete Dal
Camping ’t Soete Dal is situated amongst mature trees, and is an oasis of tranquillity, nature and beauty. The Hoge Kampen area is ideally suited for cycling, walking and riding. There are some 400 pitches for mobile homes and just 30 touring pitches, all fully serviced. The site focuses on family camping where children are of paramount importance, and there is a varied summer programme for children under 12s, teenagers and adults. An entertainment programme runs during school holidays. a nearby gravel- and sand-edged lake offers opportunities for sailing.
Camping Nieuw Geerensheide
This 8.5-hectare site has a rural feel and is located on the northeast border between Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. Pitches and amenities are arranged around a small lake complex, which offers swimming in one section and a separate area for fishing. The bar/brasserie with its terrace overlooks a beach and a diving area. The sanitary building is traditional and there are grassy pitches, some with electricity, water and drainage. Fishing on-site sees the chance to net a variety of freshwater fish including carp, pike and roach. Both walking and cycling routes start near the site.
Oostappen Vakantiepark Parelstrand
This large, attractive site is situated alongside the Bocholt-Herentals canal and the Lommel yacht marina. It has 800 pitches of which 250 are for touring units. Each pitch has 10A electricity, water and drainage. The site fronts onto a large lake with a safe beach and there are three smaller lakes within the site, one of which is used for fishing (well stocked but all fish must be returned). There is an Olympic-size, outdoor pool with a large slide and a small pool for children (not supervised). Several good quality play areas are spread throughout the site. This site is ideal for relaxing or enjoying the canal and other water-based activities.
Vakantiecentrum De Lage Kempen
This is a small, good quality site of which the owners are rightly proud. There are about 100 pitches with 64 available for touring units. The pitches are large, all with 6/10A electricity, and are laid out in rows. A pleasant swimming pool complex has three heated pools, two for children and one with a large slide, and they are supervised in high season.

Limburg

Hiking, biking, horse riding...there is a surprise around every corner of Belgian Limburg. Its rich cultural heritage dominates the region, each with its own landscape and character.

Hasselt

In Haspengouw you can picnic beside the orchards, cycle through countryside dotted with fairytale castles, and enjoy the delicious regional cuisine. Borgloon is an attractive town, ideal for an afternoon stroll, and the 17th-century abbey tower of St Truiden offers a splendid view of this fertile region. The Voerstreek is a lush walker’s paradise with six picturesque villages. The undulating hills, hollows and varied topography are a feast for the eyes, and it is an ideal base for cultural excursions with Liège, Aachen and Maastricht all being close by.

The Limburg Kempen comprises the sands of the Lommel Sahara, vast pine forests, babbling brooks, lakes and waterways. An area with a rich industrial heritage, it is also famed for its beer and cheese. The Meuse runs like a glittering blue thread through The Maasland, connecting Belgian and Dutch Limburg. Hop on one of the small ferries and observe the contrasting styles on either bank as you sail through the enchanting,
waterside villages with their floral displays.

PLACES OF INTEREST

Places of interest

Hasselt: Shopping streets, market places, historical buildings and striking, modern architecture; National Genever Museum and fashion museum.

Maaseik: Cultural pearl of the Maasland, renaissance architecture, birthplace of the Van Eyck brothers, Museactron – three museums under one roof.

Tongeren: Roman and Middle Ages history; Benelux’s largest antiques and brocante market (Sundays).

Borgloon: A charming town combining 13 former communities, with orchards, castles, cloisters and churches; good hiking country.

ATTRACTIONS

Attractions

Cosmodrome, Genk: Gigantic dome with full dome projection system showing astronomical projections, nature and cultural films.

Bokrijk: Step back in time in the Open Air Museum, with more than 100 historic buildings rebuilt in their original condition.

De Blauwe Kei (Lommel): Idyllic village near the historic ‘blue boulder’ lock and canals, with cosy pub terraces.

The markets of St Truiden: Landmark market square with its many cafés, monuments, events and a range of different markets.

CUISINE OF THE REGION

Cuisine of the region

Asparagus

Limburg, Belgium, is known for its rich and hearty cuisine, which is influenced by its proximity to the Netherlands, Germany, and France. The province is also home to a number of Michelin-starred restaurants, as well as many traditional Belgian eateries.

Some of the most popular dishes in Limburg include:

  • Stoofvlees: This beef stew is made with red wine, brown beer, and herbs, and is typically served with frites (French fries) and mayonnaise.
  • Vlaai: This sweet pastry is filled with a variety of fruits, such as cherries, apples, or plums.
  • Asparagus: Limburg is known for its asparagus, which is typically served with ham, hard-boiled eggs, and melted butter.
  • Limburger cheese: This cheese is known for its strong smell and flavor. It is often used in sandwiches and salads.
  • Tête de veaux: This veal dish is made with mushrooms and a tomato-based sauce.
  • Mestreechter stroop: This thick, dark brown sugar syrup is made from pears and apples. It is often used as a topping for desserts or on bread.