Family
In the land of chocolate and Smurfs - what's not for children to love? Belgium is a great family destination where kids, big and little, can enjoy museums, festivals, castles, theme parks and gardens and much more while learning about Belgium and Europe in a nutshell. The Smurfs, Tintin, Snowy and Marsupilami are all animated characters that have sprouted from the imagination of Belgian cartoonists, for Belgians tend to remain children at heart even as adults. Visit a castle as a leader of the crusades or get lost in a garden maze. Explore the most spectacular caves in Han. The opportunities for family fun are endless.
The Smurf Movie in 3D: Get ready to see the world in blue! Our favorite little men (and Smurfette!) in blue are hitting the big screen in their own 3D feature film! Belgium and North America get Smurf'd on August 3rd, 2011. For trailers, news, and more information, visit the Official Website!
B-excursions: A discount travel offer from the Belgian railway system. Included in the price is entrance to participating attractions such as theme parks, zoos, museums, as well as train and sometimes bus fare. There is also discounted pricing for children under the age of 12 and reduced rates for persons under the age of 26.
365.be: An attraction for every day of the year - Belgium is overflowing with ideas for excursions for the whole family, there is an incredible choice, and an exceptional variety. There are almost 365 tourist attractions and museums where you can enjoy yourselves throughout the year.
Children's Museums and Attractions
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Herge Museum (Louvain-la Neuve)
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Blegny Mine (Blegny) The coal mine is a real gem of industrial heritage. You visit the underground galleries, descending in a mine cage and see demonstrations of the miners' machines. |
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Gallo-Roman archeological park of Malagne In the Belgian Ardennes, on the archaeological remains of one of the largest villas of Northern Gaul, you can discover the everyday life of the Gallo-Romans in Malagne.
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Caves of Han-Sur-Lesse (Han-sur-Lesse) These caves thoroughly deserve their 3-star rating in the Michelin guide: entry aboard a 100-year-old tram, multilingual guided tours, sound and light show and exit along the underground river. |
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Chlorophyll Park (Dochamps) Right in the heart of a huge expanse of the forest, the park combines fun with education. It has an open-air path lined with 30 play and discovery areas. One of the main attractions of the park it its footbridge, 40 meters long and more than 15 meters high, in the treetops. |
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Comblain-au-Pont (Comblain-au-Pont) Discover the mysteries of Comblain au Pont on the Geology Path, in the open-air Museum, the underground sandstone quarry, caves, or the bat center with the witch Barbastella! |
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The Maze (Barvaux-sur-Outhe) Every summer , on an area of more than 27 acres, a new activity, a new design, and a new maze unrolls its paths to lead its visitors into a leafy green creation of the imagination. This year, the Labyrinth will be transformed in Sherwood Forest. |
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Parc Paradisio (Brugelette) A unique occasion to spend a fascinating day in contact with wild animals each with their own surprises. You can get close to giraffes, zebras, seals or lemurs and attend an exceptional demonstration of birds of play in free flight. |
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Houtopia (Houffalize) A place for discovery. Health, security, environment and tolerance, four themes which Houtopia explores in 3 ways: multimedia show, discovery place and playground. |
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Euro Space Center (Transinne) An exhibition starting with the origins of the universe and ending with the most futuristic projects of space exploration. Come on board the American Space Shuttle in real size and discover the cargo bay and the cockpit. |
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Scientific Adventures Parc (PASS) The Pass is a museum dedicated to science, technology and society. Exhibitions and shows covering an area of 12,000 m² (130,000 sq.ft.), inviting visitors to interact, to make the most of their curiosity and to reach an opinion about the role of science and technology in our society. And there is the 28-hectare (69-acre) park, an integral part of the exhibition space, where visitors become explorers. |
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Walibi is a Belgian theme park located in Wavre, close to Brussels. With more than 50 attractions, this amusement park is perfect to enjoy and have fun with your family. 7 roller coasters and 2 water rides will give you the leisure you need.
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| Chateau de Bouillon (Bouillon) The castle-fortress of Bouillon is one of the most ancient and interesting remains of feudalism in Belgium with the first fortifications thought to go back as far as the 8th century. The castle-fortress of Bouillon was built on three rocky outcrops overhanging the Semois river and is characterized by a labyrinth of corridors and huge vaulted halls. |
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| Castle of Les Comtes de Marchin (Modave) Beautiful castle, situated on a rock, with some sections dating to the 13th century. |
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