In Heuvelland, you can enjoy endless walking and cycling routes while being treated to wide panoramic views, picturesque villages and a landscape that continuously surprises. In each accommodation you will find a folder with a selection of walking and cycling routes to help you get started right away.
In Heuvelland, Ypres, Diksmuide and Mesen, many traces of the First World War can still be found. The many monuments, memorial sites and museums are definitely worth visiting.
In Heuvelland and its surroundings, you can visit several vineyards and well-known breweries that offer guided tours and tastings. We are happy to point you in the right direction.
Ypres: a historic city with medieval charm and important landmarks such as the Market Square and the Cloth Hall, the In Flanders Fields Museum, the Menin Gate and the Ypres Ramparts (± 15 min.)
Poperinge: this town has a surprisingly rich collection of monuments, including both religious heritage and unique historical sites. The town is known for its churches, its role during the First World War and several remarkable protected heritage buildings such as the German Tower, the Hop Museum Tower and the Gallows site. Talbot House and Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery are also places you definitely should not miss. (± 20 min.)
Diksmuide: a town located along the River Yser and the Handzamevaart canal, best known for its First World War heritage with important monuments such as the Yser Tower, the Trench of Death and the Town Hall with Belfry (± 45 min.)
Bellewaerde Park: a theme and wildlife park in Zillebeke near Ypres (± 20 min.)
Ice Mountain Adventure Park: indoor skiing and indoor skydiving (± 15 min.)
Lille: a beautiful city in northern France full of history, culture and excellent gastronomy (± 30 min.)
De Panne: the westernmost seaside resort on the Belgian coast (± 60 min.)
Gastronomy: Heuvelland offers a wonderful mix of fine dining restaurants with gastronomic menus, authentic local brasseries with regional dishes, wine bars, as well as farm and picnic concepts that highlight the landscape. We are happy to recommend places where you can enjoy outstanding culinary experiences.
Cassel: a charming town located in French Flanders on the 176-metre-high Kasselberg, the highest point of the region (± 40 min.)
