Turnhout | Antwerp Kempen

Turnhout is seen as the capital of the Antwerp Kempen, with many tourist attraction and beautiful nature.

City walks

A Turnhout city walk takes you past the cultural heritage of the capital of the Antwerp Kempen. You can choose between two themes: the walk around the playing card and the walk around the castle. Both walks with their departure and arrival on the Great Market Square can be combined.

Hiking in nature

Four signposted nature hiking routes and six hiking routes in reserves and domains keep drawing attention to different aspects of the Turnhout nature. One of the most beautiful and longest hikes is the fens hike, which leads you through the beautiful Turnhout fens area.

Cycling nodes network

The unique cycling nodes network allows you to put together and customize your bike ride according to your interests. The number of miles, through forest or through meadow, the number of attractions or bars... you can decide it all yourself. You just write down the nodes you want to pass and you are ready to go.

Thematic cycle routes

The bicycle nodes network around Turnhout is supplemented by a dozen thematic, loop-shaped cycle routes. The Landlopers route is a good example of this. This 35 mi long cycle route leads you through the neighboring municipality Merksplas to the picturesque center of strawberry city Hoogstraten. You will cycle back through the vagrants colony of Wortel and the Graafsbos forest, an equally beautiful route. Several shortcuts are possible.

Castle

The court of justice is now housed in the castle of the Dukes of Brabant. This beautiful building is located near the provincial cultural center 'De Warande', where every culture lover will find something to love

Museums

Turnhout is known for its many museums, such as:

The National Museum of the Playing Card (completely renovated)
The Taxandria Museum (History and Archeology)
The Beguinage Museum (the Beguinage of Turnhout is classified as a World Heritage site by UNESCO)
The Natuurpunt Museum (flora and fauna of the Kempen)

Sights

Other than museums, you should definitely see the following sights during your visit to Turnhout:

The castle of the Dukes of Brabant (12th century)
The Beguinage (classified as a World Heritage site by UNESCO)
Cultural Center De Warande
Steam trains in the city park

Going out and shopping

Turnhout is a quiet, bustling city with fun events such as the Terrace theater, carillon concerts. De Warande offers a wide range of culture: theater, music, exhibitions, workshops. Something for everyone. The Utopolis cinema complex is an asset in bad weather.

The numerous terraces on the Great Market Square illustrate the special character of the city. Specialty stores still craft all kinds of delicacies, including the Turnhouts Troefke, a butter biscuit shaped like a playing card.

There are shopping streets in the immediate vicinity with many well-known fashion chains and stylish boutiques.

Around park: 4km

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Green Fitness

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Swimming pond

You will experience plenty of fun in the water in our swimming pond, which is reserved for our campers. So do not forget to bring your swimming gear when you come camping. Absolutely do not forget to bring your swimsuit. Other than swimming, you can also use pedal boats or go rowing on the lake. Or would you prefer to just lie down on the beach? As said, these facilities are exclusively for our campers. From the large sun terrace of the tavern, you can keep an eye on your children while they play, without them noticing. Lifeguards will also keep an eye on things during the summer months.

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Catering/Tavern

This would not be Flanders if the list of recreational opportunities did not follow the theme of enjoying all the good things in life. The tavern provides both light and hearty meals with a nice choice of hot dishes, and you can go to the takeaway snack bar for delicious snacks. You can quench your thirst with a soft drink or even water, of course... but who can say they have really visited the Kempen without having tasted the regional beers, such as Trappist or Corsendonk?

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Playground

Swings, slides, walkways, shelters, beach games...

An active vacation by playing We pay special attention to the children. They can really play about to their heart's desire in the playground. Swings, slides, walkways, shelters, beach games... it's all there. It was certainly not forgotten that sport is an important part of a vacation. With sports such as soccer, tennis, table tennis, basketball, and volleyball and pétanque, even the most demanding sports fanatics will enjoy themselves here.

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Sports and games

Even the most demanding sports fanatic will enjoy himself here.

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Fishing pond

The fishing pond is one of the gems of Baalse Hei and is reserved for the campers.

Pike - bream - roach - tench - perch The fishing pond is one of the gems of Baalse Hei. A fishing club manages the jetties, monitors the stocks of fish, and organizes competitions. Campers with a day card can try their luck to catch bream, roach, pike, tench, perch... or is it skill?

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Rowing pond

Enjoy the water!

Oars or pedals?

You can float around on the rowing pond in the pedalo or in a rowing boat. Enjoy the little minnows shooting through the water beneath you and the green surrounding you. No sense of time, but full attention to the place.

Around park: 33km

Kempen

The Kempen is the largest green area in Flanders. There are about 5 nature reserves in a small radius around the Baalse Hei.

Around park: 42km

Antwerp

This bustling metropolis is only a half hour car drive away. This city by the river, with its famous fashion designers, marvelous museums, tall cathedral, the famous zoo and beautiful city center, is a genuine Burgundian paradise. Taste the many local beers!

Around park: 71km

Brussels

Capital of Europe, known for its Grand Place, Manneke Pis, Rue des Bouchers, the Atomium, the mini-Europe, the Saint Hubert Gallery, and the many museums, is definitely worth a day trip.

Around park: 122km

Bruges

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Cycling and hiking

Turnhout and the Antwerp Kempen offer endless cycling pleasure. The tourism board of the Province of Antwerp provided around 50 signposted, loop-shaped cycling routes. The accompanying brochures will give you more information about the area and the sights. A dozen routes run close to Baalse Hei. The new cycle nodes network includes some 1250 mi of beautiful cycling roads.

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Sports and activities

That sport is part of a vacation was certainly not forgotten. With sports such as soccer, tennis, table tennis, basketball, volleyball and pétanque, even the most demanding sports fanatics are catered for.