Hiking

• Bareldonk chapel

  See

  This site used to be a destination of many pilgrimages in the past and dates back to the 13th century. Inside the chapel you can see many interesting paintings. It is located very close to Lake Donk.

  Hours

  Every day from 9 till 17

  Price

  Free admission

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• Museum Donkmeer

  See

  Museum Lake Donk

  This museum opened in 2006 and is located right next to Lake Donk. The museum pictures the political development of the past centuries with special attention to the French Revolution and its consequences for the Southern Netherlands.

  Hours

  Every day from 10:00-12:30 and 13:30-17:00 (18:00 in July and August)

  Price

  Free admission

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Events

• Open air musical

  Do

  Every two years in late August there is an open air musical on the shores of lake Donk.

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• Waterfeesten

  Do

  Yearly festivities with concerts, stunt shows, helicopter rides and fireworks. First weekend of August.

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• The Big Blue

  Do

  Diving center and school.

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• Lake Donk

  See

  Flanders' largest lake. Rowing boats for hire. The north shore is touristic with lots of restaurants etc, famous for "Paling in 't groen", a dish made with river eel. The rest is quiet and green.

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