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Municipality in Flemish Community, Belgium
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Grimbergen is a town of 37,000 inhabitants (2018) in Flemish Brabant, Belgium, just north of Brussels. The town is known for its abbey, castles and abbey beer.
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Sint-Servaasbasiliek
Baroque basilica built between 1660 and 1725. It is richly adorned with exceptional wooden sculptures made by Flemish artist of that time. The church tower has a carillon. The sacristy was embellished with a wainscot and an impressive fresco.
Abdijbiermuseum
Grimbergen's main trade mark is its beer, which is sold all over Belgium and even abroad. The museum is located in a 17th-century abbey farm and was the first of its kind in Belgium. Visits only can be made after a reservation.
Museum voor Oudere Technieken
Volkssterrenwacht
Explore a gigantic interactive map of the sky, try out different experiments, view telescopes and a meteorological office. Who knows, you may even make your own discovery!
18th-century houses: de Helm, In de Groenpoort, de Stadskam, de Bot and de Sleutel
The Prinsenkasteel (Princes Castle) was the residence of the Lords of Grimbergen. Of the castle however not much remains. Only the donjon in the southwestern corner and a round cornertower in the northwest, both connected by a facade are still standing. The former castle moat is now a pond. The place is very picturesque and tranquil.
Situated behind the Prinsenkasteel, the building used to be a stable and coach-house of the castle. The 1681 Renaissance building now houses the Museum of the Old Techniques and some exhibition rooms.
Watermill that was bought by the abbey in 1341. The present mill dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries. There is also a small bar in the old mill now. Part of the Museum of the Old Techniques is located in the mill barn.
16th-century watermill along the Maalbeek stream. Just like the Liermolen a part of the Museum of the Old Techniques is also located in this mill. Another barn is now used as a rural tavern. The site includes a restored claybarn as well.
Small chapel built in 1734. It is located on the corner of Guldendal and Prinsenstraat.
17th-18th century
De Diepen Boomgaard hoeve
Biological farm housed in historical farm buildings. There is a joining farm shop where you can buy fresh vegetables that were grown on the farm.
This historic fortified farm is also known as the Poddegemhoeve. It dates back to the 5th century and used to be property of the Grimbergen abbey. Nowadays it is private property so access is prohibited, but you can catch some views from some of the surrounding streets such as Lintbaan.
One of the four water mills on the Maalbeek stream in Grimbergen. This mill was named after the family Van Oyenbrugghe. The mill was mentioned for the first time in 1397.
The oldest part of this castle date back to the 15th and 16th century. After intensive reparation works in the 17th century due to war damage the castle was expanded and rebuilt once again in the 19th century. The castle and the park form a fairy tale-like atmosphere. The park has limited accession. The place is mostly closed for public, but there are some public events that occasionally take place here.
Agentschap Plantentuin Meise
Botanical garden of Meise, superseding the herb garden of Brussels.
Grimbergen is a very popular destination for cycling and hiking, thanks to its green surroundings. Especially on sunny weekends you will see many recreational cyclists and walkers. The tourist office will be more than willing to help you out with maps and directions. There are many routes mapped out in the municipality.
Thermen
A wellness oasis with extensive sauna and bathing facilities, both indoor and outdoor. Enjoy the steam bath, hammam, whirlpool, jacuzzi, swimming pools and numerous saunas and relaxation rooms close to the historic centre of Grimbergen. The wood sauna, heated by a fire place, offers a view on the abbey church from the surrounding wetlands. Most of the complex is nude, but a smaller designated area is reserved for those who wish to keep swim wear on.
If you fancy some fries this is the place the average Grimbergen local would send you too. In a local newspaper contest in 2017 this place got out as the best frituur of Grimbergen with the highest number of public votes.
Located in the historical Tommenmolen mill the place. The place has outdoor sitting on a very picturesque and calm location next to several small lakes and streams.
Small bar in the historical Liermoren mill.
Wellness hotel in the centr3 of Grimbergen.
4-star hotel with 28 rooms.
By bus
When talking about public transport, Grimbergen is only accessible by bus since the town does not have a railway station anymore.
Bicycle
Grimbergen makes an excellent area for cycling. The cycle node network is widely present in the region.
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