Hasselt is a real surprise! Because local traders are happy to give you 6 tastings and 4 souvenirs.
October is the busiest traffic month in the fall. Not only because of the autumn holidays, but also because of the mild temperatures that can still rise to 20 degrees in the coming week. And that ensures that many go out, especially in Limburg. The Hasselaren are a happy people and also radiate this. They are proud of their city and are only too happy to share it with you.
hop on!
If you want to absorb the atmosphere of Hasselt in an easy and enjoyable way, you should definitely take a ride with the chat bike. When you leave, you can choose between a half hour or an hour of touring through Hasselt together with a real local guide. It is therefore not a real taxi that allows you to drive to a destination of your choice. But rather a tourist experience. Be surprised by a ride along the culinary street, beautiful Street art, churches and museums. Hasselt is a real surprise! Because local traders are happy to give you 6 tastings and 4 souvenirs. From Hasselt speculaas, to delicacies, to a sustainable souvenir of old flags of the city of Hasselt. In Hasselt, walls don't talk with words, but with works of art. More than 100 facades are decorated with irresistible street art.
gin
But Hasselt offers much more. When you visit the jenever city you want to know how jenever is made. Then a visit to the jenever museum perfect for you. The jenever museum is located in a former monastery farm. Guided tours, workshops and learning to recognize scents and flavors will guide you through the entire production process of jenever. When you are in the city on the right days you can even enjoy the gin parties. Last weekend this was a real first, because chef Anne-Sophie Breysem is the first jenever ambassador.
nature
Those who are not so fond of jenever can visit the Japanese garden. This beautiful garden was created in 1992 to emphasize the friendship between Japan and Hasselt. The garden symbolizes natural beauty and inner peace, and that is exactly what you will find here. If you visit with a guide, you will become a lot wiser when it comes to Japanese rituals and customs. With its 25.000 m², this beautiful park is the largest Japanese garden in Europe.
Fashion
Whoever says Hasselt also says fashion. Hasselt has played an important role in fashion since the 14th century. You will find the most beautiful shops and brands in the car-free part around the Hoogstraat. The fact that the city of Hasselt is very busy with fashion is also clearly noticeable in the large and wide range of shops in the center of the city. Want to see some more authentic pieces including christening gowns, evening wear and special bridal gowns? Then you should visit the fashion museum. Founded in 1987, it has exhibited pieces dating back to 1750, as well as contemporary collections and designs for the future. You will always find something new through the many temporary exhibitions.
to enjoy
The many cozy restaurants and terraces in the city prove that Hasselt is a trendsetter. After a day out, it's time to enjoy. On the Grote Markt you will find many terraces, cafes and nice restaurants close to each other. There you can slide your feet under the table. In short, a weekend in Hasselt is highly recommended. Hasselt is centrally located in Limburg, which makes the city the ideal base to discover the rest of Limburg. Due to its close location to the German and Dutch borders, many international tourists come to visit.
