Genk
Places of Interest
The biggest tourist attraction in the Genk area is the Bokrijk open air museum in the Park Midden-Limburg. It’s a recreation of three 19th century Flemish ‘villages’, each of which represents a different part of Belgium. It gives visitors a chance to step back in time and witness what life was like for people in Belgium in the 1800s. Role-playing actors make the experience even more realistic. Surrounding the village in the Park Midden-Limburg are several other outdoor attractions and activities for the whole family, such as gardens, woodland trails, lakeside walks and grassy parks so it’s best to set aside an entire day to see everything and make the most of it. The Park is open daily from late March to the end of September.
Despite being an industrial city, Genk is surrounded by plenty of beautiful landscapes and is often known as the ‘Green City’. As well as the Bokrijk in Park Midden-Limburg, there are several other parks, recreational areas and nature reserves such as the Heempark, the Molenvijverpark (Mill Pond Park), De Maten nature reserve and the Kattevennen recreational area.
Despite being an industrial city, Genk is surrounded by plenty of beautiful landscapes and is often known as the ‘Green City’. As well as the Bokrijk in Park Midden-Limburg, there are several other parks, recreational areas and nature reserves such as the Heempark, the Molenvijverpark (Mill Pond Park), De Maten nature reserve and the Kattevennen recreational area.