Top Things to do in Mol
10 Things to Do in Mol That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Mol, Belgium including Zilvermeer, Graspop Metal Festival, Olmense Zoo, Grote Netewoud - Meerhout, Escaping Belgium, Recreatie en Natuurpark Keiheuvel, Lommelse Sahara, Mining Museum Beringen, The Missing Link Escape Games, Abdij van Postel.
Restaurants in Mol
1. Zilvermeer
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By cher h
Went to visit family here. They stay all summer. I can see why! Lovely here! You name it and they have here for camping. Lakes, fishing, mini Golf, boats, voetball, restaurants, parks for thr children. Huge slides and a beach. Well kept and very large area. Loved it very much.
2. Graspop Metal Festival
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
If metal is your music genre of choice, then the Graspop Metal Festival should be on your radar. This celebration of all things metal has been luring festival-goers to Dessel, Belgium since 1996, with annual attendance counts of over 135,000 fans. In addition to the main line-up of metal artists from around the world, there is also plenty of rock, punk, and other alternative music to fit every taste. The intimate size of the concert grounds and numerous camping options make it a true musical retreat.
Reviewed By Jantien C
Graspop is a festival I have always enjoyed. You should ofcourse be a little into metal or hardcore to really have the best experience. There are 2 types of campings, the one I prefer is a bit further away but it's a lot more quiet. You can actually get some sleep here! Loads of people book a hotel or spend the nights at sunparks (there is a shuttle going from there to the festival and back), but be quick with booking these types of accomodation, they sell out really quick!
There is lots of food at the festival that you will enjoy. Asian food, italian food, belgian fries, fruit, churros, .. whatever you're in the mood for :)
Note that it can get really muddy when it rains the entire 4 days, so be prepared!
3. Olmense Zoo
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 216 reviews
Reviewed By KristinVanCauteren - Brussels, Belgium
Visited this place with the whole family (12 persons, no kids) and we were satisfied.There are a lot of "big-cats" (panters, lions, leopard, tigers).Also other big Afrika animals (elephants, giraf...)
O.k., this is not THE zoo to visit animals but there is quite a lot to see.If you take your time you can spend easely about 3/4 hours in the Olmense zoo.It's not the most modern zoo but they try to do their best.Also good for kids (playground).
4. Grote Netewoud - Meerhout
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By krisp1960 - Tongeren, Belgium
We zijn vertrokken aan het centrum van Natuurpunt in Meerhout (Watermolen 8) en hebben van daaruit de wandeling van 14km gedaan. Best vooraf de te volgen knooppunten noteren. In het bezoekerscentrum is er een gratis brochure beschikbaar. Het is echt een heel afwisselende wandeling en onderweg kan je op twee plaatsen terecht voor een hapje of een drankje. Super!
5. Escaping Belgium
Overall Ratings
5 based on 26 reviews
6. Recreatie en Natuurpark Keiheuvel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Jef V
Omdat ik een passie heb voor vliegtuigen hadden we de verre verplaatsing naar Balen gemaakt. Door het zeer wisselvallig weer werd er niet veel gevlogen en was er niet zoveel volk. Heel jammer want er was van alles gepland en door de regen vielen sommige zaken in het water. Volgend jaar beter weer aub.
7. Lommelse Sahara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By Cl0verfields - Belgium
We enjoyed a nice afternoon at the Lommel Sahara which is situated in the province of Limburg (Belgium) near the Dutch border.
The area consists of an extensive coniferous forest mixed with a desert landscape and lake. The arid and sandy landscape came about as a result of gases emanating from a former zinc factory located there nearly 80 years ago. The lake is the result of sand mining. Forests were planted around the area to prevent further expansion. We took the "orange" route which led us past a viewing tower that was opened in 2014. After many stairs and steps we climbed 30 meters to enjoy some stunning views over the area.
8. Mining Museum Beringen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
Het Mijnmuseum tells the story of the mines and mining in Limburg. The new museum opened in april 2012 and is highly interactive, with testimonials, a huge touchscreen and lots of audio and moviefragments. There is also the possibility to visit the underground simulation with an enthousiastic guide (ex-miner) to experience how the mineworkers had to work. There are programs for families, groups and schools.
Reviewed By NinjaNeko - Antwerp, Belgium
My dad was a miner here, so were my grandfathers. Growing up in Beringen in the 80s the mine was part of life, always in the background, and its cultural heritage still lives on long past its closure.
I never bothered visiting the museum, figuring I knew what it was about anyway. But my dad really wanted to show his kids "what a tough life" he had ;) And I must say the museum exceeded my expectations. I was a bit disappointed we couldn't go down the actual mine tunnels anymore (too dangerous and they've been sealed off) but the basement exposition of how the underground looked was very well done too. My dad was an enthousiastic guide, but we also had one of the official guides join us in the basement and he was excellent.
On some Sundays larger parts of the museum are opened up (with official guide tour).
Outside there's a café where you can try out the local "koolputtersbier" ("coal miner's beer") and have some food. Actually the outside of the mine complex is rather interesting too if you're into industrial architecture.
One of the old mine terrils (the debris excavated from the mines) can be climbed as a vantage point (for free), and the other one is being turned into an "adventure hill" with mountainbike track etc. And by the end of the year they'll open up a diving school on the premise as well, we'll probably return then so my boyfriend can give that a try, it sounds very cool.
A surpisingly nice way to spend an afternoon.
9. The Missing Link Escape Games
Overall Ratings
5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By martimizcoz - Madrid, Spain
A very challenging Room Escape game, with a very interesting background story and incredible set up. We had great fun and the organizers were very nice and they alwaus control you giving hints and cheering you up though a screen on the room...I think we will come back soon
10. Abdij van Postel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By David K
My coworker was hungry and jet lagged, so we set out to the abbey for a bit of food and relaxation. The restaurants nearby were all pleasant, and the people were friendly. We ate across from the abbey and then ventured around the abbey Gardens, church, and gift shop. The rabbits and deer were fun to see during the stroll. Bought some cheese and beer and haven't been disappointed by either. It was a nice way to spend the evening.
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