Location: Lummen
Top Things to do in Lummen
Top 10 Things to do in Lummen, Belgium
Lummen is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg near Hasselt. On January 1, 2006, Lummen had a total population of 13,691. The total area is 53.38 km² which gives a population density of 256 inhabitants per km².
Restaurants in Lummen
1. Herkenrode Abbey
Overall Ratings
4 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By RHAHJ - Nijmegen, The Netherlands
The Herkenrode abbey is an old and quite impressive site. It is worth a visit, but I would recommend skipping the museum. Entry is 5 euros, and for that you get an elaborate explanation of the history of the abbey, starting with the counts of Loon, through the wars between Loon and Liège and subsequent wars, through rich and poor times, until the confisquation by Napoleonic troops, at which point all the property was sold. That is the reason that few original items are on display. And that's the reason why I would recommend researching the history of this place for yourself, on the internet (though one can see that they put an effort into using modern presentation techniques, with touch screens, audioguides, and plain written text). Loon is probably the least known of the counties in the Lowlands, and interesting because of that. The small castle in Kuringen is nearby. The stadsmus museum in nearby Hasselt has a few original items from the abbey.
2. 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.
3. Circuit Zolder
Overall Ratings
4 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Steph_FR-BE - Schaerbeek, Belgium
Went there for the last race of the season "Race Promotion Night" on the 9/11/13: mix of Renault Clio, Suzuki Swift, BMW and Porsche. It was free on this particular event and you could walk within the paddock. What I liked about the circuit was that you can walk around at least half of the circuit, the rest can be seen from the terrasse of the paddock building. Really great to see all corners during this 3 hours race.
4. Sauna Sensations
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Welcome to our spa and B&B where you can relax in all serenity and peace. We offer you a suite with sauna, jacuzzi, radiant heaters, warmed swimmingpool, etc ... in total 160 square meters. You can also enjoy relaxating massages and other beauty therapies to make your stay a unique experience.
Reviewed By EviGenk - Genk
Hier al meerdere keren geweest. Meestal voor 4 uren of meer.
Personeel is altijd vriendelijk!
Meestal kiezen we voor de spaghetti sensations die steeds lekker vers wordt geserveerd met vers brood!
De sauna, jacuzzi en buitenzwembad zijn altijd proper zoals het hoort te zijn.
Een aanrader in deze streek omdat ze goede prijs/kwaliteit bieden op hun diensten, ook de dranken, borrelhapjes en eten zijn zeer goed qua prijs.
5. Begijnhof Diest
Overall Ratings
4 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By OlderGuy1956 - Dorchester, United Kingdom
We love the begijnhofs / beguinages of Belgium. A sense of peace mixed with fascinating architecture and history pervade these places. The Diest Begijnhof is slightly different. It's bigger than most, and the fact that cars are allowed in takes away the peace of the area (as does the fact that the church is under repair). However, this did not diminish the experience. Well, well worth a visit.
6. Bokrijk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 487 reviews
Bokrijk is the biggest open air museum in Belgium, located in a beautiful and natural environment. The place for a nice day out with lots of activities for individuals, families, schools and groups.
Reviewed By Lynn0416 - Centurion, South Africa
It shows Belgium culture very well. You can spent anything from a hour to half a day there depending on how much time you have. It's so relaxing walking around there. I loved the piglets walking around. If you can't walk everywhere, they have a hop on hop off facility.
7. ZLDR Luchtfabriek
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
8. TODI - The Ultimate Diving Experience
Overall Ratings
4 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By 31Tripper40
First visit to TODI, a probably unique diving experience anywhere in the world. Truly excellent and friendly organisation, very good equipment, not too crowded and luckily not over regulated.
Our fellow divers took the initials course and where very happy with it, very patient instructors.
After the dive we visited the restaurant underneath the diving basin. Food was tasty but the service was not yet up to speed. Opened late October.
All in all a very pleasant experience, both for the experienced and inexperienced.
Recommended.
9. Japanese Garden
Overall Ratings
4 based on 410 reviews
Reviewed By Derek B - Bracknell, United Kingdom
This is a lovely place to visit, it is well kept but not overly so and it was quite reassuring to see they have problem plants as well. There are many attractive acers which will be worth another visit in the autumn.
The lake has some huge koi which have no fear of people and actually almost climb out of the water when being fed.
There are toilets but no refreshments, when I queried this I was told a café would encourage noise which would detract from the garden. But there are improvements being made and there will be a café built outside the garden.
Allow around an hour for your visit.
10. Platwijers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
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