Location: Tessenderlo
Top Things to do in Tessenderlo
Top 10 Things to do in Tessenderlo, Belgium
Tessenderlo is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. It is where the three Belgian provinces of Limburg, Flemish Brabant and Antwerp meet at the front gate of the Averbode Abbey. The municipality Tessenderlo encompasses the villages of Tessenderlo proper, Schoot, Engsbergen, Hulst and Berg. On January 1, 2006, Tessenderlo had a total population of 16,811. The total area is 51.35 km² which gives a population density of 327 inhabitants per km².
Restaurants in Tessenderlo
1. 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.
2. La Nostra Vita
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By shanaroomers - Herselt, Belgium
I really liked our visit at La nostra vita. Very friendly people. Also the heath session were very nice, these are included in the prices and given by someone professional who really know what he is talking about. It is a smaller Sauna complex what makes it all more personal. Go on days that it is not so busy, then it's really nice! Also nice lounge room where you can sit and enjoy a book by the wooden fire!
3. Averbode Abbey
Overall Ratings
4 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By better_beer - Brussels, Belgium
Sitting on the border between Vlams-Brabant and Limburg Belgium is a rather interesting Abbey which is part of the Order of Canons Regular of Prémontré. That would be the Abbey of Averbode. Sitting astride several nice paths, bikeways and in a wooded and pastoral area it is a very peaceful and apart from the few hints of current times could easily be still in the 18th Century.
Apparently a case of on again and off again for the church the grounds and the abbey due to wars, fires and other problems seems to be now an on again affair. The church is a magnificent work of stone and is in its own right very pretty.
In keeping with what seems to be the tradition, this abbey now produces a beer and a cheese as well though we made it back to the gift shop just a bit too late to have purchased any to enjoy. The grounds have what appears to be a new reflecting pool in the center and it offers a great spot to contemplate or at least compose some nice photos.
At least one other major building is undergoing internal restoration it appears.
4. 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).
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. 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!
7. Klompenmuseum Den Eik
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
8. Demerbroeken
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Paul v
If you look for a beautiful walk through wetlands of the Demer valley this is the place to be , we did the 9 KM trial which brings you through 2 beautiful areas and a small town. The hike goes through the wetlands , a small village and after a short walk through a forest you get to the other side of the river. Lot's of wildlife and flowers.
9. Basilica of Our Lady of Scherpenheuvel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By RHAHJ - Nijmegen, The Netherlands
This basilica has a dome covering, which is not very common in the low countries. Another peculiar aspect is that this pilgrim's site is still very much alive, not just for tourists but more so for the religious-minded. There are many worshippers in the benches. Nevertheless tourists can go around through an outer ring of rooms without disturbing the worshippers too much. There are some nice religious paintings there. In the basement there is an exhibition space with free entry. It was about saints - sculptures and their stories. I didn't fancy that too much - one can search for these things on the internet.
10. 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.
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