Location: Waregem
Top Things to do in Waregem
Top 10 Things to do in Waregem, Belgium
Waregem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋaːrəɣɛm]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality lies in the valley of the Leie River, between Kortrijk and Ghent. It is part of the arrondissement of Kortrijk and comprises the towns of Beveren, Desselgem, Sint-Eloois-Vijve and Waregem proper. On January 1, 2017, Waregem had a total population of 37,871. The total area is 44.34 km² which gives a population density of 854 inhabitants per km².
Restaurants in Waregem
1. Flanders Field American Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By nnmercman - Camberley, United Kingdom
This is the smallest American Military Cemetery in Europe (368 graves), the only one in Belgium and located conveniently just off the busy E17 at J5. The cemetery parking area and visitor building has been refurbished/upgraded - perhaps as a result of President Obama's visit. It's worth spending time in the visitor building as there's a well produced video plus personal histories of some of those interred and details of the battles fought in and around the area - most of those interred here were killed in action in the nearby woods. The focal point is the memorial chapel in the centre of the cemetery and lists 43 names of those who were killed nearby but whose bodies were never recovered. The symmetrical lay out has 92 graves in each of the four burial sections and as is the case with all American and CWGC Cemeteries the grounds are beautifully maintained and a fitting final resting place to those who "gave their all"
2. Frontaal Battlefield Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 28 reviews
frontaal! battlefield tours : on the trail of the Great War, off the beaten paths... A long passion for the First World War, numerous reconnaissance of the Battlefields and a lot of Reading and research work resulted in 2013 in this project. 100 years later, I take interested people to the places where this horrible chapter in world history took place, and where the scars are still visible. With unique, self-edited aerial views and contemporary media, we can - more clear than ever -overlook the entire situation : where were the trenches and who was where? We walk off the beaten paths : we skip museums and the obvious monuments deliberately, but go "in the field" for a unique overview of the facts ...
Reviewed By Jimmaynard140 - Hatfield, United Kingdom
In August 2015 I had the privilege of being guided by Gil. His perfect English, great knowledge and expert understanding made for a great day. We met at a prearranged place and Gil immediately made us all feel at ease.
We spent the whole day with Gil. He organised everything from food stops to a small out of the way museum that we had never heard of before. and all through the day nothing was too much trouble.
I have since met Gil on the Somme when he was with another group. The look on their faces told me that they were experiencing the same as we had a few months before.
I would recommend Frontaal! to anyone wanting to tour the Battlefields, but wanting a good guide to meet up with.
3. Shoes or no Shoes
Overall Ratings
5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Ronald J - Geetbets, Belgium
Zeer origineel museum in een prachtig gebouw.
Schoenen worden hier echte kunstwerken terwijl een ander deel je een stapje in de wereld doet zetten. Meer dan de moeite waard om met je eigen schoeisel eens te bezoeken.
4. Bierhalle Deconinck
Overall Ratings
5 based on 13 reviews
We are 1 of the biggest beerstores in Belgium. We have more than 1200 Belgian and foreign beers in stock. We also have a lot of oude geuze and oude kriek. We have beers from Alvinne, Struise, 't Gaverhopke, Mikkeller, Nogne O, Amager, Brewdog and many more.
Reviewed By ochassot - Santa Ana, Costa Rica
This shop offers a huge selection of Belgian beer at the very best price available on the market (retailer prices). They also sell many vintage brews and glasses. You will find plenty of Belgian craft ales, too.
5. Purfruit
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Bartpurfruit - Ghent, Belgium
one of the most relaxing places nearby Ghent.
settle in the midst of 2 riverbanks 'Leie' you'll find an organic smallfruitfarm (raspberry,blackberry,blueberry,currant,kiwiberry,....completely pick your own.
on top of that you can just sit and relax on their Terrace and have illycoffee or thee selected by Ann Vansteenkiste or try one of their 12 different fruitjuices with a great piece of blueberrycake. probably the most relaxing summerspot near Ghent.
6. Chocolaterie Hannes D'Heedene
Overall Ratings
5 based on 6 reviews
Ambachtelijke chocolaterie waar beleving voorop staat. Uitzonderlijke pure smaken en vormen. Laat je verrassen door unieke creaties en fascinerende smaakcombinaties, of kom onze seizoensgebonden chocolade proeven tijdens de feestdagen. Daarnaast verzorgen wij ook patisserie volledig naar uw smaak en wens.
Reviewed By Lieven D - Kortrijk, Belgium
Voor mijn Italiaanse vrienden had ik een tiental doosjes 'luxe snoepjes' gehaald bij Hannes en Luc. Deze pralines werden in Italië ten zeerste geapprecieerd. De eenvoud in de vorm en de complexiteit in de smaken zorgen voor een aangename verrassing in de mond. De winkel is sober en modern en biedt zicht op het atelier, dat er zeer proper en geordend bijligt. Een aangename chocolade-ervaring in Deerlijk !
7. Provinciedomein De Baliekouter
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2 reviews
8. Transfo duiktank
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By RubellaFrutella - Harelbeke, Belgium
Last weekend, we made a nice dive in a new divetank, located on an old industrial site near the canal. We heard a lot about this new project, so we went there to have a look.
And yes, the site is well renovated to welcome divers and friends.
Once onsite, and after a brief introduction, we were ready to put on our own equipment and to dive into the water.
The pool (before it was an old oil tank) contains clear water (perfect visibility) and has a depth of approx. 15m. There is a platform at -3m. The water temperature is approx 16°C which is pretty comfortable. Excellent location for excercises (new divers) or to have some fun with divefriends. We did some rescue excersices and tested our new underwatercamera.
After the dive, we took a hot shower and went to the cafetaria for a drink. Because rehydration is important for divers... ;-)
9. Begijnhof St Elisabeth (St. Elisabeth House)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 262 reviews
Reviewed By Bellou2 - London, United Kingdom
Very attractive white houses in a cobbled area, which have a fascinating history of the Begijns movements . There is an interactive museum now opened which does have some information in English, although most of the exhibition is only in Flemish. There is also one house which has the inside showing how the women lived.
There is still a lot of renovation work going on all over Kortijk, but most of this area of Begijnhof St Elizabeth is now open. It is free to enter and well worth a visit . There is a cafe .
10. Provinciaal Sport- en Natuurcentrum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
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