Active vacation in Belgium - things to do, entertainment and nightlife

Small but hospitable, Belgium is all year round ready to offer its guests the opportunity to relax actively, cheerfully and with benefits. In the city of Peer, you can go skiing and snowboarding in the center of “Snow Valley” at any time of the year. Snow Valley is a large indoor building where it is always winter: there is a lot of real snow, there are artificial slopes for beginners and professionals, as well as a large flat area. This is a good place to have fun with the whole family. Sports shoes and skis can be rented, and after a walk in the snow, you can go to a cafe located right there. For those who wish to spend time in nature and have their mind blown away, it is worth going to the commune of Boussu, where “Natura Parc” is located. This is a rope town with a zipline and several levels of difficulty that will occupy visitors for several hours. In the municipality of Jalhay, there is an “AccroPark” where you can climb for a long time, up and down among lush greenery.

You can take a boat trip to Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, Dinant, Zeebrugge, and Kinrooi. Depending on the city and company, tourists can choose between being in a group walk and conducting a private walk, a forty-minute ride or a few-hours tour, choose a holiday cruiser or a boat. They can also decide whether to rent a boat for themselves or employ the services of a guide. If you decide to take a ride along the canals and rivers of Belgium, you will get to see the country from a completely unexpected side and enjoy its nature and architecture. Professional guides will tell you a lot of interesting details about the culture and history of Belgium.

Relaxing on the water is fun and healthy. “Wavekarting” in Nieuwpoort offers a boat trip on the canal. In the municipality of Wachtebeke is located “Provinciaal domein Puyenbroeck” – a large park for rest, slow walks, cycling (you can rent a bicycle), running and other activities. Here there is clean air and lots of greenery. You will also find fountains and a flower garden, which also serve as decoration for the Park. In addition, the Park has two swimming pools, a restaurant, a playground, and even places for camping and golfing. You can also go boating on the lake and chat with farm animals. It is better to visit the park on weekdays when there are fewer people in it. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

You can dive under the water with a mask or scuba gear in the “TODI center” in Beringen. With the aid of modern equipment, you can conduct an absolutely safe swimming session in warm clear water among a really great variety of different shapes, sizes, and colors – what could be more attractive for passionate diving enthusiasts? The professionalism and courtesy of instructors, a restaurant with a large selection of dishes, large locker rooms, swimming among the “sunken” cars, buildings and other items, will make your experience truly unforgettable. The Brussels’ Center “Nemo 33” and “Transfo duiktank” in Zwevegem offer a similar experience of immersion in the safe and warm water of large indoor pools. Such an amusement will interest not only professionals and enthusiasts but also those who have never submerged under water.

Everyone dreams of going up in the sky in a balloon, but not everyone confesses. This activity is exciting and romantic, thus a great event for married people or love birds. Belgium will help you realize the dream of a wonderful, exciting flight. The “European Balloon Corporation” is located in Rhode-Saint-Genese, which provides clients with a wonderful experience of a safe flight over the beauties of Belgium. In addition to balloons, guests can fly a helicopter. “Bruges Ballooning” in Bruges allows you to look at the city from above, especially its ancient center, which is of course absolutely beautiful. You will definitely want to repeat this experience.

It is recommended for brave and thrill-seekers to go skydiving. For beginners, there is the opportunity of practicing flying in a wind tunnel, the safety of which is guaranteed by the “AIRSPACE Indoor Skydiving” in Charleroi. Such an event will appeal to experienced skydivers. Another company that is ready to offer such an experience is “Fly-In” in the municipality of Grace-Hollogne. “RSRSpa” in Francorchamps is an opportunity not only to really jump with a parachute but also to take part in races on real race cars. In Suarlee, you can fly an airplane, performing aerobatic stunts with “Sensation Voltige”.

Those that prefer walking and hiking are advised to go to Aywaille – a great place to explore the nature of Belgium. Hills, streams, and forests give travelers vigor, thanks to the cleanliness and a huge amount of greenery. All you need are good shoes and a map or navigator. You can enjoy nature in “Stadspark” in Aalst. There is a lot of space here for walking and running. During the summer, musical performances are organized inside the Park. In the village of Nonceveux, travelers will find a beautiful valley, where it is good to walk among the trees, enjoy the closeness of water, the quietness and the clean air.