Visit the region

Whether for walks, visits to unmissable or little-known tourist and cultural sites, Belgium offers a host of activities that are as exciting as they are fun!

Live your emotions in one destination!

Louvain la Neuve

10km from Sakura Lodging
It is the only Belgian city created from scratch in the early 1970s, a young city marked by the presence of its university, but also a pedestrian city where mobility is king.

Musée Hergé is a museum dedicated to the Belgian author of comics Hergé, creator of the Adventures of Tintin, Quick and Flupke. The museum is adaring place!
The architect Christian de Portzamparc thought of this building as a mental labyrinth in connection with the universe of Hergé to reveal its universality, its complexity and its richness. Even before entering the museum, you will be seduced!
https://www.museeherge.com

Esplanade shopping center

Place de Accueil 10, 1348 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve
Monday to Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm
Friday from 10 am to 9 pm
Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm

Bowling 18 lanes - Royal Bowl - Rue Charlemagne 26, 1348 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve - http://www.royalbowl.be

Avnture Parc (Wavre) In the heart of nature, the Aventure Parc in Wavreoffers 24 tree climbing courses and 240 games in the trees, suitable for all levels. A play area is accessible from 4 years old. www.aventureparc.be

Flying Kids (Wavre) is a covered playground for your children. 
www.flyingkids.be

Leuven 

13km from Sakura Lodging 
Leuven is a city with a rich historical heritage. But the university has also left its mark on the city, which is also home to the largest brewery in the world.
Places to visit 
The town hall 
University Library and the tower 
The Grand Beguinage, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Abbey
Breweries with the Domus Brauhaus -> beer to taste on the spot and small resauration
M Museum (art)
Oude Markt 
Botanical garden 
...
www.visitleuven.be

Waterloo 1815

Get ready for an amazing cultural experience in the heart of the Battle of Waterloo... Visit the 1815 Waterloo Memorial which includes the Lion's Mound, the Memorial Museum, the Panorama and Hougoumont Farm, Napoleon's Last Headquarters, the Wellington Museum and Mont-Saint-Jean Farm.

www.waterloo1815.be

L'Abbaye de Villers-la-Ville

Classified as an exceptional heritage site in Wallonia, the Cistercian Abbey of Villers-la-Ville has been remarkably well preserved since the 12th century! Let yourself be immersed in this enchanting place, listen to what the old stones have to tell you... Victor Hugo visited the abbey three times. The abbey of Villers-la-Ville is also a micro-brewery and a vineyard.
 
https://villers.be

Walibi et Aqualibi 

Walibi, 10km away, is a family theme park suitable for all ages.
 

www.walibi.be

Bois de Meerdael 

Ideal for a walk in the forest not far from Sakura Lodging.
Heverlee Wood, Meerdael Forest and Egenhoven Wood form the largest deciduous woodland in Flanders, covering 2,050 ha.
area of 2,050 ha. It is situated between Walloon Brabant and Flemish Brabant. Discover the mysterious and magical trunk sculptures on the 'Pad van Ad'.  
 
https://www.toerismevlaamsbrabant.be/fr/producten/bezoeken/bezienswaardigheden/heverleebos-en-meerdaalwoud/

Le Domaine Provincial du Bois des rêves
Covering 67 hectares, the Bois des Rêves is a real haven of peace in Ottignies, in the heart of Walloon Brabant. You will be seduced by its streams, its valleys and its remarkable flora. It is open every day of the year and consists mainly of woods.
Nature: With its 67 hectares, the Bois des Rêves is a green paradise, dedicated to relaxation and fun.
In complete peace and quiet, walkers will find more than 17 km of marked paths. 
Playground for children.
Note: The swimming pool is permanently closed.

 

https://boisdesreves.be

Le Domaine Provincial de Kessel-Lo

The provincial recreation area of Kessel-Lo is a family park: playgrounds, swimming pool and open air, miniature golf. Children can also cycle around the park. Canoeing and pedal boating are possible in the 10 ha pond.

The fabulous world of bees can be admired in the windows of the bee house. There is an animal corner where children can pet donkeys, goats and sheep. There are several peacocks, chickens and rabbits. 

https://www.vlaamsbrabant.be/nl/vrije-tijd-en-toerisme/provinciedomein-kessel-lo
Open-air pool - Ploeterbad: 


It is necessary to book in advance. Swimming is possible from 11am to 2pm or from 3pm to 6pm.
https://www.vlaamsbrabant.be/nl/vrije-tijd-en-toerisme/provinciedomein-kessel-lo/provinciedomein-kessel-lo-ploeterbad

Château d'Hélécine 

Located in the extreme east of Walloon Brabant,
30km from Sakura Lodging, the Château d'Hélécine stands in the middle of a 28 hectare park. 
Playground for children.

https://chateaudhelecine.be

Domaine régional de Solvay (Château de la Hulpe)

At the gateway to the Soignies Forest, the Solvay Regional Estate will reveal all its beauty with its 227 hectares of greenery. Also known as the park of a thousand rhododendrons, it is considered to be one of the most beautiful places to walk in Belgium.

https://chateaudhelecine.be
Fondation Folon, this museum located in the regional domain of Solvay presents the multiple facets of the artist Jean-Michel Folon: watercolours, serigraphs, engravings, posters, diverted objects, stained glass windows, sculptures,... through more than 500 works.

Sakura Lodging is centrally located for visiting Belgium
Brussels 40 km 
Hasselt 70 km
Antwerp 75 km
Liege 80 km
Dinant 80 km
Durbuy at 100 km 
Maastricht (Netherlands) 110 km
Gent at 130 km
Bruges at 160 km 

Family activities in Walloon Brabant are great! Visit www.destinationsbw.be/en-famille for more information. 

Belgium and beer are a great love story!  Beers are part of the cultural and intangible heritage of UNESCO.