The DG is a vacation goal for many. In wintertime the ski-slopes and cross-country tracks attract the woolly-sock and bobble-hat set, while cycle and hiking paths are a magnet all the year round. No other region in Belgium can boast so much protected natural wealth. The DG counts on quality first in the field of tourism. If you’re looking for more, this is the right place.
The area of the DG lies within the High Fen & Eifel Nature Park (Naturpark Hohes Venn – Eifel). 40% of the DG is forested. Thick stands of conifer interchange with the airy lightness of mixed and deciduous woodlands.
Between the Eifel and the Eupener Land lies the High Fen, Europe’s last surviving high altitude wetland, with its unique Flora and Fauna. 4500 hectares of the finest fenland are protected and, thanks to the construction of miles of special wooden causeways, this once hostile swampland has been opened up to visitors.
Rest and recuperation in the fresh air
With its rolling hills, its streams and fields, the south of the DG invites the visitor to take it easy. With its 2,500 kilometres of sign-posted cycle and hiking trails through woods, meadows and idyllic villages, the DG offers its visitors a counterweight to modern mass tourism.
Go ahead, spoil yourself healthy
The area’s hotel infrastructure caters for every need. The region is famous for its gastronomy, particular seasonal specialities are the wide variety of game dishes on the menu, and most of our chefs have honed their skills in renowned eateries at home and abroad. At least a dozen hotels in the region offer Wellness areas that invite you to relax after a day spent hiking in the fresh air.
Sites worth seeing
Many of the region’s churches and chapels are architectural gems. Inscriptions carved above door lintels often give insight into these art-historical rarities. A closer look will frequently reveal some curious tale or legend behind their construction.
The feudal castles of Reinhardstein, Raeren, Reuland and the Eyneburg are just waiting to be discovered. The history of these fabulous creations from the middle ages is often shrouded in myth and legend. Anyone with an interest in decoding more of the truth behind such stories is very welcome at any of the region’s many museums.
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