Wandering in Belgium

Situated across the southern tip of Luxembourg province in Wallonia, Ardennes meridionales Nature Park encompasses rolling plateaus, deep river valleys, and extensive forests. The park stretches from the Semois River in the north to the French border in the south. It is dominated by mixed deciduous and coniferous forests interspersed with open meadows and farmland.

The wildlife making their homes here include wild boar, red deer, and roe deer that roam the extensive woodlands. European badgers and red foxes are common throughout the park, while pine martens inhabit the older coniferous stands.

Birdlife is particularly diverse, with black woodpeckers, middle spotted woodpeckers, and honey buzzards nesting in mature forests. Peregrine falcons breed on rocky outcrops along the deeper valleys, and red kites soar over the open agricultural plateaus.

The Vallee de la Semois National Park is located in the Luxembourg province of Wallonia, stretching along the Semois River. It encompasses one of the most iconic river landscapes in the country. The Semois is known for its amazing series of incised meanders, where the river loops through gorges in a serpentine pattern with dramatic viewpoints and cliff-ringed bends.

The river valley is overlooked by the medieval castle of Bouillon, sitting on a rocky spur.

Peregrine falcons nest on the cliff faces above the river's meanders, while eagle owls have returned to breed on the most remote rocky outcrops. European otters have been confirmed along the waterway. The mature forests shelter black woodpeckers, middle spotted woodpeckers, and honey buzzards. Red deer and wild boar are abundant throughout the forested valley slopes. Bats, including several rare species, roost in the limestone caves and rock fissures along the valley.

Theme Parks

Situated in Durby is Adventure Valley. It is one of the most popular adventure theme parks in Belgium with the biggest variety of attractions.

Some of the best adventures include obstacle courses in trees, zip lines, free fall, climbing walls, and rope bridges. There are also bowling alleys, laser games, and much more.

For fun times and enjoying animals, situated in West Flanders, Bellewaerde is both an amusement and an animal park. It offers roller coasters, water coasters, kid attractions, a 4 D cinema and much more.

Among the animals you can see are lions, leopards, tigers, giraffes and monkeys.

One of the most popular attractions is the Bengal Express, a train ride taking visitors to see the best-loved animals.

For thrill and chills try the Boomerang.

Situated in Lichtaart, Bobbejaanland is home to fifty attractions that include roller coasters, slides, and water slides, There is a Ferris wheel and exciting shows.

Thrill seekers can enjoy rides like the Dreamcatcher.

Located in Oudenaarde, in the Flemish Ardennes, the Outsider is an exciting place where you'll find a barefoot path, a climbing tower, a kayak expedition, and an outdoor laser game.

The highlight is here, the Swamp Trail which is a balancing challenge where you'll go through a swamp overcoming challenges such as nets, poles, and wobbly bridges.

Located in De Panne, a coastal town, Plopsaland De Panne is the largest and most famous of the three Plopsa parks in Belgium. This park offers the most attractions for young children around 2 years of age. It was built around Studio 100's popular TV character with which many Flemish children grew up.

Among them are Samson & Gert, among others.

Among the thrill rides are roller coasters and water slides.

Situated in Waver, Walibi is a theme park just an hour's drive from Brussels. This is a theme park for both adults and small children. Children can enjoy the playgrounds and mini rollercoasters while the adults love the thrilling rollercoasters.

Among the best choices for thrills and chills are the Vampire, the Werewolf, and Psyke Underground, among others.

Try the great water coaster like Radja River.