Belgium
Discover the assets of Turnhout
Venture out into the city center, go spot Galloways in the Turnhout marsh area, and taste the sun on your plate at one of the countless trendy spots.
Guide to Turnhout
The National Museum of the Playing Card, the castle of the dukes of Brabant, and the photogenic beguinage recognized as UNESCO World Heritage. Turnhout has many assets for a lovely weekend getaway. You will discover them all during a city walk (4 km). Get your free brochure "Guide to Turnhout" at the Tourism & UiT information office. Want to know more about the highlights on your route? Scan the QR code on the information boards along the way.
Walk to Vianenstraat 55 or take the bike (500 meters).
Parisian flair at Pique-Nique
Feeling hungry after the city walk? Settle down at Pique-Nique: a cozy spot for breakfast, brunch, and lunch with French flair and boho vibes. Chef Dirk not only steals the show on their Instagram account but also on your plate with simply delicious food and drinks.
Take the bike towards the visitor center Klein Engelandhoeve (4.2 km).
On a trip in the Turnhout bog area
Want to escape the city? Then seek peace in the Turnhout bog area: a vast piece of nature north of the city. The visitor center Klein Engelandhoeve is the perfect starting point. Choose a walk to your liking (from 3 to 12 km) or plan your own route via the walking junctions. Whatever you choose: the landscape, a mix of bogs, heath, forests, and marshes, is guaranteed to be enchanting.
Get on your bike and pedal towards Heizijde 99 (2.7 km).
Taste the sun on your plate at PUUR
The refined Mediterranean cuisine of PUUR takes you to the sun-drenched beaches of the Costa Brava. Taste the tapas with a culinary twist or go all-in with the PUUR menu: the best the chef has to offer in one delicious menu to share.
Jump on your bike towards Heizijde 108 in Turnhout (350m).
Unique overnight stay in the city
End this day in style and relax at B&B De Hessie just a stone's throw from the restaurant. You can completely unwind in one of the three comfortable rooms, each with its own distinct interior style. Especially when you have a view of the surrounding meadows and the donkeys Johanna and Wannes from your own terrace. Want it to be even more relaxing? Then book the sauna and completely unwind.
