Beringen

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Beringen, located in the Vlaanderen region of Belgium, is a charming city that offers a perfect blend of history, nature, and modern amenities. The city is known for its rich mining history, and visitors can explore the impressive Beringen Mine Museum to learn more about this heritage. The museum is located on the site of the former Beringen coal mine and offers a fascinating insight into the daily lives of the miners.

For those who love the great outdoors, Beringen is home to the beautiful cycling and walking network of Limburg. With over 2000 kilometers of cycling paths and 200 kilometers of hiking trails, nature enthusiasts will find themselves in paradise. The network takes visitors through lush forests, picturesque villages, and scenic countryside, providing a perfect opportunity to immerse oneself in the natural beauty of the region.

In addition to its historical and natural attractions, Beringen also offers a range of modern amenities for visitors to enjoy. The city boasts a vibrant culinary scene, with a variety of restaurants and cafes serving up delicious Belgian cuisine and international fare. Visitors can also indulge in some retail therapy at the city's shopping centers and boutiques, or simply relax and unwind in one of the many parks and green spaces.

Beringen's central location within the Vlaanderen region makes it an ideal base for exploring the surrounding area. The nearby cities of Hasselt and Genk are just a short drive away, offering even more opportunities for sightseeing, shopping, and dining.

Alternative names: Population: 46.1 thous.Area: 30.23 mi²Coordinates: 51°4'10"N, 5°13'27"E

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Nearby attractions include: Pakawi Park, Kasteel Meylandt, St. Peter in Chains Church, Albert Canal.

5.2 miNW
Outdoor activities, Park, Zoo
Pakawi Park
134 min walk • Pakawi Park is a zoo in the Belgian village Olmen which is part of the town of Balen. Until 22 June 2019 it was named "Olmense Zoo". The zoo was opened in 1976 by Louis Roothooft, a former captain. He used to live near Antwerp where he had a private collection of foreign animals.
4.2 miSE
Forts and castles
Kasteel Meylandt, Heusden-Zolder
108 min walk • Meylandt Castle is a country house, on the site of an earlier castle, in Heusden in the municipality of Heusden-Zolder, province of Limburg, Belgium. Although the site has been in use since the 1380s at the latest, the present building was constructed in 1907, replacing an earlier house of 1842.
1.5 miS
Church
St. Peter in Chains Church
37 min walk • The St. Peter in Chains Church is a church in Neo-Gothic style with a rich Baroque interior located at the Market Square in Beringen, Belgium. It is the parish church of Beringen centre and the decanal church of the deanery of Beringen. The chancel, nave and transept are protected since 1949 and the neo-Gothic parts since 1993.
1.5 miW
Canal
Albert Canal
38 min walk • The Albert Canal is a canal located in northeastern Belgium, which was named for King Albert I of Belgium. The Albert Canal connects Antwerp with Liège, and also the Meuse river with the Scheldt river.
~70 ftE
Museum
Beringen coal preparation plant
1 min walk • The Beringen coal preparation plant is a part of the former Beringen coal mine, which is located in Beringen in the Belgian province of Limburg.
6 miSE
Forts and castles
Vogelsanck Castle
153 min walk • Vogelsanck Castle is a moated castle in Zolder in the municipality of Heusden-Zolder, province of Limburg, Belgium. From 1308 to 1795 the castle was the centre of government of the free territory of Vogelsanck, which comprised the present villages of Zolder, Zonhoven, Houthalen, Stokrooie and the southern part of Heusden.
5.7 miSE
50°59'46"N • 5°17'2"E
Kluis van Bolderberg
145 min walk • Church
5 miSE
51°2'24"N • 5°19'41"E
De Luchtfabriek, Heusden-Zolder
127 min walk • Historical place, Museum
5.7 miS
Racetrack, Sport venue, Sport
Circuit Zolder, Heusden-Zolder
146 min walk • The Circuit Zolder, also known as Circuit Terlamen, is an undulating 4.011 km motorsport race track in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium.
4.1 miSE
51°1'16"N • 5°16'40"E
Meylandtmolen, Heusden-Zolder
104 min walk • Watermill
0.4 miNW
Football, Sport, Sport venue
Mijnstadion
12 min walk • Mijnstadion is a multi-use stadium in Beringen, Belgium. It has been used mostly for football matches as the home ground of K. Beringen-Heusden-Zolder, until the club reached the first division in 2003–04.