Baelen

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Baelen is a municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Liège, Belgium. ()

Alternative names: Population: 4.4 thous.Area: 33.1 mi²Coordinates: 50°37'47"N, 5°58'15"E

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Nearby attractions include: Kehrwegstadion, Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial, Hammer Bridge, Gileppe Dam.

3.3 miE
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Kehrwegstadion, Eupen
84 min walk • The Kehrwegstadion is a multi-purpose stadium in Eupen, Belgium. It is mainly used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of K.A.S. Eupen of the Belgian First Division. The stadium has a capacity of 8,363 of which 5,603 are seats and 2,760 are standing places.
5.6 miNW
Cemetery
Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial, Henri-Chapelle
142 min walk • Nestled in the serene landscape of Plombières, Belgium, the Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial is a solemn tribute to the valor and sacrifice of American soldiers who lost their lives during World War II. This military cemetery, spread over 57 acres of...
6.1 miNE
Bridge
Hammer Bridge
155 min walk • The Hammer Bridge is a 220 metres long railway bridge on the Weser Valley line crossing the Geul valley a few hundred meters to the south of Hergenrath. Today it is in the German speaking part of Belgium.
2.8 miS
Arch gravity dam built in the 1870s
Gileppe Dam, Jalhay
72 min walk • The Gileppe Dam is an arch-gravity dam on the Gileppe river in Jalhay, Liège province, Wallonia, Belgium. It was built in the 1870s to supply water for the wool industry in nearby Verviers.
3.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Gileppe
83 min walk • Lake Gileppe is located in Wallonia, in the east of Belgium, near the city of Verviers. There is a 78 m high panoramic tower with a restaurant on the top to look at the lake and the landscape. The water volume is 26,400,000 m³ and the area is 1,3 km².
2.6 miE
Art gallery, Museum, Art museum
IKOB, Eupen
67 min walk • The IKOB Museum of Contemporary Art is a cultural institution in the Province of Liège. It is situated in Eupen, the largest city in the German-speaking Community of Belgium. It was founded in 1993 by Francis Feidler as the "IKOB - International Art Centre of East Belgium" and was renamed to its current name in 2005.
5.6 miN
Forts and castles
Emmaburg / Eyneburg, Kelmis
143 min walk • The Eyneburg Castle in Hergenrath is one of the most important historical buildings on the territory of the German-speaking community of Belgium.
5.5 miSW
City
Verviers
141 min walk • One of the city's main attractions is its rich textile heritage. Verviers was once known as the "Wool Capital of the World" and played a significant role in the textile industry during the 19th century. Visitors can explore the impressive Maison de l'Espérance, a...
1.6 miE
50°38'18"N • 6°0'15"E
Karting Eupen, Eupen
41 min walk • Game and entertainment center
2.1 miN
Locality
Welkenraedt
55 min walk • Welkenraedt is a small town located in the Wallonie region of Belgium, known for its picturesque scenery and rich history. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, making it a perfect destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
6 miNE
50°42'35"N • 6°1'38"E
Tierhof "Alte Kirche", Henri-Chapelle
155 min walk • Park