Hazewinkel

#49 among destinations in Belgium

Nature, Lake, Natural attraction, Top attraction

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The Hazewinkel is a 2,000 m rowing and regatta course belonging to Bloso in Heindonk, municipality of Willebroek, near Mechelen, Belgium. The site consists of a finishing tower, boathouses, a cafeteria and eight basic huts that house athletes using the lake. The course hosted the Great Britain Rowing team's national final trials for some years and, in July 1996 and 2006, the World Rowing Under 23 Championships too. It has also hosted two World Rowing Championships as well as the World Rowing Junior Championships. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 7 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°4'0"N, 4°23'21"E

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VlaanderenBelgium

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Hazewinkel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Breendonk, Harmonium Art Museum, Kazerne Dossin, Kazerne Dossin Memorial.

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Preserved WWII concentration camp
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Museum
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Canal
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