In Belgium you can also find the strange and little known sights. Such attractions include the fairytale Hallerbos forest. The extensive beech forest, whose surface is 5.5 sq km, is a fairytale because of the wild hyacinths. In the second half of April, these wondrous flowers with the blue bells cover the forest like a lush colorful carpet, forming a beautiful contrast with the young green leaves. The forest looks magical. Most tourists strive to visit it at the end of April or the beginning of May.
Most people who visit the Blue Forest Hallerbos are the locals. This natural sight is not so well known among foreign guests. The travelers, who want to visit the fabulous forest next spring, are to take a trip accompanied by the guide. It does not help to get lost in the unknown forest, and will also show the most interesting places where you can observe the forest inhabitants of the forest from afar.
The forest is located in the surroundings of the town of Dvorp and is only a 30 minute drive from Brussels. The fact that the sight is located in the immediate vicinity of the large industrial centers makes it even more strange. According to the approximate bills, the age of the unique Blue Forest forms about 400 years. The researchers believe that so extensive hyacinth thickening has formed on its territory in the course of a few centuries. Today, the forest is the unique ecosystem that serves as a location for rabbits, deer and rare birds. If you are lucky, you can meet the forest inhabitants during the hike.
To the beginning - Broome
Useful staff nearby
Car rental office: 'Huurwagens Mols nv' is located in 4.22 km (
on the map).
Fuel station: 'TOTAL WAUTHIER-BRAINE' in 2.6 km
Supermarket: 'Proxy Delhaize Essenbeek' in 2.6 km
Parking: 'Q-Park Braine l'Alleud Gève' in 6.14 km
Apotheek: 'Healthy Pharmacy' in 2.62 km
Police station: 'Poste de police' in 2.95 km
Cafe/restaurant: ''t Kriekske' in 1 km
Railway station: 'Station Halle' in 4.59 km
Nearest airports:
» Zaventem Airport BRU - in 25 km
» Brussels South Airport CRL - in 29 km
» Elesmes Airport XME - in 47 km
» Deurne Airport ANR - in 54 km
» Valenciennes-Denain Airport XVS - in 72 km