Nijmegen is getting an indoor wave park as part of area development.

In the new DUUX city district in Nijmegen, a unique recreational project is being realized: De Water Hal. This is an indoor water experience hall where you will soon be able to surf and wakeboard. The technology behind the artificial wave is being developed in-house by Revalue...

The Outsider opens a new location in Chaudfontaine

April 22, 2026
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This month, the Belgian label Outsider opens its sixth location, and for this they have found a special spot: the Fort of Chaudfontaine. This is a location where time seems to stand still. A new chapter begins here, as The Outsider heads...

Toy Museum Mechelen and Sportimonium reinforce each other with exhibition 'Top Players'

April 14, 2026
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Last Thursday, April 4, the exhibition 'Top Players' was launched at the Toy Museum Mechelen. Eight well-known Belgian athletes talk about their sports careers through colorful and interactive presentations in this expo. Visitors to the Toy Museum can from April through 30...

Belgian Limburg will have 20% more walkers in 2025

Walking figures in the Belgian province of Limburg have recovered in 2025 from a wet and dreary 2024. 2,8 million walkers were counted; an increase of 20% compared to 2024. Walking tourism is also of economic importance for...

New 525 km bikepacking route along Flemish cycling history

Cycling in Flanders, the cycling initiative of Tourism Flanders, presents Ultimate Flanders 525: a brand-new 525-kilometer bikepacking route that takes cyclists along the iconic climbs, cobblestone sections, and race venues in Flanders. The route connects the finales of the Flemish spring classics...

Flanders presents renewed cycling network

With the start of the new cycling season, recreational cyclists throughout Flanders can enjoy a renewed junction network. For the first time, all five Flemish provinces have updated their cycling networks simultaneously and in close cooperation. This results in a more aligned...

Sparkx – Belgium's largest sports amusement park opens near Antwerp

Sparkx Sports Amusement Park opens its newest sports amusement park in Schelle (Province of Antwerp) on Sunday, March 15th. At approximately 5.000 m², it's the largest in the country. Remarkably, this is already the third...

New Social Entertainment concept opened in Utrecht: The Grand Shuffle

The mix of hospitality and entertainment is an international growth area (where the Dutch market still lags behind). But now a new gem has opened in Utrecht: The Grand Shuffle – a mix of food, drinks, and entertainment. The...

Record number of exhibitors at Sports Accommodation Trade Fair

20 February 2026
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The exhibitor list for the 2026 Sports Accommodation Trade Fair is now complete. A broad mix of market leaders and young innovators awaits you. The trade fair is also the ideal opportunity to catch up with industry peers.

Sparkx is developing the largest Sports Entertainment Center in Europe in Nieuwegein

The indoor sports park in Nieuwegein will be Sparkx's fourth park and the first outside Belgium. The first three parks are located in Ghent, Hasselt, and Antwerp. With an area of approximately 7.500 square meters, the park will also...

Texel recognized as the fourth 'healthy seaside resort' in the Netherlands

Texel has officially been a health resort since November 2025. The European Spas Association (ESPA) awarded the island this European recognition, an international quality label for the wellness sector. This recognition demonstrates that nature, relaxation, and vitality seamlessly blend here...

Nala Village: Europe's largest retreat resort is taking shape in the Achterhoek region

6 February 2026
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Nala Village, a luxury retreat resort and the largest in Europe, is being developed in the Achterhoek region, where nature, architecture, and well-being converge. The project is being built on the site of the former Camping Warnsveld and includes 100 sustainable holiday homes: 62 luxury...

Nijmegen is getting an indoor wave park as part of area development.

The Outsider opens a new location in Chaudfontaine

Toy Museum Mechelen and Sportimonium reinforce each other with exhibition 'Top Players'

Belgian Limburg will have 20% more walkers in 2025

New 525 km bikepacking route along Flemish cycling history

Flanders presents renewed cycling network

Sparkx – Belgium's largest sports amusement park opens near Antwerp

New Social Entertainment concept opened in Utrecht: The Grand Shuffle

Record number of exhibitors at Sports Accommodation Trade Fair

Sparkx is developing the largest Sports Entertainment Center in Europe in Nieuwegein

Texel recognized as the fourth 'healthy seaside resort' in the Netherlands

Nala Village: Europe's largest retreat resort is taking shape in the Achterhoek region

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