A MaasMagical Year-End Awaits You in Maasmechelen

Experience a magical end-of-year season in Maasmechelen! Enjoy a delightful family walk as you reflect on 2024, or unleash your inner shopaholic – it’s all possible. In Maasmechelen, December truly becomes the most wonderful month of the year!

Shopping in Maasmechelen Village

The best fashion gifts can be found in Maasmechelen Village. Put on your shopping shoes and stroll through the charming streets of this outlet shopping center, where you can score top brands at great discounts. And let’s be honest – gifts are just an excuse to find your perfect festive outfit!

During the holiday season, the streets of Maasmechelen Village are beautifully decorated, making it feel like a real Christmas village. Hungry after all that shopping? Don’t worry! Both in Maasmechelen Village and elsewhere in Maasmechelen, you’ll find plenty of cozy restaurants to enjoy a delicious meal. For a lovely restaurant click here!

 

Hiking in Terhills

Have you discovered the newest hiking routes in Terhills? Find peace and recharge in the heart of nature. Choose a route that suits you, enjoy panoramic views, or walk over the water on the iconic pontoon bridge "Cycling through the Mine Terrils."

After your adventure, treat yourself to a hot chocolate (with or without whipped cream) at one of the many cozy spots in Maasmechelen. Or do you prefer a glass of mulled wine? For a lovely restaurant click here!

The brand-new Terhills hiking routes are collected on a map. Pick up your copy at the Visit Maasmechelen visitor center.

 

Full Moon Walk

Step into the darkness! Under the moonlight, a ranger will guide you through the wonders of the night. How did people experience darkness in the past? What does it feel like to live like a nocturnal animal? What strange sounds can you hear at night? These questions and more will be answered during the Full Moon Walk.

Check the event page for more information and tickets.

 

Cultural must-do's


Maasmechelen is bursting with culture! Book a visit to the Museum of the Miner's House and discover the life of miners in the past century. Or be amazed by the world of Lego® trains at the RailWay Brick Museum.

Find more cultural tips on our culture tips page!
 

For more information, feel free to visit the visitor center at Visit Maasmechelen.