The MaasMagical Indian Summerdays

The Rangers are waiting for you at the National Park Visitor Center, Zetellaan 54. For one night only, you may enter the National Park after sunset. Let yourself be carried away by the mysterious atmosphere of the night during this special full moon walk. The Ranger will guide you through the darkness, where every shadow tells a story. How did people in the past experience the night? Which animals only become active when we go to sleep? And what mysterious sounds can you hear when the forest comes alive in the moonlight? Discover it all during this magical journey. Your flashlight may only be used in emergencies—we rely on the moonlight. Do you dare to enter the silence of the night? Join us and experience the National Park as you have never seen it before.
 

Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: National Park Hoge Kempen – Gateway Mechelse Heide, Joseph Smeetslaan 280, 3630 Maasmechelen
Price: €7 pp, €5 per child <12 years

Staying overnight in Maasmechelen? Ask your accommodation for the MaasMechelen Pass and enjoy free entry.

These tickets are only available upon presentation of the MaasMechelen Pass at the Visit Maasmechelen desk. Maximum 4 persons per Maasmechelen Pass.

Online registration and payment  https://apps.ticketmatic.com/widgets/maasmechelen/flow/tickets?event=264944629982&l=nl#!/addtickets

Join the Ranger on a mushroom expedition! In autumn, the forest truly comes alive – mushrooms appear everywhere in the most wonderful shapes and colors. From delicate bracket fungi to mysterious inkcaps: they are the silent stars of the season. During this fascinating excursion, the Ranger will take you on a journey of discovery through the National Park. You will learn how fungi live, cooperate, and survive. Discover their hidden role in the ecosystem and be amazed by stories that are as magical as the forest itself. Suitable for young and old, available only in autumn – don’t miss it! Register quickly and dive into the wonderful world of mushrooms!

Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: National Park Hoge Kempen – Mechelse Heide
Joseph Smeetslaan 280, 3630 Maasmechelen, BE
Price: €5 per person, €3 per child <12 years
Staying overnight in Maasmechelen? Ask your accommodation for the MaasMechelen Pass and enjoy free entry.

These tickets are only available upon presentation of the MaasMechelen Pass at the Visit Maasmechelen desk. Max. 4 persons per Pass.

Online registration and payment via https://apps.ticketmatic.com/widgets/maasmechelen/flow/tickets?event=2451631

Organized by: Visit Maasmechelen in collaboration with National Park Hoge Kempen

Have you always wanted to know how scientists study the climate of the future? Now is your chance! During this unique guided tour, you’ll get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Ecotron – a state-of-the-art research facility of UHasselt located in the heart of the National Park. The Ranger will guide you through the impressive climate chambers and explain why this place is so special. Discover how plants, animals, and ecosystems respond to climate change, and learn about the surprising insights that the first research results have already revealed.

Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: National Park Hoge Kempen – Terhills / National Park Visitor Center, Zetellaan 54, 3630 Maasmechelen (Parking: Zetellaan 35)
Price: €5 pp, €3 per child <12 years
Staying overnight in Maasmechelen? Ask your accommodation for the MaasMechelen Pass and enjoy free entry.

These tickets are only available upon presentation of the MaasMechelen Pass at the Visit Maasmechelen desk. Max. 4 persons per Pass.

Online registration and payment via https://apps.ticketmatic.com/widgets/maasmechelen/flow/tickets?event=987406156626&l=nl#!/addtickets

A National Park ranger takes you on a walk through the autumn splendor of the Mechelse Heide. This walk is suitable for both young and old. Children collect tree fruits while the ranger provides explanations.

Date : Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Time : 2 PM – 4 PM
Location : National Park Hoge Kempen - Mechelse Heide Gate, Joseph Smeetslaan 280, 3630 Maasmechelen

Price : €5 per person, €3 per child <12 years
Free with a Maasmechelen-Pass at the Visit Maasmechelen visitor center.

Register and pay online via https://apps.ticketmatic.com/widgets/maasmechelen/flow/tickets?event=832678425109&l=nl#!/addtickets

Extra : The National Park ranger welcomes you under the shelter, on the parking lot.

Organization : Visit Maasmechelen in collaboration with the National Park Hoge Kempen