Genk
Genk is a city that is located in Limburg, near Hasselt, with a population of around 66,100 residents. It is considered to be one of most important industrial towns in Flanders. The city is well-known for its coalmines, being a green city and celebrating many different cultures and nationalities such as Turk, Pole, Italian, Walloon and Flem. This city has recently been voted being ‘’the friendliest city in Europe’’. The main language spoken in Genk is Dutch (Flemish), followed by French, English, German, and more.
When visiting this city, tourists, internationals and business people alike tend to explore the many monuments, historical buildings, landmarks, and parks. Examples are the Bokrijk Open-Air Museum, the Hoge Kempen National Park and the St. Albertus Church Black Mountain. Another great recreational activity in this city is to cycle through water (there is a path that separates water on both sides, so you can cycle on land, but in between water).
Genk is a city of culture, history, monuments and landmarks. The city allows for beautiful pictures, great tours and plenty of recreational activities. A trip to Genk would definitely be a unique experience for you and your colleagues. Are you interested in an incentive trip, after reading about this destination? Go through the must-sees that are mentioned below, and request a quotation!
Highlights/Must-sees
- Bokrijk Open-Air Museum (history)
- Hoge Kempen National Park
- C-Mine (landmark)
- Cycling in between water
- Mijndepot Waterschei (collection of machines and tools/equipment that were used in the coal mine of Waterschei)
- GoalMine (interactive football experience)
- Molenvijverpark (park)
- Thor Park
- Genk Sundial Park
- Albertus Church Black Mountain (landmark)
- Yunus Emre Mosque
- Labiomista (shopping)
- Kerk Sint-Martinus (church)
- Heempark (park)
- Christus Koning Church
- Karting in Genk
- Escape Room Time’s Up
- Paintball Arena BVBA
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