Toerisme Klein-Brabant
Klein-Brabant is the picturesque region formed by Bornem and the neighboring municipality of Puurs-Sint-Amands. The region is steeped in natural and cultural richness. The team at Toerisme Klein Brabant, both staff and volunteers, is ready to assist you with advice on exploring the area. There are numerous maps and guides available that will certainly come in handy for a cycling route along the Schelde, a visit to one of the charming castles, a tour of one of the forts, or during a tasting of local culinary specialties.
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You can also visit one of the information desks:
- De Abdij van Bornem
- Kaai Sint-Amands
- Landschapspark Liezele
Toerisme Scheldeland
The abbey of Bornem is located in the heart of Scheldeland, a tourist region full of contrasts and surprises nestled along the river Schelde. This water-rich environment in the heart of Flanders is the perfect destination for those who love nature. The landscape is dotted with vast polders, orchards, and picturesque villages. You will find extensive cycling and walking routes that lead visitors past abbeys, castles, and forts, as well as through historic cities such as Dendermonde and Aalst.
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National Park Scheldevallei
The Schelde Valley National Park is a true natural gem, offering visitors a unique landscape shaped by the dynamic course of the Schelde. This vast region is home to rich biodiversity and a complex ecosystem consisting of wet grasslands, floodplains, forests, and marshes, which together form a sanctuary for a wide range of flora and fauna.
Together with Bornem Castle, abbey of Bornem is one of the gateways to this national park. Tourists and nature lovers can enjoy outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. The well-marked paths and viewpoints enable visitors to fully experience the natural beauty and tranquility of the area. The park emphasizes sustainable tourism and strives for a harmonious balance between man and nature.
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UNESCO Geopark Schelde Delta
Scheldeland is one of the regions of the UNESCO Geolandscape candidate. This Flemish-Dutch river delta is a unique cross-border estuary, an area where the tides of the North Sea push and pull on the course of the Schelde, and where saltwater flows into freshwater.
The river Schelde runs like a blue thread through the Geopark. In total, it is an area of 5,500 km², spread across many municipalities and with approximately 1,500,000 inhabitants. It extends across the provinces of Zeeland and North Brabant in the Netherlands, and West Flanders, East Flanders, and Antwerp in Flanders. Together, all partners are committed to the preservation and sustainable tourist development of this nature reserve.
