Stories

12,000 hectares nature. From extensive pine forests to purple flowering heathland, from sandy dunes and large lakes to high peaks that give you a stunning view.

Hundreds of thousands of soldiers fought in the muddy and shelled landscapes that are now known as Flanders Fields.

For four long years Flanders Fields were the dramatic backdrop for some of the bloodiest battles of World War I.

"Sunny, carefree day by the sea"

The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), definitely worth a visit for music lovers with a disability!

Rubens, Bruegel, Van Eyck, Ensor and the Mechelen city palace Hof van Busleyden welcome you. Flanders loves to share its rich cultural heritage.

Flanders, although fairly modest in size, can boast an enormous wealth of art, heritage, culture, food, drink and more. So much more!

From brewing beer, growing chicory, clarion calls or a parade with a large wooden horse. Our centuries-old traditions and ditto craftsmanship make us who we are

The birds are singing louder every day and sunshine is gently starting to replace grey clouds. Spring has arrived.

One of the world's greatest art treasures is secreted away in Ghent: the Adoration of the Mystic by the Van Eyck brothers, also known as the Ghent Altarpiece.

Churches and cathedrals, artistic masterpieces and our unparalleled beer culture... Flanders has plenty of treasures that are famous the world over.

Flanders is the cradle of cycling. No surprise how often we jump on our bikes to get around. Real Flandriens can have a blast on our hills and cobblestones.

Here are some of the stories behind the names on the Menin Gate.

Mary Sklodowska was born on the 7th November of 1867 in Warsaw (Poland). She was the youngest in a family of 5 children.

John McCrae was born on November 30th, 1872 in Guelph, Ontario, Canada as the son of Scottish immigrants.

The daughter of a vicar, Edith Cavell was born in Norfolk, England, in 1865. As a young woman she had a governess job in Brussels.

There are lots of interesting things to do and see with children, Cradle of history, culture and heritage.

On 3rd May 1915, Ypres, an officer of the Canadian army is sitting on the rear step of an ambulance. He is looking at the grave of his friend and brother...

Castles, churches, breweries and city palaces, hospitals, chapels and much, much more. Flanders has an almost inexhaustible wealth of historical heritage.

Harold Sydney Morgan was born on May 2nd 1890 in Pennsylvania, USA, as the son of Welsh immigrants. Harold was one of five children and the couple’s eldest son.

The Great War represents a dark chapter in the history of Europe, claiming all too many sacrifices; four precious years, vast amounts of resources...

Scheldt, Leie, North Sea, green belt of Brussels, Flanders Fields. Perfect cycling adventures and a traditionally brewed Belgian beer.

Nellie Spindler was born in Wakefield, a small city in Yorkshire, England. She’s the eldest daughter of George and Elizabeth, has two younger sisters.