The friendly city of Houthalen-Helchteren awaits you
Enjoy the history and other features of Houthalen-Helchteren. This welcoming city attracts visitors thanks to its golfing and restaurants. Many of our holiday rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters and sometimes even a hot tub—perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Activities and attractions in and around Houthalen-Helchteren
Do you want to discover attractions to visit while you're in the area? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to experience everything that Houthalen-Helchteren has to offer. Here are some of the major attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Bokrijk Open Air Museum (4.9 mi / 7.9 km)
- Circuit Zolder (6 mi / 9.6 km)
- Plopsa Indoor Theme Park (6.8 mi / 10.9 km)
- Center Parcs Erperheide (8.7 mi / 14 km)
- Elaisa Energetic Wellness (13.5 mi / 21.6 km)
- Center Parcs de Vossemeren (15.8 mi / 25.4 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Houthalen-Helchteren
Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to take in the scenery, Houthalen-Helchteren is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. These are a few of the area's noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Bokrijk Arboretum (4.6 mi / 7.4 km)
- Japanese Garden (6.7 mi / 10.8 km)
- Hoge Kempen National Park (12.8 mi / 20.7 km)
- Lommel Sahara (15.1 mi / 24.2 km)
- Zilvermeer Recreation Ground (16 mi / 25.8 km)
- Maastricht Underground (19.3 mi / 31.1 km)
How to get to and around Houthalen-Helchteren
The nearest airport is in Maastricht (MST-Maastricht - Aachen), located 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you might consider flying into Liege (LGG), which is 27 mi (43.5 km) away.