Hallerbos | Belgium’s Fairytale Bluebell Forest | The Magical Blue Forest in Halle, Belgium
From late April through May, millions of bluebells blanket the Hallerbos, also known as the ‘Blue Forest’ of Belgium, located in the municipality of Halle, 20 km south of Brussels. As far as the eye can see, a flowering carpet brushes up against the slender beech trees in the 1,360-acre forests' unearthly transformation. Visitors can meander the twisting roads while keeping an eye out for deer and rabbits that wander through the lush, emerald woodlands. Though bluebells are not uncommon in Europe, especially in its oldest woods, the Hallerbos is exceptional due to the quantity and quality of its bloom.
Radhadesh ISKCON Temple and Retreat Centre Belgium | Radhadesh Chateau de Petite Somme in Durbuy, Belgium
Radhadesh is a spiritual community established in 1979 in the Château de Petite Somme, a 19th-century castle in Durbuy, a Belgian town famous for its stone homes and cobblestone streets that claims to be the "world's smallest city" located in the Belgian Ardennes. The community and facilities are spread out over 47 hectares, with pastures and attractive woodlands. The population of the village is estimated to be around 100 individuals. Radhadesh is the main center for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in the Benelux and is a non-profit organization governed by a democratic general council.
Belgium City Breaks | 5 Best Weekend Getaway Places to Visit in Belgium | Top 5 Must See Travel Attractions of Belgium
Often disregarded as a tourist destination in Europe compared to Spain, France, Germany, or the Netherlands, Belgium is one of Europe's most underrated jewels. Belgium is home to a plethora of incredibly picturesque, frozen-in-time medieval villages and cities, stunning countryside, and, of course, its world-famous beer, making it one of Europe's most beautiful and romantic (short) city breaks.
