Time seems to stand still in the Westhoek, giving you the chance to savour and unwind. But if during your stay, you want an opportunity to do an activity as a group, we can give you some excellent pointers!
Just take a moment or two to consider a few possibilities...
The ultimate game in town, literally: a fantastic experience where you get to know Ypres in a very interactive way! And we know what we're talking about because we had a go ourselves and can really recommend the experience! Get carried away by this exciting game and compete with your team for first place on the scoreboard.
Oh yes, and if you have a spare place, we'd be more than happy to take part again!
There are three Escape Games to play in Ypres! 'The longest hour' is set in a mysterious house in the town centre. Interesting factoid: 'The longest hour' was the very first escape game in Belgium, and remains one of the most popular. Following up on their success, the enthusiastic designers, have developed two more escape games: Scientist and Criminals.
Each game is suitable for teams of 3 - 6 players; it is possible to add a 7th person but that is the absolute maximum. All three games can be booked for one time slot and because the two escape houses are located very close to each other, it's possible for a group of 20 people to try to escape all at the same time.
This original idea started during the corona period. Escape rooms were closed, but these creative entrepreneurs have developed an outdoor escape game. With a handcart full of padlocks, you set of on a 2 km walk (1 to 1,5 hour activity) to complete your mission. Kids from 8 years onwards, can help with solving the fun riddles. Do you prefer the bicycle? That's also possible, plan a whole day in that case, with a picnic!
This beautiful corner of our country can be discovered with a golf cart, complete with GPS routes and a map.
Really good fun! And there's a route for everyone: Great War, local wines, the stunning area or old fashioned games on route. Everything is possible!
Bellewaerde, that's like three days' out in one! Shriek with delight on the most thrilling attractions, admire the exotic animals and just relax in the stunning parkland. In Bellewaerde this can all happen on the same day.
Have you discovered the brand new Aquapark? Spectacular waterslides, wellness features, original play zones and relaxing loungers. Splashing fun for the whole family!
AstroLAB Iris is located in the Provincial Domain the Palingbeek in Zillebeke and has several powerful telescopes, which are amongst the largest in the Benelux countries.
AstroLAB Iris is open to the public nearly every Wednesday afternoon and Sunday afternoon from 2.30pm till 5.30 pm. Entry is free and in good weather, it's possible to view the sun through the telescopes. During the winter period (October to March), you can visit the observatory on a Friday evening, to view the night sky through the large telescope.
In you intend to visit the AstroLAB, it's best to check in advance that the observatory will be open.
Pools and marshes, old and young woodland, orchards and blooming pastures, meadows in which to relax and an adventure playground, all form the backdrop to the following activities:
Flying rabbits in the Palingbeek (€ 1). Join Basiel, the forester, in his attempt to solve a mystery. A surprising game with interesting facts and nice tasks to complete, aimed at families with children between the ages of 5 and 11 and set in some of the most beautiful woods of the Westhoek.
Ready to take part in a Bat Safari? (€ 4, including a nice selection of goodies) Covering a trail of 3km, kids are in search of the Big Bat Five. They are challenged by Bart the Bearded Bat and Basiel the forester to look for bats. What starts off as a safari becomes quite an adventure. By means of fun challenges, interactive games, illustrations and photos all brought together in a souvenir folder, they are bound to become experts in ... you guessed it, bats!
Both treasure hunts can be booked through contacting Ypres' Tourist Board.
Investigating with Siper (€ 1), a 10 year-old 'Ieperling'. This investigative trail follows the ramparts of Ypres. Through hunting the clues, kids will experience adventures which really happened to townsfolk ('Ieperlingen'). It's not only about investigating history, they will also be discovering facts about nature, splendid trees and lots of birds. The ramparts form a large town park, of which all 'Ieperlingen' are very proud.
Cat Hunt (€ 2,50) Alice lives in the attic of the Cloth Hall and takes you on a journey back in time. If you can solve all the clues during this treasure hunt, you can collect a gift from the Tourist Board reception desk.
Both of these treasure hunts can be booked through the Ypres Tourist Board.
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