Halen Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Limburg, Belgium
About Halen
In 1914 Halen has written history by beating the Germans in the "battle of the Silver Helmets" during World War one. A museum on this matter exists in Loksbergen one of the parts of Halen. there are two rivers passing Halen called "de Velpe" and "de Gete". In 1646 the construction of a water-grain-mill started. The mill still exists. Halen has multiple municipalities called Halen, Zelem, Loksbergen, Zelk. Halenis the centre part between the other municipalities. It is well located between Hasselt and Diest. Loksbergen(bergen is the Dutch word for hills) has some small hills and stunning sunken roads. They are protected natural domains and available for the public. In the 19th century it had some smaller pots bakeries and a clog factory that now is transformed in a big wood dealership. It h
Top Attractions in Halen
Explore the best things to see and do in Halen:
- ★Monastery Sint-Jan in Zelem
- ★St. Andrew's Church in Loksbergen
- ★St. Lambert Church in Zelem
- ★St. Pancras Church in Zelk
- ★St. Peter's Church in Halen
Where to Eat in Halen
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴De Pastorie
- 🍴Doner Kebab Erdal
- 🍴Frituur 't Hoekske
- 🍴Kokkie Wok
Halen Travel Guide Sections
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