Kelmis Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in Wallonia, East Belgium
About Kelmis
After Napoleon's defeat in 1815, the Vienna Congress took place, in which many European borders were re-defined. Because of the important zinc mine and industry near Kelmis, the Unified Kingdom of the Netherlands (later Netherlands and Belgium), and the Kingdom ofPrussia(which later became part of Germany) could not agree on whom the area belonged to. Hence they agreed to create a neutral area, with both countries appointing a commissioner to promote their country's interest in the area. The borders of the respective countries ended on the northeast and southwest, requiring exiting either country before entering the neutral area. Although never a real state, the territory had a great similarity to one, completely with its own set of laws: due to the disputed ownership of the area, the coun
Top Attractions in Kelmis
Explore the best things to see and do in Kelmis:
- ★Johanneskirche
- ★Kriegerdenkmal
- ★Mariä-Himmelfahrtskirche
- ★Museum Vieille Montagne
- ★Rathaus
- ★Tri Point
Where to Eat in Kelmis
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Friture Central
- 🍴Viva la Vita
Where to Stay in Kelmis
- 🏨Park Hotel Kelmis La Calamine
Kelmis Travel Guide Sections
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