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Motorhome route: discover Flanders

Discover Belgian Flanders on your next motorhome trip! In this part of Belgium you will find many historical buildings, beautiful nature and of course delicious Belgian waffles. In about 8 days you can visit all these locations, but you can always take more time for your motorhome journey through Flanders!

Hoge Kempen - motorhome route Flanders

Antwerp

Anyone who has been to Antwerp will know: the station is a wonderful sight here, even if you do not travel by train! Antwerp Central is right in the centre, so it is easy to combine with other attractions. For example, Antwerp Zoo is literally next to the station, which is also great when you are travelling with children in a camper van in Flanders. In addition, the cosy Grote Markt is within easy reach. Around it are plenty of streets with beautiful houses and numerous shops and restaurants. If you are curious about a lesser-known but very special attraction of the city, you should definitely visit the district 't Eilandje. Here you will find the MAS - the Museum aan de Stroom. Apart from learning everything there is to know about Antwerp, you have a wonderful view of the city from the roof! There are also several monumental buildings where today you can find restaurants and shops. Are you visiting around Christmas time? Then don't forget to visit the Christmas market, because everywhere in the city it is bursting with nativity scenes where you can enjoy a delicious mulled wine during your motorhome trip through Flanders! In the surrounding area you will find the Fort Steendorp, a fort that was used to protect the city in 1800. Now you will find bats here, especially in winter, and you can go for a lovely walk in the surrounding area!

Spend the night in Antwerp between the greenery at Camperpark Vogelzang.

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- Antwerp is a wonderful historical city to discover during your motorhome trip!

Antwerp - Mechelen (30 kilometres)

During your motorhome trip through Flanders, Mechelen with its beautiful guild houses must not be missed. You will constantly encounter the guild houses during a nice city walk. We recommend the Dijlepad, which takes you along the water and allows you to admire the sights along the water. You can also opt for a boat trip on the water. If, after your walk or boat trip, you feel like a refreshing drink, visit one of the oldest breweries in Belgium. In brewery Het Anker, you can taste various special beers of the Gouden Carolus beer. Of course, you can also take a guided tour. Would you like to visit more breweries during your motorhome trip to Belgium? Then here is a list of the best breweries in the country for you. Also visit one of the museums in Mechelen during your motorhome journey, for example the Toy Museum, with a large collection of toys from the past and present. Kazerne Dossin is another special museum, because Jews and gypsies were deported from here during the Second World War. Besides being a place of remembrance, you will find impressive stories about the Second World War here.

Just outside Mechelen is the camperstop of Mechelen.

Mechelen – De Hoge Kempen (100 kilometres)

The Hoge Kempen National Park is a beautiful nature reserve close to the Dutch province of Limburg. A wonderful next stop with the motorhome! Especially walking is a fine activity here, because there are more than 220 kilometres of hiking trails in the area! During your walk you will encounter beautiful pine forests and shifting dunes. There are walks for everyone, as the routes vary from 3 to 14 kilometres. A beautiful walking area is Connecterra, where you will encounter many hills and lakes. Because of the mining past, there are several mining stone mountains here so you have a great view of the surroundings! Don't forget to bring your bicycle, because there are also plenty of cycle paths in the national park.

To reach the national park quickly, it is best to spend the night in Genk at Parking Kattevennen.

Visiting the neigbouring country of Belgium, the Netherlands? The province Friesland is a real must see! Read all about the highlights.  

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- Hoge Kempen National Park is a beautiful area for lovely walks. 

De Hoge Kempen – Hageland (80 kilometres)

In the vicinity of Leuven you will find Hageland. This area is also perfect for hikers with its 300 kilometres of footpaths! A special point during your walk is the Wijngaardmuur, which stands on the Wijngaardberg. This wall of iron sandstone was built to protect the vines from the wind. Today, the grapes in this vineyard are still grown as they were in the Middle Ages, so be sure to visit! The Walenbos is also highly recommended, because apart from the fact that you can walk for hours in this 500-hectare forest, it is also home to the largest alder wood in Flanders. This type of forest is known for having a wet surface practically the whole year round, so you will find plenty of vegetation here! Near Haacht you can also find parts of the KW-stelling, which was a line of defence against the Germans during the Second World War. Today, you can still visit various structures from this line and the area is great for hiking!

Hageland - Brussels (35 kilometres)

Although Brussels is not officially situated in Flanders, it is an indispensable stopover during your motorhome trip! You probably know Brussels from Manneken Pis, the city's beautiful Grand Place and of course delicious fresh waffles. But besides these sights, the Belgian capital has a lot more to offer! For example, visit the impressive Atomium, which was designed for the World Expo in Brussels in 1958. Of course, Belgium is also known for its various comic books such as Suske en Wiske, and Brussels is the place to be! Here you can follow the comic strip route. The Comic Strip Route takes you along some 31 walls throughout the city where the comic strip characters are depicted on a mural. A nice walking route for young and old, where you see a great part of the city! In addition, the Royal Palace is a must, especially to admire from the outside. In the summer the palace can also be visited on the inside, and in the spring the Royal Greenhouses can be admired. The rest of the time, the palace is used as the working palace of the king. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you can take a walk or cycle ride in the Green Belt around Brussels and relax!

In Brussels, you can spend the night at Auberge de Jeunesse Génération Europe.

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- The Atomium is one of the highlights of Brussels during your motorhome trip through Flanders. 

Brussels - Ghent (60 kilometres)

In Ghent, you will find beautiful historical buildings spread throughout the city centre. The most striking building is perhaps the Belfry. If you climb to the top, you will have a wonderful view of Ghent! Another highlight is the Lamb's God, an impressive polyptych dating from the 15th century and created by the brothers Jan van Eyck and Hubert van Eyck. This masterpiece can be admired in St Bavo's Cathedral. Although the centre of Ghent is not very big, you can sit outside on a terrace and enjoy a delicious Belgian beer. When you go back to your motorhome, don't forget to take a bag of Neuzekes (also known as Cuberdons) with you. This typical Ghent candy looks like a nose and tastes, if you have the traditional ones, like raspberry.

Just outside Ghent, you can spend the night in the village of Melle.

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- Ghent is considered by many to be one of the most pleasant cities in Belgium.

Ghent - Kortrijk (50 kilometres)

Kortrijk is a fine stop for half a day or a day during your motorhome trip through Flanders. Here, you will find the brewery towers, which were part of the old fortifications. These fortifications were destroyed by Louis XIV at the end of the 17th century, but fortunately these towers have survived and can still be admired! With a guide, you can also see them from the inside. In addition, the Unesco listed Beguinage is a must see, here are about 40 houses that already date back to the 17th century! Restoration work was completed a few years ago and you can now admire the courtyard in all its splendour. Beguinages used to be inhabited by mostly single or poor people. The Beguinage is not the only place of interest on the World Heritage List, the Belfry of Kortrijk is also on it! Two golden figures on the belfry tell you what time it is. In addition, the Belfry has a carillon with 48 bells! Enough reasons to pay a visit to this place. Throughout the rest of the centre you will find several beautiful churches and for some relaxation you can go to the Groeninge Park. In this park there was a lot of fighting during the Battle of the Golden Spurs in 1302, which gives the park a historical edge. There are also several forests in the vicinity of Kortrijk where you can go for a nice walk or bike ride! Just outside the centre you will find the Rotersmeers nature reserve, a lovely quiet walking area.

Spend the night in Kortijk at Camping Autoterrein Broeltorens.

Kortrijk - Bruges (53 kilometres)

In Bruges, you will find several historical sights. One of them is the Sint-Janshospitaal, the oldest hospital in Europe. Today, it houses a museum where you can learn everything about the history of medicine, but you can also walk around in a real old hospital! There is also a pharmacy in the neighbourhood that is still fully equipped as it was in the past. After your visit to the pharmacy, you can go to the Belfry Tower, because Bruges also has one on the Market Square! After a steep climb, you will be treated to a beautiful view. You will also find a Beguinage here, just like in Kortrijk, with many beautiful houses, one of which you can also visit from the inside. In addition, you can also admire Bruges from the water (the Brugse Reien) while the historic buildings pass you by, which gives a wonderful view! You can board at five locations, so there is always a boarding point nearby!

Near Bruges, you will find the nature reserve Gulke Putten, which is a particularly good stop when you are driving from Kortrijk to Bruges. This area is known for its presence of various rare animals, including the strawberry butterfly and the viviparous lizard. In the area, you will find various short and long walks.

From Bruges you can also easily reach the Belgian coast with your motorhome, which is a fine final stop for your motorhome trip. Visit for example the beach of Ostend, one of the larger beaches of Belgium, or the beach of Knokke-Heist with the beautiful nature reserve Zwin. Get a breath of fresh air during a beach walk and relax afterwards in one of the many beach bars. Het Zwin is also a perfect nature reserve for birdwatchers, because thousands of different species of bird live here!

In Bruges, you spend the night just outside the centre at camperstop Bruges.

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- Discover Bruges from the water and see the city as you would never see it otherwise!

Tips for spending the night during your motorhome trip in Flanders

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10x free motorhome stopovers in the Italian region of Tuscany!

Mangia bene, ridi spesso, ama molto! Eat well, laugh often, love a lot! You can do it all in the Italian region of Tuscany! Taste the most delicious Tuscan specialities, conjure a smile on your face at the sight of the beautiful hilly landscape and love the region and its people. Want to make your next motorhome-trip to Tuscany even more beautiful? Then read on and find out where you can stay for free with your motorhome!

Vinci

Vinci is the birthplace of, as the name suggests, the famous Leonardo da Vinci. As a result, this cosy medieval village is still home to much of homo universalis. For instance, you visit his birthplace, La Casa Natale di Leonardo, in nearby Anchiano, from where you stroll along the Strada Verde footpath to Vinci and enjoy the atmospheric streets and squares. Fortunately, you need not worry about having your last supper here, as a visit to Tuscany is not complete without tasting the famous tomato soup Pappa al Pomodoro! 

Free overnight parking is available at motorhome stopover Vinci, just outside the centre of the village.

Free motorhome stopover Vinci Anchiano Strada Verde Leonardo

- Around the motorhome stopover in Vinci, discover the life of homo universalis Leonardo da Vinci!

Arcidosso

In southern Tuscany lies Monte Amiata, an extinct volcano that towers 1732 metres above sea level. On the slope of this mountain is the village of Arcidosso, where the Aldobrandesca Fortress is - literally - the highlight. Through narrow cobbled streets, you walk past several churches to the fortress. On the way, don't forget to stop for a nice cup of coffee in one of the cosy bars. Want to sample more of the area? Then take a trip to the wine villages of Montalcino or Montepulciano, where the famous wines Brunello di Montalcino and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo originate. A wine tasting completes your visit!

In Arcidosso, spend the night for free in the countryside at motorhome stopover Parco Faunistico Monte Amiata.

Venturina Terme

Do you really want to unwind during your motorhome-trip through Tuscany? Then Venturina is the place to be! This town is known for its Aquae Populoniae, or thermal baths. Spread all over the village, Venturina Terme has several spas, but in the centre you will find the largest and most famous natural thermal bath. In the accompanying spa resort, you will find ultimate relaxation in one of the mud baths or enjoy a massage or beauty treatment. A dip in the warm water will leave you feeling physically and mentally reborn!

In Venturina, you will spend the night for free at the motorhome stopover Parco Termale Calidario.

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- Visit the natural thermal baths in Venturina Terme easily from the motorhome stopover!

Livorno

The former fishing village of Livorno has grown into an imposing port over the past centuries, but unfortunately a visit to this city is still often skipped. A shame! Stroll along the Terrazza Mascagni, or the ‘balcony by the sea’, along the shore of the Ligurian Sea, where you can feast your eyes on the 700-plus-year-old lighthouse protruding from the water. In the cosy district of Venezia Nuova, the ‘new Venice’, you can stroll over bridges and along waterways as if you were in Venice and taste the Livornese speciality ponce a vela, an espresso with rum and lemon. Enjoy!

You stay for free at motorhome stopover Livorno, located on the coast.

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- In Livorno, you spend the night on the coast for free!

Suvereto

With a spot on the I Borghi Piú belli d'Italia, a list of Italy's most beautiful villages, Suvereto is a must-see during your motorhome-trip through Tuscany! In this adorable medieval gem, you will imagine yourself in the pure Italian life: narrow streets surrounded by tall stone buildings, behind which coffee shops, osterias and wineries are hidden. Climb to the Rocca Aldobrandesca for stunning views over the surrounding area and the Cornia Valley or settle down on a terrace and enjoy la dolce vita!

The centre of the village is car-free, but free overnight stays can be found outside the city walls at motorhome stopover Suvereto.

Lucignano

Another spot on the I Borghi Piú belli d'Italia is reserved for Lucignano, the circular pearl in the Chiana Valley. With its narrow steep alleys, colourful streets and cosy atmosphere, we understand why! Be sure to visit the Palazzo Pretorio, which houses the Museo Comunale and is home to the village's most famous gem: the Albero della Vita. This ‘tree of life’, with its decorations of coral and crystal, among other things, is a metaphor of life. According to Lucignano locals, wishes made at the foot of the tree come true. Worth a try, right!

Outside the city walls, stay for free at motorhome stopover Lucignano.

Free motorhome stopover Lucignano Val de Chiana

- Circular Lucignano is easy to reach from the motorhome stopover.

Piombino

Primarily known as a port town where boats depart for Elba and Sardinia, Piombino has much more to offer than most motorhome owners will think. A visit to Tuscany is therefore not complete without having discovered this cosy town! In Piazza Bovio, you can feast your eyes on the Faro della Rocchetta lighthouse and the Piombino canal, where on a clear day you can even spot the nearby islands. Want to spend a day at the beach? Then visit Calamoresca, a small beach just outside the city. Here you can take a dip in the clear blue water or relax in the sun. Don't forget to bring your snorkel!

Stay for free at motorhome stopover Piombino.

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- From the motorhome stopover, visit the town of Piombino and its surrounding beaches!

Sasso Pisano

At the top of a hill, you will find the small but charming Sasso Pisano. Near this village is the Parco delle Fumarole di Sasso Pisano, with its geothermal phenomena. A particularly interesting phenomenon you must have seen if you are in the area! You can walk or cycle past several fumaroles, vapours that escape from an opening in the earth's crust. Take a dip in the biolago, natural ponds in which the water is heated by high pressure from the ground, and relax completely thanks to the amazing effect the water has. These extraordinary natural phenomena are definitely worth a visit!

Park your motorhome at the Sasso Pisano motorhome stopover, where you stay for free.

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- The village of Sasso Pisano is at the top of a hill!

Marradi

The versatile village of Marradi has a bit of everything. With its bright colours, the village stands out from other places in the Apennines, and strolling through its streets you will experience its cosy atmosphere. Are you a lover of chestnuts? Then be sure to visit Marradi in October when the annual chestnut festival takes place, something this village is famous for. And another plus point: Marradi is the ideal base for day trips in the area, for example to soak up culture in Florence, a tour of the Imola Circuit or an afternoon touring the Tuscan hills. Something for everyone!

Right next to the city centre, you can spend the night for free at motorhome stopover Area sosta Marradi.

Montopoli in Val d’Arno

Want to visit Pisa but not have to spend the night in the city centre with your motorhome? Then Montopoli in Val d'Arno is the perfect solution! From this small village, you can be in the city of the Leaning Tower within half an hour. Stroll through the streets of this cosy city, enjoy a delicious aperitivo on an Italian snack plate on the terrace of a trattoria. A speciality from Pisa is torta co' bischeri, a rice cake with chocolate, pine nuts, fruit, and sultanas. Of course, don't forget to take a funny picture at the Tower of Pisa!

In Montopoli in Val d'Arno, stay for free at motorhome stopover Camper di Alessio e Irene.

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- From Montopoli in Val d'Arno you can easily take a trip to Pisa!

Want to discover even more of Italy? Read more about our mapped motorhome routes through this beautiful country, for example along the coast of Le Marche, around Lake Como or in the mountainous north of Italy.

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Verlieben Sie sich in das unentdeckte Salzburg!

Die Stadt von Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, The Sound of Music und barocker Architektur: das ist Salzburg. Diese österreichische Stadt ist noch relativ unentdeckt, hat aber sehr viel zu bieten. Haben Sie Lust auf eine einzigartige Städtereise? Dann lesen Sie weiter!

Entdecken Sie Salzburgs alte Altstadt

Obwohl die Geschichte Salzburgs bis in prähistorische Zeiten zurückreicht, war die Barockzeit des 16. und 17. Jahrhunderts eine der wichtigsten Epochen für die Stadt. Jahrhundert eine der wichtigsten Epochen für die Stadt. 1756 wurde Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart hier geboren, und schon bald darauf war Salzburg auf der musikalischen Landkarte zu finden. Mozart zog zwar aus seiner Heimatstadt weg, aber sein Name als eine der einflussreichsten Legenden der klassischen Musik ist in Salzburg bis heute lebendig geblieben. So gilt der Mozartplatz als der schönste Platz der Stadt und Mozarts Geburtshaus in der Getreidegasse ist immer noch eine Attraktion. Achten Sie in dieser belebten, aber authentischen Straße auch auf die angrenzenden engen Gassen, die Sie zu schönen ruhigen Höfen führen!

Auch der Salzburger Dom ist ein echter Blickfang unter den historischen Barockbauten der Altstadt. Der im Jahr 774 erbaute Dom wurde mehrmals Ziel von Bombenangriffen und wurde nach einem Wiederaufbau bereits zweimal neu geweiht. Als berühmteste und imposanteste Kirche der Stadt sollte der Dom auf jeden Fall auf Ihrer Salzburg-Bucket-Liste stehen, aber auch die vielen anderen kleineren Kirchen sind zu empfehlen!

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- Schlendern Sie in aller Ruhe durch die Salzburger Altstadt!

Außerhalb der Grenzen der Altstadt

Rund um die Salzburger Altstadt wird die Moderne lebendig. Besuchen Sie zum Beispiel die Festung Hohensalzburg, eine Steinburg auf dem Festungsberg. Von dieser Burg, die hoch über der Stadt liegt, hat man einen tollen Blick auf die Salzburger Altstadt. Es gibt eine Seilbahn, die hinauffährt, aber Sie können natürlich auch selbst hinaufgehen! 

Interessieren Sie sich für Musicals und Filme? Dann besuchen Sie Schloss Mirabell und den Mirabellgarten. Das imposante Schloss spiegelt den Wohlstand des 16. und 17. Jahrhunderts wider und in den Gärten können Sie durch die Kulissen von The Sound of Music wandern. Hier wurde sogar die legendäre „Do-Re-Mi“-Szene gedreht! Auch die Eisriesenwelt, die größte Eishöhle der Welt, hat einen Platz im Film. Sie befindet sich etwa vierzig Kilometer außerhalb der Stadt und beherbergt Eisformationen, die manchmal mehrere Dutzend Meter hoch sind. Ein beeindruckender - und kühlender - Ausflug bei Ihrem Besuch in Salzburg!

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- Die Mirabell-Gärten sind ein must-see in Salzburg!

Probieren Sie die österreichische Küche

Eine Stadt lernt man erst richtig kennen, wenn man ihren Geschmack schmeckt. Als Bierhauptstadt Österreichs ist ein frisches Bier von einem der zehn Salzburger Brauer ein Muss. Nehmen Sie bei schönem Wetter in einem gemütlichen Biergarten Platz, oder lassen Sie sich in einem authentischen Café nieder, um einen erfrischenden Durstlöscher zu genießen. 

Auch für Kaffee ist Salzburg der richtige Ort! Die Österreicher sind dafür bekannt, dass sie ihren Kaffee zu einem „Moment“ machen und ihn oft in Kombination mit einem Stück Kuchen genießen. Bestellen Sie einen Kaffee in einem der vielen Kaffeehäuser und probieren Sie auch die süßen Salzburger Spezialitäten: die Pralinen-Pistazien-Mozartkugeln, ein Stück Salzburger Nockerl oder den pfannkuchenartigen Kaiserschmarrn.

Möchten Sie einen einzigartigen Abend in der Vergangenheit erleben? Dann besuchen Sie eines der Mozart Dinner Concerts. Bei einem Dinner im Barocksaal des Klosters St. Peter im 18. Jahrhundert genießen Sie Mozarts klassische Musik und versetzen sich für einen Moment in die Geschichte Salzburgs!

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- Erleben Sie einen einzigartigen Abend und besuchen Sie eines der Mozart-Dinnerkonzerte!

Übernachten

Mit dem Reisemobil schnell nach Salzburg! Der ideale Ausgangspunkt für den Besuch dieser gemütlichen Stadt ist der Reisemobil-Stellplatz Salzburg. Mit vielen geräumigen Stellplätze, angenehmer Lage und umfangreicher Ausstattung ist dieser Reisemobil-Stellplatz perfekt für einen mehrtägigen Aufenthalt in der Stadt. 

Auf dem Reisemobil-Stellplatz Salzburg finden Sie alles, was Sie brauchen: Strom an jedem Platz, die Möglichkeit, Wasser aufzufüllen und abzulassen und eine chemische Toilette zu reinigen, und sogar Toiletten, Duschen und Waschmaschinen und Trockner. Kurzum: An Service mangelt es nicht! 

Mit dem Bus, der direkt vor dem Stellplatz hält, erreichen Sie vomReisemobil-Stellplatz Salzburg aus in 20 Minuten das Stadtzentrum. Außerdem gibt es mehrere Radwege, um die Umgebung zu erkunden, und ein Supermarkt ist ganz in der Nähe. Wenn Sie am Abend zu Ihrem Wohnmobil zurückkehren, können Sie im dazugehörigen Restaurant einen Happen essen und etwas trinken. Kurzum: alles, was Sie für einen herrlich entspannten Aufenthalt brauchen!

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- Le Reisemobil-Stellplatz Salzburg est le point de départ idéal pour visiter la ville.

Le Reisemobil-Stellplatz Salzburg est ouvert toute l'année. Toutes les saisons ont leur charme pour visiter cette ville et ses environs, ce qui en fait une destination très agréable à visiter en camping-car tout au long de l'année. Gute Reise !

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