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HASSELT TRAVEL GUIDE

The self-proclaimed ‘capital of taste’, Hasselt is a lively destination known for its gastronomy, jenever tradition, fashion scene, street art and music culture. The city also delights visitors with abundant green spaces—including Europe’s largest Japanese garden—alongside pedestrianised shopping streets and tucked-away places to linger.

STAY

  • B&B Hotel Hasselt
  • BareFoodGiulia
  • HasHotel
  • Het Menneke
  • Maison Stout

EAT

  • Bocca Nera (Italian)
  • Het CordAAT (Belgian)
  • La Fontanella (Italian)
  • Lento (vegetarian)
  • Ogst (*Michelin)

DRINK

  • Bardot wine bar
  • Bon’Air rooftop and terrace 
  • Lac Bleu gastrobar and terrace
  • Koks&Tales cocktail bar
  • Smaaksalon Brasserie 

SHOP

  • Boon artisanal chocolatier
  • DePaifve speculaas bakery
  • Galerie Multiple (jewellery)
  • Huis Reekmans (hats)
  • Kuycksmeers jewewller
  • La Bottega (clothing, shoes)
  • La Bottega Outlet
  • 100.000 HEMDEN (clothing)

EXPERIENCE

  • Hasselt à la Carte food week, Feb
  • Hasselt Fashion & Design, Oct
  • Jeneverfeesten, Oct
  • Kunsten Nacht, May
  • Live in Hasselt, May
  • Meiavindviering, 30 Apr
  • Pukkelpop music fest, Aug

MUST-SEE

  • Modemuseum Hasselt
  • Jenevermuseum
  • Z33 – Huis voor Actuele Kunst, Design & Architectuur museum
  • Het Kunstuur (The Art Hour)
  • Japanse Tuin (Japanese Garden)
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