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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.
EAT
- Bocca Nera (Italian)
- Het CordAATÂ (Belgian)
- La Fontanella (Italian)
- Lento (vegetarian)
- Ogst (*Michelin)
SHOP
- Boon (artisanal chocolatier)
- DePaifve (speculaas bakery)
- Galerie Multiple (artisan jewellery)
- Huis Reekmans (hats)
- Kuycksmeers (artisan jewellery)
- La Bottega (designer clothing, shoes & accessories)
- La Bottega Outlet
- 100.000 HEMDEN (clothing)
EXPERIENCE
- BelOrta Bloesembar (Sint-Truiden), late March-mid-May
- Bloesemfeesten (Sint-Truiden), April
- Hasselt à la Carte (food week), Feb
- Hasselt Fashion & Design, Oct
- Jeneverfeesten, Oct
- Kunsten Nacht, May
- Live in Hasselt, May
- Meiavond (May festival), May
- Pukkelpop (music festival), Aug
- Rock Herk (music festival), July
MUST-SEE
- Modemuseum Hasselt
- Jenevermuseum
- Z33 (art, design & architecture museum)
- Het Kunstuur (The Art Hour)
- Japanse Tuin (Japanese Garden)
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