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Tongeren-Borgloon Travel Guide

Like a well-aged wine, Tongeren—Belgium’s oldest city—has grown richer with time. Roman remains, medieval UNESCO-listed heritage, the Benelux’s largest antiques market and a sophisticated culinary scene inspired by nearby orchards, farms and vineyards all shape its character. Since merging with Borgloon in 2025, the town has taken the name Tongeren-Borgloon, expanding its depth of history, culture and gastronomy.

STAY

  • B&B Atuatuca
  • Boutique Hotel Caelus VII
  • Eburon hotel
  • Hotel 't Huys van Steyns
  • Le Petit Beguinage gite
  • Ruttermolen
  • Tranendreef tree tents (Apr-Sept)

EAT

  • Alter (*Michelin)
  • Bistrobelix (Belgian)
  • De Mijlpaal (*Michelin)
  • Infirmerie (Belgian)
  • Le 54 (European)
  • Magis (*Michelin)

DRINK

  • Café ‘t Poorthuis
  • De Boulevaer
  • De Pelgrim Bar
  • Herberg ‘t Sweert
  • Le Vinobar

SHOP

  • Ambishop (concept gifts)
  • De Blanckaert bakery
  • Gallo-Romein Museumshop
  • Imkerij De Kevie (honey & cosmetics)
  • Sint-Lucie watercress farm
  • Visit Tongeren-Borgloon

EXPERIENCE

  • Antiekmarkt, Sundays
  • Kroningsfeesten, July 2030
  • MoMeNT, summer
  • Saint Evermarus, 1 May
  • Wekelijkse Markt, Thursdays

MUST-SEE

  • Gallo-Romeins Museum

  • Moerenpoort
  • Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe Basiliek
  • Reading Between the Lines & The Floating Church
  • Teseum
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