Weekend Hasselt
City trip by train: Hasselt in 48 hours
Hasselt is situated in the heart of Belgian Limburg. Easily accessible by train, this charming city is perfect for a weekend getaway. Taste Hasselt's famous jenever, shop in car-free shopping streets and enjoy colourful street art and cultural hotspots. Make the most of your visit with this 48-hour guide!
- Starting from € 26* one-way with Eurocity Direct
- Within 3.16 hours in the heart of Hasselt
- Comfortable and sustainable travel
Day 1: Taste and style in the heart of Hasselt
Start your day with a tasteful city walk
Hasselt is a city to taste, smell and discover. Start your exploration with the ‘Smaakmaker Spraakmaker’ route, which takes you through charming streets and past hidden gems. Along the way you will get to know the city's heritage: artisanal jenever, delicious speculaas and a touch of fashion history.
Shopping in style
After your walk, it's time to shop. Hasselt is a fashionista's paradise, with exclusive boutiques, trendy concept stores and to top it all off the inspiring Fashion Museum. Here you can discover the world of fashion and design, with changing exhibitions showcasing the latest trends.
© Toerisme Hasselt
Get a taste of Hasselt
A visit to Hasselt is not complete without a sip of the famous Hasselt jenever. Delve into the history of this local speciality at the Jenever Museum and discover how this drink is made. Then step into a lively bar and taste the different flavours. End the day with a culinary dinner in one of the excellent restaurants and enjoy Limburg's hospitality..
Check out a list of lively cafes in Hasselt
Day 2: Relaxation and nature
Zen-moment in the Japanese garden
Start your day at leisure in Europe's largest Japanese garden. Stroll over graceful bridges, listen to the sound of water and be surrounded by exotic plants and tranquil ponds. The perfect place to catch your breath.
Cycling through the Limburg countryside
Hasselt is the ideal starting point for a cycling trip. Get on your bike and experience ‘Cycling through Water’ in Bokrijk, where you cycle along a cycle path that crosses a pond. It feels as if you are cycling through water! Follow the route along the Albert Canal to the historic Abbey of Herkenrode or explore the rolling hills of Haspengouw. This route is especially fun if you like hills. The blue junctions make it easy to find your way around this beautiful cycling area.
Did you not bring your bike? No problem! You can rent a bike at Bike hire Hasselt, City-rent.be or pick up one of the Blue-Bikes.
Abbey of Herkenrode
Street art and culture in the city
End your 48 hours in Hasselt with a cultural discovery. With more than 80 works of street art, the city is one big open-air museum. Graffiti art by national and international artists makes Hasselt the biggest street art city in Belgium. Want to see them all? Download the free app Street Art Cities and go exploring.
This is how you can travel to Hasselt
Via Antwerp: Travel with Eurocity Direct, EuroCity or Eurostar from Amsterdam, Rotterdam or Breda to Antwerpen-Centraal. Catch the train to Hasselt from there.
Hasselt has a train station with direct connections to Antwerp, Brussels, Ghent and Leuven. Ideal for onward travel throughout Belgium!
Tip for cheap train tickets to Hasselt
- Eurocity Direct: Starting from just € 26 one-way trip. You can already book Eurocity Direct tickets 180 days in advance.
- You can also take the Eurostar to Hasselt. This ticket guarantees you a seat between Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Antwerp.
For all tickets, the earlier you book, the lower the price. And book from the station closest to you. This will give you the best price.
Weekend getaway Hasselt
Train to Hasselt
Take a comfortable train ride to discover Hasselt, the heart of Belgian Limburg!