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Camp sites in Belgium: camping with atmosphere

Many campers find in Belgium what they miss in their own country: a holiday in a relaxed mood, nature in the form of extensive centuries old woodland, the sloping hills of the Ardennes, lively towns, the ‘Burgundian’ style of Belgian cuisine and the mild-mannered nature of the people themselves. The ideal ingredients in other words for a carefree camping holiday in a rented static caravan or in your own tent or caravan.

Enjoy a touch of ‘Burgundian’ hospitality

Holiday destination Belgium comprises Dutch speaking Flanders, French speaking Wallonia and Brussels where both languages are spoken. English is widely understood in Brussels and most parts of Flanders.

Camp sites in Belgium offer an excellent starting point for admiring the cultural wealth and history of the country, especially in towns such as Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp and numerous smaller places like Leuven, Ypres (rebuilt after WWI ) and Tongeren (Belgium’s oldest town). The capital Brussels is mostly famous for its Grande Place, the Manneken Pis and for being the home of many European institutions. But the 67 km of the North Sea coast with lovely wide beaches and resorts where you can camp, such as Blankenberge, Knokke and Ostend with their casinos and yacht harbours are also a source of pleasure. Flanders is so flat that it is perfect for those who want to set off from the camp site by bike.

Gastronomic enjoyment in Belgium

Belgium is known for its exuberant lifestyle. This becomes evident when you visit the most popular museums in Bruges. You go from the Frietmuseum (chips museum), past the Biermuseum (beer museum), straight on to the Chocolademuseum (chocolate museum). That is culinary enjoyment!

Nature in the Ardennes

In addition to all these amazing cities, the Ardennes have been popular with many tourists for decades. And rightly so. These beautiful woods allow you to enjoy cycling, hiking and other sports. The Ardennes are also famous for the many outdoor activities and survival excursions. Go abseiling, explore remarkable caves, such as the Caves of Han, or experience a survival day in the rugged countryside. In the winter, you can also enjoy (cross-country) skiing in the Ardennes, or simply enjoy the snow. In the east, close to the German border, there is also the Belgian Formula 1 circuit, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, where car enthusiasts and speed freaks can let themselves go.

Important information for your trip to Belgium

Petrol (Euro 95, E10 and Superplus 98) is readily available (if you want to fill up with E10, check the mouth of your petrol tank, the manual or with your dealer as to whether your car can drive on this; otherwise, fill up with Superplus 98). Diesel and LPG are also widely available. When filling up with LPG, the European connection (acme) is used. Most petrol stations are usually open from 8:00 to 20:00 and the petrol stations along motorways are often open 24 hours. There are also many unmanned petrol stations.

There is a difference between the Walloon and Flemish sections of Belgium with regard to charging. Wallonia is not really set up for electric driving yet. This has in part to do with an antiquated energy network. The main routes in Flanders are well equipped with fast-chargers. There are also more public charging stations in Flanders than in Wallonia.

Low beam headlights are mandatory when it is dark, when visibility is poor, and in tunnels. At equivalent crossings, traffic from the right has right of way. Trams always have right of way. Traffic on the roundabout has right of way if so indicated by traffic signs. Uphill traffic on mountain roads has priority over downhill traffic. You may not hold a telephone when in the driver’s seat, even if you are not driving at the time (handsfree calling is permitted). Children shorter than 1.35 metres must be in a child’s seat. Navigation software that warns of speed cameras or average speed checks is permitted. Winter tyres are not mandatory.

Smoking in the car is prohibited if a child is present. When merging, you could receive a fine if you merge too soon or do not give right of way to mergers. When passing cyclists (including those on a bicycle path), you are required to maintain a lateral distance of at least 1.50 metres. Leaving your engine idling is prohibited if you stand still for a longer period of time, such as at a crossing.

A warning triangle and a safety vest are mandatory in the car. A first-aid box and fire extinguisher are only mandatory in cars with a Belgian registration number.

A motorhome or car-caravan combination may be a maximum of 4 metres high, 2.55 metres wide and 18.75 metres long (the caravan itself may be a maximum of 12 metres long).

A bicycle helmet is not mandatory. Calling or texting while cycling is prohibited. You may not transport a passenger on the baggage rack (but may transport a child in a child’s seat).

There is a toll for the Liefkenshoektunnel to the north of Antwerp. For more information: liefkenshoektunnel.be.

In Belgium, the cities Antwerp, Brussels and Ghent have a low-emission zone (LEZ). As from 2023, all of Wallonia will be a zone de basses émissions (ZBE) or a low-emission zone. Municipalities may introduce this earlier. Vehicles will be registered with cameras. If you enter an LEZ with a vehicle that is not permitted, you risk a hefty fine. For more information: lez.brussels, slimnaarantwerpen.be, stad.gent, vlaanderen.be/lage-emissiezones-lez and walloniebassesemissions.be.

Position your warning triangle at least 100 metres behind the car if you have stopped where stopping is prohibited. The driver must wear a safety vest. If you have had a breakdown, call the alarm number of your breakdown assistance insurer. You can also call a Belgian breakdown service: +32 70 344 777 (Touring Belgium Go) or +32 70 344 666 (VAB). Towing is prohibited on motorways; you must engage a salvage service.

Belgian campsites are generally of reasonable to good quality. As a rule, Belgian campsites are child-friendly. There is often entertainment and usually many amenities such as playgrounds and sports fields. Free camping (outside of campsites) is allowed with permission from the police or the landowner. Free camping in Flanders and along the coast is not permitted.

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