- Lommel was once a center for the zinc industry, which contributed to the creation of the sandy, desert-like landscape known as the Lommelse Sahara.
- The city is recognized as one of the few places in Belgium where glass blowing has been elevated into a significant contemporary art movement.
- Lommel hosts a major annual international motocross event that draws thousands of competitors and spectators to its challenging sandy circuit.
- The municipality is geographically notable for having a significant portion of its land covered by dunes and pine forests, atypical for the rest of Flanders.
- It is a center for sustainable sound-art, notably featuring one of the only permanent open-air sound art collections in Europe.
About Lommel
Lommel is a distinctive Belgian municipality located in the Limburg province, renowned for its unique sandy landscapes and pioneering glass art scene. The city is home to the vast Sahara Lommel, a post-industrial desert landscape that features the striking Uitkijktoren Lommelse Sahara for panoramic forest views. Visitors can immerse themselves in glass artistry at the GlazenHuis or explore the open-air sound art collection at Het Klankenbos. The region also hosts the extensive aquatic environment of Aqua Mundo De Vossemeren, blending recreation with the natural surroundings of the Kempen region.
Highlights of Lommel
The places our editors single out — and why they're worth your time.
Parks
Experience a unique desert-like landscape featuring sandy dunes surrounded by dense pine forests.
Places of interest
Climb the tower to gain a bird's-eye view of the vast sandy expanse and surrounding woodland.
Museums
Explore contemporary glass art installations and watch live demonstrations in this specialized center.
Museums
Walk through an open-air forest that functions as a musical instrument with permanent sound art installations.
Parks
Enjoy expansive indoor aquatic facilities and recreational water activities within a protected holiday park.
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Relax in this local park which provides walking paths and green space near the city center.
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Cross this architectural pedestrian bridge that offers scenic views over the surrounding canal waters.
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Visit this historical area showcasing the canal-based irrigation systems once essential to local agriculture.
Top things to do in Lommel
The 77 highest-rated places in Lommel, ranked by travellers.
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Center Parcs Erperheide is a holiday resort in Peer, Belgium, centered around the 'Aqua Mundo' tropical water complex. T...
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Aqua Mundo De Vossemeren is the expansive sub-tropical water park located within the Center Parcs De Vossemeren resort i...
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Pakawi Park is a specialized animal sanctuary located in the Belgian province of Antwerp, focusing primarily on the resc...
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Sahara Lommel is a 193-hectare nature reserve in Belgium known for its namesake sandy desert landscape surrounded by con...
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The Uitkijktoren Lommelse Sahara is a 30-meter-high wooden observation tower located in the heart of the Lommelse Sahara...
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Aqua Mundo Erperheide is an expansive tropical water park located within a Center Parcs holiday resort in Peer, Belgium....
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Postel Abbey is a Premonstratensian monastery in the Belgian Campine region, founded in 1134. The current buildings prim...
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Silver Lake Harbor (Zilvermeerhaven) is a private marina and recreational lakeside facility situated on the Zilvermeer,...
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Plan your visit to Lommel
Late spring to early autumn, specifically May through September, is ideal for accessing the outdoor dunes and forest trails.
2-3 days, providing sufficient time to explore the nature reserves and the specialized glass and sound art museums.
The city is best navigated by bicycle or car, as the major natural attractions are dispersed throughout the surrounding woodland.
Stay in the city center for proximity to cultural venues like the GlazenHuis, or choose a holiday park near the lakes for nature-focused access.
Lommel is considered a mid-range destination, with costs consistent with standard Belgian regional tourism.
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Aventuro lists 77 curated attractions in and around Lommel, ranked by traveller ratings.
Center Parcs Erperheide is the highest-rated place to visit in Lommel right now.
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