What are the best activities to do in Belgium?
The 'flat country' is also a must if you like extreme sports. Belgium has nothing to envy its neighbours when it comes to thrill-seeking activities and this is anything but a Belgian story! Here are a few ideas of sports to discover if you visit this beautifulWestern Europeancountry. You thought that apart from the Grand Place of Brussels, the famous Manneken-Pis and the Atomium, there was nothing to see in Belgium? Well, you'd be wrong, because there are plenty of activities waiting for you in this energetic little country. Here are a few examples:
Flyboarding at the Lacs de l'Eau d'Heure
Franky Zapata's ingenious invention is also available in Belgium. You can test the flyboard on the L'Eau d'Heure lakes in the municipalities of Cerfontaine and Froidchapelle, located in the provinces of Namur and Hainaut. The Flyboard is based on a clever system that allows you to be propelled both in the air and underwater. The pressure needed for propulsion is provided by the turbine of the jet-ski and then released by the board via a flexible hose. The use is quite intuitive and you will quickly get a good feeling. After only a few minutes you are already defying the laws of gravity like a superhero. The maximum height depends directly on the power of the Flyboard but you can easily reach a height of 7 meters!
Parachute jumping in Spa
You have decided to try what will probably be the biggest thrill of your life and you are apprehensive? It's normal, you will soon be jumping out of a plane in mid-air at 4000m for a free fall at 200 km/h! The experience is anything but ordinary. You will push your limits and your fears, leaving you with an unshakeable sense of satisfaction and pride after taking the plunge. If you have any questions about this activity, we have an article that answers all your questions here, but you should know that the skydiving clubs in Spa and Cerfontaine are rigorously serious and that you can go with your eyes closed (not too much, otherwise you won't enjoy the view from the sky and that would be a shame).
Wakeboarding at Lake Feronval
If you don't know what wakeboarding is, then it's a bit like surfing but pulled by a cable that you hold in your hands. A bit like water-skiing but with your feet attached like a snowboard and all on water. The Spin Cablepark is a wakepark located in the beautiful Féronval lake in Froidchapelle (Boussu-Lez-Walcourt) with its lush surroundings. If you are looking to try something different and exciting to share with family and friends, then try this intense activity and you won't be disappointed!
Free Fall Simulator in Liege
Accessible from 5 years old, come and discover the sensations of a parachute jump without having to jump out of a plane in the largest free-fall simulator in the world. Located next to Liege airport in Bierset, this 5.2 m diameter and 15 m high wind tunnel propels air to reach 300 km/h! If you're looking for info on the freefall simulator, everything you need to know is here and maybe then you'll be ready for the big jump at 4000 metres.
Kitesurfing in Bruges
Located in Knokke Le Zoute, the Royal Kitesurf School offers a flexible training program adapted to your level of practice on the North Sea. An experienced instructor will assess your level and adjust the course to your personal expectations. This will allow you to progress more quickly without being disturbed by other students. You will be able to learn to kitesurf in a relaxed and uncrowded environment.
Skateboarding in Wevelgem
Belgium is a famous and unmissable destination for all things urban. Whether you're a fan of skateboarding, BMX, rollerblading or scootering, there are plenty of spots and skateparks in this beautiful country to suit you. The Rampaffairz club in Wevelgem (near the French border) offers group lessons and courses to learn to skate, but there are other parks (such as the one in Antwerp and the West Station skatepark in Charleroi). If you want to learn urban sports, then you won't have to look far to find places and clubs suitable for this kind of practice.
There are many other activities in and around Belgium, such as Stand Up Paddle on the Opal Coast in Wissant, not far from the world capital of Chips and self-deprecation, and in any case, a whole host of unusual and original experiences to have fun in this northern region.
