These ten unique activities and experiences are good fun with or without children, so there’s no excuse for not giving them a go!
One is not so far from Luxembourg. The Geierlay suspension bridge is located between Morsdorf and Sosberg in Germany. The bridge can only be reached on foot or by bicycle. It’s just over a kilometre’s amble from the parking area. Would you cross it?
How about crossing it like this lady?
Animals are for life, not just for short breaks. However, if all you’ve got is a short break then here’s the chance for a family to take care of a lovely pony - from the day you arrive until the day you leave.
Pony Park City in the Netherlands trusts you with the care of a beautiful pony, who you will take for walks in the forest, at the beach, and so on. The site offers loads of activities for families, all based on the theme of ponies and the wild west.
Two lucky guests can spend the night at the Ardennes Observatory in Belgium, including breakfast the next day and a two hour astronomy experience with a guide. So you can sleep soundly and get to see the stars!
From 10 to 19 June 2022 you can enjoy a dinner in the sky in Brussels. I did it myself some years ago in Europapark in Germany, and must admit it’s an amazing experience.
Personally I was amazed to learn that saffron is produced in Belgium, and even more surprised to find that it is possible to visit the farm where the saffron is grown. I believe this is a unique experience and well worth a try!
You may not realise that little old Luxembourg is the only Grand Duchy on the planet. But lo and behold, it really is!
The Grand Ducal Palace can be visited in summer time, with dates announced here. I really enjoyed my visit and can highly recommend it.
This one’s an enigma wrapped inside a puzzle enveloped within a conundrum of a riddle. Or it’s just a quick internet search away. Search for “Neolithikum Luxembourg”... that’s all I can tell you. Okay, also that it’s located in Lorentweiler. You’re welcome.
Well, kind of. In Kaiserlautern, Germany, you’ll find the Alcatraz Hotel. It’s next to the peaceful Japanese Garden (Ed: maybe that’s a nicer option?). If you want to experience a night in a cell without any of the longer-term consequences, Alcatraz Hotel is the place to be. Don’t tell me you knew about this already?
Lavender smells divine and to enjoy it you do not need to drive too far. The lavender fields of Hasselt in Belgium are amazing, and just two hours’ drive from the Grand Duchy.
From 4 to 21 August 2022, in the park of Castle Beloeil in Belgium, a magical night festival will take place with marionette shows, aerial acrobatics, jugglers, fire artists, dancers and more. The purpose of this extravaganza? To bring to life a piece of wood who will become a boy named Pinocchio.
It’s all run by the talented folks at Les Nocturnales, who go the extra mile to create a sense of wonder.
Happy Explorations!
