The German-Belgian High Fens is a Nature Park located between Langerwehe and Eupen in the north and Bad Münstereifel, Prüm and Sankt Vith in the south. The Eifel Nature park covers six areas:
The Emblem of the Nature Park: the black grouse.
Area: 2,485 km2 (959 sq mi)
In 1960 Hubert Schmitt-Degenhardt who was the president of the Aachen District, established the North Eifel Nature Park, However in 1971 the park merged with the Belgian Parc Naturel Hautes Fagnes to become the Hohes Venn – Eifel Nature Park.
North Rhine-Westphalia and
Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Liège, Belgium
Chocolaterie Jacques is a Belgian company founded in 1896 by Antoine Jacques and located in Eupen in the eastern province of Liège .
Antoine Jacques invented and launched the chocolate stick in 1936. The chocolate stick made up of six detachable pieces is still the best known product of the brand.
In October 1993 the Chocolate factory opened up a Museum showing the public video animations, old objects such as the chocolate molds, albums and packaging, you can also look at the production hall on a footbridge above, so the works wouldn’t get disturbed.
During the end of your tour, you can visit the Gourment Space which allows everyone to get to buy the products from the Jacques assortment as well as various items: pralines, biscuits, marzipans and other confectionery specialties .
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Monday Closed
Tuesday 11:00 AM–4:30 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM–4:30 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM–4:30 PM
Friday 11:00 AM–3:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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Address: Industriestr. 16, 4700 Eupen, Belgium
| Area | 40.05 sq mi |
| Postal Codes | 4700, 4701 |
| Area Codes | 087 |
| Country | Belgium |
| Region | Wallonia |
| Province | Liège |
| Local dialing code | 087 |
| Elevation | 260m |
| Population | 19,461 | 2017 |
| Population Density | 480/sq mi | 2016 |
| Males | 9,541 | 2017 |
| Females | 9,920 | 2017 |
| Belgium | 16,115 | 2011 |
| European Union | 1,908 | 2011 |
| Europe (other) | 534 | 2011 |
| Africa 148 | 148 | 2011 |
| Other Nationality | 394 | 2011 |
| 0 – 9 years | 1,920 | 2011 |
| 10 – 19 years | 2,350 | 2011 |
| 20 – 29 years | 2,411 | 2011 |
| 30 – 39 years | 2,112 | 2011 |
| 40 – 49 years | 3,069 | 2011 |
| 50 – 59 years | 2,622 | 2011 |
| 60 – 69 years | 2,059 | 2011 |
| 70 – 79 years | 1,697 | 2011 |
| 80+ years | 859 | 2011 |
Lake Eupen was created due to a dam that was built on the river Vesdre in 1938 and by 1950 it was inaugurated by Prince Charles of Belgium.
The German population of Eupen refer to the river as Vesdre as Weser, which is distinct from the Weser river in North Germany.
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| Area | 311 acres |
| Surface elevation | 1,181′ |
| Length | 1.864 mi |
| Width | 984′ |
| Volume | 0.005998 cubic miles |
| Water volume | 25×106 m3 (20,000 acre·ft) |
| Surface elevation | 360 m (1,180 ft) |
| Islands | 0 |
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Wesertalsperre
4700 Eupen
Belgium
The Nature Center offers its visitors and locals advance training in natural and environmental pedagogy and number of different leisure activities.
Within the centre you can find a wonderful Museum, which has native plants and animals on display to view.
Some attractions you can find in the museum are:
And so much more…
The Naturzentrum Haus Ternell has been a Regional Center for Environmental Education recognized by the Walloon Region since 1999.
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Thursday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Monday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
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Museum Entry Fee
| Group Type | Price | Price for group size 15+ |
| Adults | €2,00 | €1,50 |
| Children | €1,00 | €0,75 |
| Disabled and senior citizens: | €1,50 | €1,00 |
Map Location
Address: Monschauer Straße Ternell 2, 4700 Eupen, Belgium
IKOB International Art Centre founded in 1993 by Francis Feidler and has been the director of IKOB until Devember 2012, Dr. Maïté Vissault took over in January 2013.
Museum of Contemporary art is located East of Belgium, close to the German and Dutch borders, due to its location the language spoken in the area is German.
The main focus of the museum is leading and emerging contemporary art, which it has significant collections, who are put on temporary display.
Since early 2000’s the Museum’s organises an international program of exhibitions in new galleries and adding to its own collection.
Every Year the IKOB International Art Centre gives away awards to the best emerging artists with the grand prize of €5,000.
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Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 1:00 PM–18:00 PM
Thursday 1:00 PM–18:00 PM
Friday 1:00 PM–18:00 PM
Saturday 1:00 PM–18:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM–18:00 PM
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Address: Rotenberg 12, 4700 Eupen, Belgium
Eupen is part of the Liege Province, its close borders with German and also has a massive German speaking community, the city was first mentioned in 1213 and at that time belonged to the Duchy of Limburg, However after the 1919, during the first world war, the treaty of Versailles, transferred the city of Eupen to Belgium.
Information and statistics
Area: 103.74 km2
Short Code used for Eupen is “EUPE”
Latitude: 50.633
Longitude: 6.033
The currency circulated here is Euro.
Official website: eupen.be
Photographs
Location
Eupen, Liège, Belgium
