A Wooly Adventure at the Alpaca Farm

Lovers of wooly creatures will have a great time at the Alpaca Farm in Kaulille. At this farm in Belgium visitors will have the opportunity to meet these beautiful animals up close. You can choose between different activities at the Alpaca Farm.

During opening hours you can visit the alpacas in the meadows and in the stable. You can feed (food for sale on site) and pet the animals. Make sure to read the signs before entering the site and approach the animals carefully. The alpacas are not dangerous but there are a few things you have to pay attention to.

Another activity to choose from is taking a hike with the animals. After a brief explanation of the alpaca's behavior you will leave for a nice walk in the forests of Kaulille. Depending on the number of people, 2 to 4 alpacas will go on this alpaca hike.

There are various information boards on the site you will certainly learn a bit about the world of alpacas. A standard visit to the alpacas does not include a guide and you cannot walk with an alpaca. Check the website for more possible activities and prices. All activities must be booked in advance.

Website: alpacaboerderij.be

Location: Lillerbaan 104, 3950 Kaulille, Belgium.

The Spa-Francorchamps Racetrack Museum

The Spa-Francorchamps Racetrack Museum is located in the vaulted cellars of the Abbey of Stavelot in Belgium. It has a collection of unique race cars on display that all have been racing at the famous Spa-Francorchamps circuit. This track is considered by many riders as the most beautiful circuit in the world.

The history of the famous circuit is vividly presented from the pioneering days to the present day. A large scale model of the circuit and Playstation 4 consoles give a better view on the real circuit for racing enthusiasts.

A visit to the Spa-Francorchamps Racetrack Museum can be combined with the other museums and exhibitions at the Abbey of Stavelot. This is all included in the entrance fee.

Website: abbayedestavelot.be

Location: Cour de l'Abbaye 1, 4970 Stavelot, Belgium.

Spend the Night in one of the Most Beautiful Zoos in Europe

Pairi Daiza, in Brugelette, Belgium, now offers visitors the possibility to spend the night in one of the luxurious accommodations. The animal park has been awarded Best Zoo in Europe several times by the Diamond ThemePark Awards and has become a popular destination. With the opening of the new area in Pari Daiza, called the Last Frontier, the park presents a new resort with hotel and holiday homes.

Full Moon Lodges


Paddling Bear Hotel

What makes these accommodations special is that they all have a view on the animals around the hotel and holiday homes. From the room in the Paddling Bear hotel you can see the Steller sea lions. The cabins in the Native Village offers a view on the Fallow deers and bears. The unique underground Full Moon Lodges have a great view on the domain of the bears and wolves.

The Native House


Fallow deers around the Native House


View of the bear enclosure at the Native Village


Totem pole at the Native Village

In the Land of Cold you can choose a room with a view on the Siberian tigers or the polar bears. Or what do you think about a room with a view into a walrus tank and see them swim up close at the other side of the window.

The Paddling Bear Lodges with a view of the Stellar Sea Lions


Rear windows of the Full Moon Lodges with a view on the bear and wolf enclosure

The resort can accommodate up to 250 people per night in the 50 available accommodations. Included in the price: access to the park from the day of arrival to the day of departure, breakfast and evening meal. Extended access to the worlds of the Resort, outside the opening hours of Pairi Daiza.

See more pictures of our visit to Pairi Daiza in my post here.

Location Pari Daiza: Domaine de Cambron, 7940 Brugelette, Belgium.

Website: resort.pairidaiza.eu

Mardasson Memorial: A Tribute to the American Soldiers Who Fought in Bastogne

Mardasson Memorial in Belgium was erected to honor the American soldiers who fought in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. The monument has the form of a five-pointed American star and was designed by the Liège architect Georges Dedoyard. Mardasson Memorial was inaugurated on July 16, 1950, in the presence of General Anthony McAuliffe, commander of the 101st Airborne Division during the defense of Bastogne.

The history of the Battle of the Bulge and the names of the main American units that participated in the battle are engraved on the columns. A spiral staircase takes you to the top of the monument and offers visitors a panoramic view of the defensive positions held during the siege of Bastogne. You can see the names of the 48 American States of that time in bronze letters on the monument. There's also a crypt dug into the rock, it shelters three altars that celebrate the Catholic, Protestant and Jewish religions.

Next to the Mardasson Memorial is the Bastogne War Museum, this interactive museum is dedicated to World War II and the Battle of the Bulge.

Location: Route de Bizory 1, 6600 Bastogne, Belgium.