The Kosmos has a turbulent history. The first buildings date from 1934 when the modernist building was built as a hotel-restaurant-bar. Due to its success, it was greatly expanded in area from the 1960s onwards to organize grand parties. In addition to this expansion, additional buildings and pavilions were built as youth accommodations. However, the site was mainly known for its open-air swimming pool. The entire complex fell into disrepair, especially after the permit for the swimming pool was refused in 2002. This is because it is too difficult to reach for the emergency services.
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January 20, 2025

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De Kosmos on the Rodeberg in Heuvelland was a well-known holiday domain and recreation area. It was founded in the 1930s and included a hotel, restaurant, party hall, music café, …

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March 2, 2023

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Holiday domain Kosmos was a recreation area on the Rodeberg, near the Belgian village of Westouter. The Kosmos covers an area of 70,543 m² and included a tennis court, football field, outdoor swimming pool, hotel with restaurant and party room and music café, Home Boskant and Home Zeewind.

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