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Colony 7 Visitor Center
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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën
September 26, 2023
Cycling
Get to know Colony 5-7 here!
The visitor center tells the story of Wortel and Merksplas Colony. Walk at your own pace through this former pigsty of the Grote Hoeve in Merksplas. Watch the animated film about the origins of the Colonies of Benevolence, discover the personal stories of the vagabonds who once stayed here or fly virtually over Colony 5-7! Read more about the animals and plants that feel at home in Colony 5-7. Visitor center Kolonie 5-7 is free and wheelchair accessible. Here you will also find sanitary facilities and parking.
The visitor center tells the story of Wortel and Merksplas Colony. Walk at your own pace through this former pigsty of the Grote Hoeve in Merksplas. Watch the animated film about the origins of the Colonies of Benevolence, discover the personal stories of the vagabonds who once stayed here or fly virtually over Colony 5-7! Read more about the animals and plants that feel at home in Colony 5-7. Visitor center Kolonie 5-7 is free and wheelchair accessible. Here you will also find sanitary facilities and parking.
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•🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën
December 26, 2020
Hiking
A nicely restored building in the farm complex. From the brasserie or on the terrace you have a beautiful view of the courtyard.
In the visitor center you will discover the story of Wortel- en Merksplas - Colony.
The discovery tour goes through the former pigsty. A visit is definitely worth it. In this way you are immediately involved in the world of the vagabonds.
In the visitor center you will discover the story of Wortel- en Merksplas - Colony.
The discovery tour goes through the former pigsty. A visit is definitely worth it. In this way you are immediately involved in the world of the vagabonds.
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•🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën
January 10, 2024
Hiking
A beautifully restored building in the farm complex. From the brasserie or on the terrace you have a beautiful view of the courtyard.
In the visitor center you will discover the story of Wortel- en Merksplas - Colony.
The discovery tour goes through the former pigsty. A visit is definitely worthwhile. This way you are immediately involved in the living environment of the vagabonds.
In the visitor center you will discover the story of Wortel- en Merksplas - Colony.
The discovery tour goes through the former pigsty. A visit is definitely worthwhile. This way you are immediately involved in the living environment of the vagabonds.
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