Kiewit Castle

At Domaine de Kiewit, let yourself be surprised by 5 types of garden or go for an adventure-packed walk on (log) paths. The 130 hectares of this public natural area of the city of Hasselt are managed and maintained with the greatest care. Breathe the fresh air and get to know the unique flora and fauna.

Show your children the farm animals and take them for a picnic by the pond. Let them have fun on the playground or in the adventure wood. The (botanical) gardens and the apiary will allow them to observe wonderful insects.
Take a stroll on the fun long-legged trail, a walk of about 2 km, passable for strollers. Settle into a bird's nest or try jumping farther than a deer. Follow our trail
long legs to discover while playing the interesting details and fun places of the Kiewit Estate.
There is even a geocaching route and a family scavenger hunt 'The Mystery of Kiewit'.

In the superb Domaine de Kiewit, the Koe-vert tavern offers you a gourmet welcome. This self-service establishment offers a wide choice of organic, local and fair trade products.

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Visitor center Kiewit provides extra children's fun with its petting zoo, play forest and experience path. It is easily accessible by car, public transport and the cycle route network.

Kiewit Castle (not to be confused with Kewith Castle), is a small castle in Kiewit, located in the Kiewit Nature Domain. It is a neoclassical mansion, built in the second half of the 19th century. Originally this was an estate with a few small farms. In 1868 Hubert Dominique Vroonen bought this estate. His son Emile had the mansion built. A park in English landscape style was also laid out. In 1944 the castle was heavily damaged. The domain with mansion was bought in 1953 by the municipality of Hasselt, who rented it until 1970 to the diocese of Hasselt, which had a reflection center there. From 1970-1974 it was occupied by the Trappistine sisters. After this it was transformed into a public park including a petting zoo. Today you will find Natuurpunt there. Source: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kasteel_van_Kiewit