オベルの山小屋＆キャビン・トップ7

Open 365 days a year, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Very good food, very friendly service despite the busy times.

At the edge of the pond near Val-Dieu Abbey stands the José Schyns observation hut, a peaceful spot where you can experience nature undisturbed. From the wooden hut, you have a beautiful view of the pond and the surrounding valley, ideal for observing birds and other animals in their natural habitat. The hut is named after José Schyns, a nature lover and bird conservationist who was committed to protecting and experiencing the wildlife in this region. It is a place that invites silence, mindfulness, and wonder.

Birdwatching hut at the pond in the Val-Dieu nature reserve

Definitely worth a stop here for a bite to eat or a drink

covered shelter

Here too you have a view of the water of a pond...

Destination of my next bike tour with my son

More than 100 years ago, one of the great-grandfathers of the current owners took over his parents' forge in Epen. His wife – therefore the great-grandmother of the current owners – also starts a shop here. There she sells all kinds of things: from nails, wallpaper and colonial goods to wheelbarrows and fabrics. For a small fee, travelers can sleep in the hayloft. In the evening they eat with the pot with the blacksmith, his wife and the large crowd of children. The Smidse has remained the property of the Bessems family for generations, until today. The inn is often referred to as 'Pension Bessems' on old picture postcards. The 5th generation of Bessems has been at the helm since 2007. They continue the work of previous generations with great enthusiasm.