Colony 7 Visitor Center

Colony 7 Visitor Center

Highlight • Historical Site

Colony 7 Visitor Center

Hiking

4.7

(75)

Cycling

4.0

(17)

Gravel riding

5.0

(2)

Road cycling

5.0

(1)

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Location: Merksplas, Turnhout, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

Tips

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.

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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.

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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.

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