Haspengouw Tour
During this tour you explore the Haspengouw landscape to the fullest: picturesque church villages, majestic castles, many orchards, and unique sights. The guide tells you more about Haspengouw, fruit growing, and the rich heritage along the way!
Transport is provided by the association.
Duration: 2 hours
Guide fee
PIPO Train
Piet and Veerle warmly welcome you for a visit to Fruitbedrijf Porreye and PIPO apple juices, two family businesses with one soul. On a PIPO train tour, you learn more about this beautiful part of Haspengouw: rolling landscapes, authentic sunken lanes, and plenty of fruity facts! A unique experience.
Choose one of three packages:
• Visit including tasting: 12 or 14 euros per person (flat rate 220 euros per visit)
• Visit including coffee & cake: 25 euros per person (min. 16 people)
• Visit including sandwich lunch: 32 euros per person (min. 16 people)
Duration: 1.5 to 3 hours depending on the chosen package.
Guide included.
Gezond van bij Ons
In the orchard of Healthy from Our Region, the guide tells you more about the work in fruit growing. Discover old fruit varieties and how these fruits are processed into delicious regional products. Afterwards, taste a glass of apple juice and take home a fruit package(1) OR choose the ultimate experience with a tasting of homemade regional products(2).
Duration: ± 1.5 hours
5 euros(1) or 10 euros(2) per person
Guide fee
Jorishoeve, Elfi Tells
The Jorishoeve farm started in 1854, now the 5th generation is working in both arable and fruit farming. Elfi welcomes you with a fruity gin (or apple juice), takes you for a walk in the orchard, and tells you the whole fruit growing process. An engaging story and questions are welcome!
Duration: 1.5 hours
5 euros per person incl. drink.
Guide included.
TIP!
Combine your trip with a picnic in the orchard at Jorishoeve.
PC Fruit
The tasting center in Kerkom is an internationally recognized research center in fruit growing. Research is done in cooperation with universities, other institutions, industry, and the fruit sector. It is the ideal place to learn more about fruit growing and discover the latest developments in the sector.
Duration: ± 1.5 hours
Guide fee
Only open on weekdays, not weekends or holidays.
See here for more info
Wine Domain Gloire de Duras
This family business is located in Wilderen. In the Middle Ages, Wilderen was a lordship of Duras, an old form of government where inhabitants were under the authority of the lord. Hence “glory.” Since the vineyards are in Wilderen and Duras, the name “Gloire de Duras” was chosen. This family aims to produce “delicious” wines. Discover the process from blossom to wine complemented with a “delicious” tasting.
No tours possible between August 15 and October 31.
Duration: ± 1.5 to 2 hours
15 euros per person incl. 3 tastings (extra tastings possible at 2 euros each)
Guide included.
Wine Domain Kitsberg
In the heart of the rolling Haspengouw lies the vineyard of Wine Domain Kitsberg. The soil consists of clay, marl, and pebbles, ideal for planting Chardonnay and Pinot grape varieties. There are about 3000 vines planted. You visit the vineyard and discover the story from grape to bottle. A tasting is included in the cellar.
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
8 euros per person incl. 2 tastings.
Guide included.
Brewery and Distillery Wilderen
Experience this fascinating tour as a real walk through time. Modern high-tech contrasted with the past. This tour amazes beer lovers and curious visitors alike. Strong stories about people, craftsmanship, and passion. The stories of Brewery & Distillery Wilderen come alive in this unique and immersive setting. Amidst the old alcohol distillery (1900), you’ll feel like you’re in a beautiful movie set!
Duration: 1 hour
10 euros per person incl. local beer of choice (min. 300 euros per group)
Guide included.