The leaves turn golden yellow, the air gets fresher and the days get shorter. But that shouldn’t stop you from going out and exploring. On the contrary: Autumn might be the most beautiful season to discover Flanders. With Blue-bike you combine train or bus travel with cycling bike and easily reach the most exciting destinations, without traffic jams or parking stress.
Looking for inspiration for a day trip during the autumn holidays? Here are our five tips.
1. Dive into the world of books at Boektopia
Are you a true bookworm? Then a visit to Boektopia Don’t miss it. At the largest book festival in Flanders, you meet authors, discover new books and enjoy an inspiring atmosphere. Booktopia takes place from October 30 to November 4 at Kortrijk Xpo. And from November 10 to 15 at Antwerp Expo.
Make your visit an entire day trip right away. Take the train to Antwerp or Kortrijk and explore the city further with a Blue-bike. Pass Bike by cozy squares, fun shops and charming cafes and combine culture with a relaxing city visit.
2. Bike along the Damse Vaart from Bruges
Bruge is always worth a visit, but if you leave the city for a while, you will discover one of the most beautiful bikeroutes in Flanders. From the Bruges train station, bike you hop on a Blue-bike and head along the Damse Vaart towards the picturesque Damme.
Along the way, you’ll enjoy tranquility, beautiful views, and historical charm. Perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle for a moment and enjoy the unique autumn atmosphere.
3. Discover the Hoge Kempen National Park
Want a day full of nature, tranquility and adventure? Travel by train to Genk and jump on a Blue bike there. From the station you can easily reach several access points to the Hoge Kempen National Park, such as Cat litter (approx. 6 km), Thor Park (approx. 5 km) or Terhills in Maasmechelen (approx. 10 km). There are vast forests, meadows, panoramic views and hundreds of kilometers bike of hiking trails. This way you combine the convenience of public transport with the freedom to explore the largest national park in Flanders at your own pace.
4. Go for a walk along the coast
The Belgian coast also has plenty of charm outside the summer months. Enjoy a brisk walk along the beach, admire the wild waves, and then warm up with a hot chocolate or coffee.
With Blue-bike you can easily get around between the station, the sea promenade and the cozy coastal towns. This way you get the most out of your day by the sea.
You can find Blue-bike at the stations in De Panne, Ostend (also e-bikes), Blankenberge, Zeebrugge, Knokke and Heist.
5. Experience a real ‘Lierke Plezierke’
Lier is not without reason nicknamed “Lierke Plezierke”. This charming city combines historic streets with cozy terraces and beautiful walking trails.
Bike Along the Nete, visit the cloister or discover the Zimmertoren. Thanks to Blue-bike, you can effortlessly explore all the corners of this cozy city at your own pace.
Traveling without worries
Whether you choose culture, nature, the city or the sea: with Blue-bike you can easily cover the final kilometers of your journey. No need to search for a parking space, no traffic jams, just the freedom to discover Flanders the way you want.
Where is your next autumn getaway going? Get off the train or bus on a Blue-bike and make your journey part of the adventure.