Choose a holiday rental for your Balen getaway
Learn about the unique charm of Balen with a stay in a holiday home rental. One of the city's many top draws is its zoo. A holiday rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Activities and attractions in and around Balen
Do you want to find attractions to visit in the city? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and experience everything that makes Balen a fun spot to go on holiday. These are some of the most popular attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Olmense Zoo (2.7 mi / 4.3 km)
- Kempense Golf Club (4 mi / 6.4 km)
- Center Parcs de Vossemeren (9.1 mi / 14.6 km)
- Circuit Zolder (12.2 mi / 19.6 km)
- Bobbejaanland (12.3 mi / 19.7 km)
- Recreatiepark TerSpegelt (13.2 mi / 21.3 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Balen
Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Balen is a great place to get outside. Here are some of the area’s most eye-catching features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Zilvermeer Recreation Ground (4.4 mi / 7.1 km)
- Lommel Sahara (7.9 mi / 12.7 km)
- Averbode Abbey (12.4 mi / 19.9 km)
- Bokrijk Arboretum (16.4 mi / 26.4 km)
- E3 Strand (16.8 mi / 27.1 km)
- De Lilse Bergen (17.1 mi / 27.5 km)
Travelling to and around Balen
Fly into Eindhoven (EIN), the closest airport, located 22.5 mi (36.3 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into Maastricht (MST-Maastricht - Aachen), which is 30.5 mi (49.1 km) away.
If you're travelling by train, the main station is Balen Station.