The 5 Center Parcs Resorts in Belgium
Find the perfect resort for your next family getaway.
Holidays between the Ardennes Forests and the North Sea
Imagine a holiday where your children marvel at the shimmering lakes of Limburg, where the lush Ardennes forests meet tropical lagoons, and where the North Sea offers its sandy beaches just minutes from your cottage. Welcome to Belgium, where Center Parcs offers 5 exceptional resorts for unforgettable family holidays.
Belgium concentrates the very best of family getaways: preserved nature, short travel distances between sites, rich culture, and renowned gastronomy. From the verdant Limburg to the mysterious Ardennes, passing by the maritime coast, each resort invites you to discover the many facets of this small country with a big heart.
1. Terhills Resort
Terhills Resort is the modern jewel of Center Parcs in Belgium. Opened in 2020, this resort was built on a former mining site converted into an exceptional natural space. With its crystal-clear lakes and contemporary architecture, Terhills offers a unique premium experience.
Accommodation: The resort offers ultra-modern cottages with clean lines, from the Comfort cottage for 4 people to the sumptuous VIP Villas for 12 people. The architecture blends harmoniously into the landscape with large bay windows offering spectacular views of the lakes. Premium cottages feature private saunas, while Waterside accommodations allow you to admire the sunrise over the water from your terrace.
Top Activities: The Aqua Mundo offers thrilling slides, a wave pool, and indoor and outdoor aquatic areas. The real asset of Terhills is the Balneario: a 5,000 m² spa complex with panoramic saunas, steam rooms with various scents, thermal water pools, and an exceptional treatment menu. The resort also offers water activities on the lakes (paddleboarding, canoeing), a treetop adventure course, mountain biking on former mining trails, and a sandy beach for children. The old mining headframe transformed into an observation tower offers a 360° view of the entire region.
Dining: A gourmet restaurant with Flemish influences, a modern brasserie, a varied food court, and a Market Dome with local products and Belgian specialties (craft beers, chocolates).
Nearby: Belgian Limburg surprises with its diversity. Visit Hasselt, the capital of gin, with its museum and tastings, discover the Hoge Kempen National Park with its hiking trails and purple heaths, or explore Maastricht in the Netherlands (30 minutes away) with its medieval streets. History buffs will appreciate C-Mine, an interactive museum on mining history located just a stone’s throw from the resort.
2. De Vossemeren
De Vossemeren (“The Fox Lakes”) is the quintessential aquatic resort in Belgium. Built around a magnificent 15-hectare lake, this park offers a relaxing seaside atmosphere with its fine sandy beach and numerous water activities. It is a paradise for families who love water in all its forms.
Accommodation: The resort has 711 cottages with a warm Scandinavian architectural style, nestled in a pine forest. From the classic Comfort cottage to VIP cottages with whirlpool baths, all accommodations have private terraces. Lakeside cottages offer direct access to the lake and breathtaking views of the water. Some Comfort Plus accommodations are equipped with fireplaces for cozy family evenings.
Top Activities: The tropical Aqua Mundo offers water slides, a wild river, and a wave pool. But the lake remains the star with its varied activities: sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, pedal boating, and even supervised swimming in summer on the landscaped beach. The resort has a Kids Safari for toddlers, mini-golf by the water, beach volleyball courts, and a treetop adventure course. Fishing enthusiasts will appreciate the landscaped pontoons. In winter, ice skate on the frozen lake!
Dining: A family buffet restaurant, a pancake house for food lovers, a snack bar overlooking the lake, and a well-stocked Market Dome with Limburg specialties.
Nearby: Flemish Limburg is ideal for cultural getaways. Visit Genk and its Japanese garden Kanaal, discover Bokrijk, an open-air museum presenting traditional Flemish architecture with authentic houses moved and rebuilt, or explore Tongeren, the oldest city in Belgium with its impressive Sunday antique market. The Plopsa Indoor amusement park is 20 minutes away for a fun day out.
3. Erperheide
Erperheide is the first Center Parcs opened in Belgium (1987) and remains one of the most appreciated for its authenticity and excellent value for money. Nestled in the heart of a 200-hectare forest with its heathlands, this rural estate offers a peaceful and family atmosphere, perfect for recharging your batteries.
Accommodation: The park has 709 fully renovated cottages that blend harmoniously into the coniferous forest. From the budget-friendly Comfort cottage to spacious VIP Villas, the offer suits all budgets. The accommodations have wooden terraces ideal for family barbecues. Premium Plus cottages offer generous spaces and modern amenities such as coffee machines.
Top Activities: The Aqua Mundo offers 6 water slides, tumultuous rapids, and a relaxation area with saunas. The resort stands out for its nature activities: mountain biking on 40 km of forest trails, horse riding with ponies for children, treetop adventure suitable for all ages, and daily creative workshops. The petting farm enchants the youngest with its sheep, goats, and rabbits. The modern bowling alley and the Action Factory with its laser tag entertain the whole family.
Dining: A friendly restaurant with a children’s menu, a pizzeria, a snack bar, and a Market Dome offering fresh products and craft Belgian beers.
Nearby: Erperheide enjoys an ideal central location. Visit the charming city of Hasselt and its Jenever Museum (gin museum) with tasting, discover Diepenbeek and its apple orchards, or explore the De Maten provincial domain, a nature reserve with its ponds and remarkable biodiversity. Bobbejaanland amusement park (the Belgian equivalent of Six Flags) is 30 minutes away for a thrilling day.
4. Les Ardennes
Center Parcs Les Ardennes is the most authentic and natural resort in Belgium. Located in the heart of the dense Ardennes forest in Vielsalm, this 367-hectare park offers total immersion in Walloon nature with its valleys, streams, and preserved wildlife. It is the ideal choice for families seeking adventure and tranquility.
Accommodation: The resort offers 644 elegant cottages that blend into the Ardennes forest. The wood and stone architecture evokes mountain chalets. From the cozy Comfort cottage to the impressive VIP Villas accommodating up to 16 people with a private sauna, the offer is diverse. Premium Forest cottages offer total privacy amidst the fir trees. Some accommodations have authentic fireplaces for warm evenings after a day outdoors.
Top Activities: The subtropical Aqua Mundo features dizzying slides, a wild river, and relaxation areas. The 1,200 m² Deep Nature Spa offers panoramic saunas overlooking the forest, steam rooms, sensory pools, and treatments using natural products. The resort excels in outdoor activities: guided forest hikes, mountain biking on hilly trails, giant treetop adventure, archery, horse riding, and fishing in streams. Children love the Kids Safari and forest treasure hunts. In winter, the region is sometimes covered in snow for magical walks.
Dining: A gourmet restaurant with Ardennes flavors (game, smoked ham), a Walloon brasserie, a snack bar, and a Market Dome with local products (cheeses, charcuterie, Trappist beers).
Nearby: The Belgian Ardennes are an exceptional playground. Visit Durbuy, the smallest city in the world with its medieval cobbled streets and castle, discover the Hotton caves with their millennia-old stalagmites, explore La Roche-en-Ardenne and its feudal castle perched high above, or kayak down the Ourthe river. History buffs will appreciate Bastogne and its museum dedicated to the Battle of the Bulge in 1944.
5. Park De Haan
Park De Haan is the only Belgian Center Parcs located by the sea. Just 400 meters from the North Sea beach, this unique resort combines the seaside spirit with the preserved nature of the dunes. With its characteristic Belle Époque architecture, it is a charming destination for family holidays with your feet in the water.
Accommodation: The cottages at Park De Haan display an elegant architectural style inspired by the Belle Époque with their white facades and bow windows. From the Comfort cottage for 4 people to luxurious VIP Villas with Jacuzzi, all accommodations have terraces or balconies. Premium Dune cottages offer a view of the dunes and the sea in the distance. The atmosphere is resolutely seaside and refined, reminiscent of resorts of yesteryear.
Top Activities: The Aqua Mundo offers water slides, a wave pool, and relaxation areas overlooking the dunes. But the major asset remains the immediate proximity to the North Sea: fine sandy beach 400 meters away, sand yachting, kite flying, sandcastle building, and swimming in summer. The resort has a mini-golf course, tennis courts, creative workshops, and a Kids Club. Bike rides along the dike and in the surrounding dunes are magnificent. In autumn, witness the spectacle of the tides and traditional shrimp fishing.
Dining: A restaurant featuring seafood specialties (mussels and fries, fresh fish), a brasserie, a crêperie, and a Market Dome with North Sea products and Belgian chocolates.
Nearby: The Belgian Coast is full of family attractions. Visit Bruges, the Venice of the North listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, 20 minutes away with its romantic canals and belfry, discover Ostend and its lively seafront with the Ensor Museum, explore charming seaside resorts like Knokke-Heist, or visit the Plopsaland De Panne amusement park 30 minutes away. Ghent and its medieval treasures are 45 minutes away.
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The 5 Center Parcs resorts in Belgium offer remarkable diversity for memorable family holidays. From the wild Ardennes forest to the North Sea beaches, from the shimmering lakes of Limburg to Belle Époque architecture, each park has its unique personality. Whatever your choice, you will enjoy Belgian hospitality, its renowned gastronomy, and its cultural treasures within easy reach.
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