Balen

Tucked into the sandy heathlands of Belgium’s Kempen region, Balen is a place whose character is shaped by the Grote Nete, canals and a long industrial tradition. The municipality includes the villages of Olmen and Wezel, where zinc production has been part of local life since the late 19th century, helping transform this rural corner of Antwerp province into an industrial community. Woodland, heath and waterside paths temper that working identity, while Keiheuvel is a well-known local recreation area. Balen also provides insight into the low-lying, less urban side of Flanders beyond its historic cities. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Balen and Flanders.

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