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Category Archives: Parks/pools
Hallerbos – Bluebell Forest near Brussels
Have you heard about the beautiful Bluebell Forest in Belgium? It’s not a far drive from us and it’s FREE to see. Hallerbos is a sizable forest where the bluebells cover the forest floor each year, usually in April or … Continue reading
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Tagged Belgium, bluebells, flowers
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Gangelt Pool
While there is an indoor pool at Brunssum and an outdoor one at GK NATO Base, sometimes it’s nice to try something new. Last summer, I spent several days poolside in Gangelt. The pool is located right next to Haus … Continue reading
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OSSA Camping and Water Sports
Most of the relevant information you can get from their website. It is not big but thorough if you use translate in Google. They boast a variety of activities such as camping, canoeing, mountain biking, Geo-Caching and more. Located near Roermond at: … Continue reading
Irrland farm adventure oasis: Kevelaer-Twisteden
Just a hop skip and about 1 hour from GK is the “Farm oasis” called Irrland. It is known as a low cost, high fun adventure park for children. Obviously boasting a children’s petting zoo and a few rides, this … Continue reading
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Tagged farm, fun, kids, petting zoo, play area
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Carolus Thermen – Thermal Baths in Aachen
With the cold of winter quickly approaching, new and creative ways of warming up, aside from staying at home, are definitely on the mind. One option is to visit Carolus Thermen. They are open daily, from 9am to 11pm and … Continue reading
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Kinderstad -Heerlen
When it’s raining, this is the place to go with the kids. Perfect for the adults to sit down and enjoy a coffee or snack whilst the children burn their energy running through this warehouse of fun. With bouncing, climbing, … Continue reading
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Brunssummerheide- Brunnsum NL
Located behind AFNorth International School is the 1800 recreation area used for walking, cycling, golf and horse riding. The nature park is an immense reserve that contains many ponds, hills, and trails for everyone to enjoy. On one end is … Continue reading
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Tagged Brunnsumerheide, hiking, recreation, Schrieversheideven, Silver Sands
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SnowWorld Outdoor Park
The outdoor park just opened in May, and is a great reason to visit SnowWorld. The website describes the outdoor park. It is basically a giant ropes challenge course, with two levels built on telephone poles and a 5 stage … Continue reading
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Tagged fun, kids, Landgraaf, netherlands, Open Sunday, outdoors
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Geilenkirchen Park
A nice little park near downtown GK, this place has plenty of beautiful paths, a playground, and a nice pond with stepping stones. There was also a skate park in the back area. If you want to grab a bite … Continue reading
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Monschauer Vennbad- Swimming in Monschau
This indoor pool has basic amenities for a sports pool. It is a great place to take a swim and relax, not a water park. The hours and prices are posted on their website: 3€ for adults- 2,30€ for children. … Continue reading
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Eifel National Park
A nature lovers paradise, this park offers a view at wild animals, gorgeous views of nature at its finest, and a tour if you aren’t sure of your naturist side :). The park can be reached easily by car and … Continue reading
Camping in the GK area
This post will be ever changing and ever growing. I felt the need to post it, even with limited information, because of the growing myth that GK has no places to camp. In my travels I have come across a … Continue reading
JFC Brunssum- Allied Joint Command Amenities
Brunssum is a NATO base in the Netherlands. Located just a hop, skip, and a jump from our west gate it has facilities that GK does not. Many services must be completed at this base including US ID Card replacement. … Continue reading
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Tagged brunnsum, kids activities, Library, pool
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Beaches of The Netherlands
Far north (about two and a half hours) is the wonderful ocean region of our community. They call this region for the most part The Hauge. There are many beaches scattered about this region ranging from straight up touristy to … Continue reading
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GK’s Base Pool
There is an outdoor swimming pool available during the summer. MWA members can enter at a reduced price. Visit the NATO E3-A Newcomers Guide for more information.
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Ubach-Palenberg park
With a beautiful river to ride past on your bike, a pond to feed ducks, ruins to climb on, bridges to capture the perfect photo, playgrounds to burn the kids energy, and a cafe to order beers, you couldn’t ask … Continue reading
Mondo Verde theme/amusement park
Mondo Verde is a theme park dedicated to the enjoyment of nature. This being said, there is also an amusement park located inside that has a variety of fair rides. Adults enter for about 15 euro, children 9. There are … Continue reading
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Tagged Dinosaurs, Kids fun, Mondo Verde, Theme Park
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Barefoot Park – Blotevoeten Park, Brunssum
Barefoot Park in Brunssum is located in the MiniHaven Schutterspark in Brunssum, perfectly situated between JFC Brunssum and the GK back gate. The park is a barefoot obstacle course good for the young and young at heart. My children and I … Continue reading
Neiderbusch Park
In the small town of Neiderbusch there is a city park that my children just love. It is a large park that the town is very proud of and it is taken care of nicely. There is a zip-line, tall … Continue reading
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Rodebach/ Roode Beek Park
Gangelt is a beautiful town offering amazing activites and restaurants. One treasure is a setback park called Rodebach- Roode Beek Park. This park offers mini-golf, a great outdoor pool, boat rides on a quaint pond, and a restaurant on site. … Continue reading
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AquaZoo- Dusseldorf Germany
Located amongst a plethora of beautiful parks in the museum district of Dusseldorf is the AquaZoo. As its name represents it is a garden of retiles, fish, and other water life including penguins. The facility also houses a small rainforest … Continue reading
Magic Park- Kids play park – Currently closed
Magic Park has temporarily closed! More information on this will be posted if the situation changes. Thank you! Tucked back in the Industrial/Business district of Geilenkirchen is a gem of a child’s play place called Magic Park. Two stories tall … Continue reading
Botanical Garden (Botanische Tuin) – Kerkrade, Netherlands
A beautiful garden that makes for a nice place to stop and visit on a beautiful spring or summer day. Price list is in the pictures. Botanische Tuin St. Hubertuslaan 74 6467 CK Kerkrade Garden open: M-F 900-1700 and Sunday … Continue reading
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Gangelt Wildpark
Although its not your typical zoo, this was a great way to spend the day. We accompanied a two year old for the morning and it had a great picnic area, a beautiful children’s playground, a great walking path to … Continue reading
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