{"id":6262,"date":"2026-08-30T07:18:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T07:18:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/hasselt\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T14:45:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T14:45:50","slug":"hasselt","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/en\/hasselt\/","title":{"rendered":"Hasselt"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.dzs-attraction{--green:#3B6561;--gold:#CFA245;--link:#DBA733;color:#24433f;font-family:Comfortaa,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.75}.dzs-full{width:100vw;margin-left:calc(50% - 50vw)}.dzs-hero{height:clamp(480px,70vh,760px);position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:#24433f}.dzs-hero img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}.dzs-hero:after{content:\"\";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(16,35,32,.18),rgba(16,35,32,.64))}.dzs-hero-copy{position:absolute;z-index:2;inset:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;color:#fff;padding:32px}.dzs-hero h1{margin:0;color:#fff;font-family:\"Dancing Script\",cursive;font-size:clamp(46px,6vw,86px);font-weight:400;text-shadow:0 2px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.35)}.dzs-hero p{font-size:clamp(18px,2vw,27px);margin:12px 0 0;max-width:900px}.dzs-credit{max-width:1140px;margin:7px auto 0;padding:0 22px;font:12px\/1.5 Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;color:#667}.dzs-credit a{color:var(--green)}.dzs-wrap{max-width:1140px;margin:auto;padding:72px 22px}.dzs-lead{max-width:900px;margin:auto;text-align:center}.dzs-attraction h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,42px);line-height:1.25;color:var(--green);font-weight:500;margin:0 0 24px}.dzs-attraction h3{font:600 23px\/1.35 Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;color:var(--green);margin:0 0 14px}.dzs-attraction p{font-size:17px;margin:0 0 20px}.dzs-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:54px;align-items:center}.dzs-grid img{width:100%;height:430px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:0 80px 0 80px}.dzs-soft{background:#eef4f2}.dzs-story{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.25fr .75fr;gap:52px;align-items:start}.dzs-facts{display:grid;gap:16px}.dzs-fact{background:#fff;padding:24px 26px;border-left:4px solid var(--gold);box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(33,62,58,.06)}.dzs-fact p{font-size:15px;margin:0}.dzs-practical{background:#f4f6f5;border-left:5px solid var(--gold);padding:34px 38px}.dzs-attraction a{color:var(--link);text-decoration:underline}.dzs-cta{background:var(--green);color:#fff;text-align:center;padding:68px 22px}.dzs-cta h2{color:#fff}.dzs-cta p{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto 28px}.dzs-button{display:inline-block;background:var(--gold);color:#fff!important;text-decoration:none!important;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:2px;font:600 16px\/1 Raleway,Arial,sans-serif}.dzs-links{margin-top:30px;font:15px\/1.7 Raleway,Arial,sans-serif}.dzs-links a{margin:0 9px}.dzs-note{font-size:13px;color:#657570;margin-top:26px}@media(max-width:767px){.dzs-hero{height:58vh;min-height:420px}.dzs-wrap{padding:50px 20px}.dzs-grid,.dzs-story{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}.dzs-grid img{height:320px;border-radius:0 52px 0 52px}.dzs-practical{padding:28px 24px}.dzs-credit{padding:0 18px}}\n<\/style>\n<article class=\"dzs-attraction\">\n<section class=\"dzs-hero dzs-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dzs-hasselt.avif\" alt=\"Grote Markt in downtown Hasselt\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"dzs-hero-copy\">\n<h1>Hasselt<\/h1>\n<p>Fashion, Taste, and Culture in the Capital of Limburg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"dzs-credit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Grote_Markt_Hasselt.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo: Bent Van Aeken \/ Wikimedia Commons \u2014 CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">License<\/a><\/p>\n<section class=\"dzs-wrap dzs-lead\">\n<h2>Hasselt combines the charm of a compact city with fashion, fine dining, museums, and a surprising amount of green space<\/h2>\n<p>Hasselt combines the charm of a compact city with fashion, fine dining, museums, and a surprising amount of green space. The car-free shopping streets and squares invite you to take your time and look around. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a pleasant day trip from De Zwarte Stok, especially if you want to take a break from the city and enjoy the peaceful Haspengouw countryside.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"dzs-full dzs-soft\">\n<div class=\"dzs-wrap dzs-story\">\n<div>\n<h2>A city for foodies and explorers<\/h2>\n<p>Fashion and design take center stage at the Fashion Museum and along the shopping streets. The Jenever Museum tells a different chapter of local history, while Z33 showcases art, design, and architecture. <\/p>\n<p>Just outside the city center are the Japanese Garden and Herkenrode Abbey. This makes it easy to combine shopping and culture with nature and tranquility. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dzs-facts\">\n<div class=\"dzs-fact\">\n<h3>Fashion and Design<\/h3>\n<p>Discover boutiques, Belgian designers, and the stories behind fashion collections.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dzs-fact\">\n<h3>Flavors of Limburg<\/h3>\n<p>From the history of jenever to cozy restaurants and outdoor patios.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dzs-fact\">\n<h3>Green Outings<\/h3>\n<p>Visit the Japanese Garden or continue on to Herkenrode and De Wijers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<style id=\"dzs-gallery-style\">\n.dzs-gallery-section{padding-top:20px}.dzs-gallery-head{text-align:center;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto 34px}.dzs-gallery-eyebrow{display:block;color:#CFA245;font:600 12px\/1 Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:12px}.dzs-gallery-head p{color:#657570}.dzs-gallery-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}.dzs-gallery-card{margin:0;background:#eef4f2;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(36,65,60,.09);overflow:hidden}.dzs-gallery-card img{width:100%;height:285px;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .35s ease}.dzs-gallery-card:hover img{transform:scale(1.025)}.dzs-gallery-card figcaption{padding:12px 15px;font:11px\/1.5 Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;color:#657570}.dzs-gallery-card figcaption a{color:#3B6561}@media(max-width:767px){.dzs-gallery-section{padding-top:8px}.dzs-gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px}.dzs-gallery-card img{height:245px}.dzs-gallery-head{margin-bottom:25px}}\n<\/style>\n<section class=\"dzs-wrap dzs-gallery-section\">\n<div class=\"dzs-gallery-head\"><span class=\"dzs-gallery-eyebrow\">Even more to look forward to<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Get inspired<\/h2>\n<p>A sneak peek at what you can discover during your trip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dzs-gallery-grid\">\n<figure class=\"dzs-gallery-card\"><img src=\"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dzs-hasselt-galerij-1.avif\" alt=\"Greenery and Water in the Japanese Garden\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption><strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 8px; color: rgb(59, 101, 97);\">Greenery and Water in the Japanese<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Japanese_garden_(Hasselt,_Belgium).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garden Photo: Michiel Dumon \/ Wikimedia Commons \u2014 CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dzs-gallery-card\"><img src=\"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dzs-hasselt-galerij-2.avif\" alt=\"The Ceremony Hall in the Japanese Garden\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption><strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 8px; color: rgb(59, 101, 97);\">The ceremonial hall in the Japanese<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Jtceremoniehuis.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garden Photo: Fortinbras at Dutch Wikipedia \/ Wikimedia Commons \u2014 CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dzs-gallery-card\"><img src=\"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dzs-review-jenever-20260905.avif\" alt=\"A Look Inside the Jenever Museum\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption><strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 8px; color: rgb(59, 101, 97);\">A Look Inside the<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Jenevermuseum_Hasselt_25.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jenever Museum Photo: FrDr \/ Wikimedia Commons \u2014 CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">License<\/a> \u00b7 Resized for web use<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"dzs-wrap\">\n<div class=\"dzs-practical\">\n<h3>Practical Planning<\/h3>\n<p>Check the opening days of museums and gardens in advance. Also check parking, events, and current city itineraries through the official tourist information. Find the most up-to-date information on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visithasselt.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official Visit Hasselt website<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"dzs-note\">Hours, activities, prices, and accessibility are subject to change. Always check the official website shortly before departure. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"dzs-wrap dzs-grid\">\n<div>\n<h2>Discover more from De Zwarte Stok<\/h2>\n<p>Turn this trip into a relaxing stay at our historic square farmhouse. After a day filled with nature, culture, or city exploration, the tranquility of Millen and the Haspengouw countryside await you. <\/p>\n<p>De Zwarte Stok&#8217;s central location makes it easy to combine various highlights in a single weekend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dzs-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/en\/bokrijk\/\">Bokrijk<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/en\/cycling-in-limburg\/\">Cycling in Limburg<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/en\/bed-and-breakfast\/\">Bed &#038; Breakfast<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/en\/surroundings\/\">Explore the Area<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_4208-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Relaxing in the garden at De Zwarte Stok\"><\/section>\n<section class=\"dzs-cta dzs-full\">\n<h2>Explore the region and stay a little longer<\/h2>\n<p>Combine your getaway with peace and quiet, comfort, and personal hospitality at De Zwarte Stok.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dzs-button\" href=\"https:\/\/reservations.cubilis.eu\/de-zwarte-stok-millenriemst\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check Availability<\/a><\/section>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover Hasselt from De Zwarte Stok in Riemst. 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