"The castle, the wood, raisins" Hoeilaart by Norali

Hoeilaart Travel Guide: 9 reviews and 23 photos

Hoeilaart - Hoeilaert

Hoeilaart is a commune located in Vlaams Brabant province (Belgium). It is a commune really near Brussels. 7 km from Brussels' center, some 12 minutes to join the capital city from Hoeilaart.

My "trips" to Hoeilaart were mainly to pay a visit to my best friend. Some days here and there, to have diner together, to walk in the neighbouring wood... To chill out before going to restaurant.

She guided me once in this area. But since she doesn't live there anymore, I wonder when I would return. I remember though it has some nice setting: greenery, a park with fountain, this town hall. Kind of a nice place to live (dorm?) in.

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Shall I call it the bucolic page?

Hoeilaart wood, part of Forêt de Soignes

One of the tracks in the wood... Just inviting and refreshing. Very calm, bucolic.

Find in one of my t-logues some pics taken during those hours walking and chatting. As they are walks in the woods, you could find the bucolic touch of the page... Enjoy!

However, don't limit your appreciation to a countryside village. It has some nice (and expensive) restaurants, cosy villas and renovated houses of serrist.

Pros and Cons

Pros:The castle, the wood, raisins
Cons:I guess it would take me a long time before returning there
In a nutshell:Nice place to have a walk through the town and the wood

Last visit to Hoeilaart: Jul 2003
Intro Updated Nov 13, 2003
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Chateau de Quirini, Gemeentehuis, the townhall - Hoeilaart

Druivenfestival or raisin festival Local Customs (1)

Uses to take place on each third week of september... This is the raisin festival in an area that is well-known for its... more travel advice

The wood Favorites (3)

The town of Hoeilaart is edged by Hoeilaart woods. It has some cycling paths in it, that makes it safe for both cyclers... more travel advice

Cycling in the woods Sports & Outdoors (2)

Check my pic! This was one of nicest spots I saw to cycle in. Plus, from what I saw in the woods, cycling path is... more travel advice

Horse riding (club) Sports & Outdoors (2)

Will look for the name of the club and report here... Anyways, while walking in the Hoeilaert woods (portion of Soignes... more travel advice

Things to Do (1)
Walk through the wood

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Peter_P Nov 11, 2008 at 9:59 PM

It seems like there is a lot to do and see next week for me...:-)
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MURRA Dec 16, 2004 at 8:43 AM

pretty little town
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diageva Mar 8, 2004 at 2:24 PM

Yes, you must be proud of your pictures :)) they are beautifuls ... and I am happy than despite you where at your VT-era you forgot to take the pic of the fountain, that is because you where relax, :)) VTs must not be slaves of the camera :)))
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cadzand Mar 2, 2004 at 12:31 PM

Ma parole, tu as raison. Je dois prendre le temps de lire le tout.... + tard, mais ça a l'air bien. Waterplants with yellow flowers : must be Iris (like Dannie - be) Cannot identify the white ones :-((
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Sjalen Dec 11, 2003 at 4:27 AM

Great to see Hoeilaart! I used to ride at Lord Newcastle stables but there are sooo many...
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Azhut Dec 8, 2003 at 12:50 PM

nice page but please add more info :-))))