"BOKRIJK --- OPEN AIR MUSEUM" Top 5 Page for this destination Genk by LoriPori

Genk Travel Guide: 36 reviews and 74 photos

OPEN AIR MUSEUM

Saturday, July 30, 2005
Hans and I, along with Johan and his lovely wife Wies, spent a wonderful day at BOKRIJK an OPEN AIR MUSEUM ( Het Openluchtmuseum ) located near Genk, Belgium.
In the 19th Century Open Air Museum, you can experience how Belgians of yesteryear lived, worked and what they did for relaxation and to pass the time.
Spreading over an area of more than 60 hectares, it is separated into three distinct areas - Kempen Village -- Haspengouw Village and East & West Flanders.
So come along with us and we will give you a tour of this place geared to the young and the young at heart!!

CANDLE MAKER

"Oh Hansie, what have you done now?"

Although it looks like Hansie is in Jail, this was actually the CANDLE-MAKERS HOUSE. A Volunteer was inside, showing us how they made honey-comb candles. He had a thin sheet of bee's wax and cut it into two triangles. Then he inserted the long wick from top to bottom and then rolled it with his fingers until it became a cone-shaped candle which he claimed would burn for hours.

KAPEL ZEPPEREN

Kapel Zeperen

What is a community without a church. KAPEL ZEPPEREN is a lovely little stone building with plain windows and very tiny inside. Even a small cemetery was beside the church.

Pros and Cons

Pros:For the Young and the Young at Heart ( That's us!!! )

Last visit to Genk: Jul 2005
Intro Updated Aug 26, 2005
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PANNEKOEK --- AWESOME PANCAKES Restaurants (2)

A former tavern from Lier SINT GUMMARUS is situated in the Kempen Village. Specializes in local dishes such as... more travel advice

KEMPEN -- GROENTETUIN Things to Do (13)

One of the lovelier spots in the Kempen area was the GROENTETUIN or "Green Garden". In this photo, Johan relaxes among... more travel advice

KEMPEN --- WINDMILL Things to Do (13)

The second of two Windmills is found in Kempen. This WINDMILL is called "Standermolen Mol-Millegam". more travel advice

KEMPEN -- KERK ERPEKOM Things to Do (13)

In this photo, you see the White Wedding Coach waiting outside Kerk Erpekom. We were all anxious to see the newlywed... more travel advice

Transportation (1)
HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGES

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GentleSpirit Nov 3, 2012 at 4:07 PM

I had to laugh when i saw your comment about the photo of Hans in jail! That was great. Looks lijk a fun day. Love the photos of the windmills:)
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Wafro Sep 29, 2011 at 12:42 AM

A BOKRIJK visit was(is?) a duty bound social activity for all students in the province Limburg.
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hunterV Jul 2, 2010 at 10:19 AM

Lori, you have visited a great place I must say! I liked the picture of Hansi "in jail"...:-)
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balhannah Mar 23, 2010 at 1:56 PM

Loved my tour here, thanks Lori! Open air museums are a favorite of mine, always hunt them out, even in "Hansi land" found Enhuizen which was fantastic!
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Yaqui Nov 24, 2009 at 7:59 AM

Fantastic place Lori! A place filled with awe and joy. Thanks for sharing it! Have a lovely day!
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evaanna Oct 21, 2009 at 3:24 AM

Lovely open-air museum with so much to see. The entrance fee is a little on the expensive side though, at least for us here. I would have chosen apricot pancakes, just like you.
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lynnehamman Apr 11, 2009 at 6:05 AM

It looks like you had a lot of fun in this little place! Was Hansie naughty again- is that why he was in jail??? LOL! Good photos
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Nemorino Nov 21, 2008 at 3:40 AM

I had to look this one up on the map to see where it is -- not far from Aachen, actually, on the way to Antwerp. So many places still to see!
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SLLiew Apr 28, 2008 at 6:24 AM

Nice building architecture and great picture of the "jester".
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cnango Apr 15, 2008 at 5:30 PM

Hi Lori,I’ve never been to Belgium but by your pictures & descrtions it seems lovely. The De Bierkelder in De Oudestad looks like my kind of place and riding in a horse drawn carriage would be fun.Thanks for the virtual tour. Hugs, Nancy : )