Welcome Back to Flanders Fields Pass

Available for travel until 30 September 2022, VISITFLANDERS “Welcome Back to Flanders Fields Pass” offers visitors discounts or free entry to museums and local experiences across the region. A highlight is the generous discount available on day tours and private guiding. Simply book an overnight stay directly with a participating hotel in the region and your clients will have automatic access to the pass on check in at their accommodation facility. Note – if intending to use the discounts for day tours and private guiding, it is recommended to book ahead of time.

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New Brothers in Arms Memorial
Located in near Polygon Wood and the CWGC Buttes New British Cemetery, (next to Café De Dreve) is the new Brothers in Arms memorial. This poignant memorial honours all brothers of all nations who served in WW1. The memorial will be officially opened in September 2022, but is able to be visited now.

GLORIOUS GHENT
A favourite with city with Australian travellers, now is the time to re-visit and check out one of the Ghent’s highlights – the restoration of Van Eyck’s Adoration of the Mystic Lamb and the new visitors centre in the crypt of St Bavo’s Cathedral. While this was completed in 2020, with our borders closed, now is the first opportunity to Australian travellers to see the incredible detail that was revealed in the restoration of the artwork also known as Europe’s most stolen piece of artwork. Be sure to stay at least a night in Ghent, it is a destination with many fine restaurants, bars and (unique beers). Recommendations are happily provided on request!

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BRUGES BECKONS...
Just 25 minutes away from Ghent by train is Bruges. The stunning city needs little introduction and was recently won 6th place in the category “Small Cities of the World” in the Conde Naste Travellers Awards. Bruges offers a wealth of museums and visitor experiences, but perhaps best of all is wandering the fairytale cobblestone streets – around every corner is a new discovery. Beyond the well-trodden paths, you’ll find specialty shops, many producing original goods handmade in Bruges by local entrepreneurs.

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LEUVEN....Where?
Less than 30 minutes by train from Brussels is the elegant city of Leuven. Recently recognised by EuropeanBestDestination.com with a top five finish, the city was also voted “Best Open-Minded Destination in Europe”, ahead of Amsterdam and London.

Well worth a day trip from Brussels, Leuven is home to stunning architecture, the Stella Artois brewery and an excellent restaurant and bar scene.

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THE BEST BEER (EVER?)...

Regarded by many beer afficionados as the best beer in the world, Westvleteren is a trappist beer, which means it has been brewed within the walls of a monastery supervised by monks. While private sales are very limited, you can be guaranteed to try the beer at the nearby café “In De Vrede”, located 30 minutes drive north of Ypres.

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