Summer with the kids in Lommel

The sun on your face, nice long days and time for each other... Summer is the time to head for Lommel. Our vast nature is one big playground for children. We list the must-do's for you.

Discover the Free Treasure Hunts

For the little ones

  • Out and About with Bobbie: Bobbie and his dog Trix take you on an adventure through the city centre of Lommel.
    • Location: City centre
    • Age: from 3 years
    • Price: free
  • Anna’s Summer Quest: Anna wants to have a picnic with her best friends and favourite items. Can you find them all?
    • Location: Kattenbos (German war cemetery)
    • Age: from 3 years
    • Price: free

For slightly older kids

  • The Pharaoh’s Golden Garden: take on the challenge to find the secret location of the Pharaoh’s Garden. Hurry – time is ticking!
    • Location: Kattenbos
    • Age: from about 6 years
    • Price: free
  • King Lion’s Treasure: Dragon Ivor has stolen King Lion’s treasure. Will you find it?
    • Location: Sahara
    • Age: from about 6 years
    • Price: free
  • The Lost Gnome Village: a wicked wizard has cursed the gnomes. Can you break the spell and save their village?
    • Location: Heuvelse Heide
    • Age: from about 6 years
    • Price: free

Bouncing on a Donkey’s Back

Explore the Sahara with long-eared guides Dora and Dorus! The walk follows car-free paths, and young children can rest on the donkey’s back.

  • Location: Sahara
  • Age: from about 4 years
  • Price: pay what you want

Slide, climb, scramble & play!

The 2-hectare Dol-fijn outdoor playground is surrounded by forest and filled with fun equipment like a zipline, giant swing, climbing structures, and toddler zone.

  • Location: near the Sahara
  • Age: from 2 years
  • Price: free

Meanwhile, teenagers can enjoy the skatepark!

The 1-hectare Barriers Park at the bottom of bridge nine is a peaceful green space with an adventure playground and a large fishing pond.

  • Location: near Heuvelse Heide
  • Age: from 2 years
  • Price: free

Looking to cool off?

Indoors

  • Go swimming at Optisport De Soeverein
  • Or visit the tropical Aqua Mundo at Center Parcs De Vossemeren

Outdoors

  • Brasserie De Kantine: next to Optisport and Dol-fijn playground – with a spray park for kids and a terrace for parents
  • Recreation park De Vossemeren: enjoy outdoor water fun like waterskiing, flyboarding, canoeing, or try the biggest aqua park in the country!

Prefer dry feet? Treat yourself to a delicious ice cream from one of Lommel’s many ice cream parlours (see hotspot map below).

Combine shopping or terrace time in the city centre with water fun at the play fountains on Hertog Janplein (in front of the town hall) and Vryheyt (in front of CC De Adelberg).

Scroll the Lommel Hotspot Map

A helpful overview of all attractions and activities in Lommel!

Last edited on: 30-06-2025 om 16:42

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