Sports and recreation
SPORT AND RECREATION
There is a lot to do in Genk
You can go sports, visit a museum, walk in the park, or enjoy music and culture. There are also many activities for families and children.
Genk has sports clubs, swimming pools, libraries, and beautiful nature. There are often events such as markets, concerts, and workshops. Well-known places include Molenvijverpark, Kattevennen, and Bokrijk.
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LEISURE TIME. Sport & culture in Genk
Sports in Genk
In Genk, there are many places where you can play sports. There are sports clubs for children, youth, and adults. For example, you can play football, swim, dance, or work out. There are also sports camps and classes you can join.
Do you just want to be active in your free time? That’s possible too! In Genk, there are sports halls, a swimming pool, and parks where you can exercise.
Culture in Genk
Genk has a large and varied cultural offering. You can visit the Emile Van Doren Museum, view an exhibition, or watch a film at the cinema. At C-mine, you can discover art and design. You can also experience the story of the former coal mines during the C-mine expedition.
The city often organizes cultural activities such as music, theater, or festivals.
Holiday offers for children & young people
City of Genk also organizes all kinds of activities during the holidays, such as sports camps, playground programs, summer camps, or technology camps.
TOURISM IN GENK. Nice places to visit
There is always something to experience in Genk. From an inspiring visit to Bokrijk, C-mine, or LABIOMISTA to relaxing in Thor Park or engaging in sports at the Sports Center. For those who prefer a quiet time, the library is the ideal place to read or study. Genk thus combines nature, culture, and relaxation for everyone. But you can also enjoy very pleasant walks in this beautiful area.
Library
The library is an open house for everyone, a place of inspiration and meetings. You can also borrow books, magazines, films, music, and digital materials there. In addition to its own collection, the library regularly hosts events, lectures, workshops, children's programs, and activities organized by partners in the city or external organizations.
Address: Stadsplein 3, Genk
Phone: 089 65 35 35
Sports center
The Sports Center in Genk is a modern sports facility where everyone can come for exercise and relaxation. It is easily accessible by bike or public transport.
Address: Emiel Van Dorenlaan 144, Genk
Phone: 089 65 34 50
Bokrijk
Bokrijk is a large estate in Genk with nature and history. You can walk or cycle through forests and along ponds. The open-air museum shows how people lived in the past, with old houses and farms. There is a large playground for children.
Address: Bokrijklaan 1, Genk
Phone: 011 26 53 00
Thor Park
The old mine building has been transformed into an innovation and technology campus as well as a versatile event and meeting location. Today, it is a center where energy, technology, science, and entrepreneurship come together. You will find everything there: from a stylish restaurant to extensive conference facilities.
Address: André Dumontlaan 67, Genk
Phone: 089 65 44 29
Kattevennen
Kattevennen is a beautiful place in Genk and a gateway to the Hoge Kempen National Park. You can walk, cycle, or simply enjoy nature there. At the Cosmodrome, you learn more about stars and planets. It’s a combination of nature and science in a beautiful green environment.
Address: Planetariumweg 18/19, Genk
Phone: 089 65 55 55
LABIOMISTA
LABIOMISTA in Genk is an art and nature park by artist Koen Vanmechelen. It is located on the old Zwartberg mining site and consists of three parts: a former director's house with exhibitions, the old Zwartberg zoo, and a large park. The entire domain revolves around the idea of the mix between art, nature, and science and how humans and animals coexist.
Address: Marcel Habetslaan 58/60, Genk
Phone: 089 65 55 90
C-mine
C-mine is a creative and cultural place in Genk built on the old Winterslag mine site. You will find a mix of culture, history, and experience there. There are exhibitions, a cinema, studios, and the well-known C-mine expedition, where you can discover the history of the old mine buildings.
Address: C-Mine 10, Genk
Phone: 089 65 44 90