The Atlas Obscura Guide To Bassenge

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Bassenge, Belgium

Updated October 15, 2014

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Unusual Attractions in Bassenge

Tower of Eben-Ezer

Bassenge, Belgium

Tower of Eben-Ezer

A Belgian self-built tower inspired by the Bible and ancient civilizations.

Fort Eben-Emael

Bassenge, Belgium

Fort Eben-Emael

This sprawling Belgian fort was once thought of as impenetrable but now it is simply an abandoned relic.

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Maastricht, Netherlands

St. Pietersberg Caves

Incredible labyrinth of man made caves.

6 miles from Bassenge

Fort Saint Pieter

Maastricht, Netherlands

Fort Saint Pieter

This historical Netherlands fortress still bears the marks of its single siege.

6 miles from Bassenge

The nave has been repurposed to include the reception, restaurants, and guest spaces.

Maastricht, Netherlands

Kruisherenhotel

A luxury hotel housed in a former 15th century Gothic church.

6 miles from Bassenge

Blegny, Belgium

Blegny-Mine

Descend into the tunnels to experience the life of a coal miner.

7 miles from Bassenge

Selexyz Dominicanen

Maastricht, Netherlands

Selexyz Dominicanen

This centuries-old gothic monster has been converted into a sprawling, glossy bookstore.

7 miles from Bassenge

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