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    Discover As, Genk & Limburg

    Surroundings

    Surroundings

    Limburg comes alive

    And you can feel it, even in As. As is a green municipality at the heart of Limburg, with plenty to offer: for lovers of nature, cycling, shopping, relaxing and good food. There is something for everyone.

    Hotel Mardaga sits at the gateway to the Hoge Kempen National Park, a stone's throw from Genk. The park's main purpose is nature conservation, but walking, cycling, mountain biking, horse riding and nature experiences are all possible. A perfect combination of peace and adventure.

    From the vibrant former mining site C-Mine in Genk to the shopping village Maasmechelen Village: everything is within cycling distance or a short drive. An ideal base for discovering Limburg.

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    Things to experience

    Nature & walking

    At the gateway to the Hoge Kempen National Park.

    Hotel Mardaga is located in As, right at the entrance to the Hoge Kempen National Park, the largest nature reserve in Flanders. Endless walking and mountain bike routes through forests, heathland and sand dunes literally start on our doorstep. Right next to the hotel runs the Kolenspoor, a green cycling and walking route along the former mining railway. From cycling junction 41 you can pick up the Limburg node network straight away.

    Culture & heritage

    Limburg's mining past, alive and well.

    Genk has transformed its mining heritage into vibrant experience destinations. C-Mine (8.2 km away), the former Winterslag coal mine, is now a creative hotspot with design, exhibitions, an underground mine tour and cinema. A must for anyone combining culture and history with a day out.

    Shopping

    Designer brands right on your doorstep.

    Maasmechelen Village (7.4 km away) is an open-air shopping village with more than a hundred boutiques of international top brands, at discounted prices all year round. The perfect way to fill a relaxed day, followed by dinner at Restaurant Marveille.

    Cycling through the trees in the Hoge Kempen National Park near Hotel Mardaga in As

    Airports

    Easily accessible for international guests

    Maastricht-Aachen Airport15,8 km
    Liège-Bierset Airport41,5 km
    Eindhoven Airport52,5 km
    Brussels Airport95 km

    Frequently asked questions

    About the surroundings

    Hotel Mardaga in As sits at the gateway to the Hoge Kempen National Park, ideal for walking, cycling and mountain biking. Nearby you'll find C-Mine in Genk, the shopping village Maasmechelen Village, Karting Genk, Golf club Spiegelven and wellness facilities. The hotel is the perfect base for an active or relaxing holiday in Limburg.

    The Hoge Kempen National Park is just 5.1 km from Hotel Mardaga. It is the largest nature reserve in Flanders, with extensive walking and cycling routes through forests and heathland.

    Yes. The hotel is close to cycling junction 41 and the starting point of the Kolenspoor, a green cycling and walking route. You can hire bikes at the hotel and explore the node network of the Hoge Kempen National Park directly.

    Maasmechelen Village, the open-air designer shopping village, is about 7.4 km from Hotel Mardaga — roughly a ten-minute drive.

    The closest airport is Maastricht-Aachen Airport (15.8 km). Liège-Bierset (41.5 km), Eindhoven (52.5 km) and Brussels Airport (95 km) are also easily accessible.

    Cycling package The hotel Restaurant Marveille