Bluebell festival 2026<\/h1>\n<\/div>\nPlease note: the car parks at the Hallerbos are limited in number and capacity.\u00a0Illegal parkers run the risk of being fined.<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you come by car at the weekend or on a public holiday, it is best to park it in the free car park in the ‘Welkomstlaan’ near the city center of Halle. From there you take the free shuttle bus (see below) to Parking 2 (at the Forest Museum).<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Did you know …<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nBluebells are delicate and easily damaged, especially if they\u2019re trodden on. Damage can prevent the leaves from photosynthesizing, causing the plant to die back. Bluebells take many years to get established, so minor damage can have long-lasting impact. Help to look after the bluebells by sticking to the official pathways. By doing so you do not compact the soil and new plants can germinate. In this way, the forest remains magically beautiful in the spring for future generations.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div>Practical information<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n- Access – entrance<\/strong><\/span>
\nEntrance to the forest is free<\/strong>. The parking lots and temporary toilets are also free. The forest is accessible from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
\nThere are no catering facilities<\/strong> in the forest. Please bring a bottle of water. Good walking shoes are also recommended.
\n\u2665<\/li>\n- Parking<\/strong><\/span>
\nFrom Saturday April 4 and at least until Sunday May 3, the Vlasmarktdreef will be closed and Parking 2 ‘Bosmuseum’ cannot be reached by car. It is recommended to use Parking 1a ‘Hogebermweg’ or Parking 1b ‘Houtveld’<\/strong>.
\nFrom April 4 to May 3, Parking 4 is completely and exclusively reserved for people with a disabled card (also during the week!). There is a parking ban in the surrounding streets. So there is no point in driving to Parking 4 without a disabled card.
\nTip<\/strong>: come during the week, it is much quieter then or park your car in Halle on the days when the free shuttle bus runs. Ideal to combine your visit to the Hallerbos with a visit to Halle. Take the parking rules into account.
\n\u2665<\/li>\n- Free shuttle bus<\/span>
\nOn April 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 and May<\/strong> 1, there is a free shuttle bus<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0between Halle ‘Stationsplein’ and Parking 2 every half hour from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and every 20 minutes on Sundays and May 1. In Halle there is also a stop on the ‘Welkomstlaan’ (where there is a long parking area), ‘Centrum’ and ‘Markt’.
\nFor less mobile people, on those same days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., a separate smaller free shuttle bus is provided that takes them from Parking 2 to the ‘Achtdreven’<\/strong>. Only for 65+, pregnant women and other less mobile visitors. This bus is not suitable for electric wheelchair users. The distance to be covered between car park 2 and the Achtdreven is approximately 1.2 km and runs over a wheelchair-accessible surface.
\n\u2665<\/li>\n- Bicycle rent<\/span><\/strong>
\nThere is bicycle rental<\/strong> at the station in Halle (INTRO group<\/a>). From Saturday April 12 to Friday May 1. On weekdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on weekends and public holidays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. During weekends (11-26\/04) and public holidays (01\/05), the bicycles are free while supplies last<\/strong>.
\n\u2665<\/li>\n- Blue-bikes<\/span><\/strong>
\nAt the station of Halle are Blue-bikes<\/a><\/strong>, both in the bike point or with a digital lock. From the railway station in Halle to the Hallerbos is 4.9 km.
\n\u2665<\/li>\n- Less mobile card<\/strong><\/span>
\nFrom Saturday April 4, people with a less mobile card<\/strong> can find reserved places at Parking 4 (Dries 3 \u2013 1500 Halle, during weekends only accessible via ‘Vroenenbos’). The ‘Plateau walk’ departs from the car park to the center of the forest. The course is flat and marked with posts with a ‘white-black’ head. There are rest benches at regular intervals. Please note: from April 4 to May 3, this car park is completely and exclusively reserved for people with a reduced mobility card (also during the week!).
\n\u2665<\/li>\n- By bus (regular service, not for free)<\/strong><\/span>
\nOn working days.<\/strong>
\nFrom Halle station to the ‘Vlasmarkt’ stop on the Nijvelsesteenweg (4 minutes from the Forest Museum): line 114 of the TEC (10 minutes by bus). Timetable, see: www.infotec.be<\/a> or timetable TEC 114<\/a> (enter 114 on the TEC website, click on ‘search’ and select the date in the calendar).
\nFrom Halle station to the ‘Hallerbosstraat’ stop: line R55 of the Lijn<\/a> (12 minutes by bus + 10 minutes on foot to the Hogebermweg ‘P1a’, forest entrance). Timetable, see: www.delijn.be<\/a>.
\nDuring the weekends and May 1st.<\/strong>
\nFrom Halle station to the ‘Hallerbosstraat’ stop: line R55 of the Lijn<\/a> (12 minutes by bus + 10 minutes on foot to the Hogebermweg ‘P1a’, forest entrance). Timetable, see: www.delijn.be.
\n\u2665<\/li>\n- Coaches<\/strong><\/span>
\nOn working days<\/strong>.
\nDrop off and pick up groups at the TEC114 stop on the Nijvelsesteenweg stop \u2018Vlasmarkt\u2019.
\nOr Parking 1b – Houtveld (near the intersection with ‘Pijpaenshoek’) – entrance via ‘Kasteelstraat’ – see map<\/a>.
\nDuring the weekends and May 1st<\/strong>.
\nDrop off and pick up groups at the ‘Hallerbosstraat’ stop of the Lijn R55 bus (near the Hogebermweg entrance). Or at the TEC114 stop on the Nijvelsesteenweg, stop ‘Vlasmarkt’. Coaches can park at the Nederhem car park in the centre of Halle.
\n\u2665<\/li>\n- Toilets<\/strong><\/span>
\nFrom Saturday April 4 to Sunday May 3 there are toilet cabins<\/strong> at Parking 1a (Hogebermweg), Parking 2 (Bosmuseum) and Parking 4 (for people with a reduced mobility card). There is a toilet trailer<\/strong> at the ‘Bospaviljoen’.
\n\u2665<\/li>\n- Dogs<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe dog walking area<\/strong> next to Parking 1a (Hogebermweg) has been temporarily reduced. In the forest, dogs must be kept on a leash.
\n\u2665<\/li>\n- Campers – mobilhomes<\/strong><\/span>
\nFor those who come with a camper<\/strong>: it is not allowed to spend the night in the Hallerbos car parks.
\nThere are 4 spaces at Parking Suikerkaai<\/a> (max 24h parking at the same (daily) rate). There is no running water or electricity connection. The waste water is collected in a special collection pit. Rate: 0,50 euros per hour and from the third hour 1 euro per hour. Daily rate: 5 euros. Free on Saturdays.
\n\u2665<\/li>\n- Drones<\/span>
\nThe use of drones is prohibited in the forest.<\/strong>
\n\u2665<\/li>\n- Annuel Bluebell jogging (Bluebelltrail)<\/span>
\nOn Saturday April 25th in the afternoon. Brings extra crowds into the forest.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
\nPlease note: the car parks at the Hallerbos are limited in number and capacity.\u00a0Illegal parkers run the risk of being fined.<\/strong><\/p>\n
If you come by car at the weekend or on a public holiday, it is best to park it in the free car park in the ‘Welkomstlaan’ near the city center of Halle. From there you take the free shuttle bus (see below) to Parking 2 (at the Forest Museum).<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Did you know …<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Bluebells are delicate and easily damaged, especially if they\u2019re trodden on. Damage can prevent the leaves from photosynthesizing, causing the plant to die back. Bluebells take many years to get established, so minor damage can have long-lasting impact. Help to look after the bluebells by sticking to the official pathways. By doing so you do not compact the soil and new plants can germinate. In this way, the forest remains magically beautiful in the spring for future generations.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div>Practical information<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
\n
- Access – entrance<\/strong><\/span>
\nEntrance to the forest is free<\/strong>. The parking lots and temporary toilets are also free. The forest is accessible from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
\nThere are no catering facilities<\/strong> in the forest. Please bring a bottle of water. Good walking shoes are also recommended.
\n\u2665<\/li>\n- Parking<\/strong><\/span>
\nFrom Saturday April 4 and at least until Sunday May 3, the Vlasmarktdreef will be closed and Parking 2 ‘Bosmuseum’ cannot be reached by car. It is recommended to use Parking 1a ‘Hogebermweg’ or Parking 1b ‘Houtveld’<\/strong>.
\nFrom April 4 to May 3, Parking 4 is completely and exclusively reserved for people with a disabled card (also during the week!). There is a parking ban in the surrounding streets. So there is no point in driving to Parking 4 without a disabled card.
\nTip<\/strong>: come during the week, it is much quieter then or park your car in Halle on the days when the free shuttle bus runs. Ideal to combine your visit to the Hallerbos with a visit to Halle. Take the parking rules into account.
\n\u2665<\/li>\n- Free shuttle bus<\/span>
\nOn April 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 and May<\/strong> 1, there is a free shuttle bus<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0between Halle ‘Stationsplein’ and Parking 2 every half hour from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and every 20 minutes on Sundays and May 1. In Halle there is also a stop on the ‘Welkomstlaan’ (where there is a long parking area), ‘Centrum’ and ‘Markt’.
\nFor less mobile people, on those same days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., a separate smaller free shuttle bus is provided that takes them from Parking 2 to the ‘Achtdreven’<\/strong>. Only for 65+, pregnant women and other less mobile visitors. This bus is not suitable for electric wheelchair users. The distance to be covered between car park 2 and the Achtdreven is approximately 1.2 km and runs over a wheelchair-accessible surface.
\n\u2665<\/li>\n- Bicycle rent<\/span><\/strong>
\nThere is bicycle rental<\/strong> at the station in Halle (INTRO group<\/a>). From Saturday April 12 to Friday May 1. On weekdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on weekends and public holidays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. During weekends (11-26\/04) and public holidays (01\/05), the bicycles are free while supplies last<\/strong>.
\n\u2665<\/li>\n- Blue-bikes<\/span><\/strong>
\nAt the station of Halle are Blue-bikes<\/a><\/strong>, both in the bike point or with a digital lock. From the railway station in Halle to the Hallerbos is 4.9 km.
\n\u2665<\/li>\n- Less mobile card<\/strong><\/span>
\nFrom Saturday April 4, people with a less mobile card<\/strong> can find reserved places at Parking 4 (Dries 3 \u2013 1500 Halle, during weekends only accessible via ‘Vroenenbos’). The ‘Plateau walk’ departs from the car park to the center of the forest. The course is flat and marked with posts with a ‘white-black’ head. There are rest benches at regular intervals. Please note: from April 4 to May 3, this car park is completely and exclusively reserved for people with a reduced mobility card (also during the week!).
\n\u2665<\/li>\n- By bus (regular service, not for free)<\/strong><\/span>
\nOn working days.<\/strong>
\nFrom Halle station to the ‘Vlasmarkt’ stop on the Nijvelsesteenweg (4 minutes from the Forest Museum): line 114 of the TEC (10 minutes by bus). Timetable, see: www.infotec.be<\/a> or timetable TEC 114<\/a> (enter 114 on the TEC website, click on ‘search’ and select the date in the calendar).
\nFrom Halle station to the ‘Hallerbosstraat’ stop: line R55 of the Lijn<\/a> (12 minutes by bus + 10 minutes on foot to the Hogebermweg ‘P1a’, forest entrance). Timetable, see: www.delijn.be<\/a>.
\nDuring the weekends and May 1st.<\/strong>
\nFrom Halle station to the ‘Hallerbosstraat’ stop: line R55 of the Lijn<\/a> (12 minutes by bus + 10 minutes on foot to the Hogebermweg ‘P1a’, forest entrance). Timetable, see: www.delijn.be.
\n\u2665<\/li>\n- Coaches<\/strong><\/span>
\nOn working days<\/strong>.
\nDrop off and pick up groups at the TEC114 stop on the Nijvelsesteenweg stop \u2018Vlasmarkt\u2019.
\nOr Parking 1b – Houtveld (near the intersection with ‘Pijpaenshoek’) – entrance via ‘Kasteelstraat’ – see map<\/a>.
\nDuring the weekends and May 1st<\/strong>.
\nDrop off and pick up groups at the ‘Hallerbosstraat’ stop of the Lijn R55 bus (near the Hogebermweg entrance). Or at the TEC114 stop on the Nijvelsesteenweg, stop ‘Vlasmarkt’. Coaches can park at the Nederhem car park in the centre of Halle.
\n\u2665<\/li>\n- Toilets<\/strong><\/span>
\nFrom Saturday April 4 to Sunday May 3 there are toilet cabins<\/strong> at Parking 1a (Hogebermweg), Parking 2 (Bosmuseum) and Parking 4 (for people with a reduced mobility card). There is a toilet trailer<\/strong> at the ‘Bospaviljoen’.
\n\u2665<\/li>\n- Dogs<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe dog walking area<\/strong> next to Parking 1a (Hogebermweg) has been temporarily reduced. In the forest, dogs must be kept on a leash.
\n\u2665<\/li>\n- Campers – mobilhomes<\/strong><\/span>
\nFor those who come with a camper<\/strong>: it is not allowed to spend the night in the Hallerbos car parks.
\nThere are 4 spaces at Parking Suikerkaai<\/a> (max 24h parking at the same (daily) rate). There is no running water or electricity connection. The waste water is collected in a special collection pit. Rate: 0,50 euros per hour and from the third hour 1 euro per hour. Daily rate: 5 euros. Free on Saturdays.
\n\u2665<\/li>\n- Drones<\/span>
\nThe use of drones is prohibited in the forest.<\/strong>
\n\u2665<\/li>\n- Annuel Bluebell jogging (Bluebelltrail)<\/span>
\nOn Saturday April 25th in the afternoon. Brings extra crowds into the forest.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
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