It is located south of Kalmthout, directly on railway line 12 (Antwerp – Roosendaal) with its own station and close to the Kalmthoutse Heide (part of the Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide), a large nature reserve with heathland, fens, dunes, and forests.
Location: Between the N111 and N122, in the Noorderkempen, a wooded area with many villas.
History & characteristics: The village grew mainly around the train station in the 20th century.
It was popular as a starting point for walks to the Kalmthoutse Heide and had a notable Jewish community that contributed to its prosperity (including a synagogue).
Points of interest: St. Joseph's Church.
Monument to Canadian liberators (1944).
Station with Suske & Wiske references (Heide is a fan of the comic series).
In short: a quiet, green residential and tourist village known primarily for its direct access to the beautiful Kalmthoutse Heide.
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