Belgium's most famous carpet of blue-purple flowers attracts many tourists to the Hallerbos forest, starting from mid-April to mid-May. Could it be precisely its temporality that increases the attraction to this blue flower? Before the arrival of the bluebells, you can enjoy a blanket of white flowers with enchanting wood anemones in the vast forest of Hallerbos. This has almost 555 hectares of extension.
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In early spring, hikers can also discover wild yellow daffodils in some parts of this magical Belgian forest.
Whichever flower you are most waiting to see, in this article you will learn more about the most famous forest in Belgium.
A walk through the Hallerbos forest
The magnificent flower-filled Hallerbos Forest is the ideal place to help you unwind after a stressful work week. Stroll through the woods at your own pace, alone, with friends and family or with your dog. Enjoy the beginning of spring to the fullest and explore this beautiful blue forest.
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You can meet many travelers from all over the world strolling through the tall trees, and everyone will surely agree how amazing the site is. In fact, it has been voted one of the seven most impressive forests in the world.
Bluebells in Hallerbos Forest
The weather is clearly the one that decides when the forest turns blue. When the weather is very good, the bluebells will bloom faster than normal, and consequently the flower mantle will also disappear earlier. Warmer climates will also cause tree leaves to grow earlier, causing the bluebells to receive less light, reducing their flowering time.
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In 2013, when the winter was cold and long, it took longer than normal before the Hallerbos forest was in bloom. Many people had to wait more than three extra weeks as a result, until they were finally able to put on their hiking boots and enter that sea of bluebells. The purple-blue color on the forest plateaus seemed more intense after all, compared to the color in the valleys back then. Those who wanted to enjoy the fairy tale atmosphere of the moment, had to hurry to arrive just in time to see the play of light and shadow on the flowers.
Tips to make the most of your visit to the Blue Forest
In the woods
Marked trails, marked with purple arrows, will show you the way to the heart of the forest along with beautiful blankets of flowers. Stay on the trail at all times and never pick flowers. It goes without saying that you have to pick up your trash and carry it with you until you find a trash can. If you go with your dog, keep him on a leash and follow the marked path.
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Did you know that wherever someone steps on, the flowers will not be able to bloom the following year? Due to the compaction of the soil, the flower seed is not able to germinate well. This causes the edge of the flower to drift out of its way more and more. It is a pity that the forest runs the risk of becoming a victim of its own success, since, in places without vegetation, flowers are never able to bloom again.
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Choose the right time: avoid weekends
Would you like to admire with your own eyes the wonderful cloak of Hallerbos wild bluebells? From mid-April, the flowers begin to bloom and you can pay a visit. In order to enjoy these wildflowers in peace and harmony, it is better to go on a daily basis. Until late noon and late afternoon, it is still an extremely pleasant time to walk through the woods. You have until mid-May to marvel at the vast flower plains of the Hallerbos Forest.