T(R)IPS FOR KIDS

Day-trippers with children can comfortably fill up 24 (or even 48) hours in Aalst. Whether you choose a heavy dose of culture, go on a culinary tour or prefer an adrenaline kick you won't soon forget, just about all of Aalst's activities are 100% suitable for children.

Are you looking for a child-sized activity? We'll list your options here:

- All ages

• With the (interactive) magical carnival walk, children of all ages can swing the Prince's sceptre for a few hours in Aalst.

- Toddlers

• Rik the Jokester's toddler quest Discovering Aalst with the under-6s? Along with Rik the Jokester, you'll head through the inner city and link your stickers to the right location on your city plan.

• Elsa and Lisa toddler route ’t Gasthuys – Urban Museum used to be a hospital (a 'gasthuys') run by nuns. The two naughty sisters Elsa & Lisa will take the littlest visitors on a crazy trip through the hospital as it once was.

- 6 to 12 years

• Jokester Rik will take children from 6 to 12 years on a quest through the city. Choose from three versions: from here to there with Priest Daens, a soft spot for Aalst or about creative people and revellers.

• Would you rather head out with the iPad? You can discover the centre of Aalst with the iPad walk ‘We're crazy about Aalst’.

• Is TikTok life for your children? Route 9300 will take you past the coolest hotspots and give you some tips for the best pics and dances.

• But climbing, skating, mountain-biking and water sports on and around the Schotte site are totally family-proof too! Or go for a dive at Aquatopia swimming paradise. At one of our catering establishments, the whole family is guaranteed to round off the day with something very tasty.

At www.visit-aalst, you'll always find an up-todate overview of our child-friendly activities.