Hoegaarden

Hoegaarden is a municipality in Flanders, situated roughly 25 kilometers east of Brussels. The village is small and rural, with a notable brewery that defines its character and draws many visitors to the area.

The place traces its roots to the Middle Ages, when local brewing traditions started to develop. The brewery became the economic foundation in the centuries that followed and continues to shape the village's development today.

The town is known for its Trappist beer, brewed according to traditional recipes for generations and shaping the local character. The brewery and its heritage are deeply woven into community identity, drawing visitors who wish to experience the connection between craft and place.

The village is easily accessible by bus from Brussels or nearby towns. Most attractions are within walking distance, and a stroll through the center offers the best overview of the place.

The brewery nearly disappeared but was revived in the 1960s and has since become a symbol of preserving traditional craft methods. This comeback turned the place into an example of successful heritage conservation in modern times.

Location: Arrondissement of Leuven

Capital city: Hoegaarden

Operator: Gemeente Hoegaarden

Part of: Politiezone Getevallei, Emergency zone Flemish Brabant East

Shares border with: Tienen, Beauvechain, Jodoigne, Hélécine

Phone: +3216768768

Email: info@gemhoegaarden.be

Website: https://lokaalbestuurhoegaarden.be/home

GPS coordinates: 50.77415,4.88703

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:07