Gijs Van Vaerenbergh will resurrect the lost historic heart of Herkenrode Abbey as a contemporary artwork. The duo will redesign the church, the nuns' quarters and the corridors as a full scale artistic, spatial installation in Corten steel.
At the visitor's center you can find all kinds of tourist information and documentation about Herkenrode Abbey. Here you will also find a shop with delicious regional products and so much more! An ideal stop during your trip.
The first Cistercian convent for women has its roots in the middle ages and florishes in the 16th century. The story of this spiritual village comes to an abrupt end as a result of the French revolution. Read more about the fascinating history.
