Poperinge's Hops Museum
Poperinge's Hop Museum is located in the old "Stadsschaal" or Municipal Scales. An informative audio tour guides you through four floors of history and culture, all the way from the impressive loft to the concluding ground floor. On your way down, local characters like "The Bagger" and "The Nose" will guide you along the four seasons of the hop, historic documents, photographs, scale models and audiovisuals illustrate both the story of this unique building and that of local hop growing, its past and present.
The Hop Museum is located in the center of Poperinge, near the Grand Place and within walking distance of the train station (800 meters).
More info: http://www.hopmuseum.be/
Walk, cycle or drive through the 'hoppeland'
Hoppeland walking network
Explore Poperinge and its surroundings and admire the unique hop fields. The cross-border Hoppeland walking network unveils the heritage and charm of the town of Poperinge and its rolling countryside. In the hospitable, picturesque villages you will indulge in gastronomy, the ‘joie de vivre’ and the lively traditions of the Westhoek and French Flanders. Hike through the richly wooded region, past the impressive hop trellises and explore nature along winding creeks. Explore Poperinge and its surroundings and admire the unique hop fields. The cross-border Hoppeland walking network unveils the heritage and charm of the town of Poperinge and its rolling countryside. In the hospitable, picturesque villages you will indulge in gastronomy, the ‘joie de vivre’ and the lively traditions of the Westhoek and French Flanders. Hike through the richly wooded region, past the impressive hop trellises and explore nature along winding creeks.
For more information, get in touch with Poperinge's tourist service.
Hoppeland cycle network
For more information, get in touch with Poperinge's tourist service.
Tournée Locale - Route Poperinge, (Vleteren), Ieper
This beer-themed cycle route (46.5 or 38 km) starts at Poperinge’s Hop Museum – the best possible place to embark upon your trip through the Westhoek’s beer landscape. The long route brings you to the town of Ypres, via Sint-Sixtus abbey. The ‘cat’s town’ of Ypres has a lot in store when it comes to beer! The shorter route guides you through hop fields, past the De Plukker brewery and on to the SAS brewery in Boezinge.
For more information, get in touch with Poperinge's Hops Museum.
Tournée Locale - Route Poperinge -Vleteren
This beer-themed cycle route (33 km) starts at Poperinge’s Hop Museum – the best possible place to embark upon your trip through the hop landscape of Poperinge and Vleteren. On your route you will encounter three breweries, but don’t forget to stop in one of the cosy pubs where you can taste the region’s famous beers!
For more information, get in touch with Poperinge's Hops Museum.
Tour Westhoek
Discover the Flanders Fields region during a guided tour in an authentic Volkswagen van. Customized programs are possible for both small and larger groups.
More info: www.rondjewesthoek.be