Exploring Belgium's Beautiful Countryside: Travel to Aulne Abbey and Landelies

11/11/2016

Rural Belgium is an unsung travel destination. This is what it was like to travel to Aulne Abbey and Landelies. (Updated 2022.)

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Hillside by Landelies Belgium and Aulne Abbey

Getting close to Aulne Abbey! The tiny community of Landelies, Belgium, was wonderful to explore.

When you hop into the car for a bit of spontaneous exploration in Belgium, chances are you're not expecting to uncover lakes and rivers, hills and valleys. Belgium is a beautiful country, with arguably some of the most picturesque towns and cities in Europe, but it's not well known for wide open spaces, rolling hills, and rambling rivers. Our visit to the village of Landelies, Belgium, and to the nearby Aulne Abbey defied all our expectations and transformed the way we think about this country.