Tongeren is the most ancient, beautiful and inspiring city in Belgium. Having arrived in it, you from the first second will dive completely into another epoch, which is full of unknown and interesting. This city became a kind of reminder of the rule of Caesar and the life of ancient Romans. He survived a lot of events, the memory of which is stored in his sights. Just do not think that Tongeren is a boring city, but quite the contrary, it has a lot of modern hotels, restaurants and places for entertainment. That is why it is considered an excellent place in Belgium for a vacation.
Weather in the city
As in the whole country, the mild maritime climate prevails in the magnificent city of Tongeren. In it you will not be annoyed by the summer heat or winter snowfalls. In summer, the air temperature can rise to the maximum of +23, once every two weeks, precipitation falls and there are no elements. In winter, the temperature of the air is equal to +5 degrees, sometimes the roof covers snow, but there are no ice and snow. In Tongeren, the best time for tourism is the period from April to September.
Excursions and entertainments
The ancient, beautiful city of Tongeren is full of discoveries and mysteries. It contains a deep history of centuries BC. Its attractions are a real relic of Belgium and masterpieces of world history. Of course, every traveler does not miss a chance to walk through them and get to know them. The most important attractions of Tongeren, which any tourist should see, are:
- Basilica of Our Lady (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwebasiliek). It is located near the station, in the Stadhuisplein square.
- Beginage of St. Catherine (Sint-Catharinabegijnhof). One of the main attractions, which originates back in the distant 1239.
- Fortress walls (Stadsomwalling). Located 1 km from the Basilica of Our Lady.
- The castle of Herenelderen (Kasteel van's Herenelderen). It is 4 km from the station.
- Church of St. Martin (Sint-Martinuskerk). Settled in the suburbs of Tongeren.
- City Hall. It is located on the corner of the Big Square.
- The Halo-Roman Museum.
Excursions to these places are extremely interesting and informative. Suitable for visiting with children.
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Hotels in Tongeren
There are not many hotels in Tongeren, but enough to accommodate quickly and conveniently at any time of the day. There are not all categories in the city, the best are those that received four stars. They are in the center, the cost of living is equivalent to $ 150 per day. All hotels in Tongeren are clean, cozy, they serve free breakfasts, there are restaurants (bars, cafes) and a good list of available services. Most tourists prefer to stay in the following hotels:
- Eburon Hotel 4 *;
- Maison Sophie 4 *;
- Huys van Steyns 3 *;
- Boutique Hotel Caelus Vl 2 *.
In addition to hotels in Tongeren there are other options for living: villas, apartments, guest houses, rental apartments. They can be easily found in any corner of a wonderful city and settle down for a convenient payment for you.
 |
 |
Restaurants in Tongeren
Long walks and excursions to Tongeren, of course, will tire any traveler, and it would be nice during them to take a break and somewhere to refresh yourself. Fortunately, in this beautiful city there are a lot of cafeterias, pizzerias, fast food, steak houses, bars and chic restaurants. They serve dishes of national cuisine, as well as French, European, Chinese. In this city you can easily find a place to like, in which you can spend a romantic evening or a noisy holiday. In Tongeren, tourists liked the following restaurants:
- Magis Restaurant;
- Restaurant Bazilik;
- Restaurant Sjalotte.
On average, a full dinner in these institutions goes to 200-500 dollars.
 |
 |
Road and transport
The magical city of Tongeren is located on the banks of the Eker River, from the western part of the province of Limburg, 20 km from Hasselt, 30 km from Liege and 90 km from Brussels. You can get there by train and a rented car. If you go to the city from Hasselt by rail, then spend on the journey only 25 minutes, and from the capital - about two hours. To drive by car to Tongeren from the nearest cities, then choose the route N20 or N3.
In the city itself, locals travel by car, taxi, bicycle, motorcycle or by public transport. In general, the transport infrastructure in it is well established. You can take a car or other means of transportation in local companies.