Blue bells in Silly
Thousands of people go to a forest just outside Brussels every spring to experience a stunning natural sight. It's the change of the Hallerbos from a green to a blue sea. For a view of the blue bells in bloom, avoid the busy Bois des Halles in Brussels. Discover this amazing spring display in Silly, a European Commission-awarded sustainable tourist destination. It's an experience not to be missed. It's amazing, captivating, and lovely... Words cannot do it justice: you must see them for yourself. If you go on a hot sunny day, the delicious aroma will draw you in long before you see the first bluebell.
When are the best months to see bluebells? That is what everyone is curious about. You don't want to go too early and see only leaves, or too late and see only dead heads. A good starting point is around the middle of April. However, the exact blossoming season varies according on the weather. If late March is unusually warm, they might arrive in early April. If March is chilly, then the end of April is more likely. Silly is a town in Western Belgium's Wallonie Picarde region. The municipality is made up of eight villages located halfway between Lille and Brussels. Bassilly, Fouleng, Gondregnies, Graty, Hellebecq, Hoves, Silly and Thoricourt offer a wide range of unknown riches on their 6768 Ha, of which 80% are cultivated and 8% are wooded. 70km of marked pedestrian trails and the brand-new network of cycle, guide amateurs to the discovery of 6 castles hidden in parks full of remarkable trees, churches, chapels, typical old houses and imposing old farms.
Location: Belgium
