Hallerbos Forest, Belgium

Hallerbos is a one-of-a-kind woodland in Belgium. It is well-known for its stunning bluebell blooms that bloom in the spring on the woodland floor. The forest comprises around 1,360 acres and is located in the municipality of Halle, which is in Flemish Brabant, with a tiny portion in Walloon Brabant. The woodland is a famous tourist destination that can be reached by both public and private transportation. Hallerbos was part of a large carboniferous woodland at the start of the Mesolithic era. However, it has shrunk significantly in size over the years.

The Hallerbos Forest attracts both local and foreign visitors, and there are several cafés and restaurants nearby. Other notable locations include the Roebuck Trek, a difficult walk across four valleys, and the Bluebell Walk, which begins in Achtdreven on the middle plateau and travels through the entire bluebell region. The overall size of the forest reserve is around 100 hectares. Rare flora such as Bear's Garlic, Spiked Rampion, Herb-Paris, and heather flourish inside it. There are also many different types of flowers that attract butterflies such as the Rare Purple Emperor, White-letter Hairstreak, and Brown Hairstreak. Hallerbos now includes 10 ponds with fish, and on summer evenings, one may see bats foraging in the water area. This place is also ideal for bird watching as in the autumn season one can find many water birds around ponds.