Experience the power of silence in Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide - Silent weekend 25 & 26 October
On Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October 2025, Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide will be all about silence. On the occasion of the International Day of Silence, Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide and various partners invite everyone to experience the power of silence in nature together.
As an officially recognised 3-star area of silence, the Grenspark offers a unique environment where peace, nature and contemplation come together. During a silence weekend, you can take part in various activities that invite you to stop, listen and experience how valuable silence is in our busy lives. From a meditative walk in the castle garden at Ravenhof to playful challenges for children at De Vroente, Duurzaam Educatiepunt and a silent exploration of the Arboretum: there is something for everyone.
Programme
Saturday 25 October
Meditative Silence Walk in the castle garden of Ravenhof
Under the guidance of nature guide and meditation trainer Bram Terleede (IVN Groene Zoom), let yourself be taken on a special tour through the Ravenhof castle garden. In this historical setting with stately avenues, old trees and baroque park layouts, discover the healing power of silence and meditation.Info and registration.
"Feel the Forest, Smell the Heath"
De Vroente, Duurzaam Educatiepunt presents the brand new walk "Feel the Forest, Smell the Heath": a sensory tour with explanations about trees and soil. The walk has been specially developed for people with visual impairments, but is suitable for anyone who wants to experience nature in a sensory way. Info and registration.
Sunday 26 October 2025
Silent walk through the Kalmthoutse Heide
Experience the peace and beauty of the Kalmthoutse Heide during a guided silence walk by Visit Kalmthout. A guide takes you on a voyage of discovery and tells you about the history of this silence area, but above all you are invited to really relax, sharpen your senses and listen to the variety of sounds. Info and registration.
Silent visit in Arboretum Kalmthout
During a silence visit through the arboretum garden, a guide invites you to listen attentively. Not to stories about trees or botanical facts this time, but to the sounds of a Sunday morning in Arboretum Kalmthout. Info and registration.
Throughout the weekend
Playing with silence: silence backpack full of surprises and 25 challenges in nature
At De Vroente, Duurzaam Educatiepunt children and families can get to work with a quiet bag full of surprises or with 25 nature challenges. Find a quiet spot, listen to nature or try to merge silently into your surroundings. Who dares? Book here.
Due to limited places, registration is compulsory. For more info, visit www.grensparkkalmthoutseheide.com/en/dagvandestilte.
The silence weekend is a collaboration between Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide, IVN Natuureducatie, De Vroente, Duurzaam Educatiepunt, Visit Kalmthout, Arboretum Kalmthout, Agentschap voor Natuur en Bos and Staatsbosbeheer.