Are you tired of being indoors? It’s time for some fresh air! Get outside and explore these various nature activities! But what can you do in nature? We have listed the most enjoyable winter activities in nature for you. For instance, visit one of the many nature monuments with the activities listed below or enjoy other outings in nature. Even if it rains or you prefer to stay indoors, we have plenty of ideas for you. Which of these nature activities will you start with?
1. Hiking
A common nature outing is hiking, which is a wonderful way to stretch your legs and get some fresh air. Take a walk in your neighborhood or drive a little further. You might enjoy the beach or cherish nature in the woods. If you choose the woods, consider going for a hike with a ranger to learn about nature! You can also opt to hike in a new area. Make this trip extra special by booking a hotel to get a real change of scenery!
2. Geocaching
Not in the mood for a regular hike? Try geocaching! Geocaching is a kind of treasure hunt that you can do anywhere in Belgium, or even around the world. People from all over the globe hide these so-called ‘caches’. They then register these caches through the Geocache app, which you can find using GPS or your phone. Some caches are easy to find, while others require a good search. Curious about this adventurous activity? Download the free app and see which caches are near you and start searching!
3. Cycling / Mountain Biking
Cycling is also one of the common nature activities. Grab your bike from the shed and go for a ride! This outing can be done wherever you want. Do it in your living area or drive a little to cycle in the Ardennes. Explore the surroundings and discover places you might not even know existed. Follow one of the many junction routes or chart your own course.
Feeling up for a challenge? Go for a mountain biking ride instead. Cycle through the woods or dunes and make it an active day. Check here for the top 10 mountain biking routes in Belgium.
4. Ice Skating
Another perfect winter activity is ice skating. There’s usually an ice rink nearby, and if we have a good winter, there are often many natural ice rinks as well. Strap on your skates and show off your best moves. Warm up after skating with a delicious hot chocolate topped with whipped cream. Check here for an ice rink near you.
5. Get into the Snow
If there’s snow, enjoy a lovely winter walk, go sledding, have a snowball fight, or make a beautiful snowman. No snow but still want to experience it? Head to Snow Valley for a day of skiing or snowboarding.
Best Indoor Activities
Not interested in the nature activities mentioned earlier, or is the weather bad, and would you rather stay warm indoors? Then the following activities are perfect.
6. Make Your Own (Christmas) Decorations
Make your home cozy by crafting your own Christmas decorations. Choose a fun Christmas wreath. Create festive 3D Christmas letters from wood or green branches. Or opt for wintery snow globes that are easy to make with a glass jar. Still not convinced by these ideas? Check out these other fun decoration ideas.
7. Candle Making
Light the candles and create a cozy atmosphere during these dark days. How nice is it to make these candles yourself? Let your creativity shine and create beautiful and unique candles. You can use different molds for various shapes. For example, you could use an empty toilet roll, an old jar, or even an empty Pringles can. Check here for an easy guide on making candles.
8. Play Old Games
Take a trip down memory lane with these classic games we all used to play. But which games did we used to play? Here are our 8 favorite old games:
- Ganzenbord
- Dokter Bibber
- Wie is het?
- Monopoly
- Mens erger je niet
- Party & Co
- Rummikub
- Cluedo
Prefer a game from this time? Check out our blog for the most enjoyable games.
Also, check out our blog for the best alternatives to Christmas markets for even more fun winter activities.
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