Nomadland
Close to LABIOMISTA, you’ll find Nomadland. It’s an ideal meeting place, connecting the local neighbourhood to LABIOMISTA. Near the allotments and picnic areas, various colourful gypsy wagons offer local food and drinks. The wagons were built by local people, based on a concept developed by Koen Vanmechelen, and carried out in collaboration with the city of Genk. It’s the locals themselves who run the project, so come visit to soak up the unique local atmosphere.
General opening hours for Nomadland
You can come and have a picnic at any time.
The gypsy wagons will only be open at specific times:
- During school holidays, from Tuesdays up to and including Sundays, from 11 am to 6.30 pm at the latest. In October and November 6 pm at the latest.
- Outside school holidays, only on weekends and public holidays, from 11 am to 6.30 pm at the latest.
Groups
Are you planning a visit to LABIOMISTA with a group of more than 20 people? How about having a picnic with your group, or having a drink and a bite to eat in the cozy surroundings of Nomadland? Please contact us beforehand. This is only possible during the general opening hours.
Only after reservation: nomadland@genk.be / +32 (0)89 65 55 90
Food and drinks within walking distance
- Da Mangia Italian cuisine, restaurant
- De Nieuwe Kempen Chip shop
Stay overnight within walking distance
B&B Le Charbonnage, art gallery & B&B
By bike or car
- Raineri Italian delicacies, supermarket
- Zaveldriesstraat Various shops
- Hoevenzavellaan Various shops
- Vennestraat Various restaurants
These vibrant streets are a just a stone’s throw from LABIOMISTA. Here, you’ll find various local shops, bakeries and restaurants with flavours from all over the world.
Ask for the free cycling map and the map with Genk hotspots in LABIOMISTA’s reception building.
No catering in the park
We have made a conscious decision not to provide food and beverage services at LABIOMISTA. Our aim is to support local initiatives and businesses. Eating and drinking are permitted in the park, but not inside the buildings. There are picnic benches scattered throughout the park, or you can borrow a picnic blanket at the reception desk. Please bring your own lunch and reusable packaging as much as possible. you can always fill or refill your water bottle at the drinking fountain in the reception area, this was, we can all help protect nature together.
You can also order a luxurious picnic basket through Visit Genk. These baskets will be delivered tot the reception area during the morning where you can pick them up at noon. Mor info & odering via this link.