Lommel is a town in Belgium, in the Flemish Region, in the province of Limburg, in the Maaseik district. On January 1, 2024, it had a population of 34,913. It lies on the border with the Netherlands. Lommel is home to a Polish military cemetery with the graves of 253 soldiers who died during combat in 1944. In 1946, at the initiative of the British authorities, the bodies of soldiers who died in various parts of Belgium and the Netherlands were transferred here. Soldiers of General Stanisław Maczek’s 1st Armored Division and Polish airmen who died fighting for the liberation of Belgium are buried here. It is the largest Polish cemetery in Belgium. It is also home to the largest German World War II cemetery located outside Germany. 39,111 soldiers are buried there.
- The German War Cemetery in Lommel is the largest German war cemetery in Western Europe outside Germany. More than 39,100 German soldiers are buried here. Most of them fell during World War II, but a small, sixteen-acre section contains 542 graves of World War I soldiers previously buried in a cemetery in Leopoldsburg, Belgium.
- Sahara Observation Tower in Lommelse. A beautiful observation tower with an even better view of the surrounding area. The Sahara, ponds, and forests – all in one place.
- Hotel. Wilgenhuys is located in Lommel and offers a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. Bobbejanland Amusement Park is 39 km away. Nearby attractions include C-Mine (46 km), Bokrijk Train Station (48 km), and Eindhoven Indoor Sportcentrum (30 km). This non-smoking property is 45 km from Hasselt Market Square. Each room at the property has a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Bed linen and towels are provided. All rooms at the property have a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, as well as free Wi-Fi. Select rooms also feature a balcony. Rooms are equipped with a refrigerator. A buffet or continental breakfast is served at the property. The area is popular for cycling. Bicycle rentals are available at the property.
- Hotel De Vossemeren by Center Parcs is located in Lommel and offers a garden, a private beach area, a bar, and free Wi-Fi throughout. The hotel also offers an ATM and a water park. The hotel offers an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a terrace. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Each unit has a private bathroom. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower. A continental breakfast is available on site. A playground is available on site. The area is popular for cycling. Bicycle rentals are available at the property. Attractions close to the hotel include Bobbejanland Amusement Park, 40 km away, and Hasselt Market Square, 46 km away.
- Hotel. Mi casa naranja offers accommodation in rooms located in Lommel. The property is 46 km from Bokrijk Train Station and 32 km from Indoor Sportcentrum Eindhoven. Nearby attractions include Bobbejanland Amusement Park (37 km), Hasselt Market Square (43 km), and C-Mine Art Center (44 km). Free WiFi is available throughout the property, as well as a terrace and a restaurant. Each unit is equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Each unit also includes a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while some units also feature a kitchen with an oven. Each room has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and bathrobes. An à la carte breakfast is available. Distance to important places from the property: Tongelreep Swimming Pool – 33 km, Philips Football Stadium – 34 km.
