Editing Maasmechelen (section)

==Attractions==
*The largest part of the natural reservation ''[[Hoge Kempen National Park|Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen]]'' is located on Maasmechelen's territory. It was established to protect the unique fauna and flora of the plateau of Campine.
*The ''Eisdense cité'', a 20th-century garden city with typical cottage-like houses in a park setting, still bear witness to the city's mining history.  One of the houses has been converted into a museum.
*Maasmechelen Village, an outlet shopping center was built near the old mining district. In 2010, 2.5 million visitors were counted.
*A functional [[windmill]] dating from 1801 was recently restored and is open to the public every other Sunday.
*A small [[carnival]] museum can also be visited right next to the city's main square.

===Events===
*The [[carnival]] and parade, where masked people entertain numerous visitors, occur every year on November 11, starting at 11:11 am.