Duisburg Village Festival and Vossem Feest Celebrate Heritage and Summer Fun
Discover the rich heritage of Duisburg and Vossem with village festivals, local traditions, and family-friendly fun in Tervuren this summer.
Mayor blasts resident for legal push to get N3 cycle path
Tervuren Mayor Thomas Geyns has criticized a Vossem resident for “pointless court” cases by seeking a foot and cycle path for his children along the Leuvensesteenweg (N3). Geyns argues that the legal action blocks the business park and is unlikely to achieve the desired outcome.
Tervuren Culls 67 Wild Boars
Tervuren has culled 67 wild boars since the start of 2024 to address increasing reports of property damage and sightings, local authorities have confirmed.
Storm Over Tervuren Alderman Appointment
A town council row saw Mayor Thomas Geyns accusing the opposition of hypocrisy during the official appointment of Bram Bartholomees, head of the Koninklijk Atheneum Tervuren (KAT) school. The opposition had raised ethical and practical considerations concerning the appointment to the €59,882 per year post.
Hotrods & Strings on stage in Tervuren
Hotrods & Strings takes to the stage at Warandepoort on Friday 5 September 2025. Born three years ago, the band delivers an infectious mix of rock, jazz, blues and chanson, interspersed with familiar covers.
Tervuren Business Park’s €450,000 Water System Tackles Drought
The pioneering €453,515 water purification installation at Tervuren’s Keiberg-Vossem business park opens on 9 July. The installation combats growing challenges from drought and flooding linked to climate change.
Tervuren detours, parking bans 5-7 July
Summer hits Tervuren with more than just a heatwave. From Wednesday, July 2 through Monday, July 7, residents and visitors should prepare for detours and parking bans that could challenge residents. And the Friday market will even have to relocate to the Keizerinnendreef parking lot.
Tervuren Decides Against Racism Hotline
Tervuren will not set up a dedicated hotline for racism and discrimination reports. Mayor Thomas Geyns (Open VLD, Voor Tervuren) had earlier expressed doubts about its necessity. While no action plan will be introduced, the local government will focus on awareness-raising and collaboration with schools and associations.
Shop Tervuren: win your money back
If you’re shopping in Tervuren this weekend, you might just get your cash back! A new summer promo is giving shoppers the chance to win back the value of their receipts — and you don’t even have to live here.
Tram 44 Returns, Bumpy Rides Remain
After nearly two years of renovation, Brussels’ Tram 44 reopened on 21 June, reconnecting Montgomery and Tervuren. Discover upgrades, events, and what’s next for public transport.
Top Court Strikes At Tervuren Planning Policy
Belgium’s Council of State, the country’s highest administrative court, has overturned new planning rules in Tervuren. The regulations aimed to preserve the town’s rural character and green spaces by imposing stricter building conditions. Tervuren did not contest the auditor’s recommendation to annul the rules, leading to an unchallenged closure of the case.
Mayor Seeks Sponsors to Top Off €140,000 Festival
Mayor Thomas Geyns is seeking sponsors for the free music festival Hee Tervuren, scheduled to take place on the Markt in Tervuren on 5 and 6 July 2025. With talk of €140,000 costs — around €6 per resident — sponsorship can help the mayor cover part of the price tag, especially as major Flemish artists can charge upwards of €45,000.