Boon – De Cam – De Troch – Den Herberg
Eylenbosch – Hanssens – Kestemont
Lambiek Fabriek – Lindemans – Mort Subite
Oud Beersel – Sako – Timmermans – Tilquin
Boon – De Cam – De Troch – Den Herberg – Eylenbosch – Hanssens – Kestemont – Lambiek Fabriek – Lindemans – Mort Subite – Oud Beersel – Sako – Timmermans – Tilquin
Dig in. Toer along!
Explore the Zenne Valley and enjoy the hospitality of our participating breweries and gueuze blenders. Together, we taste unique craftsmanship in both familiar and new creations; this once again makes Toer de Geuze an inspiring journey of discovery.
Participating breweries / gueuze blenders
Fonteinstraat 65,
1502 Halle
Opening hours
Sat: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Dorpsstraat 67,
1755 Gooik
Opening hours
Sat: 11:00 – 19:00
Sun: 10:00 – 17:00
Langestraat 20,
1742 Wambeek
Opening hours
Sat: 11:00 – 19:00
Sun: 10:00 – 17:00
Octaaf de Kerchove d’Exaerdestraat 16,
1501 Buizingen
Opening hours
Sat: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Isidoor Crokaertstraat 167,
1731 Zellik
Opening hours
Sat: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Koekoekstraat 33,
1755 Gooik
Opening hours
Sat: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Vroenenbosstraat 15,
1653 Dworp
Opening hours
Sat: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Isabellastraat 16,
1703 Sint-Gertrudis-Pede
Opening hours
Sat: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Eugène Ghijsstraat 71, 1600 Sint-Pieters-Leeuw
Opening hours
Sat: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Lenniksebaan 1479,
1602 Vlezenbeek
Opening hours
Sat: 11:00 – 19:00
Sun: 10:00 – 17:00
Lierput 1,
1730 Kobbegem
Opening hours
Za: closed
Sun: 10:00 – 17:00
Laarheidestraat 230,
1650 Beersel
Opening hours
Za: 11:00 – 21:00
Sun: 10:00 – 20:00
Chaussée Maïeur Habils 110,
1430 Bierghes
Opening hours
Sat: 11:00 – 19:00
Sun: 10:00 – 17:00
Kerkstraat 11,
1701 Itterbeek
Opening hours
Sat: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Reserve your spot on the bus
Those who would like to sample more than one glass at more than one brewery are warmly invited to join our buses. From the stations of Halle or Denderleeuw to all 14 participating breweries and gueuze blenders, we will take you along. On Saturday we depart at 10:30, and on Sunday our tour starts at 9:30.
Buses on Saturday, 9 May 2026
Buses on Sunday, 10 May 2026
Toer de Geuze bus services
Also take a look at the HORAL Facebook page. There, people who have purchased a ticket but, due to unforeseen circumstances, are unable to participate in Toer de Geuze can offer their tickets for resale.
Where do the buses depart from?
There are two departure and arrival locations: Halle railway station and Denderleeuw railway station.
When do the buses depart?
The doors of the participating businesses open on Saturday at 11:00 and on Sunday at 10:00. This means that the buses depart punctually from the stations at 10:30 on Saturday and at 09:30 on Sunday.
Horal Megablend 2026
On the occasion of the 15th edition of Toer de Geuze, the HORAL members have created a special old gueuze: the HORAL Oude Geuze Megablend 2026. It is the 10th Megablend. All 14 HORAL members contributed in the form of lambic.
The HORAL Megablend 2026 is therefore a blend of young and old lambic from no fewer than 14 producers: Boon, De Oude Cam, De Troch, Den Herberg, Eylenbosch, Hanssens, Kestemont, Lambiek Fabriek, Lindemans, Mort Subite, Oud Beersel, Sako, Tilquin, and Timmermans.
Programme breweries / gueuze blenders
Boon
– Musical entertainment from 2pm by the lembeek Easter Soldiers
– Musical entertainment by local musicians
– Visit to our brewery
– The opportunity to discover and enjoy our beers in our various bars
– Tasty food and ice creams in warm weather
– Our beer shop open for your purchases
– Discover the new Oude Geuze Megablend 2026!
– Public transportation: The Lembeek train station is right next to the Brewery. (S2 train between ‘S Gravenbrakel and Leuven.)
– By car you can park at the brewery, parking is provided.
– Bus parking is provided for buses along the Zuiderstraat
– You can park your bicycle on our bicycle parking
– Or book a seat on one of the HORAL buses
– If you can come by public transport, we advise you to do so. That way you do your bit for the environment, our parking lot is less likely to be full and you always have a BOB with you!
De Cam
This producer’s program is still being completed
De Troch
At Brewery De Troch Wambeek, located in a square farmhouse of the 17th century, after the guided visit with tasting, you can also go for a sandwich with Wambeek flat cheese and local borel snacks. Elaborate meals can be had in the nearby brasserie Leo&Ben’s, which will present dishes prepared with beers from De Troch especially on the occasion of the Toer de Geuze.
Attached to the brewery is a beer store, a beer terrace and – for the youngest – a bouncy castle.
Combine your visit to the brewery with a hike (hiking route Pol De Mont) and/or a bike outing (the cycling route the Boerenkrijgroute), both of which pass by the brewery.
Parking is available in the (parking) lot across from the brewery. Buses should park in the Weverstraat (opposite the brewery). Those traveling by The Line, line buses 65 and R24 have a stop near the brewery.
Den Herberg
Den Herberg will also provide ongoing tours of the brewery.
In addition to two food trucks on the geuze terrace (Ferm – Den Ommegang), there will also be a beer shop.
Parking is provided nearby for buses, cars, motorcycles and bicycles.
This producer’s program is still being completed.
Eylenbosch
This producer’s program is still being completed
Hanssens
During the Toer de Geuze 2026 all Hanssens lambic beers can be tasted. There are continuous guided tours ( NL, FR, ENG ), there is a bar and a beershop. Home-made snacks will satisfy the hunger. The Limited Edition 100% Schaarbeekse Kriekenlambiek TdG26 will be launched that weekend.
Kestemont
Kestemont Brewery is open all weekend, both Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.
Guided tours of the historic brewery depart at regular hours.
At the bar and on the terrace, all beers from Kestemont Brewery and the Oude Geuze Megablend can be tasted: all these beers and the merchandise are also for sale in our sales area.
Parking is available in the parking lot diagonally across from the brewery; bicycle parking is also provided there.
For the little ones, there will be a bouncy castle and a number of folk games.
A live orchestra will provide the musical accompaniment.
To strengthen the inner man, there will be a food stand with snacks typical of the region.
Lambiek Fabriek
Lambiek Fabriek is celebrating its 10th anniversary! Toer de Geuze is the ideal opportunity to take a look behind the scenes and get to know a traditional lambic brewery with a contemporary no-nonsense twist. In between the beats & rhymes we provide guided tours, a summer terrace, shop and for the hungry among us there is also something provided. Besides our classics, we will of course launch a new release for our 10th anniversary! And there is more, but for this you will have to come to us to discover it and… we don’t close the taps at 7 p.m.!
Lindemans
At Lindemans Brewery, experience the last brewing weekend of the season up close. The brewers and guides will give you a unique insight into the traditional brewing process and tell you all about the craftsmanship and role of the magical wild yeasts in brewing lambic. Smell, see, hear and taste how this ancient beer comes to life. Continuous tours are available in Dutch, French and English.
During the weekend, you can participate in Blend Your Own Geuze, an exclusive experience where you compose and bottle your own personal geuze blend to take home (paid). In addition, you will enjoy refreshing lambic beers and, as a first, taste the HORAL Megablend 2026, an Oude Geuze based on lambic from different HORAL members. You will also discover the latest creations, surprising lambic cocktails and exclusive Lindemans gins – all under a dash of music.
There is plenty to do for young and old alike, with entertainment and interactive workshops that ensure an unforgettable day. For those who are hungry, there is a wide range of delicacies: from richly stocked shelves of local products to delicious local ice cream. In the shop you will find a varied assortment of Lindemans beers, glasses and other original goodies.
Saturday, May 9 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday, May 10 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
There is ample parking for cars and bicycles. Cycling is an easy and efficient way to visit the brewery, thanks to the many routes in the Pajottenland region. Moreover, the brewery is located on the Green Route of FlandersbyBike.com
Mort Subite
At Mort Subite (PLEASE NOTE: OPEN ONLY ON SUNDAY, 1 MAY 2022), you can visit the brewery on your own and once again discover Mort Subite beers in all their facets. Taste different vintages of Oude Geuze to fully experience the effect of bottle aging, or sample the 2026 Megablend. Throughout the day, you can enjoy a wide range of tasty treats.
This producer’s program is still being completed.
Oud Beersel
Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, we will be giving continuous tours of our blendery, offering delicious food and our brewery store will be full of bottles, BEER BOXES, glassware and other goodies to take home. In addition, the “BIERHUIS”will also be open throughout, so you can enjoy sharing bottles with new and old friends!
There will be all kinds of entertainment in and around the Kriekerij, such as “Nagelke klop” and horseshoe throwing, there will be beach chairs everywhere to hang out in, and a musical organ will bring a nice swing to it. For the little ones among us, there will be a bouncy castle and a face painting booth.
We give ongoing tours in Dutch, French and English. Tours are offered free of charge and last 20 minutes.
Those who are hungry can enjoy our delicious beer kitchen at the Beer House as always. In addition, we also have a dessert stand at the Kriekerij and you can visit Hoeve Cuvry for pig on a spit.
To quench your thirst, you can drink one of our classics at the Kriekerij, at the bar in the brewery store you can order our specials at 75cl in tasting glasses, and in the Beer House we offer a vastly expanded range of Oud Beersel beers.
In the brewery store you can stock up on our latest releases, as well as the Megablend 2024 and, of course, the rest of our extensive range.
Parking is provided on Hendrik Consciencestraat, the street opposite Oud Beersel. Buses can easily park on the Sanatoriumstraat which becomes one-way during Toer de Geuze especially for this purpose.
In the days before Toer de Geuze, it is possible for groups to visit the brewery already by appointment. The Beer House will be open from Friday to Sunday. Saturday evening the Beer House closes at 9pm and Sunday evening exceptionally at 8pm. Groups wishing to eat at the Bierhuis on Saturday night or Sunday night should book in advance. More info on the Beer House can be found at www.oudbeersel.com/bierhuis.
The Beer House and brewery store are wheelchair accessible. There are only standard bathroom facilities.
Public transportation information
Are you coming by public transportation?
Bus R54 of “De Lijn” brings you to the front door of the brewery, stop “Oud Beersel”. You can take this bus from the Halle train station or from the Ukkel Kalevoet stop, among others.
Do you want to go for a walk?
Then take the train to Lot station or Beersel station and walk the last stretch to the brewery.
Are there any noteworthy activities before or after the Toer de Geuze ?
Friday, May 8, the “BIERHUIS” Oud Beersel will be open from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., on Saturday, May 9, the Bierhuis will remain open until 9 p.m., and on Sunday, May 10, the doors will not close until 8 p.m.
Sako
During Toer de Geuze, Brouwerij SAKO in Gooik opens its doors for a weekend full of lambic, gueuze, and Pajottenland hospitality. In our brewery, you can discover up close how our beers are made. The brewers will be on hand to answer all your questions, allowing you to truly experience the magic of wild yeasts.
After your visit, you can enjoy a refreshing glass of Bogaerden Oude Geuze or Bogaerden Kriek on our terrace, perfectly paired with delicious regional dishes from Slagersboutique Meat. For this special weekend, they have curated a culinary selection that complements our beers beautifully. You can also visit the Bogaerden shop for bottles, glassware, and other souvenirs to take home.
For the children, there will be a bouncy castle, so they can enjoy themselves as well. In addition, there will be live performances: on Saturday, de10 Cats Down will bring extra energy to the brewery, and on Sunday afternoon, the G-Bloezers and Jan Vanlaet will round off the weekend in a festive atmosphere.
Parking is available nearby, but we encourage everyone to come as much as possible by bicycle, public transport, or the HORAL bus, so you can enjoy everything on offer without worries and experience the Pajottenland at its finest.
Saturday, May 9: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday, May 10: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Welcome to SAKO and Bogaerden for a warm, flavorful, and authentic Toer de Geuze weekend in the heart of the Pajottenland.
Timmermans
Timmermans Brewery dates back to 1702 and is therefore the oldest still-active lambic brewery in the world. Brewing will actually take place during both days of Toer de Geuze. The brewing process will start a little later than usual, allowing visitors to witness the mashing with the “madams,” the filtration, and even the pumping to the coolship.
During the guided tour, you can taste a delightful glass of lambic straight from the foeders in the unique foeder hall.
In addition to several live performances, you can enjoy Timmermans beers in the authentic brown café indoors or at the outdoor bar. Be sure to sample the various premieres as well.
This producer’s program is still being completed.
Tilquin
Gueuzerie Tilquin offers a free lambic sample to every visitor who follows the guided tour. At the blending facility, you can taste two types of gueuze (Oude Geuze and Geuze from the cask), Oude Quetsche (plum lambic refermented in the bottle), Oude Mûre (blackberry lambic refermented in the bottle), the typical Tilquin blend of lambics, and Rullquin from the cask. A range of experimental fruit beers from the cask is also offered. Visitors can additionally enjoy other grape and fruit lambics by the glass.
For those who are hungry, there is spit-roasted pork from butcher Fisette, fresh and delicious fish & chips from Bia Mara, or an artisanal burger and Brussels-style meatballs from Tartempion.
For children, a bouncy castle is provided.
All Tilquin products are sold in the shop.
Parking is available opposite the blending facility.
This producer’s program is still being completed.
Frequently asked questions
What is Toer de Geuze?
The Toer de Geuze was first organized on October 19, 1997. Boon, De Cam, De Troch, 3 Fonteinen, Lindemans and Timmermans opened their doors to the public. Since then, the open brewery day of the Pajottenland and the Zenne Valley has been organized every two years. Nothing has been changed to the original success formula. The Toer de Geuze has now become the largest beer event in Flemish Brabant.
The next edition of the Toer de Geuze will take place on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, 2026.
The opening hours are (there are longer opening hours at some producers)
- on Saturday from 11 AM to 7 PM
- and on Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM
The following breweries and blending facilities will open their doors on both Saturday and Sunday: Boon, De Cam, De Troch, Den Herberg, Eylenbosch, Hanssens, Kestemont, Lambiek Fabriek, Lindemans, Oud Beersel, Sako, Tilquin, Timmermans. Mort Subite is only open on Sunday.
During the Toer de Geuze you do not have to pay to visit the participating breweries, blending facilities and the beer center.
ADMISSION IS FREE EVERYWHERE.
You also do not have to make reservations to visit a brewery or blending facility.
You can do this Tour with your own transportation (car, bike,…), or you can reserve a seat on one of the HORAL buses. A bus ticket costs 20,00 EUR/person.
When will the next Toer de Geuze take place?
The Toer de Geuze 2026 will take place on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10. The opening hours are from 11 AM to 7 PM on Saturday and from 10 AM to 5 PM on Sunday.
The next edition of Toer de Geuze will take place in 2028. It is a biennial event.
Which breweries and gueuze blenders are participating in Toer de Geuze?
The following breweries and samplers will open their doors on Saturday: Boon, De Cam, De Troch, Den Herberg, Eylenbosch, Hanssens, Kestemont, Lambiek Fabriek, Lindemans, Oud Beersel, Sako, Tilquin and Timmermans.
Mort Subite is NOT open on Saturdays.
Are open on Sundays: Boon, De Cam, De Troch, Den Herberg, Eylenbosch, Kestemont, Lambiek Fabriek, Hanssens, Lindemans, Mort Subite, Oud Beersel, Sako, Tilquin, Timmermans.
Can I visit all participating breweries and gueuze blenders in one day?
No, it is almost impossible to visit all locations in 1 day. Experience shows that 4 to 5 locations in 1 day is a great achievement to fully enjoy the explanation and company visits. We therefore recommend that you make it a nice weekend in the Pajottenland and the Zenne Valley.
Do I have to pay an entrance fee?
No, during the Toer de Geuze you do not have to pay to visit the participating breweries, blending facilities and the De Lambiek beer center. Admission is free everywhere.
Can I do Toer de Geuze using my own transportation?
Yes, you can do the Toer de Geuze with your own transport (car, bicycle, etc.). Horal also provides buses that each follow their own route. You can purchase tickets here.
Is the Toer de Geuze route signposted?
No, the route is not signposted. It is best to use a GPS or Waze.
Here are all the addresses:
- Boon: Fonteinstraat 65, 1502 Lembeek
- De Cam: Dorpsstraat 67, 1755 Gooik
- De Troch: Langestraat 20, 1741 Wambeek
- Den Herberg: Oct. de Kerchove d’Exaerdestraat 16, 1501 Buizingen
- Eylenbosch: Isidoor Crokaertstraat 167, 1731 Zellik
- Hanssens: Vroenenbosstraat 15/1, 1653 Dworp
- Kestemont: Isabellastraat 16, 1703 Sint-Gertrudis-Pede
- Lambiek Fabriek: Eugene Ghijsstraat 71, 1600 Sint-Pieters-Leeuw
- Lindemans: Lennikse Baan 1479, 1602 Vlezenbeek
- Mort Subite*: Lierput 1, 1730 Asse
- Oud Beersel: Laarheidestraat 230, 1650 Beersel
- Sako: Koekstraat 33, 1755 Gooik
- Tilquin: Chaussée Maïeur Habils 110, 1430 Bierk (Rebecq)
- Timmermans: Kerkstraat 11, 1701 Itterbeek
* Open on Sundays only
Are there also bus services available?
Yes, you can reserve a place on one of the HORAL buses.
Do I need to make a reservation for the HORAL bus services?
Yes, reservation is required.
When does ticket sales start?
The reservation system for the HORAL buses is online. Buy them on this page (from January 3rd).
How much does a bus ticket cost?
The price of a bus ticket is 20.00 EUR.
Welke zijn de routes en uurroosters van de HORAL-busdiensten?
See overview on this page.
What time do the HORAL buses leave on Saturday?
The buses leave promptly at 10:30 AM.
What time do the HORAL buses leave on Sunday?
The buses leave promptly at 9:30 AM.
Accessibility for wheelchair users
Boon: the brewing hall itself is not accessible by wheelchair due to the many stairs. However, the ground floor with the large foeder hall is accessible via the visitor exit. The beer shop, tasting stands and the tent are 100% accessible.
De Oude Cam: the geuze blending facility located between the wooden barrels is easily accessible. The paved courtyard is sloping.
De Troch: the brewing hall and the barrel warehouse are located on the first floor and are not accessible by wheelchair. The bottling plant is located on the ground floor and is accessible. The beer terrace in the courtyard is also accessible. However, there are no sanitary facilities that are accessible by wheelchair.
Den Herberg: the brewery is wheelchair accessible. At the entrance of the café there is a board to bridge the stairs. Inside the building, it is not possible to move from the café to the brewery or vice versa with a wheelchair.
Hanssens: the blending facility and the terrace are easily accessible by wheelchair. The barrel warehouse is not.
Lambiek Fabriek: 100% accessible by wheelchair.
Lindemans: the brewing hall is not accessible for people with a mobile disability as there is only access via a staircase. The production and tasting area such as the courtyard with storage tanks, refrigerators, warehouses, filling lines and the Toer de Geuze bar are easily accessible. There are signs with a shortened route for people with a mobile disability or prams.
Mort Subite: Unfortunately, the brewery is not accessible by wheelchair due to the many stairs. The terrace in the courtyard is accessible.
Oud Beersel: The Oud Beersel Beer House, the brewery shop and the foeder hall on the ground floor are accessible for people with limited mobility. The floors can only be reached by stairs.
Tilquin: 100% accessible by wheelchair.
Timmermans: the ground floor is accessible for people with a mobile disability. This means that the bar, the shop and the barrel warehouse can be visited.