World Championships for Young Showjumpers at Zangersheide, stay next to the grounds

You wake up slowly in a comfortable bedroom, with the soft sound of birds singing in the background. Outside, you breathe in the fresh forest air. Through specialstays, you stay right in the heart of nature during the horse trials, with plenty of privacy and peace. With 30 accommodations spread across places like Lanaken, Spaubeek, Epen, and Dilsen-Stokkem, you will always find a suitable spot beneath the trees or near the Meuse. Guests rate this tranquility with an average score of 8.8 based on exactly 917 guest reviews. They describe the cottages as cosy, quiet, and very private.

After a refreshing shower, you prepare breakfast. Every cottage has a fully equipped base. You take the cutlery and plates from the cupboard and set the table on your private terrace. As you slowly wake up, you plan the day using the Wi-Fi. Today's programme features the classes of the FEI WBFSH World Championships for Young Showjumpers. Within a few minutes from your stay, such as Park Sonnevijver located just over a kilometre away, you are right back among the horses.

Besides the showjumping action in Lanaken, the immediate surroundings offer plenty of nature and culture. You can walk straight into the green Geul Valley, located just 0.8 kilometres away. If you are looking for a hot meal after a walk, you can sit down at Restaurant Gerardushoeve after a 1.0-kilometre walk or drive. This stylish hotel-restaurant features a terrace, countryside views, and refined regional cuisine. A little further, at 3.6 kilometres, you can order craft beer and hearty comfort food at Boscafé 't Hijgend Hert, where you look out over the picturesque landscape from the terrace.

For a rainy afternoon, culture is easy to find. You can visit the sixteenth-century Castle of Oud Rekem 6.8 kilometres away. Or drive to the historical centre of Maastricht, easily accessible from the waterfront accommodations. At the end of the evening, you return to the silence. You wash your face at the sink, use your private toilet, and crawl into bed for another day filled with top-level sport.

The FEI WBFSH World Championships for Young Showjumpers at Domain Zangersheide in Lanaken takes place from 16 September 2026 to 20 September 2026. During this event, you stay in the regions of Belgian Limburg, Limburg, or Flanders. From most locations, the distance to the event grounds is easy to cover by car or bicycle. Admission to the equestrian sport at Domain Zangersheide is completely free.

You do not need to bring tableware or basic amenities. In all 30 accommodations via specialstays, you will find a shower, toilet, washbasin, Wi-Fi, and a terrace as standard. Plates, cutlery, and drinking glasses are waiting for you in the cupboards. You can book stays with a living area ranging from 20 to 450 square metres. Towels or specific kitchen appliances are not on the standard list of guaranteed amenities, so please check the specific accommodation before departure.

This home base during the World Showjumping Championships suits groups of any size. For small groups or couples, there are cosy spots, such as Maas Suites - Ibiza Suite for 3 people, or accommodations from 2 people with a single bedroom. If you are travelling with family, you can stay comfortably in Forest cabin Rekem - Luka for 4 people with 2 bedrooms. Large groups can stay in spacious properties with a capacity of up to 18 people or 7 bedrooms, including Maas Suites - The French House for 7 people with 4 bedrooms.

You are also welcome to bring a pet via specialstays. At 14 of the 30 cottages, dogs are accepted, allowing you to walk together in the surrounding forest or river park. Those looking for a bustling city full of nightlife might find this less suitable. You deliberately choose these homes for their proximity to the equestrian sport and the tranquil nature.