Stallion Approval Zangersheide: staying near the stallion approval

During the stallion approval at Domein Zangersheide, Lanaken turns into a hub for equestrian sports. You spend your days at the grounds on Neerharenweg 79, where the event partly coincides with the World Breeding Jumping Championships for Young Horses. As soon as you leave the domain, you are back in the peaceful nature of Belgian Limburg and surrounding areas. The thirty accommodations in Lanaken, Spaubeek, Epen and Dilsen-Stokkem are mostly hidden among the trees or close to the Meuse. Guests often describe the cottages as cozy and appreciate the high degree of privacy in the wooded surroundings.

Days start with a cup of coffee on your private terrace. Every cottage in our selection features an outdoor area, Wi-Fi and basic amenities such as plates, cutlery, glasses and bathroom facilities. You listen to the birds in the trees before leaving for the stallion approval. The landscape around the accommodations alternates between water, hills and dense forests such as the Vijlenerbos, located 2.9 kilometres from several locations. For walkers, the nature areas of De Geul and Negenoord-Kerkeweerd offer plenty of unpaved paths.

In the afternoon or evening, sit down at one of the many dining spots nearby. Just one kilometre away you will find Restaurant Gerardushoeve, a stylish hotel-restaurant with refined regional cuisine and sweeping views. If you prefer something more robust, Boscafé 't Hijgend Hert, 3.6 kilometres away, pours craft beers and serves hearty comfort food with a picturesque view from the terrace. For an ice cream along the way, pop into Wingbergerhoeve IJs & Fruit less than a kilometre's walk away.

Should a shower fall in September, the region offers plenty of shelter. Retreat to the Castle of Oud Rekem 6.8 kilometres away, or seek out warmth at Elaisa Energetic Wellness, 4.4 kilometres away. The cottages themselves also provide a comfortable refuge. With living spaces of up to 450 square metres, you have plenty of room indoors to talk through the approvals. specialstays has selected peaceful spots for this event that score an average of 8.8 with previous visitors.

The event at Domein Zangersheide takes place from 17 to 19 September 2026 at Neerharenweg 79 in Lanaken. You can choose from thirty available accommodations in Lanaken, Spaubeek, Epen and Dilsen-Stokkem. Capacity varies greatly. A couple can stay in a compact accommodation of 20 square metres, while larger groups of up to eighteen people can stay in spacious country houses. For a medium-sized group, you can book Maas Suites - The French House, where 7 people share the space across 4 bedrooms.

All accommodations at specialstays feature a shower, toilet, washbasin and Wi-Fi. The kitchen is also equipped as standard with cutlery, plates and glasses, making it easy to prepare breakfast yourself. For a relaxing moment in the open air, every cottage is guaranteed to have a terrace. Fourteen of the thirty cottages accept dogs, allowing your four-legged companion to come along to the border region. The cottages offer a peaceful base after a long day at the stallion approval.

This selection by specialstays is fully tailored to visitors of the Stallion Approval in September 2026. Equestrian enthusiasts will find a peaceful place to stay close to the event location in Lanaken. The variety on offer makes the cottages suitable for all group compositions. Couples can easily book a space for two, while families or large groups of friends of up to eighteen people can reserve a spacious home with seven bedrooms.

Guests who love to bring their dog into nature have plenty of choice. Pets are welcome in fourteen accommodations. Travelers who prefer staying in a busy urban environment with nightlife right on their doorstep might find less of a fit in this wooded setting. For travelers who prefer a different period or a completely different region, specialstays offers plenty of alternative spots in nature.