Discover the story of Loonse stroop
It is one of the last remnants of the industrial processing of fruit into ‘stroop’. It was founded in 1879 by the Wynants family, who industrialised the process of stroop distillation. The success story continued until 1988, after which the factory and its surroundings fell silent for a while. The building was listed as a protected monument in 1999. The pioneering work and know-how associated with the industrial plant were given a second life. After a thorough restoration in 2019, the Stroopfabriek opened its doors as a fruit experience centre.
MM ContentEnter the visitor reception area and discover the history of Loonse stroop. An interactive circuit takes you past old presses and other industrial equipment. After your visit, you'll know all the secrets of making delicious syrup and growing fruit. You’ll discover the history of fruit growing in Haspengouw, from its beginnings to the present day, and from the fruit on the tree to the fruit on your plate. We bet you will bite into your apple even more eagerly after your visit!
The Stroopfabriek is also a Visit Tongeren-Borgloon tourist office. This makes it the right address for information about the region and for hiking and cycling maps.
Kids trail: stroop lovers
Cornelis and Mia take children with a sweet tooth on a ‘stroop' trip. Thanks to clever challenges, everyone will learn something about the fruit region and the Stroopfabriek.
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