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Yes, finally spring again!

The camping fun at our three parks starts again. We are ready with our whole team to give you a warm welcome and to make your stay carefree. So you can enjoy the peace and quiet. Of course there are also fun group activities on the program again.

The beautiful investments for this season are being completed. At the time you are reading this, the access road to Athena Le Perron has been paved. Within this and two weeks you can come sweat and relax in the brand new sauna at Athena Helios. On May 1, children will festively open the adventure playground at Athena Ossendrecht.

Our tinyhouse project is also really taking shape now. Do you dream of a handsome and comfortable mini house of your own at one of our parks? Soon it will be possible. You can read more about it in this magazine. And you are cordially invited to the viewing and demo days to see, feel and experience ... and to ask your questions.

But first we are going on a trip - already on paper - to the South of France. We take you to the top naturist village of Le Sérignan Plage Nature on the Mediterranean and to the family campsite La Clapère near Spain, at the foot of the Pyrenees. You'll learn about the last anchovy fishermen in Bergen op Zoom and about Filip Naudts, photographer with a mission. You will discover cheerful outdoor gadgets and help determine the winners of our photo contest.

Enjoy reading!

Would you like to spend Ascension, Pentecost or/and your summer vacation at Athena? Then book your camping pitch or rental accommodation in time. Bookings are already in full swing.

Looking forward to seeing you soon at Athena.

Stefan & Thomas

Tiny houses are compact and cozy and invite close contact with nature. They are gaining popularity, but you can't just put them anywhere. We researched which models are most suitable for Athena and how and where best to place them in our parks. Sustainability, experience and integration into the green environment are paramount.

 

Yay! Get ready for an unforgettable adventure north of Antwerp during the INF-FNI European Naturist Youth Rally from May 9 to 12, 2024!
This year we will be flooded with cool activities for our members to enjoy, and that's not all - your camping spot and main meals are included in the package!

Located on the Dutch border, Athena Ossendrecht stretches over fourteen acres of unspoiled nature. With a swimming pool, an invigorating sauna and modern facilities, this is the ultimate destination for naturists of all ages!
For just €100, you can join like-minded people from all over Europe for an experience you'll never forget.

This event welcomes all naturists between 18 and 27 years old.

We kindly ask that you respect the core values of naturism at all times. In case of non-compliance, we reserve the right to exclude persons from the event, without refund. This decision will be made by the event manager (or campsite manager).

Don't worry about accommodation because it's all taken care of! And to top it off, all main meals (from lunch on the 9th to breakfast on the 12th) are included in the package. Get ready for a weekend full of fun, friendship and natural freedom!

Transportation information

Train: Berchem train station (24 km)

Plane: Antwerp International Airport, Belgium (28km/17miles)

There is a pick-up point near the train station and the airport. Please arrive between 12:00 - 17:00 Central European Time (CET) at the campsite or at the pick-up point.

Please note that the event is for affiliated members. Not yet a member and you are a young person (between 18 and 27 years old), please make yourself a member especially for this event for only 12 € pp (link: apply for membership). Please mention your name, date of birth and place of residence. Upon arrival at Athena, your membership card with INF seal will be waiting for you.

Tickets and frequently asked questions (link)

Thank you to all our wonderful visitors and members for making 2023 a wonderful year!

At Athena, we say goodbye to 2023 and are busy preparing for a splashy season in 2024.

In the coming year, we are going all out to make every child and parent at ATHENA happy. Think of a brand new, adventurous playground at Athena Ossendrecht, cute goats and bees at Helios, and learning circus techniques at Le Perron. We are introducing additional children's and family activities, and children even stay for free during the May vacations, on Ascension and Pentecost.

On behalf of the entire ATHENA team, we wish you fantastic holidays and an extremely happy and healthy 2024! 🎉

Come celebrate spring to the fullest during these official days off in May. The kids can in this period join us for free to discover our new adventure playground. And have fun with the animation, while you relax in our wellness.

Wellness, also beneficial for kids

Busy school days, homework, hobbies and sports ... For children, the pause button is also welcome. Let them relax for free in the cozy warmth of our wellness. This summer, our oasis of calm is already reserved one hour a week entirely for our children's club @eendje.

Fun children's and family activities in July and August

During the summer vacations, as usual, we provide plenty of great experiences for children at our three parks. At Athena Ossendrecht, Christophe and his team are driving around with the golf cart to pick up the children and bring them to @eendje. We are also planning some activities that you can participate in with the whole family or family, or do independently when it suits you best.

At our receptions you will find leaflets with nearby experiences

In the surroundings of our parks there is also a lot to see and do for children and families. A climbing forest, nature walks with assignments, a castle visit, a cheese farm, bike rental ... Ask at the reception for the specific leaflets.

 

Also read: New adventure playground on the way in Ossendrecht

Welcome to the rugged garden of Europe.

KIDS ON TOUR

Athena le Perron is located in the East Cantons near the highest point in Belgium. A great place for hiking and getting out in nature.
The tourist office of the East Cantons has developed a brochure called "Kids on tour" for families with hikes tailored for children.

 

Developed for families.

On each of our 10 walks, there is always something for young and old to enjoy. Some tours lead along the water, others past a castle or ruins. Beautiful caves and rocks, forests and meadows to traverse and bridges and streams to cross. Along the way we walk across footbridges and root paths and small trails and discover plants, trees and animals.

Under "Did you know?" your curiosity will be triggered and you will also learn something. Via "Game Tip" you will find entertainment tips for each circular walk

The children are showing the way!

Your children are a little older? Super. Then look for our wind rose. We incorporated that into our QR code. All 10 walks have such a rose. Just scan it and you land on an alternative map. It is specially designed for children. Little ones can prove themselves as navigators. All junctions and landscape elements such as bridges, barriers, raised shelters ... are optically marked. This makes orientation so easy that you can let your kids take the lead. Just give it a try.

GPS coordinates: Security only

Want to make sure the path the kids have chosen is the right one without constantly looking over their shoulders? Then download the GPS coordinates of the individual hikes at www.ostbelgien.eu/kids.

Now go out and discover the East Cantons. The brochure is available for free at Le Perron or you can download it right here.

 

 

You can now book your vacation for 2024 online.

Discover our Athena Parks.

Book your favorite spot overlooking the valley at Le Perron, a cute safari tent at Helios or a cozy cottage at Athena Ossendrecht.

During the May vacations, children stay for free at Athena, we provide extra children's activities and parents can relax in our Wellness or enjoy a walk in nature in the meantime.

Most safari tents will have a fixed door in 2024. So you will experience an even more comfortable stay.

Valentine's Tip:
Book an original wellness weekend for two. Two romantic nights and three relaxing daysat Athena Ossendrecht. Half board in a cozy cottage in the green, close to the beautiful Border Park Kalmthoutse Heide. With unlimited access to our sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin and outdoor pool with tanning sessions.
Pure enjoyment in nature!

Book your vacation now. Choose your park, select whether you want to rent something or come camping. Choose your options and don't forget to check your 10% member discount.

We look forward to welcoming you in 2024!

The Athena Team.

 

Enter for a chance to win a duo voucher from Waer Waters sauna complex!

Free admission to Wellness Waer Waters for 2 persons worth €55 per person

Our parks are located in a distinctively natural setting. And we want to highlight that even more.
Catchy images often say more than a thousand words. That's why we'd like to appeal to you.

Have you ever taken a picture of a squirrel on Athena or a beautiful landscape photo on your walk from Athena. Then our photo contest is a perfect fit for you.

Your photo archive undoubtedly contains hidden treasures.

Submit them and who knows, you might win our nature photo contest.

5 categories

What can you submit?

All nature photos are eligible. The only condition is that the photos are taken on or in the vicinity (max. 10 km.) of our Athena parks. And that we may use the photos afterwards, subject to naming, to promote Athena.

This allows us to show our visitors the beautiful nature on and around our Athena parks.

Maximum 10 photos of wildlife, landscapes, plants, close-ups of natural scenes and textures, trees ...

We are looking for nature photos. Not necessarily of people. For privacy reasons, we ask that if there are individuals in the photos, they have given permission for the photos to be published and used by Athena.

 

How to participate.

Send your high-resolution photos to info@naturisme-athena.org. Use "nature photo contest" as the subject. For example, use (the free version of) Wetransfer (link).

For each photo, please state

NOTE: Entries for, best winter photo, must be submitted by Dec. 3, 2023. Other photos by Jan. 15.

The winner of the winter photo will be notified Dec. 5. All other winners will be notified Jan. 16.

 

 

From today the new 'ATHENA' magazine drops in your mailbox!
44 pages of reading pleasure about naturism, traveling and info about our parks.

 

Time flies when you're having fun. A cliché, but it's true. Summer flew by. September fortunately brought quite a bit of heart-warming sunshine. But now it is really autumn's turn. Time to look back on another wonderful season.

A fantastic summer

The weather gods were not always as kind to us as in past years but that could not spoil the fun. When the temperature rose, people enjoyed doubly hard at our parks. From the swimming pools and aquagym, the performances and parties, the local delicacies - fresh beers for example - and the dance initiations, the communal dinners and harvesting in the vegetable garden. For the kids, @duck was back in full swing, while their parents enjoyed blissful me-time.

Enjoying the oxygen in the forests

Fall is also the time when the entire Athena team makes plans for the next year. Fun and challenging at the same time. In the coming months the hard core campers can still come to Athena Ossendrecht. Our rental chalets there also remain available. Ideal for enjoying the oxygen in the woods and relaxing in our renewed wellness. A pampering treat for yourself, or a gift idea for someone you love.

Rather fancy a winter weekend in the Ardennes, near the High Fens? Then a cozy pod is waiting for you in Waimes. Would you like to be sure of your spot for the coming season? From April 1, you can also come to Athena Helios and Le Perron.

In this magazine we travel to the heart of France, to the naturist area with the largest sites. And to South Africa, an ideal destination for people who can't wait for summer to return here. You will also learn more about barefoot walking and read the story of the Belgian pioneer in sparkling wine.

Tchin on the beautiful memories, tchin on the finer things to come!

 

Stefan & Thomas

This magazine is part of the Athena membership card

Links

Our volunteers are the core of Athena's operation. In the off-season, work weekends and work days are organized at the 3 Athena parks.

During these days, the 3 parks will be thoroughly taken care of, pruning, cleaning up, rearranging and much more. In short, the 3 parks are neatly maintained and at the same time prepared for the next season.
This way our parks remain a super place to be for all our members and visitors.

At noon, everyone sits together with a bowl of delicious soup and you can sign up for dinner.

Do you feel like joining us sometime?

Then contact:

Wendy at ATHENA Ossendrecht: ossendrecht@naturisme-athena.org
Vianney of Melody at ATHENA Helios: helios@naturisme-athena.org
Corina at ATHENA Le Perron: perron@naturisme-athena.org

You are more than welcome!

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