Bokrijk's historic cemetery restored, accessible from 2027

The normally closed historic cemetery in Bokrijk has been restored with the help of students and the Province of Limburg, and will be open to the public four times a year from 2027.

Generic image of a historic cemetery in Flanders with old tombstones and a restored crucifix, surrounded by greenery.
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Generic image of a historic cemetery in Flanders with old tombstones and a restored crucifix, surrounded by greenery.

The historic cemetery in Bokrijk, a site with 221 brotherhood graves and a silent witness to the past, has undergone restoration and will be exceptionally accessible to the public from 2027.

The cemetery, normally kept out of public view, has been thoroughly restored. Damaged gravestones have been repaired or replaced, along with sections of the wall and the entrance gate. The gravestones have intentionally not been re-erected, and the landscaping retains its mysterious character out of respect for its historical significance. A focal point is the restored historic crucifix, present since the cemetery's inception.
Students from the Atlas College contributed to preserving this heritage by creating 25 new nameplates with names and dates, and 57 plates with numbers and 'RIP'. This project, 'Jong redt Oud' (Young Saves Old), received support from the Province of Limburg. The restoration of the crucifix also benefited from provincial funding.
The cemetery on Kneippstraat is private property and rarely opened. From 2027 onwards, the domain will be accessible four times a year.
Based on information from the official source: Stad Genk — Nieuws (01/11/2026)