Belgium | Urban Exploring Europe

Overview photograph of the turbine hall at the abandoned wet dogs power plant showcasing turbines and control panels

Wet Dogs Power Station

March 3, 2026 by Michel

Explore the former Wet Dogs power plant in Charleroi, Belgium. Once a power house used for the HF4 blast furnace, now a remnant with traces of the industrial past.

A festive Christmas tree illuminated atop the abandoned HF6 power plant in Seraing, Belgium, shines brightly against the industrial skyline, creating a stunning juxtaposition of holiday spirit and urban decay.

Join us as we recount the incredible story of how a 7.5-meter Christmas tree was lifted to the roof of the abandoned HF6 power plant by a group of over 40 urban explorers. From its origins at the HFB Blast Furnace to its new home, this tradition celebrates creativity, teamwork, and the beauty of forgotten places.

Industrial workstation with a blue control panel, vintage computer monitor, and vibrant yellow and orange equipment at the abandoned ArcelorMittal Marchin plant in Liège, Belgium.

ArcelorMittal Marchin

November 25, 2024 by Michel

Explore the abandoned ArcelorMittal Marchin site, a relic of Belgium’s industrial past, featuring vast empty halls and urban exploration intrigue.

Les Ateliers de la Meuse

November 7, 2024 by Michel

Once a hub of engineering and manufacturing, this factory is now a popular spot for urban explorers and history buffs who come to experience the remnants of an industrial powerhouse.

Cockerill Forges & Ringmill (Halo Steelrings Liegè)

October 5, 2024 by Michel

Discover the history of Cockerill Forges & Ringmill in Liège, its shift to Halo Steelrings, and the eventual closure of this legendary steel mill.

A spacious room inside the abandoned EMGO factory in Lommel, Belgium, filled with various industrial machines and equipment, highlighting the extensive water treatment setup amidst the factory's derelict state.

EMGO – Water Treatment

July 24, 2024 by Michel

Today, we take a peak at the water treatment plant of the former EMGO factory, a key site for manufacturing glass for lighting components.

A wide shot of the control room in "Lost Frequencies," an abandoned radio transmitting facility. The image showcases a large console desk with multiple control panels, gauges, and an empty chair in the center. The architectural structure of the room, including the high ceiling and expansive windows, adds to the atmosphere of urban exploration.

Rediscovering Lost Frequencies: The Power of Unlimited Energy

June 27, 2024 by Michel

It's been some time since my last journey to Lost Frequencies, and while much remains familiar, there is one monumental change: unlimited power!

a photograph taken in at an urbex location called blue power plant. the photograph shows an overview of the turbine hall in the former power plant, a blue steam turbine can be seen along with smaller turbines in the back.

Blue Power Plant (Cockerill-Sambre Power Plant)

October 12, 2023 by Michel

Explore the urban charm of Charleroi's Blue Power Plant before demolition. Discover the remnants of a steel era in this captivating urban exploration journey.

a photo of a military truck found during urban exploring

Army Trucks

May 4, 2023 by Michel

"Army Trucks" is a vehicle storage located in the Belgian suburbs. The storage houses mostly tanker trucks and storage trucks.

a picture of the desire and celestine telescope in an abandoned observatory

The Observatory

April 14, 2023 by Michel

For over 100 years, this observatory contributed to the astronomical community. Today, the observatory is slowly fading away. Join us as we explore the past of this facility and discover a large telescope that was left behind.