Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Euromodelbouwbeurs in Genk opens this weekend at the Limburghal, featuring model trains, aeroplanes, boats, and cranes. The fair is a quarter larger than the previous edition.
As VRT News reported, this weekend, the Euromodelbouwbeurs opens at the Limburghal in Genk. This year, the fair will feature several extraordinary new pieces. Visitors can explore large dioramas, inventive designs, and miniature creations that stand out for their quality.
“We have some very nice train tracks, a fair and a circus and also a beautiful military diorama from the Second World War with moving boats,”
beams organiser Thomas Hoebus.
“And we also have 1,500 square meters of Lego, which is becoming increasingly popular; there are also aeroplanes, cranes, and a circus… everything is really beautiful.”
What makes the Euromodelbouwbeurs in Genk, Belgium’s largest model fair?
Officials mentioned that one of the main attractions is the historic miniature fairground by Jan Boeyen. The model is built at a 1:15 scale, and Boeyen has worked on it for 40 years. He builds every part himself using basic materials.
“I just pick up a plank and start building,”
Jan Boeyen said,
“I don’t follow a plan. I use photos and let the project take shape naturally.”
“And so I’ve already recreated a Ferris wheel from Germany, a metro from France, and a carousel that you can still see at Belgian fairs. And now I’ve also added a small Christmas market”
Another highlight is Georges Goldstein, a Genk resident and member of De Stoomvrienden. He carefully recreates every component of his models with great precision.
“I made caterpillar tracks just like they used to be, and then they’re cast in bronze.”
The fair drew visitors early in the day, and organisers had to open 8 ticket booths to manage the queues. The event continues until 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov 30, 2025, at the Limburghal in Genk.
The Euromodelbouwbeurs in Limburg started in 1986 as a small fair with just a few exhibitors and an area of 25 square meters. Over the years, it grew steadily in size and popularity. By 2019, the fair had become a major event, attracting exhibitors from across Belgium and Europe. In the most recent editions, including 2023 and 2025, the event expanded to 11,000 square meters and hosted around 150 exhibitors.
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8 responses to “Euromodelbouwbeurs Genk Showcases 1500m² of Lego & WWI Dioramas”
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Oh joy, 1500m² of Lego and WWI dioramas—just what every adult needs to relive their childhood while pretending it’s a serious hobby. Can’t wait to hear the philosophical debates about the artistic merits of plastic bricks! 😂
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Just what we needed—1,500m² of Legos and dioramas! Can’t wait to see miniature tanks battle it out while I sip my overpriced coffee. 🇧🇪🤣
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What a splendid way to spend a weekend, surrounded by 1500m² of Lego and WWI dioramas—because who needs a proper history lesson when you can just play with miniature soldiers? 🤷♂️ Must be the perfect escape for those who think adulting is overrated! 😄
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Who knew that 1,500m² of Lego and WWI dioramas could be the pinnacle of Belgian culture? 😏 I suppose we have to keep ourselves entertained somehow!
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Oh great, 1500m² of Lego and WWI dioramas—because nothing screams “high culture” quite like tiny soldiers reenacting history while the rest of us are just trying to find our socks. 🙃 Keep it up, Genk, you’re making Brussels look like a real snooze fest!
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Oh, nothing screams “high culture” like a 1,500m² Lego exhibition paired with WWI dioramas. Who needs the Louvre when you can marvel at miniature moving boats and meticulously crafted plastic bricks? 😏
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Oh, just what we needed—1,500m² of Lego and WWI dioramas in Genk! Because who wouldn’t want to relive the glory of the trenches while stepping on tiny plastic bricks? 😂
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Oh, fantastic, another chance to witness grown adults passionately arguing over who has the best plastic tank in a glorified Lego land! 😂 I can already smell the excitement—it’s practically a war zone of creativity!
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Only 1,500m² of Lego and WWI dioramas? How quaint! I suppose we’ll just have to settle for a “minor” dose of nostalgia and unfulfilled childhood dreams this weekend, eh? 😂
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