Ever since its foundation in 1134, the Averbode Abbey – situated on the borders of the Kempen and Hageland – has been a crossroads of worlds. For centuries on end the abbey has been connecting spiritual life with an engagement focussed on the broader society. Even today it remains a place of silence and reflection for many people. The abbey community embraces values such as authenticity and harmony and has a long tradition of sustainable production of food and drinks. The abbey housed a bakery, cheese dairy and brewery for many centuries. And up until today the abbey’s dairy farm contributes to sustainable agriculture. In the abbey café Het Moment you can enjoy a delicious meal combined with the Averbode-house beer that you can only drink here.