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GOODTO KNOW
The breakfast room is open between
8:30 and 10:00 AM.
The rooms must be left before 11:00 AM on
the day of departure.
There will be 3 beers per person
in our refrigerator.
Drinkable water is available during the buffet
in the breakfast room, and can be taken to
your room.
Pets are not allowed.
St.Bernardus glasses can be purchased in
the brewery store. Please do not take any
glasses from the Brouwershuis.
Smoking is forbidden.
Please respect the other guests enjoying
their sleep, and leave the lounge before
midnight.
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ACCESSIBILITY
Our Guesthouse is very accessibly by car. If
you wish to visit us using public transport, you
can make use of the bus line of the Flemish
carrier company De Lijn. On week days, line 51
brings you to the Markt in Watou, but it will be a
2.5 km walk to the Guesthouse from there. You
can either call the Belbus (dial-a-bus) West-
Flanders to bring you from the Markt in Watou
to the Guesthouse, or call the Belbus directly,
for example, to take you from the station in
Poperinge to the stop at the Guesthouse. You
can call + 32 59 56 52 56 to order the Belbus.
Please keep in mind to call the bus at least 2
hours in advance.
Want to take a cab?
Taxi Kurt
+32 57 36 09 00
www.taxikurt.com
Taxi Moons
+ 32 57 35 97 21
www.taximoons.be
Wi-Fi is available for free, look for
the St.Bernardus Visitor network.
We offer both paid and free
bicycle routes and hiking maps
in our brewery store.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Bicycles and e-bikes can be rented from our
brewery store, and can be easily reserved
online. You can also make a last-minute
reservation in the brewery store using the
interactive display.
Rent e-bike / day: € 32,00
Rent bicycle / day: € 25,00
www.sintbernardus.be ► experience
Electric scooters can be rented through
Eeuwenhout Verhuur, located in De Musette.
Dikkebusstraat 244 - Dranouter.
+32 475 26 94 83
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USEFUL NUMBERS
DOCTOR
Dokter van wacht
+32 57 33 83 63
DOCTORS POPERINGE
Barzeele Joke en Verhoeve Jean-Pierre
Douvieweg 61
+32 57 21 75 55
Boucquey Tina, Sansen Peter en Pol
Prof. Dewulfstraat 6 - 7
+32 57 33 32 54
Chielens Frank en Peter
Claerhout Fries en Maerten Johan
Deken De Bolaan 3
+32 57 77 00 55
De Groote Jan
Prof. Dewulfstraat 121
+32 57 33 86 55
Demessemaeker Joost
Toc-H straat 2
+32 57 33 77 93
Melis E.
Oude Provenstraat 10
+32 57 38 87 55
Vanbesien Benedikt
Duinkerkestraat 71
+32 57 33 36 69
PHARMACIST
Apotheek Vandewalle - Verrue
Steenvoordestraat 6
+32 57 38 85 92
Apotheek van wacht
+32 90 01 50 00
www.apotheek.be
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Politie 101
Brandweer 112
Ambulance 112
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BROUWERIJST. BERNARDUSWondering how we brew our delicious beer?
You can book a visit to the brewery, where the
secret of St.Bernardus will be disclosed. You can
order you spot(s) through our website in Dutch,
English, or French. The visit will be concluded
with a tasting in our Bar Bernard rooftop bar, and
a visit to the brewery store, where you will be
given a gift package with 4 beers and a glass.
+32 57 38 80 21
Trappistenweg 23 - 8978 Watou
www.sintbernardus.be
PRICE€ 12,50 per person
This price includes: the tour, the tasting, and a gift package.
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BREWERYSTORE
Our new brewery store is the place to be
for lovers of our “Nectar of the Gods”. The
beers of St. Bernardus, Kazematten, and
Weihenstephan can be found in all weights
and measures. Are you looking for a fun gift,
or do you want to treat yourself? We have an
extensive range of gift packages, glasses,
fabric, merchandising, delicacies, and collector
items. More information about the opening
hours can be found on our website.
www.sintbernardus.be
+32 57 38 80 21
Trappistenweg 23 - 8978 Watou
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BARBERNARDSince the summer of 2018, we can welcome
visitors and beer lovers from all countries to
our simply impressive rooftop bar. Bar Bernard
is not only the last stop & tasting room for
anyone taking the brewery tour, but everyone
is welcome.
Of course, our St.Bernardus beers are key in
Bar Bernard. And most of our dishes are based
on them. We like to go for the principle of food
pairing, in which the flavours of the dishes are
highlighted by combining them with one of our
beers.
Our patio grants you a breathtaking view of
the entire Watou region.
More information about the menu and the
opening hours can be found on our website.
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Trappistenweg 23 - 8978 Watou
www.barbernard.be
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BREWERYKAZEMATTENBrouwerij Kazematten was founded in 2013
within the fortifications surrounding the city
of Ieper. The unique historic bunkers of the
Houten Paard at the Rijsselpoort in Ieper were
converted into an authentic brewery, where
the Wipers Times and Grotten Santé beers are
brewed, among others.
You can join one of the brewery visits if you
want to learn about the history of this site, the
operations, or the story behind the brewery.
OPEN BREWERY
Every Saturday afternoon the brewery is open
for public from 3 until 5 PM. Entry charge is
€ 10,00 per person: you can visit the brewery
and taste 3 beers. Children pay € 4,00. Guided
tours in Dutch start at 3 and 5 PM, guided tour
in English starts at 4 PM. Reservation through
[email protected] is desired!
Houten paard 1
8900 Ieper
www.kazematten.be
‘T HOPPECRUYT
’t Hoppecruyt is a contemporary hops
company which uses the most modern
cultivation techniques, and has an eye for the
environment. The Desmyter family is located at
the hops farm in the heart of Proven since 1893.
Hops farmers Wout and Benedikte are the
fourth generations of hops growers providing
Belgian brewers with the best quality hops.
Benedikte fascinates both young and old
visitors with the story of Belgian hops and the
Poperinge hops shoots. A fun outing for all
ages.
Tours are available from 15 February
to 31 March, and from 21 May to 30 September.
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www.hoppecruyt.be
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LEMAHIEUPOPERINGEYou can discover all the smells and flavours of
hops at the hops firm of Ivan Lemahieu and Rosa
Lobeau. Ivan and Rosa would be happy to take
you on a tour and teach you anything you want to
know. You will learn that hops do more than give
beer its flavour, but also have a medicinal effect,
and that the farmed hops vines can even be
turned into decorative art pieces.
During winter and early spring, they will be
working hard on harvesting the most expensive
vegetable in Belgium – the famous hops shoots.
You can attend workshops and create your own
hops wreath from mid-September to November.
Or would you rather experience the harvest
yourself? Make sure to reserve a spot during the
first weeks of September. Once you complete the
workshop with a wealth of new knowledge, you
can enjoy a delicious hoppy beer before Ivan and
Rosa cheerfully waive you goodbye.
11,8 KM / 16 MIN.
+32 57 33 36 68 / +32 474 97 16 88
Kallestraat 33 - 8640 Vleteren
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BELHOPPOPERINGE
In 1903, Carolus Boeraeve moved to a farm on
the Schoudemonthoek, a stone’s throw from
the Helleketelbos, to grow hops there. A few
years later, his Buvrin hops win a price at a
hops’ exhibit. His son Maurits also catches the
hops bug, and soon many hops fields pop up
along the Kleine Casseldreef, which are still
there, 100 years later. Grandson Albert starts
growing hops within the ring of Poperinge, only
to return to the Schoudemonthoek in the 60s.
In the meantime, hops farmer Gery, the fourth
generation, has operated the hops firm
for 40 years, and the fifth generation is ready
to continue the family tradition.
There are currently 7.50 hectares of hops at
the Schoudemonthoek, both aromatic hops
(for the pleasant aromas) and bitter versions
(for a bitter, spicy hint). The mild sea climate
and the Poperinge sand-loam soil give the
hops a unique flavour pallet which can be
tasted in the beers brewed using Poperinge
hops. All our hops have the Belgian hops logo.
5,4 KM / 10 MIN.
+32 57 33 55 49 / +32 473 32 31 87
Kleine Casseldreef 2 - 8970 Poperinge
www.belhop.be
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HOPS MUSEUM
You can visit this unique museum in the heart
of Poperinge. Experience the wonderful story
of hops and men in a fun manner thanks to
the latest technologies. In addition to the
permanent collection, the Hopmuseum
regularly hosts theme exhibits, activities,
and events.
www.hopmuseum.be
+ 32 57 33 79 22
Gasthuisstraat 71 - 8970 Poperinge
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BREWERY & ABBEY ST. SIXTUSIn 1838 - 1839, the priests of the
Sint-Sixtus Abbey first started brewing
Trappist beers. In 1945, the abbot decided
to limit production to quantities needed
to be self-sufficient. The next year, the beer
was brewed based on a license in the
Sint-Bernardus brewery in Watou.
It wasn’t until 1992 before the Westvleteren
Trappist beers were fully brewed in the abbey
itself again as a new rule was introduced
which required that only beers brewed
in an abbey could have the Trappist beer label.
Three beers are brewed: Trappist Westvleteren
Blond (5.8°), Acht (8.0°) and Twaalf (10.2°).
In 2005, the ratebeer.com website elected the
Westvleteren Twaalf as the best beer of the
world. The Westvleteren Acht also scored high in
the rankings.
The abbey and the brewery are not accessible to
the public. The Westvleteren beers can only be
purchased on site or at the brewery after online
reservation. Across the street you can also taste
their beers in café ‘In De Vrede’.
Donkerstraat 12 - 8640 Vleteren
www.indevrede.be
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17,3 KM / 21 MIN. 36,4 KM / 38 MIN.
DE STRUISEBROUWERSBeers like Pannepot, Tsjeeses, Struise Witte
and Rosse have become enormously popular
in recent years. These beers by De Struise
Brouwers from Oostvleteren occupy a number
of spots in the top 30 of the best Belgian beers.
The brewery is located in ‘t Oud Schooltje
in Oostvleteren, where you can also attend
tastings. Visitors can choose from over 30
beers draught beers. Going back to school has
never been more fun!
The brewery is accessible to the public on
Saturday afternoons. Tastings can be arranged
using the details below in advance.
Kasteelstraat 50
8640 Oost-Vleteren
+32 495 28 86 23
www.struise.com
DE DOLLEBROUWERS
Brewery De Dolle Brouwers has existed under
its current name since 1980. That year, four
friends acquired brewery the Costenoble,
which had closed shortly before. The name “De
Dolle Brouwers” (The mad brewers) is derived
from the bicycle club of the friends called “De
Dolle Dravers” .
The brewery enjoys regional and international
fame with beers like Oerbier, Arabier, and Stille
Nacht. Smaller groups and individual visitors
are welcome on Sunday afternoon at 3 PM.
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Roeselaerestraat 12B - 8600 Esen
www.dedollebrouwers.be
Simply cannot get enough, and do you want to visit more breweries? This is possible!
An overview of all breweries in the Westhoek can be found on the following website.
www.toerismewesthoek.be ► tournee-locale
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TALBOTHOUSE
“If you are willing to forget your class or
standing, visit the Talbot House.”
At the end of 1915, chaplains Philip “Tubby”
Clayton and Neville Talbot opened a unique
recreational facility.
Talbot House quickly grew into the number
one soldier’s home of the British Army. It
offered visitors a home, relaxation, and a place
to forget the war, to become human again. All
military staff was welcome there, from ordinary
soldier to higher officers, an Every Man’s Club.
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+32 57 33 32 28
Gasthuisstraat 43 - 8970 Poperinge
www.talbothouse.be
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7,1 KM / 11 MIN. 20,3 KM / 25 MIN.
LIJSSENTHOEKLijssenthoek Military Cemetery is the
impressive witness of over four years of
wartime violence. The hamlet of Lijssenthoek
hosted the largest evacuation hospital of
the Ieperboog from 1915 to 1920.
Today, the cemetery is a testament to the
Great War. The visitor centre, which can
be visited for free, tells the story of
this unique site.
Boescheepseweg 35A
8970 Poperinge
www.lijssenthoek.be
IN FLANDERS FIELDS MUSEUM
The In Flanders Fields Museum tells the story
of World War I in the West-Flemish
front region. The museum is located in the
Lakenhallen in Ieper, an important symbol
of the suffering caused by war, and the later
recovery. The new exhibition focuses more on
the personal stories of ordinary people, and
creates an even better link with the landscape
of the First World War in Flanders. Visitors can
now also climb the Belfort Tower and enjoy a
unique view of the once ravaged region.
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+32 57 23 92 20
Grote Markt 34 - 8900 Ieper
www.inflandersfields.be
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YPERMUSEUMIeper, a worldwide symbol of the commemoration
of the First World War, but there is so much more.
It has a rich history spanning eleven centuries:
Textile City, Large Medieval City, Fortified
City, Bishop City, Military City, Ravaged and
Recovered City, Cat City, Peace City, Westhoek
City ... Ieper has been, and is, it all.
The background is nothing to smirk at: the Yper
Museum is located in a wing of the Lakenhallen,
Europe’s largest civil complex in the Neogothic
style. The Lakenhallen also host the Flanders
Field Museum, the Knowledge Centre of the
Ieper Museums, the Tourism Service, and
the regional visitor centre. This makes our
Lakenhallen one large museum building. It is
certainly worth bringing your children to a visit to
this museum.
+32 57 23 92 20
Grote Markt 34 - 8900 Ieper
www.ypermuseum.be
20,3 KM / 25 MIN.
CAT CATCH APP!
Catch some cats and playfully discover the
history of Ieper. Go out into the city together and
discover the best spots! The app takes you on
a trip of about one-and-a-half hour and covers
three kilometres, departing from the Grote
Markt of Ieper. The route is wheelchair and
stroller-friendly. Can you find the code word?
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HOOGE CRATERMUSEUM
This museum is truly worth a visit with its true-
to-life reconstructions of wartime events of the
First World War, and its extensive collection
of weapons, equipment, and pictures. The
Hooge and this unique war museum are an
absolute must for both tourists, collectors, and
historians when visiting the Ieperboog (Ypres
Salient).
The Hooge Crater war museum is located in
the hamlet of “Hooge”, on the Ieper-Menen
road (the Meenseweg), four kilometres to the
east of Ieper, not far from the “Bellewaerde”
theme park. It is easily accessible from
the main roads. Follow N8 and the brown
“Bellewaerde” sign. Right opposite the large
“Hooge Crater cemetery”.
The owners are also great ambassadors
of our beers!25,0 KM / 29 MIN.
+32 57 46 84 46
Meenseweg 467 - 8902 Zillebeke
www.hoogecrater.com
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DEMENENPOORTThe Menenpoort is the most well-known
Commonwealth War Memorial in Flanders. The
gate was designed on the drawing tables in
London by Sir Reginald Blomfield while the war
was still raging, and was created at the location
of the former Menenpoort, the road along
which the troops moved to the front.
The Menenpoort was revealed in 1927. The
stone panels show the name of 54,896 soldiers
from the Salient which were reported missing
and have unmarked graves. You will only
find the names of soldiers that died between
August 1914 and August 1917 here. Those who
were reported missing between 16 August 1917
and the end of the war (34,000 names) are
etched into the stone tables on the Tyne Cot
Cemetery in Passendale.
Menenstraat
8900 Ieper
THE LASTPOST
Since 1928, the Last Post is played every
night at 20:00 underneath the impressive
Menenpoort in Ieper. This commemorates the
fallen soldiers of the British Commonwealth,
but also the Belgian, French, and other allies
who fought in the First World War at the
greatest possible cost.
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8900 Ieper
www.lastpost.be
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23,4 KM / 31 MIN.
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JULESDESTROOPERQuality, authenticity, natural ingredients, and,
above all, a never diminishing passion for
biscuits ... When Jules Destrooper founded his
biscuit store with the same name in 1886, he
would never have expected that connoisseurs
in over 75 countries would appreciate his
cookies exactly 125 years later.
In this brand-new visitor centre, you literally
walk through the rich history of the world-
famous cookies from West-Flanders.
You will also learn a lot about how the
Destrooper family bakes refined cookies today.
One of our bakers in the test bakery will give
you an expert explanation, which, naturally,
includes extensive tasting.
+32 58 28 09 33
Gravestraat 5 - 8647 Lo
www.jules-destrooper.com
ZOO DE ZONNEGLOED
You can find Zoo De Zonnegloed near a
valuable bit of nature called “De Broeken” in
Vleteren. A cosy farmhouse, converted into an
educational, child-friendly zoo.
It will be hard to experience everything it has to
offer. The park is hidden among the greenery,
and offers something to all ages. You will face
animals from all parts of the world: rough bison,
playful meerkat, and fun farm animals. You will
also meet ponies, donkeys, emus, many types
of rodents, birds of prey, camels, raccoons,
monkeys, and so much more.
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+32 57 40 18 56
Kasteelweg 22 - 8640 Oost-Vleteren
www.dezonnegloed.be
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8,3 KM / 10 MIN.
11,1 KM / 13 MIN.
WAGONRIDESIn groups, with children: a wagon ride is always
fun! In the Westhoek, you can ask for a seat
on a coach at many locations, and take in the
Westhoek sights as the horses trod. Rural
roads bring you past hops fields, beautiful
panoramas, picturesque farms, and
characteristic inns.
AU NOUVEAU ST.ELOI
Gemenestraat 4
8978 Watou
+32 494 13 68 30
www.aunouveaust-eloi.be
‘T WULLEMINHOF
Duivinnestraat 8
8970 Poperinge
+32 57 33 66 98 / +32 475 54 13 29
www.wulleminhof.be
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OUTSIDEADVENTURE
DRIVING THEWESTHOEK
o you want a day full of action and excitement?
Outside Adventure is the place for you. Quads,
paint ball, aerial courses, wakeboarding,
mountain biking, urban golf, smuggle trips,
canoe trips, GPS adventures ... The enthusiastic
employees will offer you a custom programme.
They also offer some original easy leisure
packages for less adventurous persons. There is
something for any adventurer!
Do you want to enjoy the Westhoek
from an authentic Volkswagen van with
driver? You must certainly drive around
Westhoek, and experience all
its delicious and beautiful elements.
+32 57 33 87 01
Westouterseweg 3 - 8970 Poperinge
www.outsideadventure.be
Binnenkouter 51
8970 Poperinge
+32 475 74 60 09
www.rondjewesthoek.be
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BOLTRA
Typical for the Westhoek are the
various pubs where you can still find an
authentic place to play a game of boltra.
This traditional ball game was first
practiced in Flanders in the 16th century.
If you are still looking for a fun activity
in a family context or with friends
or colleagues, then this is definitely
recommended. Fun guaranteed!
8,3 KM / 9 MIN.
CAFÉ DE WIJNGAARD
+32 57 33 43 66
Casselstraat 32 - 8970 Poperinge
2,5 KM / 3 MIN.
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8,2 KM / 11 MIN.
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‘T WETHUYS
CAFÉDE LEGEN DOORN
DENNIEUWEN APPEL
+32 497 85 68 38
Watouplein 3 - 8978 Watou
www.wethuys.be
+32 57 38 80 51
Trappistenweg 36 - 8978 Watou
+32 57 33 49 79 / + 32 497 89 46 00
Sint-Sixtusstraat 1 - 8970 Poperinge
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RESTAURANTAU NOUVEAU ST-ELOIGemenestraat 4 - 8978 Watou
+32 494 13 68 30
www.aunouveaust-eloi.be
’T BLAUWERSHUYS Hoge Noenweg 3B - 8970 Poperinge
+32 57 36 46 11
www.tblauwershuys.be
’T HOMMELHOFWatouplein 17 - 8978 Watou
+32 57 38 80 24
www.hommelhof.be
‘T SPARREBOSStoppelweg 39 - 8978 Watou
+32 57 33 41 39
www.sparrebos.be
DE BOSHOEVEVijfgemetenstraat 4 - 8970 Poperinge
+32 57 36 33 64
www.herbergdeboshoeve.be
DE HANEKAMPHanekampweg 20-22 - 8978 Abele
+32 57 33 56 00
www.dehanekamp.be
DE KATTEMANStoppelweg 13 - 8978 Watou, Abele
+32 57 38 83 68
www.dekatteman.be
DE PATERSTAFELWatouplein 14 - 8978 Watou
+32 498 59 84 85
www.depaterstafel.eu
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DE STROOYEN HENWatouseweg 54 - 8970 Sint-Jan-Ter-Biezen
+32 57 38 80 70
www.destrooyenhen.be
HET OVENHUISWatouplein - 8978 Watou
+32 57 38 83 38
www.hetovenhuis.be
HET WETHUYS Watouplein 3 - 8978 Watou
+32 497 85 68 38
www.wethuys.be
TERMINUSCallecannesweg 11 - 8978 Watou
+32 57 38 80 87
www.restaurantterminus.be
TUSSEN DAG EN MORGENWatouplein 15 - 8978 Watou
+32 57 38 88 24
www.eenhuistussendagenmorgen.be
We recommend contacting the restaurant in
advance for the current opening hours. The
annual holidays of these restaurants are not
included in this brochure.
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CAFÉDE EENDRACHT Watouplein 7 - 8978 Watou
+32 57 38 87 62
DE HELLEKETEL Vuileseulestraat 6 - 8978 Watou
+32 57 36 08 89
DE KIKKER Steenvoordestraat 33 - 8978 Watou
+32 57 38 80 94
DIRKS CAFÉ Watouplein 4 - 8978 Watou
IN DEN NIEUWEN APPEL Trappistenweg 33 - 8978 Watou
+ 32 57 38 80 51
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• Who is calling
• WHAT is happening
• WHERE this is happening
2. IF POSSIBLE, TRY TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE
3. WAITING FOR THE EMERGENCY SERVICES
• keep calm
• immediately leave the accommodation in a calm manner
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• breathe into a (preferably wet) handkerchief
• close windows and doors
• do not use the elevators
If the normal exit cannot be used,
use the 2nd evacuation option shown by the owner of the premises.
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