VIA VIA ENTREPRENEUR – Via Belgica Romana Ice Cream
Mario Vanoppen is an entrepreneur through and through. In Vroenhoven and Rekem, he has already won over many customers with his delicious ice cream creations. Now you can also enjoy his artisan ice cream on the market square of Tongeren, with a view of the beautiful basilica and just a stone’s throw from the Gallo-Romeins Museum.
Why VIA VIA?
“When I first heard about the VIA VIA project, my creative mind immediately started racing. What did the Romans enjoy eating? Did they already have sugar? No — honey. And what herbs did they use? What kind of milk and fruits? After many questions, I finally knew it: Via Belgica Romana ice cream.”
Discover more on: via-via.eu/en/product/romeins-ijs-bij-gelateria-mario/
VIA VIA is supported by the European Union and the Interreg Meuse-Rhine (NL-BE-DE) programme, with co-financing from the Ministry of Economic Affairs of North Rhine-Westphalia, the Province of Limburg, and the Regio Deal Parkstad Limburg.
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ENTREPRENEUR – Tungri Gold
Davy Daniëls grew up surrounded by soft drinks and beers in his parents’ beverage business. That is where his love for beer began. At the age of 21, he stepped into the real world of brewing. Today, his passion has resulted in a Roman-inspired beer: “Tungri Gold”.
Why “Tungri Gold”?
“Well, Tongeren is the Roman city par excellence. We simply had to do something with that heritage. Through the contacts with VIA VIA and a trade fair where I met the beekeeper De Kevi, the idea of working with honey emerged — the sweetness of the Romans. We experimented with the amount of hops and combined it with the local honey from ‘De Kevi’. That makes ‘Tungri Gold’ softer, slightly sweeter and exceptionally easy to drink.”
Read more in our blog: www.viabelgica.nl/en/tungri-goud/
VIA VIA is supported by the European Union and the Interreg Meuse-Rhine (NL-BE-DE) programme, with co-financing from the Ministry of Economic Affairs of North Rhine-Westphalia, the Province of Limburg, and the Regio Deal Parkstad Limburg.
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ENTREPRENEURS – “It’s all about the experience, and that is incredibly important.”
The remains in the cellar of Hotel Derlon in Maastricht, together with the Roman bathhouse in Heerlen, are the crown jewels of Roman South Limburg. And it was precisely there that the first workshop for entrepreneurs was held. This was followed by inspiring gatherings at Centre Charlemagne in Aachen and the Gallo-Romeins Museum in Tongeren.
At the invitation of the VIA VIA project, the central question was how entrepreneurs can connect with the growing interest in the Roman history of the Euregio.
Discover more in the blog by journalist Harry Lindelauf: www.viabelgica.nl/en/ondernemers-het-gaat-om-de-beleving-die-is-zo-ontzettend-belangrijk/
The inspiration workshops in Maastricht (9 March), Aachen (16 March) and Tongeren (23 March) attracted dozens of entrepreneurs. Did you miss the workshops? And would you still like to participate? No problem — we are open to your ideas: info@via-via.eu.
VIA VIA is supported by the European Union and the Interreg Meuse-Rhine (NL-BE-DE) programme, with co-financing from the Ministry of Economic Affairs of North Rhine-Westphalia, the Province of Limburg, and the Regio Deal Parkstad Limburg.
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WELCOME - VIA VIA moves you- An International Roman Landscape Full of Stories and Experiences
Between 2025 and 2027, 13 partners from the Euregio will work together to bring the Roman past to life. VIA VIA is a Roman Route trip where visitors will discover 9 Roman attractions across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. The project aims to offer visitors a unique journey through history, crossing national and linguistic borders.
Cross-Border Collaboration
13 partners from Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany are joining forces to make this project a success. Among them are the municipalities of Maastricht, Simpelveld, Voerendaal and the cities of Tienen, Tongeren-Borgloon, Jülich and Aachen. Other participants include institutions such as Museum Zitadelle in Jülich, the Gallo-Roman Museum in Tongeren-Borgloon, Centre Céramique in Maastricht, the Roman Museum in Heerlen, Via Belgica, and Erlebnisraum Römerstrasse. Additionally, the universities of Liège and Utrecht (Constructing The Limes) are involved as knowledge partners.
Entrepreneurship and Experience
This unique route offers more than just history. We are involving entrepreneurs who will translate Roman stories into unique projects. Think of local products, handcrafted souvenirs, and culinary experiences. Collaboration with touristic experts and the universities of Utrecht and Liège ensures a historically accurate and economically impactful experience.
9 Roman Hotspots
VIA VIA will offer an exciting Roman experience at 9 unique locations starting in 2027:
• Tienen – an interactive walk along Roman sites
• Tongeren-Borgloon – an interactive walk along Roman sites
• The Gallo-Roman Museum in Tongeren-Borgloon – an immersive room
• Maastricht – interactive exhibits at Maastricht Museum and Hotel Derlon
• Voerendaal – interactive landscape element at Villa Voerendaal
• The Roman Museum in Heerlen – an immersive room
• Simpelveld – a cross-border Roman landscape park
• Aachen – Roman city walk
• Jülich – interactive exhibition at Museum Zitadelle
For more information: www.via-via.eu
VIA VIA is supported by the European Union and the Interreg Meuse-Rhine (NL-BE-DE) programme, with co-financing from the Ministry of Economic Affairs of North Rhine-Westphalia, the Province of Limburg, and the Regio Deal Parkstad Limburg.
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