A lot of people think that Belgium has 2 official languages, but there are actually 3 of them. In the East Cantons German is the official language, although most people know French as well. This part of the country used to belong to Germany, but became part of Belgium after the Treaty of Versailles, just after World War I. During the forties, however, the region went back to Germany, but was reintegrated to Belgium after World War II. About 100.000 people live here now. The main cities are Eupen, Malmedy and Sankt Vith.
Driving around here makes you feel that you are not in Belgium anymore, but it isn't Germany either. It's a part of the country that is lesser-known by tourists and Belgians alike. I took the following pictures near Reinhardstein.
This is not an area of big cities. It's rather rural with quaint towns. The following pictures are from all over the region.
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