Dive into the beet-to-sugar process during a 1.5 hour visit. A visit that combines over 190 years of tradition and innovation with the environment, sustainability, safety, and talented individuals with a heart for sugar. "Our sweethearts."
A visit tailored to primary school, higher education or seniors, from sweets to okra: it’s all possible! Let yourself be tempted … sugar will never be the same again.
Questions? Contact us via the form below or at visites [at] raftir.be.
Practical
Visits to our sugar factory in Tienen are possible on weekdays only and in groups, from mid-October to early December. We can receive 70 to 75 people per visit. We provide one guide for every 25 participants.
Pricing
The cost will be €7 per person. For schools the tour is free.
Duration
A visit lasts approximately 1.5 hours (reception, company video and tour). Per visit we can receive 70 to 75 people. We provide one guide per 25 participants.
Hours
- Monday: 9:30 - 11:00 - 13:30
- Tuesday: 9:30 - 11:00 - 13:30 - 15:00
- Wednesday: 9:30 - 11:00 - 13:30
- Thursday: 9:30 - 11:00 - 13:30 - 15:00
- Friday: 9:30 - 11:00 - 13:30
Important!
We would like to point out to schools that the tour is not suitable for children under 10 years old for safety reasons. During the tour, visitors have to climb and descend ±200 stairs. We therefore advise wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility not to register for a visit.
Questions? Contact us via the form below or at visites [at] raftir.be.
Request a tour
Would you like to visit our factory? Please fill in the form below. We will contact you as soon as possible to make further arrangements.