Popular urbex spot Soete Wey officially declared bankrupt

The Hostellerie Soete Wey, a former hotel located in Bolderberg near Heusden-Zolder, has officially been declared bankrupt. The establishment abruptly ceased operations in May, leaving numerous tourists stranded and the property in a state of disrepair. This sudden closure paved the way for the abandoned building to become a popular destination for 'urban explorers.'

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The first person who went there thought it was an abandoned building. That first urbexer got in, put photos online and so everyone immediately thinks: 'Oh, that is abandoned, I'll go there too.'

An 'alarm bell procedure' had been initiated for Soete Wey back in January 2025 due to insufficient company equity, followed by recovery measures. However, by May 2026, the operators announced they would no longer accept bookings, stating the business would close on May 26. They vacated the premises without taking the furnishings, transforming the hotel into a hotspot for urban exploration.

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Due to incorrect reporting, people thought they could gain access to the building. There has been a lot of damage, theft, and our privacy has been violated. That does not mean the property is uninhabited.

The vacant hotel quickly attracted 'urbexers,' individuals who explore abandoned locations. YouTuber Siaz, an urban explorer himself, explained that the initial discovery and subsequent online sharing of photos led many to believe the building was completely deserted. However, the owners, who still live on the property, have expressed distress over the damage, theft, and invasion of privacy caused by unauthorized visitors. They indicated they have future plans for the hotel, aiming to "make something nice out of it."

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We have ambition to make something nice out of it.