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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedMar 31, 2023
How long is the drive from Bastogne to Brussels?
The direct drive from Bastogne to Brussels is 95.7 mi (154 km), and should have a drive time of 1 hr 41 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Bastogne to Brussels, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Liege, Leuven, Dinant, Mechelen, and Namur, as well as top places to visit like Abbaye d'Orval and Château Féodal de La Roche-en-Ardenne, or the ever-popular December 44 Museum.
The top cities between Bastogne and Brussels are Liege, Leuven, Dinant, Mechelen, and Namur. Liege is the most popular city on the route. It's less than an hour from Bastogne and 1 hour from Brussels.
Dinant is a town situated in the Walloon Region of Belgium, resting alongside the Meuse River and surrounded by towering cliffs. The historic Citadel, located atop an outcrop above the city, has been transformed into a museum that offers panoramic vistas. Just below it sits the Collegiate Church of Our Lady with striking Gothic architecture. Mr.
47% as popular as Liege
14 minutes off the main route, 44% of way to Brussels
Liège is a cosmopolitan city situated along the Meuse River in Belgium's French-speaking Wallonia area. It has been an important commercial and cultural center for centuries, with its old town boasting numerous historic landmarks from the medieval period, such as St. Bartholomew Romanesque Church.
Most popular city on this route
8 minutes off the main route, 44% of way to Brussels
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Namur, located in the Wallonia region of Belgium, is home to the Citadel - a medieval fortress with underground passages, gardens, and impressive views. It also features the Felicien Rops Museum exhibiting the works of an erotic artist from Namur. The baroque St. Loup Church is notable for its marble columns and richly carved ceiling.
23% as popular as Liege
8 minutes off the main route, 54% of way to Brussels
Located in the eastern region of Brussels, Belgium, Leuven is renowned for its breweries and historic landmarks. The town hall, built during the 15th century, dominates the central square with its towering spires and intricately carved statues of local luminaries, biblical figures and saints adorning its façade. Across from this magnificent edifice stands St.
69% as popular as Liege
11 minutes off the main route, 76% of way to Brussels
Mechelen, a city located between Brussels and Antwerp in northern Belgium, is known for its rich heritage and artistic treasures. The 13th-century St. Rumbold’s Cathedral houses impressive works by Flemish artist Anthony van Dyck and features the towering St. Rumbold’s Tower, offering panoramic views of the city. Additionally, Kazerne Dossin military barracks serves as a poignant reminder of history with its museum and memorial dedicated to the deportees to WWII concentration camps.
47% as popular as Liege
18 minutes off the main route, 76% of way to Brussels
Best stops along Bastogne to Brussels drive
The top stops along the way from Bastogne to Brussels (with short detours) are Liege-Guillemins, Waterloo Battlefield, and Citadelle de Dinant. Other popular stops include Domain of the Caves of Han, Castle of Bouillon, and Citadelle de Namur.
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The perfect Battle of the Bulge Museum! Great Collection and the superb Kingtiger on the Front!!
Sebastian L?ngerer — Google review
Excellent museum filled with artifacts from the Battle of the Bulge December 1944.
There are also displays with items found I the dirt over the years.
Outside you.will find a Tiger 2 or King Tiger tank.
This is a first for me.
Doug Cosenzo — Google review
Interesting little WW2 museum, with good explanations, good scenery. The village of La Gleize is small but charming.
Just imagine the soldiers fighting during winter '44 in the snow!
Sotsomotor M (Sotsomotor) — Google review
Phenomenal collection. Brings to life the uniforms and equipment all sides used. Excellent story boards and photos.
Ed Minnesota — Google review
Excellent museum with exceptionally great presentation in multiple languages. It is not very big, but if you delve into the subject, you will need more than an hour. The King Tiger tank parked outside is worth the trip alone.
TANKS BUTNOTHANKS — Google review
We visited on a weekday in Jul 2023. Drove from Brussels to Bastogne and the drive was pleasant and beautiful scenary along the way.
We arrived in a small beautiful town and Dec 44 Museum was just situated next to a lovely church. There are no quene and the museum was operated by a single old man.
We spent around 2hrs visiting the museum all by ourselves without any other visitors.
Lovely place out from the city.
Shalli Ang — Google review
Great museum. Providing good historical and local insight in this crucial period of WW2. Well done on giving a real sense on how it must have been like.
David Burger — Google review
Small but very nice museum. A lot of information, displayed items and even a small documentary. Right at the enterance there is a King Tiger tank on display. The only one in Belgium!
Dennis Vanthuyne — Google review
A first class museum and fitting tribute to the actions that took place around La Gleize, Stoumont and Cheneux in those dark days of December 1944. Every time I’m in the Ardennes I visit the museum to see the incredible artefacts on display as well as the immensely impressive King Tiger 213!
I can’t wait to return!
WW2 Wayfinder — Google review
Smaller but very nice museum. Many found military equipment on display. I love the Königstiger and its story how it remained in La Glaze.
Radoslav Vítek — Google review
Unbelievably thorough collection of WWII items, many collected in the same building as the museum and around that very town.
Lou Young — Google review
One of the best museums to see original equipment from Both the Germans and Americans. A king tiger right outside the door makes the visit worth it by itself. Amazing diaramas to bring the collection to life. Very rare items like Piepers map board, King Tiger,MG 42 etc etc. Makes it well worth the visit. First class all the way.
M Peters — Google review
The December 44 Museum in La Gleize presents a captivating and detailed account of the Battle of the Bulge. Its extensive collection of artifacts and insightful displays offer a deep dive into this crucial period of World War II. A must-visit for history buffs and anyone interested in understanding the complexities and impact of this significant battle. Tiger Tank II is awesome!
Libor Stoklásek — Google review
Fantastic small Museum with a huge amount of detail and artifacts from the local battle for the surround area in December 1944. Plus they have a huge King Tiger Tank parked outside.
The Abbaye d'Orval is a Cistercian monastery that was established in 1132 and has an interesting history. It was destroyed by French Revolutionary soldiers in 1793, but reconstruction began in the early 20th century with funding from its famous Trappist beers.
Highly recommended as a day trip for a couple/family. Lovely peaceful place where the only noise your hear is birds singing. Traveling though time and discovering it’s history was so interesting and definitely Makes you feel like home! Loved the digital museum part as well as the brewery museum! Price of 7€ per person is totally worth it! Food in a nervy local tavern is beyond good. Amazing price/quality! Friendly staff and really good memories! 5 starts!
mila zverkhovskaya — Google review
The Abbaye d'Orval really is the "Versailles of the monasteries", especially for photography a perfect location in almost any type of weather. The old ruins of the original church surrounded by large grounds and abbey garden are very impressive. The remains of the rich architecture can still be seen, with rows of wide columns, arches, thick walls providing many beautiful views. My preference for photographing this site is a less sunny day, with no hard shadows and some clouds in the sky it's easy to capture some very nice photos.
The site itself is nearly 1000 years old and over the centuries the original church was destroyed a few times, finally in 1793 by French revolutionary troops. The current more recent abbey and new church cannot be visited, and still a noticeable peaceful place of devotion. The abbey is still in use and well known for its history and spiritual life. It's even more famous for its local production of the best Trappist beer in Belgium named Orval and a specific abbey cheese. Both an extra reason to enjoy a visit to this abbey.
Richard Poppelaars — Google review
Amazing and splendid historical place, a must visit one! You feel the ancient time by watching those buildings and ruins carrying the history from 1300A.D. One can also learn the beers making process. no, you don't have to be Monk for that. There is a lot to discover in this place. Don't miss the shop where you can buy Orval Beers, Cheese and other goods.
Faisal IQBAL — Google review
Nice area! The places you can visit in the monastery are limited but it is nice to see. however I missed a bit the ambience and originality of the place. It seems that there is a bigger focus on the money making part of the company than the heritage & history of the abbey.
The tasting area/ restaurant of the Trappist beer ORVal 🍺 could have been a simple restaurant on a highway. That was disappointing lacking any type of character!
Theodore A. Klouvas — Google review
Such a beautiful monastery. Apart from it's amazing architecture and history, they brew one of the best beers of Belgium. A nice place to visit with the family and to buy a few boxes of beer on the way out (they come with an awesome glass).
Kurt Bourscheid — Google review
Nice historical grounds to walk and photo. Still a very active Monastery, so a portion not open to public, but you can still photo from a lookout point. Great day out.
David Westrick — Google review
Really nice to visit. The cheese and beer is must try here. Difficult to reach with public transport. Bicycle or car is recommended. Enjoy.
Sayandip Chakraborty — Google review
Incredible to walk among the ruins as well as view the current day gardens and museums. Their beer and cheese making skills are on another level altogether. A must see, and must taste!
Sheila Young — Google review
Nice museum and gardens. But you can't visit all the ruins and buildings. There is no place to drink their famous beer inside the abbey. Sure deserves the visit, though.
Nuno Abano — Google review
Beautiful place. Always interesting to experience a place with a lot of history, especially where they make beer and cheese. The ruins and the beer process were my favorite parts. The modern art museum felt out of place. I also would've loved to get a closer look al the impressive architecture of the church. The gift shop was okay.
Thor — Google review
Beautiful place. It is just a petty that not the whole place is accessible, but it is acceptable as there are still people living inside the monastery.
Nevertheless, it is nicely presented.
It is worth going there also to get the beer and the cheese. They are fantastic
Marco Cristino — Google review
Awesome place, would only be better if you could visit the brewery (without becoming a monk.)
Chris Callow — Google review
Nice place! Inside the Abbaye in the expo is a building where they explain the process of the beer making. Also near is the brewery but only opens during a specific date in the year.
Leo Henriquez — Google review
Probably the best Trappist abbey to visit in Belgium if you're interested in the abbey itself rather than just being interested in the beer.
Richard Pope — Google review
Beautiful place. Upon going in, there is an exhibit and area in which you can listen to the history on headphones (multiple languages). They were completely full when we were there, so a worker told us we could come back later and continue on if we'd like. Exiting, there is a pool of water with some fish and then the grounds continue on. The herb garden is amazing, even in winter when most plants are dormant (would love to see in full bloom!). There are statues throughout the grounds, the old brewery tour, remains of the old structure into some restored areas, and inside where there is an art museum with some stunning pieces. The gift shop is lovely. You are limited to one case of beer per person so bring non-drinking friends to buy you extra!!
Ruined medieval castle offering guided tours, known for its falconry displays & ghost stories.
One of the best castles of its time, still standing tall over the beautiful town of La Roche.
The view from here is simply breathtaking.
Saud Ahmed — Google review
Out of season it is definitely NOT worth visiting it, because you pay ~7EUR just to see a bunch of some ruins - which are not even that interesting to look at and hardly worth even half of the admission price.
There's not even any brochure available - only an A4 paper with a printed scheme and a dry architectural description of each piece. No history whatsoever.
Mid season there should be some shows available and a cafe, but outside the season it's much more worth it to admire the ruins from afar - there are a lot of nice spots around the city, where you can enjoy the view for free and the view is even nicer because you can see the full castle (not like when you are wandering inside the ruins).
Vaiva B. — Google review
Beautiful ruin! You also have a great view on La Roche. There is a modest, but entertaining bird of prey show as well.
Leander Stalmans — Google review
It was my first time in this town. Walking through this castle instantly took me back to the Middle Ages - a fascinating imagination and a solid testimony of the civilisation that underlines it.
Ifeanyichukwu Charles Nweke — Google review
Great place to feel the old time, and nice view
Gil Ashkenazi — Google review
I found it to be very nicely preserved/maintained for people to still be able to visit the castle. It's €6,5 per adult and it'll take you between 30-45 minutes to see it all depending on your speed.
crazedentity — Google review
The place is actually beautiful and great for tourists. Also, they have birds show for children. However, after the show, I was very surprised that the cages are very small and not appropriate for the birds. It looks sad to see the animals behind the small cages waiting for their next shows all over again. Please give them a better place to stay or even free them in the wild.
R S — Google review
Great views, but not much information on the Chateau. It's a steep walk up to the Chateau and the floor is very uneven, so not really suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.
David Burns — Google review
This very old castle is build on a rock using materials from the area. The builders used a very special technique to put rocks together and form a stable structure. The place is worth a visit which lasts around 45-60 minutes. Entrance is open until 30 minutes before closing time. It's not expensive and worth the visit.
Luc Krols — Google review
It is a very steep hill to get into the castle so you should prepare for it. But once up there you get a nice view of the city. There are a lot of restaurant and wildlife sanctuary nearby - plus you can go kayaking if you are into it. Overall a fun experience!
Amanda TPN — Google review
Entrance ticket is too expensive for the views of the castle. The bird show is great but I feel so sad those beautiful birds are caged.
Fengjing Zhang — Google review
Inexpensive, with plenty to see and (when we went at least) a falconry display included. It's also illuminated with a light show at night and worthwhile finding a vantage point on the opposite side of the river (Rue du Chalet is good).
Dave Mellor — Google review
The ruin gives a beautiful view over the city. There is a lot of information about the individual parts that still remain to this date. The addition of a bar and falcon shows makes the castle more livid. However the entrance fee is a bit expensive.
I would highly recommend visiting this castle when in the city.
Arend-Jan — Google review
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Les Grottes de Remouchamps, located in Aywaille, is a subterranean cave complex with historical significance and home to bats. Visitors can take a guided tour through the caves by boat, marveling at the incredible limestone formations and navigating the underground network. It's important to be prepared for dirty and slippery conditions, as well as muddy water puddles. The clever use of lighting enhances the experience, and multilingual guides provide insights into the cave's history.
true splendor of the stalactite caves of Remouchamps, unique artwork. 365 days a year the temperature is 8 to 10 degrees Celsius. Dont forget to take your jacket.
Chr!s — Google review
The cave in itself is stunning and is really a sight to behold. Definitely worth a tour, which end with a short trip on a boat to carry you back you the entrance.
Be sure to have some warm clothes with you as it gets chilly down there.
Jean Hu — Google review
this is a natural gem. the subterranean caves were amazing and was self guided . the descriptions were in french and dutch but at the admissions booth you can get the information in other languages. the way out was by a boat ride along the underground river. the boat guide was very informative and explained the features you saw in english dutch and french. i would recommend bringing a sweatshirt (even if it’s a hot day out).
d noonan — Google review
Is better to make a booking online . We didn't do it but the cashier was very nice and we were lucky. In about 30 minutes we go in.
Very nice experience. We really enjoyed the experience in this grote. And the end... boat trip was....wowww
Truly recommend
Elena Angelica Andries — Google review
This is amazing place! There is the longest underground river in Europe - Rubikon. The gallery's are very beautiful! It's really good experience to visit the cave! The guy who ran the boat was kind, friendly and very attentive. He spoke English, French and Dutch. He showed us places of interest and told us about the cave during the trip.
Desislava Tosheva — Google review
Our group of three friends went there during a day trip in the area. Upon entering, we were greeted by a very friendly man who answered all our questions and provided written explanations in many languages for the various viewpoints inside. This place is amazing (and cool), and it is suitable for all ages. The staff is very friendly and professional. It was a great time!
Inbal Hakman — Google review
Very impressiv cave System. Well maintained and easy to visit. Just on my visiting day almost everything around was close from the bar and Restaurants
Shaun Tilke — Google review
Well worth a visit. It was much bigger and deeper then I expected! It all flooded a couple of weeks ago. One part was still closed off, I’m not sure how much of the total area but it definitely didn’t feel like we missed out there was so much to see. We took about an hour to walk the winding path up, then down, then up again. The boat trip was brilliant. Our 8 and 7 year olds loved it. One tip: wear shoes that you are happy to get muddy!
Kim V — Google review
Highly recommended ! One of the most beautiful stalactite cave and the longest underground in the world. The boat ride is very enjoyable too. Must watch out your head because it's narrow and low.
Ani — Google review
I visited the caves recently and I must say, it was one of the best experiences for me. As someone who admires the beauty of nature, here are some points why I recommend this-
1. Natural structures formed by a reaction of groundwater & limestone, which have been forming over 700,000 years.
2. You will be in awe to see some fossils of unicellular organisms which inhabited Europe around 360 million years ago.
3. At the end of the first part of your walking tour, you have a guided boat tour along the longest underground river in Europe. Part of this route was formed by exploding dynamites in 1912.
Apart from the caves themselves, the people here were some of the best in the service industry. The guide on our boat was a jolly young man who explained the history in French, Dutch and English. We were also given a separate printed information sheet in English because the info boards inside the caves were only in French and Dutch. The head person was so kind that he walked down the road with us to show an amazing camping ground on a map which he drew by hand himself.
A few extra things good to know-
1. The temperature of the cave is around 11-12 degrees throughout the year. So you might want to dress appropriately.
2. At some places it is a bit slippery and drops of water fall from the ceiling.
3. The total visit takes around 1-1.5 hours depending on how much time you spend admiring the caves.
Ajinkya Doshi — Google review
Best cave experience I've had. Not overly touristic, intimate (you get to walk the first km on your own) and the boat tour is great.
Aurora Signorazzi — Google review
Beautiful cave system with underwater river. The tour begins with a walk through the caves to an underground harbour, and a small steep passage beyond if you're up for it. After that it's a ~1km boat ride on the underground river back to the entrance. It's not a cheap attraction but definitely a cool experience.
Noud Frenken — Google review
Unbelievable experience worth every single penny. It's the longest underground floating cave in Europe and highly recommended on a sunny day, as it's constantly below twelve degrees centigrade down there. Don't forget to tip the great guides on the boat.
Mario Bande — Google review
Amazing experience! Came from Brussels to visit the area for the day and was pleasantly surprised by this last second find. The staff was extremely nice and helpful and it really did lift my mood for the day :)
Nicoleta Alic — Google review
Very beautiful cave and a good excursion you can do with children. You walk about 1 kilometre into the cave, and for the return, you have to take a boat to go back to the entrance.
The boat trip was definitely an experience.
Manuel Deinat — Google review
This cave system is a hidden gem, that you cannot miss.
I visited without reservations (so I arrived early to secure my spot), as the website was not functioning properly. If you’re proficient in French or Dutch, you can call to make a reservation. Either way I’d recommend booking beforehand.
I paid for my ticket with cash, although card payment is also available. If you choose to pay with card or cash, make sure to set aside 5-10 euros for tipping the boat tour guide; their work is quite strenuous as they have to row all the way back from the end of the cave to the entrance. Also don’t expect all of them to speak English.
Please note that this visit is not wheelchair-friendly or suitable for people with limited mobility. There are narrow passages, stairs, uneven terrain, and numerous steps to climb.
The entire tour can take up to 2 hours. I was the first to enter since I was the only English speaker, so I received instructions and explored on my own. Others in the group received instructions later, likely grouped by language. When I reached the end of the cave, I waited for about 10-15 minutes for the tour guides to arrive on their boats and lead us out of the cave.
The interior is not very dark, but some areas can be a bit slippery, so wear appropriate footwear. The temperature inside stays around 10-15 degrees Celsius (50-59°F) year-round.
The entire tour comprises 12-13 stops with descriptions in Dutch, French, and German. If you speak other languages like Spanish or English, you’ll receive a printed paper at the entrance, but it contains only a limited amount of information compared to the signs inside. This is an area where they could improve.
The cave is truly remarkable and unique, and I couldn’t recommend the visit more. If you’re in the area, make sure to stop by! Don’t miss it. 😉
Lucas Kovács — Google review
It was an amazing experience. We initially book a ticket to initiate the cave tour at 16:00, therefore we arrived in the village much earlier and kindly requested to swap out the tickets, without any bother the man at the help desk promptly swapped it out. He also asks which country we came from in case we would not speak either dutch or french, then he has the explanation paper in our mother tongues.
The tour takes about 1,300 meter walk in the cave, with some paces very spaced out but others are narrow and you have to mind your head. After the walk you come to the end of the cave and there is a boat tour back to the entrance, on the lower part of the cave. The boat man would speak English, french and Dutch, which was amazing to understand his explanation.It was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend it.
Well done for the entire team!
Dario Modena — Google review
Be aware that your clothes will get dirty. Floor and stairs/steps are slippery, and there are muddy water puddles. Wear decent shoes.
Nice cave system where they used lightning in a clever way.
At the end, there's a small boat tour back. The benches in the boats are wet.
We made sure to be the last ones of the group. Children in the party were loud. That gives a nasty echo when they scream.
The employees speak multiple languages and will tell you something about the history of the caves.
At the entrance/exit are toilets and a small shop.
There are plenty of restaurants nearby.
Parking on the streets nearby.
Saint-Hubert, a city and municipality in Wallonia, Belgium, is known as "the European Capital of Hunting and Nature." With a population density of 51.6 inhabitants per square kilometer, it covers an area of 111.16 km² and had 5,737 inhabitants as of January 1, 2007. The town is located in the province of Luxembourg and offers picturesque views with its Ardennes setting.
Vast indoor-outdoor park including a long zip line, kayaking & escape rooms, plus restaurants.
Really great fun for the whole family.
Entry took a bit long but doable.
Mt bike course is a lot of fun and so are the other activities. All well maintained and staffed.
Though a little pricey the full package is to be recommended with the zip line and free fall as cool add ons.
Don't forget to do the caving, it's spectacular. You will get a wee bit dirty but once dried up you'll be good as new!
Rutger 'Rudgr' Geerling (Rudgrcom) — Google review
Nice location, very popular, big bar area on the ground floor. Many people seem to rent bikes and go biking on trails here, there's also a laser tag room and a bowling alley that also serves snacks (small chicken legs, veggie, shrimp bites) and drinks. There is a lift to the upper floors
Not sure what else is available here.
It dropped a star for me because they limited each game in a bowling lane to 25 minutes, which if you have 5 people, means that you each only have 5 minutes each total bowling time for each game. Ridiculous.
Paul — Google review
We went for the Christmas afternoon event. On several occasions tried to book tickets and was fully booked but when we eventually managed to book tickets the place was half empty. The children liked the tube slides a lot. The light path was interesting but waiting for Santa in the cold outside for long time wasn't. Still, it was probably overall nice for the children.
Kyr B — Google review
An outstanding park, wonderfully organised, with all kinds of attractions for the whole family. Beautiful! Amazing!
Cristina Scarfia — Google review
Kayaking was good. Straightforward to book tickets; would recommend to do so in advance. Shuttle buses were easy and straightforward forward alongside staff at the jetty. Would recommend speaking French as most of the staff encountered didn't speak English, but my French was good enough for all of this. Pleasant 8km Kayak journey; got stuck a few times as the river can be shallow in places but that was all my own fault. Good fun.
Matt Clarkson — Google review
Interesting amusement park with some unusual attractions. There are three tickets: one for entrance without any attractions included, an adventure pass, and a fly pass, which includes all adventure activities as well as three additional flying activities, i.e. zip line, dead drop and the big air. It is very surprising that this latter activity is a jump onto a big air pillow, which is not insured as you need to sign a physical harm waiver.
Filip De Beule — Google review
Fun place for family. Something for everyone.
Faith Boegheim — Google review
Went bowling the day befote this review was posted. At least, we wanted to. We tried to make a reservation online and paid online aswell. The payment went through and we went that same evening to go bowling.
Then, when we arrived and told the front desk that we had a reservation, they told us there was no reservation and we couldn't bowl because there was no "person of responsibility" present to start up the bowling alley. It took alot of hassle and very limited English to eventually come to an agreement where there would be a reservation pinned for the day after with a new payment beforehand.
When we arrived this morning, we spoke to the front desk again with different people there (Note, there were 3 people at the desk both days) and went upstairs to the bowling alley.
We explained the situation to the people at the alley and they were surprised at the situation and told us that at the time we wanted to bowl the day before that there indeed were "persons of responsibility present" and that people casually bowled that evening. Quite disappointing to hear.
After bowling, we went to the customer service to get our money back, which went smooth and fast unlike anything I saw there. Then we went to get something to drink and eat at the terrace. We got no straws or drinking glasses, there were no coasters at the table and apparently no receipts were being printed so the staff didn't even bring or put the food on the counter we ordered that we ordered.
Only when we notified we didn't have our food yet -- only then -- did we get our food. Our muffin and donut didn't even get a plate, just a tissue.
Honestly, very disappointing experience for a place that looks neatly organized and designed well. Most (>90%) staff is inexperienced, uninformed and are kind of stiff when it comes to customer service.
Sadly I won't be returning here, because the place seemed nice.
Dieter Blaauw — Google review
We went kayaking.
Staff was friendly and talked also in Dutch.
Only negative experience of the kayak was that other people were noisy, but I can’t blame that on the staff.
Our course was 8km and we took about 2h for it.
The adventure park itself looked clean and there were many play areas.
I could see a lot of exciting rides what we will surely come back for when our child is big enough. We also went to eat at the factory inside the park, the food was tasty and prices were acceptable.
In my opinion this is a good recommendation.
Bart Brouns — Google review
Lots of fun and varied activities, indoors and outdoors. We spent almost an entire day there and there were still lots of things left we didn't have time for. There are more things for kids 10+than younger.
Food was surprisingly good and reasonably priced.
Daniel Hansson — Google review
September 2023 5*
Visited the place with colleagues for team building. The place is close to the City of Durbuy and well planned.
There are so many activities for all age group. You can enjoy indoor and outdoor games - rock climbing, zip line, kayaking, tubing and many adventure games.
There is tree climbing zone which require you to cross many hurdle - different level for different age group. There is restaurants and drink place inside the property.
Jaspal Singh — Google review
Lots of good options for an active day. Suitable for adults and children. The adventure pass is well worth the cost, it allows you to do almost anything in the park. The high ropes course wasn't very challenging for adults but still fun. The zipline course could be better. The via ferrata was very fun and varied and sometimes challenging. Instructors were nice and friendly.
Merel — Google review
Awesome adventure park!
There are enough activities for both children and adults. The main focus are tree climbing or rock climbing, if you're not into that you might not appreciate the park. Both tree and rock climbing are physically intense and you might need 2 days to enjoy both. Doing them in one day is possible but your muscles will hate you the next day...
One of the best activity is the Fast Tag, definitely give it a go as it turns puzzles and speed tagging into a competition with a ladder displayed for all. It is incredibly fun to do inside and it is included in the Adventure Pass.
There are three "premium" activities that can only be done with the Fly Pass: the Free Fall, Big Jump, and the Zipline. There are adrenaline-oriented as you'll go through in a matter of minutes. Do note there is a zipline track in the tree climbing section.
Food and beverage are ok both in pricing and quality (15€/burger with fries). Just don't expect fine dining quality, it's not the primary focus of the park.
TLDR : great outdoor activities, physically intense, best with two days. Bring good quality sport shoes and climbing gloves to protect your hands.
Jean Hu — Google review
Amazing place food is crazy expensive and the fly pass also but its a lot of fun.
Jordy van den Brink — Google review
A fly pass costed 55€/day.
You'll have access to a lot of outdoors activities.
It's better to start really early because the park is big.
I'have done outdoor: climbing, mountain bike, Zipline, toboggan, trekking, tree (climbing?) I don't know how to describe it. Hahaha 😺
Indoors there are also more activities: laser tag, bowling.
There is also a kids (kindergarten) space.
Staff is friendly and helpful.
The food and drinks are overpriced as always.
But nice experience.
Lucas Oliveira Dos Santos — Google review
The valley itself has good options of various activities including zip line, mountain biking etc. Good place for young kids. A day pass cost €30 to €50.
Beautiful city, promoted as smallest city in Europe. Very nice for tourist with nice gardens, a castle, great restaurants and even own local brewed beer.
Koen Hendriks — Google review
The most fruitful way and perhaps the best time to visit Durbuy is to linger there longer by visiting the Christmas market concurrently from November to January. During autumn in November, Durbuy is really beautiful and romantic to stroll around the place.
MissSJ — Google review
A small and beautiful village, but there are not many shops and restaurants
Matt — Google review
Wonderful place
Elvira Papana — Google review
One of my favorite places in Belgium
Juan diego Arias cordova — Google review
Correct
corentin grandjean — Google review
(Translated by Google) Charming Ardennais village.
To visit 😉
Yes, photos can be used on social networks or others 😉
Happy Easter.
(Original)
Charmant village Ardennait.
A visiter 😉
Oui, les photos peuvent être utilisées sur les réseaux sociaux ou autres 😉
Joyeuses Pâques.
Barbara Halkin — Google review
(Translated by Google) Our visit was a pure pleasure by a passionate and fascinating guide.
Great to do.
(Original)
Notre visite a été un pur plaisir par un guide passionné et passionnant.
Génial à faire.
Botanical garden with guided tours among picturesque plant forms, plus a souvenir shop.
Small, but nice, relaxing, parking right in front door (payed), wc, restaurant available, only symbolic entrance fee, small souvenir shop, nice walkings around green statues, you can even see a small lizards, butterflies, bugs, have nice view at city center buildings, can sit for a while and relax, beautiful, clean, fragrant
Marek Sopko — Google review
You can sit on a terrace and enjoy the coffee even in corona time👍
Must visit as part of Durbui
Yuliia Skalska — Google review
An interesting park with many shaped box and other plants. Some of the plants are not in great shape because of age and disease. You can buy a combined ticket to reduce prices a bit.
Filip De Beule — Google review
Some of the unusual sculptures here include a woman in a bathtub, sunbathing Pamela Anderson. Then there are the nature inspired sculptures like squirrels, chickens, peacocks and more. Being in Belgium, there's ofcourse a Manneken Pis sculpted out of bushes too!
Mitr Friend — Google review
We went here for a pleasent walk while being in Durbuy.
When buying the ticket you also get a paper with a map of a suggested route and what all the sculptures are supposed to be or represent.
Derik ten Napel — Google review
Very lovey quiet place enjoyable for pleasant walking so relaxing and charming... 👍
Tomer Mualem — Google review
A very relaxing place. Lots of sculptures to see. Behind the stairs a large and quiet terrace with a nice view. You can enter with your dog on a leash.
Artur Panol — Google review
Beautiful garden with creativity. Good to visit. Some trees are well maintained with its shapes. Tickets are cheap.
Shra More — Google review
Wonderful place, for a nice stroll, great service, clean toilets, nice view. A great collection of medicinal plants, beautiful tree sculptures. A place to visit when in Durbuy!
Cristina A — Google review
7 euro per person for a garden with a few bushes.. maybe for 3 per person it would be worth it but no way this is worth 7!?
Darius — Google review
Boring, bad maintenance very dirty facilities. You can say this place has no passion for what they try to present. For little kids might be ok but only for max 15mins
Ch OnInt — Google review
Beautiful garden with interesting sculptures out of plants of animals n humans gestures and unique flower beds. Guided tour available. Tickets can be bought at the entrance gate. 1 hiur is sufficient to spent in here. Enough parking spaces available with 7 euros for 24 hours. Payment of parking while exiting via card only.
Wildlife park featuring many native & exotic animals, plus a playground & restaurant with a terrace.
I had low expectations due to some other negative reviews, but it's great! Lovely zoo. Everything is very clean. The animals don't look stressed ( to me ). And what a lovely variety of animals! They even have a panda sitting in the grass. Giraffes were beautiful. The lions were doing what lions do : nothing. So many beautiful birds. Some cages looked small, but no cage for animals will ever be big enough sadly. But it's just a lovely zoo to spend the afternoon in.
Bart Neirinck — Google review
Nice little zoo with animals you don't really see at other zoos. Some animals had a really large enclosure, while other had a smaller enclosure. I don't know why some of the animals had a smaller enclosure (maybe they were rescued?). Besides that, some animals looked a bit bored, but maybe that's because I visited the zoo at 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. otherwise I would look into enrichment for the animals.
Besides the low enrichment and smaller enclosures with some of the animals it was overall a nice zoo with some special animals. I just don't get why some animals didn't get a larger enclosure, there definitely seems to be space for that. I also don't get why they advertise with "white lions" as if it is a different species. It's not. It's due to inbreeding they get the colour.
Shannon R — Google review
This zoo has a very nice collection of animals but definitely leaves some things to be desired in term of the welfare.
Right at the entrance you come across a row of primate enclosures that are very small. There's some better enclosures, but in general I was not a big fan.
justGoron — Google review
Very nice animalnpark, some animals I've never seen. Tip, a place to drink half way the park.
Frans van mil — Google review
The aerea of this zoo is realy nice, some of the cages are pretty small.
i hope they can inprove that.
But still a verry nice place, with allot of different animals
Robin Hood — Google review
Beauthiful parc. The animals are being well cared.
The parc is also looking clean.
Only we saw with our kids that the large cats are not happy... Was more heart breaking to watch them sit there in a small habitat... The tigers where even fighting each other over a small territory in there habitat... I see this going wrong in the future..
For some animals we understand that they need to be taken care of. But others are better of in larger habitats than small habitats. Hope this changes in the future.
Tenshi — Google review
Nice diversity of animals in an Open environment, very few ones were in a cage. It's possible to see everything even with rain because the trees create a nice shelter to avoid soaking in water, just a rain jacket is enough and you can do the whole park with rain.
Nancy López — Google review
It's a nice zoo with lots of different anymals, price is very fair compared to other zoo's. The animals look well treated and well fed and most of them have plenty of room to roam around. Not so for the siberian tiger and the jaguar, their pens are rediculoisly small and they do not look happy as a result, it was heartbreaking. Still it's obvious the owners and keepers do what they can with what they have. They would do well to place some toilets halfway the park, there are only some at the start.
Robin Koelewijn — Google review
With all due respect for possible efforts, but this is animal abuse in its purest.
Youd have space to make the cages much bigger or have less animals and more space for the animals. Really pure abuse in an old fashioned zoo. Instead of coming here rather watch a documentary and donate the 15euros entry to an organisation caring for animalrights...
Matthias — Google review
The brown bears gave us a show by going swimming then playing together... really cool to see. I have never seen a Panda 🐼 in it's natural habitat until I saw the one at this zoo!
Would have like to see the lemurs have a bit more space.
The Castle of Bouillon is a historic fortress located on a rocky ridge in Belgium. It dates back to AD 988 and is famously associated with Crusader knight Godefroid de Bouillon, the first Belgian ruler of Jerusalem. The castle boasts traditional features including drawbridges, dungeons, and picturesque views of the small town below. Visitors can explore its dank tunnel passages, musty cell rooms, rough-hewn stairwells and discover many eerie nooks and crannies.
4.5
(1453)
6830 Bouillon, Belgium
I'll never travel to Brussels without this trip planner again
The Liège-Guillemins railway station is a contemporary transportation hub and modern concourse, created by the renowned architect Santiago Calatrava. The station features an impressive vaulted roof made of steel and glass, showcasing a blend of functionality and aesthetic appeal. It has become a prominent attraction in Liege, serving as the starting point for many travelers exploring the city.
Well maintained train station with a colourful, huge roof that you would not stop looking at. The staff at the station office is very very friendly and helpful. We missed our train due to the delay of another train. The lady booked us another train route for the next day along with our to and from ticket to Leuven. Very much satisfied with the services provided.
Animesh Kumar — Google review
The station platform elevators and escalators were both out of order. Many strollers and passengers carrying large luggage had to carry them by themselves, which was very inconvenient. And without any obvious notices or alternative measures, there is still a lot of room for improvement.
蝦仁玩樂日常 — Google review
Beautiful building unfortunately it's form over function. There is no cover for wind and very little seated waiting space.
Also the people around the station are quite dodgy
Vincent — Google review
Beautiful station, but kind of overrated. A pretty long queue at the ticket machines (the ones that worked).
A very pleasant interior design. A not as amazing exterior, probably due to the white paint becoming dirty over time.
Worth a visit if you're nearby, but not worth the travel solely to see it.
Overall, recommended.
Alina T — Google review
Large station with wonderful design and ambience. Look for the lifts they’ll save you time and effort. Or ignore them and work that butt girl by using the stairs Especially good for catching trains - which are quite regular. we grabbed one to Brussels only 15 euro. Plenty of shops and loos
Mr P — Google review
1. The station itself:
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Station is very nice designed.
Nice and clean and with a lot of shops below, where you can buy some drinks and some food.
Also possibility to sit there for a coffee.
2. Parking
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There is a parking possibility at the back of the train station.
Can be expensive when you leave your car there for the whole day.
3. Safety:
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A lot of police and securail active in this station.
Still watch out for pick pockets since its a connection station for international travel with coaches and trains!
Overall a 4+ rating
Bram aka Stitch — Google review
Photogenic trainstation, modern with a unique touch!
Definitely worth a visit.
Robert Urbex — Google review
A modern station with a spectacular view.
It acts as a train hub for both international and domestic trains. Most international trains stops at platform 1 though this may vary in busy hours.
Tharindu Athauda — Google review
I love the architecture of this station. The design just pops and it is very bright. Easy access to all platforms. The bus station is right out in front of the station. Few restaurants and food stands in the station. More outside of the station across the street. I really enjoyed my visit to this station. It is beautiful.
Michael Mack — Google review
Fabulous design, have been through here a few times on my way to Bruxelles, Kortrijk and south to the Ardennes.
Nice shops on the bottom floor, 3 coffee shops, but missing a General store for travellers.
Has a mezzanine level that is completely derelict, pity, would have been a great addition to the railway station and added something to it's usefulness.
Paul — Google review
Very beautiful train station the architectural structure and design is worth admiring. There are hotels, restaurants as well as bus stop in front of the train station, which makes it easy for travellers coming in as tourist or on business purpose.
Olamide Stephanie Oshingbade — Google review
Never seen a train station like it. Beautiful architecture, topped off by a large exhibit of a rubix cube. The information centre is located under the tracks and there, you can get all the information you need from the friendly staff.
Patson Manda — Google review
I find this station very artistic and looks really great when lighted well at night. The patterns of the roofing is really great for photography. New changes applied this year 2022 with those colorful roof. Interesting changes especially when the sun is shining brightly.
Vic Cano — Google review
AVOID long waits at night.
It's full of homeless people. Everything is closed, dark, kinda scary for a MODERN train station.
It is completely open; so it's cold everywhere.
If you arrive late or need to have a long wait, there's a savior place close called TGV taverne (open 24hours)
The Montagne de Bueren is a renowned landmark in Liege, Belgium. This notable structure consists of a lengthy stone staircase that ascends the hill at the center of the old town. It offers stunning panoramic views of the city, including its palaces and citadel slope. The climb up this steep flight of stairs may be daunting, but reaching the top is undoubtedly worthwhile. Postcards often feature this iconic sight, making it one of Liege's most famous attractions.
Many, many, many steps lead to fantastic views. You will see a bench at the top where you can enjoy the panoramic view of the entire city. If you continue to the right you can get even a slightly more improved version. Totally worth. And honestly, much easier than I expected. We didn’t even need to stop for breaks. And yes, many, many, many tourists even after dark. And it’s totally free!
Olga V. Mack — Google review
Take some time to climb the 374 steps of these stairs going a monument and the Citadel on top. When it's warm in summer that can be a challenge but once on top you get a nice view over the city and the river below
The stairs were made between 1875 and 1880 to remember the 600 men from the small town of Franchimont who died during a surprise attack on the armies of Duke Charles the Bold and King Louis XI during the siege of Liège in 1468.
Seimen Burum — Google review
A cool stop for 15 minutes of exercise after driving in the car for two hours. I suppose we could have done it twice (or thrice) but I was in street clothes and the sweat was starting to arrive after one walk up under the blasting sun.
John Salmon — Google review
Great view point of the city from the top.
Nice climb up, not without any effort.
I loved using the handrails as slide
Carlo Pelganta — Google review
Fun and unusual place!! I'm reading mixed messages of the city here. Yea it's not really a beautiful city at the moment, while it has so much potential.
The infrastructure s*cks, the surrounding facilities and lack thereof show carelessness, and I hope the municipality gov will acknowledge the potential and go on a beautifying streak of all districts, not just the absolute centre!
Set an example for Wallonia. This can be done without too high costs. I think they're starting it at some places, just not enough to uplift the sense of faltering development, a heart without purpose.
The problem is the foundation and vision of the city, its relationship with traffic and concrete over nature and locals, and that has to be tackled, which is talk for another day...
The stairs structure however is really cool. Every city with hills should consider having similar ones, it's a place of fun, happiness, chitchat and reflection.
Clearly there's something magical about stairs going down and up to such an extent, you don't even have to believe in heaven. Everyone had smiles on their faces.
E K — Google review
The stairs are one of the locations you have to visit in Liege not only for the physical activity of climbing them but also for the amazing reward you will get after reaching the top. After climbing , an outstanding view of the whole city opens and you can spend 10 minutes or more just admiring the beautiful city. A quick tip is to begin your journey with these stairs because after them , you will feel a little tired :) .
Only Satisfying Moment — Google review
A nice workout walking up the stairs. Be sure to take breaks, turn around, and admire the view that gets better with each step. There are really neat doors to check out on the walk up. There’s a railing the entire length of the steps. The view from the top is good, but there are two even better viewpoints up by the WWI Memorial. Just take a right at the top of the steps and it’s only a couple extra minutes. We’ll worth it for the views of Liège.
Jacob Hovde — Google review
What else is there to say other then: visit these stairs. Your condition and heart rate will be thankful of the exercise, you will be ashamed of your lack of training.
It really is a beautiful set of stairs, never thought I’d say those words but I can’t deny it. The view over Liège is nice, but I do think the steps are worth the visit in their own right.
Stefan Bussels — Google review
Nice climb. It will take approximately 10 - 15 minutes to climbe the up. And nice view from the top. You can see the whole city. Also there is an observation point near by. No tickets needed.
Gayathra Bandara — Google review
Beautiful view to the city, absolutely must do when in Liege. Also climb to the monument that is a bit further after the stairs.
Lilyana Velikova — Google review
Quite a steep hike up the stairs but a stunning view of the city from up top. Highly recommend the walk up for every city visitor!
Marcel — Google review
This may seem donating but it is not that bad if you walk daily. If you do not exercise or walk much this could be hard but not impossible. Great view at the top and perfect way to burn off the waffles. Lol
spadesshadow — Google review
The place is situated in the city center ofcourse and it is very close to main market.
There were 300+ stairs and the view at the top was breathtaking.
Would definitely recommend to go there solo as well as in groups.
Akanksha Jain — Google review
Only attraction in Liege 😂 which was actually nicee as it has a history behind it, looks good enough for you to take picture with if you want, and even has nice view from the top!! Kinda perfect actually cuz it’s not even much crowded. This attraction is enough to gank the whole tourisms of Liege 😂 sad we don’t manage to find any souvenir of the stairs 😭
Giang Nguyen — Google review
Probably one of the must do's of Liège.
The views from the top are pretty and worth the climb.
However, be mindful of the people that live there. Enjoy the experience and the city, but be also respectful with the people that lives there and that uses them as their daily path to go back home, to go to work...
Pablo Reclusa — Google review
Montagne de Bueren has a ton of stairs 😣, but it was an incredible adventure climbing them and getting to the top (just to realize there's another monument and more stairs further up, lol). Not going to lie, there were a few moments in which I was winded. The views are great and there are so many people taking the climb on! At the top, there was a sweet cat visiting everyone who had made it.
K Elf — Google review
It takes 374 steps to get to the top but then you have a nice view of the city. You do need to be quite fit however the handrail is quite sturdy and you can of course take breaks
R C — Google review
If you are fit then take these stairs around 374 to reach on top to see the view, there is just one bench on the top to rest.
It’s good if you can reach on top then this js the good test go check your fitness :)
The Gothic cathedral of Saint Paul in Liege, Belgium is a beautiful and historic building. The cathedral dates back to the 1445 and features ornate stained glass windows, a cloister, and impressive Gothic architecture. It is also known for its mason blue limestone which gives it a distinctive look.
Such a beautiful cathedral! The stained glass windows are amazing and the cathedral seems so inviting, bright and colourful… Definitely a must-see in Liège!
André Marques — Google review
A nice cathedral! The stained glass windows are particularly stunning with some being the more classic type and some being slightly more modern which is interesting.
Ciara Lucie — Google review
A very nice cathedral, worth a visit if in Liège
Victoria Brooke — Google review
Very beautiful, especially after main restauration works. Don't miss visiting the treasury museum linked to kathedral
Nona Nvard Vardanyan — Google review
Liège Cathedral, otherwise St. Paul's Cathedral, Liège, in Liège, Belgium, is part of the religious heritage of Liège.
Founded in the 10th century, it was rebuilt from the 13th to the 15th century and restored in the mid-19th century.
It became a Catholic cathedral in the 19th century due to the destruction of Saint Lambert's Cathedral in 1795.
It is the seat of the Diocese of Liège.
Ez Derya — Google review
We obviously went for the statue of Lucifer, which was devastatingly beautiful. We couldn't stop looking at it and with every detail it kept getting more fascinating. The rest of the church is very beautiful, big colourful windows, but there's a part (the treasurer) which I assume you need to pay a ticket for, and it doesn't look interesting at all. I think if you just go to the church it's good, and it wouldn't take you more than 30 mins. I wish they had little statues of Lucifer or something you could take home other than the postcard (the picture in which is not that good quality either)
Sapfo Spyridakos — Google review
Liège Cathedral, also known as St. Paul's Cathedral, is a church with a history dating back to the 10th century. Although the current building only dates back to the 13th century. Like many cathedrals dating from this period, the church is a nice example of Gothic architecture. Some of the most outstanding features of the building include the highly ornate altarpiece of the abbey chapel, the classical Greek inspired Baroque sculpture of St John the Baptist, the ribbed vault of the nave, with its golden ribs and its vaults coated and painted with rinceaux common to French Gothic styles. The cathedral also has the usual collection of beautiful stained glass windows, some which have very contemporary designs that complement the more traditional ones.
A very unusual feature of the cathedral is the pulpit. There’s a sculpture of Lucifer at the back of the pulpit.
Sadly, the cathedral is currently undergoing renovation, so much of the facade is hidden under scaffolding. The church is still a must visit in Liege.
macedonboy — Google review
A beautiful cathedral to visit when one is in Liège. Beautifully decorated and rich of history.
Eswiss64 — Google review
Beautiful cathedral. In the back they have a small gift shop. You can get audio guides or you can pay 8€ to go into the treasury but we thought it was too expensive so we didn't. There was a choir practicing while we were there which was a pleasant surprise.
R C — Google review
My photos are taken after the rain on Saturday. If you have extra money the museum is a must. You can see plenty from there and nice to learn more. We spent hours in this.
Amy Monsalud — Google review
Good place to visit in the city.
Pom V. — Google review
#LiègeCathedral #ForFree Beautiful building, with a lot of sacred artworks inside (paintings, sculptures, coloured glasses,...) Some of these art works are from regional artists (Jean Delcour, Lambert Lombard,...) between the Middle Age till nowadays. So it is worthy to pay a visit.You can also visit the Cathedral Museum, but you must pay for it.
B. Hern. — Google review
Nice cathedral. Less nice is the expo of photos of different families where on photo has been destroyed with ugly text- guess which one? Narrow minded people really who really need to accept all people - especially in a church. But rest of cathedral is really nice
Hans Lind — Google review
Nice cathedral in the city center. It seems to be used as a temple as well so it is well maintained. It has a lot of history, so a longer visit is advised. Great glass panes as well!
The Citadelle is a hill in the city of Liege, Belgium that overlooks the town and the surrounding countryside. The views from the citadel are particularly impressive during sunrise and sunset.
Incontournable à Liège.
Highly recommended to visitors, photographers and locals who want a contrasting area, so near from the city but giving a really different feeling.
The area is wider than the google maps pin point 📍
J?r?me ? ????? — Google review
This hilly area of the Citadel of Liege is hard work to get to, but you'll be rewarded with excellent views of the city below. The views from the top of Montagne de Bueren
are excellent, but if you go further along to Belvédère Liège, the views are even clearer and better.
There isn't much to see of the citadel and it's mostly ruins. You can still walk around and see a lot of what remains as much of it is still standing. The area has paved walking paths and is a pleasant area for a stroll.
macedonboy — Google review
Wen you do a tour up there you'll not miss the stairs.
Sebastian Längerer — Google review
There are 4 way marked walking routes which are categorized and 3 star in Michelin guide! Our walk started at Degrés des dentellières (the street of Lacemakers who lived just beside the townhall, and of such importance was their art). A rather unsuspecting entrance on Rue Pierreuse leads to some stairs which lead to a brick building in ruins. Yes, that was a part of the citadel. A few more stairs from here leads to the Terraces!
Mitr Friend — Google review
Calm, clean and you can see Liège from above.. in summer, I trust it will more beautiful..
Cheki Lestari — Google review
A nice promenade where you can see the historic wall of the city. Beautifull sight seeing and very peacefull
Mike Abitbol — Google review
Beautiful place to visit in liege. Nice point of views. Nice walk
Benjamin — Google review
Beautiful and peaceful place not far from the city center
Victor Dumont — Google review
Lovely view of the city and beautiful view of the river..
The Domain of the Caves of Han is a stunning natural attraction that offers visitors an unforgettable experience. The tour begins with a tram ride to the entrance, followed by a guided exploration of the enormous caves adorned with impressive stalagmites and stalactites. A captivating light and sound show adds to the enchanting atmosphere within the cave. Additionally, adjacent to the caves is a wildlife park where families can enjoy observing various animals in a natural setting.
Absolutely one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited. The tour was okay, honestly would have preferred to just stroll around by ourselves, because the tour went a little too fast in my opinion, and would have liked to take more time. But I have no words for what an amazing experience this was. Absolutely beautiful and definitely recommend visiting if you get the chance. The light show in the cave... Just mesmerizing!! (Pictures do not even do justice of how pretty it was)
jayson walraven — Google review
One of the most unique caves I have visited so far. Price is quite high for the entry (€24) and that's the only minus point. They also have guides who were speaking English, which helped a lot if you don't speak French or Dutch.
Onurcan Balc?o?lu — Google review
BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE! Great for kids!
Nice park to visit! I recommend it! Walk all the trail. Don't get in the bus after 3 KM. The nicest part is the second half of the path. Another 3 KM to walk. 6-7 KM in total.
The CAVE is GREAT. I took the short option: about 1 hour and a half. But you can opt for the long run. I enjoyed every minute of the path I took. There are plenty of places to grab a bite. CARRY A BOTTLE OF WATER WITH YOU!
MM KATZ — Google review
Wonderful experience. While I was a bit skeptical about the price before going, we spent a whole day in the caves and wild park and feel the need to revisit since we could not experience everything in one day. Our 3 year old daughter even skipped her afternoon nap and is still talking daily about the caves and the animals a month after visiting.
A special thanks to our guide Igor who was not only fluent in 3 languages but also very knowledgeable and friendly.
Sam Matysen — Google review
Well arranged and nicely lit walk under the hill with surprisingly spacious caves, running river and light show installations. The walk is arranged in a loop, takes a bit over an hour in 9C temperature, so dress appropriately if you want to feel confortable. Walkway is well maintained, while can be lightly wet at places.
Giedrius S — Google review
Beautiful caves! I definitely reccomend visiting this cave. It's got enormous stalagmites and stalactites, with a great light show. Definitely worth a visit.
Somebody Anonymous — Google review
Lovely day trip. Our preteen daughter was impressed by the animals and enjoyed the guides tour in the cave. There’s a playground and stalls where you can buy basic snacks. Also possible to bring your own picnic.
Heleen Devos de Arlegui — Google review
The cave is great, one of the biggest I’ve seen. The projection show is very basic, they should remove that completely. The “zoo” is amazing. A large number of animals are completely free to roam around and the dangerous ones have a lot of space inside. All animals look great and healthy. As in many other places in Belgium, the guides are presenting in Dutch and French. But every employee speaks great English and they are very helpful and nice. The trucks used to transport people around the animal area should be completely replaced with electrical vehicles as they are extremely loud. The same goes for the speakers inside the cars, the sound quality is very poor and seriously, the song in the beginning and the end of the trip should be removed asap :)
Raz Van — Google review
Wildlife Park:
We went to the wildlife park first and did the hike with our 4 and 6 year olds. We needed 5 hours instead of 3 (with lunch in between). The path is good and a lot to explore for the kids and we saw more than we thought we would. It is set up so you can get to the see the animals without getting the "cage feeling". Part of the path is broad and with gravel other parts are through the forest with roots and stones. (Strollers are NOT an option). Signs are in French, Dutch, English and German. There are some toiles along the way.
We had lunch at Tivoli (about half way). They use local produce as much as possible and offer juices instead of soft drinks. In my opinion that is a HUGE plus.
Cave:
The Cave can only be visited with a guide. It is absolutely wonderful.
The tour is held in French and Dutch. The path through the Cave is with concrete and stairs but because it is very moist and it can get flooded it can be muddy and slippery on the path.
Maybe a tour in English and/or German would still be a good addition or give English/German visitors a "print out" of the main things the guide is telling upon entering.
Museum:
Today we did not make it there.....
Day 2: we went back for the museum. It is a small museum about the history of the cave. It is interesting to see that it did take very long to discover "all" of the cave. That is nicely animated. There are also pictures of the excavation and how the visit was in the past. They did find a whole lot of "small" things - pottery, coins, needles, pins, arrow heads and such.
Conclusion:
The tickets and food is pricey but reasonable. The path (cave and park) are well maintained and made enjoyable. However you need to wear good shoes and clothing. In the Park it can get chilly because of the wind and a cave is always cool. Take water along. Plan extra time when you go with children. We entered at 10:00 and left at 17:00.
We had a wonderful day even though the weather was not the best. I can certainly recommend going!
Claudia Abert — Google review
We went to Dinant for a weekend and was looking for nearby attractions and found this.
Must say we were surprised by the park and the safari it was really good. It’s a full day activity if you want to take wildlife safari and museum.
Ankit Kesarwani — Google review
Fantastic caves. The guide was very knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. The light show was brilliant. Well worth a visit.
Margaret Bell — Google review
We took the safari tour through the wildpark and it was really nice, especially the big field where all sorts of animals roam "freely". The animals look good, well taken care off and seemed to be very comfortable. During the tour we got lots of information about the animals, so very informative too!
Joy Wansleeben — Google review
I had great times here, ticket should be bought before to avoid long queues... sceneries were great, lots of wild animals and good for children!!!
Katie Hoang — Google review
Well done by the SA de Caves de Han, after the renovation and upgrade that has been done since 2011 this adventure park has everything a family needs to have a wonderful day long activity with the whole family. Especially during Halloween enormous efforts were made to entertain the kids and family. Highly recommended !
Nick Bila — Google review
We had a fantastic time in the animal/nature parc of the Caves of Han. The nature and the whole experience were amazing. The only downside was the lack of clear information at the reception (and on the website!) on the option to use a baby trolley for the tour. We called in before arriving and were told on the phone it was fine for the first part of the visit. At a certain point we would have to take a little train, which was fine. When we arrived at the reception we asked for 4 tickets; with the baby and trolley clearly in sight; and weren't told anything. It's only when we arrived at the gate that we were told to carry the baby and leave the trolley aside. We got back to the reception to ask to be reimbursed and were told that this wouldn't be possible. They said they could change the date, but not give our money back. They told us we didn't specifically asked the right question and/or didn't read the website correctly. We had to come back to the park within the next 10 days or we would have lost our money. We ended up going back the day afterwards, even if we had a partial rainy day. So, the only advice I would give is to double read everything and ask twice before paying for your tickets.
arnaud vanderroost — Google review
Wonderful, beautiful, huge!!! place where you definitely need a few days to see everything, we parked near the church, it's 10 minutes walk from there, we bought tickets online, we started a circular walk through the forest, spent for more than 3 hours on the path and we were in a hurry to catch the time for cave visit, along the way there are the buffets with refreshments, toilets are in the forest or several are on the route too near the buffets, the site-map is very well made, we saw many animals, the most beautiful were giant bears and white wolves, I highly recommend it for the whole family, we were so busy as we were not able to vist the museum... it is impossible to see everything in one day...
Marek Sopko — Google review
It was amazing! What a wonderful experience! We spent a week in the Ardennes and it was wonderful. Really super interesting and very beautiful, real mother nature. The staff is very friendly and they do their best. We had a young lady as a guide for our tour. She did her best to speak Dutch, but in my opinion she did very well. She gave a great explanation about the caves and fun facts. This is absolutely recommended. We also did a safari tour and that was also great fun. You also get your own time during the tour. This way you can quietly enjoy the cave or safari. You could also opt for an 8km walking path, I think, but we didn't do that because of the heat. A very beautiful place. This is certainly worth a second visit. However, I do recommend arriving early because it does take a lot of time. For example, to visit the cave plus the safari tour. You can order tickets in advance, but that is absolutely not necessary. We bought our tickets on the spot and were able to go straight in, there was no queue at all.
We really enjoyed ourselves, a wonderful experience. And also the museum was very interesting and a must to do!
Jaiyant Badloe — Google review
Got tickets at info counter no rush.
Best huge cave I have seen so far
Stronghold founded in the 15th century, with domed towers & a moat, plus tours & costumes for kids.
Pleasant surprise: great interior, and wonderful grounds, you can even take a small "train" for 2 EUR per ride to visit the park.
The garden is similar to French Versailles style gardens, and it is wonderful to imagine themed parties that can take place here, venetian, Louis XIV style 🙂
Bogdan Florescu — Google review
Very nice castle to spend an hour or two. The weather was unfortunately too bad, otherwise the gardens would have been on our list too.
Jan Verheyen — Google review
A very nice castle the likes of the Loire and Dordogne castles, only smaller and less original on the inside. But still worth a visit. It clearly has gotten a lot of care by the people who manage it.
Robin Koelewijn — Google review
Had high expectations of this castle after visiting some nearby places but this one disappoints. Very hunter oriented with few furnishings.... not a fan. But nice from the outside
Ivan Dimkovski — Google review
We were originally planning to go to the Caves of Han (Grottes de Jan); but changed our mind last minute due to bad weather. The Tourism office advised us the Lavaux- Saint Anne as there was a Halloween exhibition ongoing during the weekend. We were positively surprised and enchanted with the whole decoration and actors. I highly recommend you all to go and visit this place in the next few days or next year during Halloween. The costumes and makeup are pretty impressive and may impress the younger ones. Entrance is at €5,- for kids and €10,- for adults. Inside the castle there's also a market and some foodtrucks.
arnaud vanderroost — Google review
If you are close by it worth the visit! Very weel maintained!
Maitee Fernandez — Google review
Nice castle from the outside, easily accessible, but visiting the inside is not worth it.
Adrien P — Google review
It was an amazing venue ! Ideal for any kind of celebration 🎉
Tom Leclercq — Google review
We have been there this Halloween 2023 and wauw what a beautiful castle and to top it up they did an amazing job for Halloween. The show in the castle was incredible and the end of evening show also a work of art.
jose Luque de Boer — Google review
Nice castle with multiple expositions at the various floors of the castle. Overall entertaining and interesting. Kids can dress up as knights or princesses to explore the castle in style.
Remko van Brakel — Google review
Step into a world of spine-tingling enchantment at the annual Halloween celebration hosted by this bewitching castle! With its haunted castle, eerie costumes, and a culinary cauldron of delights, this event promises to be a nightmarish adventure like no other.
During the chilling journey, you'll encounter lost souls in torment and malevolent beings that will send shivers down your spine. But here's the real question: do you dare to enter the Dungeon? This eerie, otherworldly experience beckons the bravest souls, yet one must think twice before venturing within. For if you wander too far into the labyrinthine depths, the creatures that dwell within will keep you captive for centuries, perhaps even for eternity. You might become one of them, forever imprisoned within these ancient walls. Consider yourself warned.
Now, for the young ones, the question of starting age is a matter of your adorable little monster's sensitivity. Their creatures are experts at adapting their scares to the age of little wizards and other pint-sized demons, ensuring a thrilling yet age-appropriate experience.
The great news is that you can go in disguise! Dress up to your heart's content and relish the opportunity to capture memories in this enchanting, haunted setting.
Worried about punctuality? Don't be! While they recommend arriving during business hours, there's no need to strictly adhere to your pre-sale ticket time. Flexibility is the name of the game, and they welcome all brave souls whenever you choose to join.
Please note that the castle's interior isn't stroller-friendly due to narrow stairs, so consider using a baby carrier if you're bringing your little ones along. They do, however, offer accessibility to individuals with reduced mobility (PMR) in the French gardens, cellars of the castle, craft market, and bar. Unfortunately, the many stairs inside the castle make wheelchair access challenging.
For the convenience of their guests, there's a spacious and complimentary car park, ensuring a hassle-free visit. And when it comes to refreshments, their snacks and bar boast tantalizingly democratic prices, ensuring that no one leaves hungry or thirsty.
So, if you're ready to embark on a hair-raising adventure and explore the depths of this spine-chilling castle, go to this Halloween celebration. But remember, once you cross the threshold, you may never want to leave—consider yourself warned, and prepare for a night of eerie enchantment!
Joshua Harvey — Google review
What a beautiful castle, amazing collection of hunting animals. We were lucky to be there during its festivities. Great time.
Lydia Delahaye — Google review
A true gem of Belgian historical heritage. The visit takes about 1h 30 min. There is a picnic place within the castle perimeter, but no restaurant. There is a private one 100m from the entrance. The parking lot is quite big, with extra parking places on one side of the stone fence.
Cezar Neculae — Google review
We visited the chateau during the Halloween period and were pleasantly surprised by the decorations and visit. Nice little shops selling their goods at reasonable prices.
Filip De Beule — Google review
Venise festival was amazing with colorful costumes and friendly people!
Family-friendly park with a playground, kids' rides & a minigolf course, plus sea lion & seal shows.
Despite being a little bit on the older side of amusement parks the quality was really enjoyable. The animals looked taken care of and the premises were nice and tidy and everything seemed safe. Every attraction has a person overseeing this activity, so nothing can go wrong. My kids loved it and so did we :) it's crazy this is a 3 minute drive from Huy's city center!
Bart Lo — Google review
Amusement park for children 8 years and younger. Have to pay entry fees which doesn't include anything. Additional ticket for the rides excludes pony ride and golf. Overall good experience with younger kids
Uzair Ahmed — Google review
Nice park for children.. Has some animals.. The seals show was very nice.. The park was clean and not crowded as well..
The only downside was that there was only one worker who's operating all of the games in the park 🙃🙃.. So we kept searching for her with every game my son wanted to play.
Nourhan El-Boudy — Google review
Cannot understand very well the Entry ticket price as apart from Animal Show nothing much included in that Entry Ticket.
For enjoying that park you need to buy another ticket for the Kids, So its for Parents 10€ and for the kids 10€ for Entry and 10€ for the rides so in total we paid 20€ per kid and this also not including attractions like Pony Rides, Mini Golf or Kids Cinema.
After paying the price which is bit on higher side, you kids will love it whole day and on Sunny day long queues at gate, Snacks or Restaurant.
Also don't forget all kids to have ticket and stamped on the hand as this is compulsory on many rides.
Raja Imran Khan — Google review
Our family discovered a new jewel! Great price for a family with children - perfect activities. Unforgettable. The Dino Park is fantastic.
Brecht Van Neste — Google review
Perfect to spend as day with your kids. Great fun ! Nice show of parrots and sea lions. Surely recommend it.
William G — Google review
It is a beautiful park, play area and a zoo. It has several fun activities for kids and adults. Do not miss the sea lion show.
adithya b — Google review
No expectation before coming to Mont Mosan but it really surprised me in a positive way at the end. The park is certainly not new but my 7-year old daughter loves their rides. There are some newer playgrounds here and there that kids will not be bored. Even though it rained on the day we visited Mont Mosan, my daughter loves the park. I think it offers more than its price. It is a very nice amusement park for kids 3-10. Older kids may not find it amusing.
Timothy Yeung — Google review
As others have noted the attractions are a bit dated, and some are better maintained than others, but it's a whole's day worth of fun for kids aged 4 to 10. We visited from Brussels on a public holiday and parking was tricky but we managed (for free). If you have serious concerns about animal abuse for entertainment purposes you might want to stay away. We got a Groupon deal for entrance but we still had to pay an extra 12€ per kid for free access to all attractions.
AsGood AsItGets — Google review
Great park for small and bigger kids! The park is quite pricy though. You pay 10 euros a parent and if your kid wants to enjoy a few rides, you better buy a pass which is, again, 10 euros.
My son loooved the dinosaurs at the entrance and enjoyed the park. Not all animals look good but overall OK.
Maison Leffe is a captivating beer museum located in the heart of Dinant, Belgium. Housed within the former Bethleem convent, which has been transformed into the upscale La Merveilleuse Hotel, this museum offers an immersive experience that delves into the rich brewing tradition of Leffe dating back to 1240. Visitors can explore the history of this renowned beer brand through interactive displays and touch-screen exhibits.
A nice little museum to display the history of abbey beer. It's too small and exhibits are less so set your expectations accordingly. A glass of beer tasting is included along with a free hamper of a bulb glass and beer cans. Would be nice if rather than a serving full glass they have a beer tasting menu and explain the profile of the beer.
Sandeep Shambharkar — Google review
Good value for money €10, gives access to the museum and a gift of a Leffe glass and 2 beers one non alcoholic and a tasting in the bar but limited selection and a bit strange that no electronic payment possible For the ticket but okay for merchandise so paying in cash or buying online. One machine did not display a text in English but Dutch but well done in the end.
Richard Parslow — Google review
Let's talk about beer/brewery experience. There is a self tour, so be patience, because no earphones have been provided, just speakers and a handset, yes, a handset like the old phones... Also there is no explanation about how supposed you start the selfie guided tour.
However, the price is fair for the experience and gift, it is mean, a beautiful glass and a free draft beer.
To go to the brewery is a medium ramp walk, about 8min. The terrace view is gorgeous and there sits available.
Fausto Cunha — Google review
a nice idea to spend a rainy afternoon in Dinant visiting the beer museum. You buy a ticket at the entrance for €15, which includes the tour to the museum, a glass of beer to drink there and a souvenir beer glass. They provide you with a qr code that you scan to the relevant museum items, and there are videos that demonstrate how the beer factory was founded, etc. If you asked me, I went for the glass
Stavrie OnTour — Google review
This place was an unexpectedly pleasant experience for our walk in Dinant. For 10 Eur, a person sees beer museum, gets a beer of his choice, and then a present to take home.
The museum is interactive, there are stages where videos with different topics are played. I liked that there are smell samples for different flavor components of beer. Like that I had a chance to smell wood, berries, and other things that can be found in flavor profile of Maison Leffe beers.
At the end of museum route stand two interactive panels with Maison Leffe beer quiz. You can play the quiz with someone and compare the scores.
After the tour you get to a beer truck outside where you present a coupon for a beer of your choice. I liked how chill that pub place outside was. There were multiple types of sitting - both covered and not covered.
As both me and my boyfriend were drivers, we wanted to drink one beer at the spot, and take second one with us. This was not possible. Not sure what is the reason, but we accepted that the beer cannot be taken away and we had the second beer in non-alcoholic version.
The present to take home is a beer glass with 2 small beers in cans - one non-alcoholic beer, one alcoholic one.
As a summary, this is an excellent price-value rate, I had fun and the present is a nice nice reminder and at the same time a nice touch at the end the tour. I strongly recommend the place to visit.
Jana Kri?tanov? — Google review
Beautiful place, the museum is interactive and interesting but very small. You pay 12€ per ticket but you receive one free Leffe beer (at your choice) and also one free Leffe glass.
The only downgrade was that I expected we could visit more rooms of the building…
Gonçalo Quintal — Google review
This experience was well worth the visit. Only 10€ for the self-guided tour which also includes a free tasting and a gift. Was really surprised with the gift as well. I would definitely add this as a must-see when visiting Dinant.
Ralmar Roberts — Google review
What a lovely experience for only €10!! We walked up the hill and found the museum. Our ticket included the museum, a drink of your choice and a free gift of 2 cans (alcoholic blonde and nonalcoholic) and a glass!! The museum portion gave you the history of Leffe, where you scan your ticket QR code at each station and it gives you the information, you are able to smell certain herbs and things and what not. It was an amazing experience, especially for the price! There were some outdoor areas as well as a large indoor sitting area to enjoy your drinks. You can buy more drinks at the front where you buy your tickets for a great price as well.
Courtney S — Google review
Bought tickets in advance, but there was no line or crowd there (Friday evening). The museum itself was fun, but definitely sounds like more than it is. It's a couple of video guides activated by thr QR code on the ticket. Some of the guides didn't even work (I think almost half of them).
It's not bad value for money, since the glass and beer cost almost as much as the ticket by themselves.
The beer tasting was a bit disappointing, it was just a 0.33L choice of Leffe beer. I expected an actual "tasting", that is, smaller quantities of different beers with an explanation of their differences. Maybe a comparison between the tap and the bottle beer. The bartender also didn't seem to know much about the beers, or to care much more for that matter.
Overall, it was okay.
Lauren?iu Florean — Google review
Fabulous. €12 entry, which includes a museum entry, pint and gift Leffe glass. The museum is interesting, but a bit light on. It ends at the beer garden, which has a fab view over Dinant.
Duncan Buchanan — Google review
Love this hotel. The place is an old abbey and you really can feel the age. Rooms are a tad aged too due to this fact but the beds are without fault.
Sadly the bar and restaurant are closed and staff refer to the options in town which are plenty. But there is a "Leffe bar truck" on the terrace ans that at least makes the bar possible and the leffe beers available.
Theres a museum of the monastery in the house. I wouldn't go there every time but it's wort spending an hour looking and listening to the info. A beautiful room for the museum
Barnaby Rushton — Google review
This museum is great value for money and is worth doing if you’re in Dinant. For €12 you get access to the museum that tells you all about Leffe (which can take up to 90minutes if you watch/listen to everything), a pint of Leffe of your choice, and a Leffe glass to take home.
The only downside was that some of the features on the interactive displays were malfunctioning.
Ben — Google review
Interesting museum detailing the rich history of the Leffe Monastery. Unfortunately if it is busier, or there are kids running around it is difficult to to hear the interactive displays. The ‘Enjoy’ ticket is a great value for money. Sadly they didn’t have the cheese when I went but the Ruby Draught made up for it!
Lee-Anne van der Merwe — Google review
Nice place to visit, but it is difficult to find the entrance. Not recommended for wheel chair or stroller
amlan dutta — Google review
We have visited twice with our friends. Free drink and a gift are included in the ticket price (12 euro). When you visit the museum you can drink a good beer in a nice place, also with a nice view in summertime.
Azize Demet — Google review
Informative museum. Some nice touches with aromas. Hard to stay engaged with all the videos. Hard to stand upright and still for so long. We bought a ticket which was for the museum , tasting and gift and added the extra beer or cheese to it. However on getting there the tasting turned out to be an entire glass of beer. Unless you have plenty of time to sit and go through two beers, the extra isn’t really necessary. However having made this mistake and having to catch a train, we had a second beer between the two of us and the cheese option which turned out to be a delight! Our second experience of cheese and celery salt.
Paula Love — Google review
Highly recommended, excellent value. Great little tour that can included beer and a Leffe glass. Just outside centre of Dinant. Went there with family and we all liked it.
Jacob Groen — Google review
Great self guided tour with a drink and a glass to bring home as a souvenir ! I also recommend the cheese platter at the bar.
Aude Nyhlen — Google review
Pretty interesting. Considering the entry price includes a beer and a free glass, it’s not bad value for money.
It never really makes it clear that the monastery you are in isn’t the Leffe abbey.
Dinant Citadel is a medieval stronghold and museum that can be accessed via 408 steps or a cable car. It offers breathtaking panoramic views of the valley. Admission fee of 11 is required, regardless of where one parks. A ticket counter can be found at both the top and bottom entrances, with limited access. Visitors may choose between taking the stairs or cable car, but must still wait in line and pay the fee.
Its beautiful. All the history of Dinant is collected in the citadel. The museums are interesting and takes quite some time to go through. One will get the entire view of the city from top of this place.
There is an option to climb 400 stairs or take a cable car which takes just 1 min to go up.
Vishesh Saxena — Google review
The citadel is very strong strategic rocky construction on the top of the mountain with strong historic heritage, inside citadel you can visit 14 meaningful historic spots and the museum is very impressive they used visual and acoustic sound to make the impression of that days tragedies that had taken place. The citadel tour has also an option with combo to go for boat trip which was a nice choice. You can combine and enjoy the boat with nice atmosphere
Ruzanna Konjoryan — Google review
There was a line (buying tickets was the biggest bottle neck, but with tickets you would be in the same line), but everything was moving at a steady pace.
Some people ignored the line, under the assumption that the tickets are only for the cable car 🚡, bit this is not the case.
We walked upstairs, good exercise for the kids and ourselves. But we took the cable car down 😉
The view over the town is super nice, and there are enough tools of war (of various times) on display. Kids liked the old "pirate" 🦜 cannons and cannonballs the most.
The war simulation in the trenches of the indoor museum was a little too realistic for the kids. Better to skip this part with little kids.
The restaurant is nothing to write home about, but fine for a drink and a simple snack. A group of old people were sitting at a table singing old French songs.
Overall a nice visit if you are in the area 👍 Dinant is overall a cool (oldskool) tourist stop.
Remko van Brakel — Google review
It is a beautiful ancient castle. If you come to Belgium, I recommend coming here. There aren't many tourists. It is a place to travel that is unique and unlike anyone else. Visitors to the castle have both the up and down ropeway fees included. And there is an additional option of taking a boat tour to see the castle.
JP T — Google review
It's an epic citadel that reminds you of a Lord of the Rings scene. It also has the best view of the city below. The fortification towers over the city and overlooks the river. The museum inside contains a nice tour showcasing how life was for a soldier. Impressively, it also contains a sub-officer school.
Do not miss out on the recreated WW1 trench and shelter. Kids will fall in love with this room.
I advise going in time as the museum closes early.
Daniel Portik — Google review
You need to pay €11 when you enter this place. It does not matter where you park, up or down. They have a counter at the top and bottom, with small entrance. You can either walk the stairs or take the cable, your choice but you still need line up and pay the fee. Parking is free up at the fortress. So it is best to park there, pay, pick your choice to go down. When you are done, line up to make your way back. Don’t bother to go in front of the line to see if you can bypass everyone just because you bought ticket from the top. You still have to line up. Enjoy!!
SH W — Google review
Dinant is a very small but interesting city. This is where Adolphe Sax, the inventor of the saxophone, was born, so that's why you will see saxophones around all the city! The main place to visit is the Citadel just above the city. You can either buy a ride with the funicular or climb with the 400+ steps to access it. (You have to buy the ticket to enter). It is a nice place to spend a day, visit the Citadel, the cathedral, and take a beer near the river. You will not regret it!
Christian Manfuro — Google review
“Dinant Citadel”, this name never comes up when people speak about tourist attractions in Belgium but my thought is it should be considered one of the important ones in Belgium. Such a scenic view of river Meuse and Dinant city. The technology involved in making this place alive is great, they take you centuries behind and makes you have a feel of what happened at that place. The cable car connecting the heart of the city and the Citadel is a great experience, a must have.
All this for 12€ is the best part. Worth every penny you spend at this place!
Ajay Meganathan — Google review
This is my 3rd times to visit Dinant. Such a beautiful town!
Because it was a rainy week-day. There were hardly any tourist. No queue with the cable car. We could spend as long as we want to vitist the Citadel. Highly recommended !
Ani — Google review
Amazing place with a beautiful church next to the mountain, river, hill top view and shops..you can use the approximately 400 steps or a cable car (of course) for the travel which is included in the ticket price.. Nice place for a good day / half day trip...
NIRAV PUROHIT — Google review
This is a great monument which explains the history of Dinant you could walk up the stairs or take the team or cable car. The view from the top of the fort is amazing and great for panoramic photography. The museum also has great interactive exposition. There is also a playground for kids. And a cafe for drinks and snacks
CrticalTraveller — Google review
A beautiful historical building where they tell you the history of the battle in August 1914. Also the history of the town of Dinant. There were multiple rooms with information and displays and a coffee shop with waffles. The views from the top were breathtaking as it showed the whole city of Dinant and the river. I would highly recommend the visit and to take the cable car as it is worth the experience.
Ralmar Roberts — Google review
I took the stairs on the way in, but it's not advised unless you do steady climbs regularly. Once on top, it's a fascinating place to visit. This is especially true if you're interested in history and take time to absorb all the information about the city and its citadel. If not, the views themselves would still be worth the visit.
Brandon Detty — Google review
We bought the €20 combo ticket which gave access to the citadel, cable car, and 45 minute ferry ride. The combo ticket is really worth it, especially on a sunny day which unfortunately we didn’t have but it was still good fun. The citadel itself was well maintained and great to explore. A highlight was the trenches room and the collapsed shelter room which isn’t for the faint hearted.
Ben — Google review
Super cute spot! Lovely views of the river. Cathedral is nice. Walking area is nice. Good trails and a cable car if you don't want to take the stairs.
L S — Google review
Amazing views of the city and short wait time for the funicular. There are some caves, playground, paid toilets, gift shop and cafe from the viewpoint
A Kim — Google review
One of the best places of Dinat. Very interesting and also very organized and well explained. So much history in one big citadel.
Unfortunately, some of the video rooms were closed.. so we missed the interactive part of it.
Gonçalo Quintal — Google review
This is must visit place.
Our whole family enjoyed half day at the castle(I called it) and enjoy the cable car. Pity weather wasn't great so couldn't get on to the boat.
SIMON K — Google review
Beautiful view and quiet place to explore. It wasn't crowded at all with tourists, so taking photos is easy. You can buy cable cars and cruise together or separate. There are plenty of options to eat and sit next to harbor. Boating is also a good option.
Rupa M — Google review
Absolutely beautiful. Nice Castle, good cable car, beautiful architectural Church, nice river, small town. Relaxing atmosphere with a lot of artistic saxaphone statues. 10 out of ten
Ayhan Mimtas — Google review
Excellent , suburb, magnificent. It's everything I love. The waiters are the best and simply delicious coffee with sweets.
I hope to come back in the future for a meal.
Thank you, Citadel
Camille denise.
Netherlands - USA.
Camille Johns — Google review
Dinant is beautiful city, hidden gem " in the rocks". This is Must see for every traveller. (Wallon part of the country, French speaking, but everybody speaks English as well)
Darina — Google review
It's a really beautiful place to see, the view from the top is amazing, you can walk there or get a cable car, what is strange you pay for entry and inside you have to pay to go to the toilet, should be free to be honest, anyway it's really good place to visit, lot's of history.
Krzysztof B — Google review
I went on Monday morning and many shops were closed. I wonder if it was also the case for the cable car. The climb to the top was rather steep, but it was quite enjoyable in the cold winter day. Great view of Dinant at the top!
The citadel is mostly empty, other than the parts that have permanent exhibition about the history that the place has witnessed, especially during the war. I was surprised with some of the out-of-context tourist attraction within the place. It is worth a try.
Irfan Silalahi — Google review
A fantastic place, with an incredible view of the village of Dinant. Entrance is 12 euros per person, you can climb a 408-step staircase or take the cable car. A well-preserved historic place.
Notre-Dame Collegiate Church in Dinant is a Gothic-style church constructed in the 13th century, boasting a distinctive pear-shaped bell tower. The city also has the Citadel which offers dramatic views of the town and surrounding area. Dinant, known as the birthplace of Adolphe Sax, features numerous saxophone statues throughout the town. Additionally, visitors can enjoy multiple museums including a war museum and Disney museum.
Very good energy, friendly atmosphere you can see quite organised clean and spacious place, we had a chance to listen to French catholic priest during Easter ceremony and that was very harmonious speech even if you don’t understand French ,, Notre Dame de Dinant is an amazing architectural heritage that Belgian people can be proud of , a must visit place
Ruzanna Konjoryan — Google review
The grandiose church is beautiful inside and outside, it's just something about the vibe inside that makes you calm. It also has one of the biggest stained glass window that shows scenes from the Bible and it ia amazing!
Don't know anything about opening hours, doesn't write anything anywhere, we just saw someone coming out of the church so we then entered.
Alina Georgescu (Soopertina) — Google review
Dinant is beautiful city of Tha Belgium., on the site of saxophone inventor Adolphe Sax’s birthplace, Mr. Sax’s House has interactive exhibits on the instrument’s
Suresh Singh Panwar — Google review
Beautiful church view alongside the river and mountain in the background!
ankur bhatt — Google review
Magnificent. Dinant is a beautiful town, the Citadel is built on the hill of the town on a fantastic spot. The Gothic architecture influenced by other styles of European and classical eras, is wonderful. So many things to see. From the war museum to the Disney museum. History and Art meet there, a must go for everyone that visits Dinant and Belgium in general. Great view of the city and the river from the rampart of the fortress. Beautiful ride with the cable vehicle that rides you to the Citadel.
Greg M — Google review
Beautiful place standing straight and watching over the city. This place just adds more beauty to this small town.
Yeasir Arafat Zaman — Google review
Notre Dame de Dinant is very spectacular, with its distinctive onion dome. I often feel a bit guilty being inside churches whilst having no religious beliefs. However we can all appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship that has gone into these buildings. I didn’t feel guilty at all here due to the number of tourists. Tourism seems to be mostly what goes on here. But it was beautiful. Well worth joining in with.
Paula Love — Google review
Nice architecture of the church. It's one of the main attraction places of Dinant.
Rupa M — Google review
Very lovely Gothic cathedral from the 13th century. It replaced the Romanesque church, which was built at the same place in the 10th century, but later collapsed. The North door is the only thing that remained from the first church.
Monika Rosa — Google review
Beautiful gothic church in a super beautiful town.
I was surprised by the real beauty of Dinant once I’ve seen it in real. Everything looks like a dream world and gives a super pleasant and cozy feeling.
The food in the area was great and especially the Chocolate from Neuhaus was incredible.
I spent there two days and wanted to stay longer - now I just have another reason of coming back again. :)
Jannis Thümmig — Google review
Beautiful town. Very calm place. Atmosphere is amazing. Just walking there refreshes your mind.
I will recommend to visit there if you are around Brussels
Israr Haider Khan — Google review
The central church in Dinant right before the entrance to the citadel. It may be closed during the week.
Reza Sattarzadeh Nowbari — Google review
Beautiful church to go in and visit when you’re visiting Dinant! When you walk in, there is an information page about the gorgeous stained glass windows and more information about other parts of the church. Free to enter. Beautiful place to stop in and see.
Pont Charles de Gaulle, also known as the Charles de Gaulle Bridge, holds a significant place in history due to its connection to the Battle of Dinant during World War I. The bridge is a popular tourist attraction located near the Citadel of Dinant and offers stunning views of the Meuse River. It is adorned with multiple saxophones representing different countries, serving as a tribute to the European Union.
We took the opportunity to stop by this charming town on the way from Metz to Calais and so pleased we did. Colourful restaurants and businesses populate the river front, which if photographed from the opposite side of the river looks like a model village. The Beautiful church towers over them and looks almost Eastern European. There is a huge fortress towering over the town which is accessible it seems by cable car. The town authorities have done a great job beautifying this town and its bridge to attract visitors and we hope to revisit to explore more. Paid parking seems to be plentiful. Public Toilets not so! However if you visit the Tourist Centre, toilets are available there.
Jamie Cooksey — Google review
Great Bridge that is tied to the history of Dinant.
Lots of saxophones represent the different regions of the world. It could be busy during the weeks or public holidays. But good for a weekend visit
CrticalTraveller — Google review
When in Dinant, you basically can't miss this bridge. And it doesn't matter if you go by car, or by foot. To answer your question, statues of saxophone are everywhere because the saxophone was created in Dinant in 1814. Here you go.
Jana Kri?tanov? — Google review
The bridge has a nice view to the old town with the river 😍 by the bridge there are plenty of nice restaurants with good food 😍
Dinant is a small old town in Belgium. The small town has its unique view by the bridge!
Not alot of things to do in the town, ideal for a day out and chill by the bridge 👍🏻
Ashvin Karunagaran — Google review
It hasn't fallen in to the river!! Great location to take pictures of Dinant city and the citadel above the city. Great views up and down the river. Solid bridge easy to cross.
Craig Lemmons — Google review
Nice bridge with a view of Dinant citadel and Notre Dame church. The bridge is decorated with different patterned saxophones because this city is the birth place of Adolphe Sax. This is a very important historic bridge which was existent since the roman times and you can find the history in the museum of the citadel.
Debaleena Sain — Google review
Nice views of Dinant citadel, church and river. When sunny, this is a place to be in Dinant. Possible to walk along the river, go to Citadel via cable car or walk. Also possible to take a river cruise
Punit Bhatia — Google review
Wonderfully gorgeous, with nice views over Dinant. The saxophones create a nice atmosphere. Lovely walk and enjoy the beautiful views
Eduard Verbaarschot — Google review
A great tourist attraction on top of the Meuse river close to Citadel of Dinant connected via a cable car. The bridge has multiple saxophone representing countries. History says the saxophones were set out along the bridge the placement in a tribute to the countries of the European Union in 2010. It was in that year when it was celebrated here the Europe Sax and when it was decided that each saxophone would represent to a European country.
Ajay Meganathan — Google review
Very nicely decorated bridge with different saxophones. It's a view point to get beautiful pictures of Dinant. It's in the heart of the city. You can't miss it. Next to the bridge is the statue of Charles de Gaulle.
Fau “Flower” — Google review
This is the main bridge in Dinant, connecting the two parts of the city together. On either side, there are a number of saxophone statues, each representing a country in the world.
Reza Sattarzadeh Nowbari — Google review
This is a bridge on the river Meuse. When in Dinant, you will see this bridge while exploring the city and the surroundings. Would suggest to park the car and take a walk on the bridge and the surroundings. A sunny day gives all the more charm to this city. A few more places to explore around this bridge. Walking around would be a good choice. One of the good places to spend a relaxed time with family & friends. Recommend it.
Open on Sunday for those who want to visit a brewery when all others are closed! I have been there twice already. They have good beer and also wide selection of strong drinks like whiskey, rum and gin. The tour on Sunday is at 15.00, I have taken the tour a few years ago and unfortunately it was only in Dutch, but the tour guide was really amiable and translated in English some parts. Maybe they have English tours now, but we did not ask. As we could not stay for so long we just enjoyed their nice chalet style restaurant. We took tapas to share and a crazy choco drink for dessert. Obviously we tried the beer. Tripel Kannunik is really GOOD.
Carolina Gontar — Google review
Wonderful indoor and outdoor seating. Beers are award winning and aptly so. Good range of beers available, and at less than $4 (Euro 3.60), which is unbelievable. Outdoor play area for children. Easy bus ride, if you're traveling by train to nearby towns.
Robert Cole — Google review
Wonderful place to stop at after a lovely walk through the Sint Truiden orchards and year-round to be honest. Lively, picturesque outside terrace and cosy interior. Great beers, of course, and all warm drinks with the added house whisky and eau-de-bière are delicious. Always lovely to come back.
Ioana Scaesteanu — Google review
Great selection of biers, and delicious food! Super friendly and professional staff, very well managed. Definitely will come back, recommend👍
nan cao — Google review
Great place, and the meat and cheese tray, WOW.
Jeff Parsons — Google review
Best place to have amazing beers and a cozy atmosphere.
Frederick Vercammen — Google review
Park yourself at the tennis club in the back and be amazed by this big brewery.
It has a huge terrace which is always full when good weather, simply because this place is just amazing.
The staff is really friendly, even though they have to serve so much beer greedy people and run 10km in a day.
Brouwerij Wilderen is brewing beer, whiskey and gin. The blond beers, Wilderen Goud and Kannunik are very tasty. There is also a smalls shop where you can buy all different alcohol at democratic prices.
Did not order food here, but looks like they serve good tapas.
Definitely a hotspot to enjoy the good weather!
Stephen — Google review
A perfect place to go. If you find your self near the city you must definetely visit this Brewery and find out some more about not only how a fine beer or spirit is made of but also the history of the place. Afterwards you can enjoy its fine beers at a very pleasant environment.
My place to relax and to enjoy nature. Easter Monday 2019, a nice sunny day. Now also small hotel accomodation in these yellow white cubicles. Combine with the restaurant and a few days off to relax.2022 April : 't Vinne got an upgrade. Now also on rainy days you can enjoy a nice one hour walk around the lake. Evenings are very quiet on your walk. And, the toilets remain open and are very clean
johny mommen — Google review
So beautiful in the nature!! You must come with equipment for off road. Otherwise you will be a piggy. Super quiet and calm place to be!!
Andreea D — Google review
A very nice place to walk and at the restaurant you can have an amazing tasty meal from fresh local ingredients. I really recommend this place ❤️
Emese Tollas — Google review
Beautiful place for a nice walk. There is no official cafe any longer, but there was a coffee stall.
Frederick Vercammen — Google review
a nature reserve with a lake and birds and birds ...
we made a great walk around. took 100 mins.
bert vdbroeck — Google review
Tranquility place with very good walking trails but the kids like the old playground better. Thanks for keep improving it. It was sad to see the drought impact on the beautiful lake though.
Hany Fahmy — Google review
A very interesting walk that I learned about from the magazine "Wandelen". Although the amount of mud we walked on the road was really large, we didn't mind because we were well prepared (I recommend that you bring extra shoes). Restaurant: there is no offer for vegetarians / vegans in the restaurant - even fries are not available if you do not order a piece of dead animal on a plate - it's a shame. Anyway, we skipped that. There is also a lot of interesting interactive content, nicely designed and all, but I do not understand the constant engine noise nearby which spoils the overall impression... is it some off road race track nearby or similar? As this is a protected part of nature, it would be ok not to have it that close...
Silvia Bukovac Gasevic — Google review
You can literally walk on the water here. Multiple observatories let you watch the animals and the lake. Many birds. The hike around the lake is about 5 kilometres and can be done easily in 1 to 2 hours. Path with caillebotis so it’s not easy to cross other groups with baby carriages.
Suiram Travel — Google review
It's a lake, and a pretty good one too!
This place has countless birds and some huts to spot them from.
If you walk around you'll pass a lot of different environments, which is really cool, you get a lot of nature here in one hike!
Has a playground and a place to eat and drink, and you can reach it by bus too.
A — Google review
Absolutely beautiful! There are beautiful fields and paths around this area for walking and biking. There are tables for a picnic,a big playground. It is possible to see different kinds of birds.
Ayshen Erkell — Google review
An amazing place to start a Great walk. You van Heating the bordes. Awesome
R D (Ron0509) — Google review
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Provinciedomein Het Vinne, Ossenwegstraat 70, 3440 Zoutleeuw, Belgium
The Citadel of Namur, a fortress that dates back to the 10th century, dominates the town with its grey walls and tunnels. Though rebuilt over time, it remains an impressive sight on a hilltop, offering panoramic views of the surrounding area. The Chateau des Comtes section and cafe Le Panorama provide particularly stunning vistas. Visitors can stroll along rampart footpaths for access to open areas at any time.
A must see place in Namur, visit of underground tunnels absolutely recommended. Parking possibility in front of Tera Nova Centre. Hospitable staff at ticket office. 👍👍👍
Jaroslav Vl?ek — Google review
You can either walk, drive or take the cable car like us, up to the citadel. Probably worth it if you want to see Namur during the ride.
Once up at the citadel, it opens up to a plateau where it houses an exhibition hall (quite unique architecture), an open space car park, a cafe and a chateau.
We made our way to the cafe where the spectacular view of Namur and the Meuse awaited us. We chilled a bit while savouring the sights.
Walked up to the chateau, now converted into a cafe and restaurant. There’s a rose and herb garden.
If you want to explore further, take a walk down from the cafe to the citadel grounds.
All in, worth the €6.50/adult ticket for return trip in the cable car.
Eddy Khoo — Google review
Just a stunning example of medieval architecture and the views are spectacular. Quick drive from Brussels. What a amazing place. The people in this simple town are so very friendly, but if you do not speak French, a translator app or phrase book will be a great help. We love visiting the little towns and villages when we travel from Brussels. Road connectivity is very good, so it is very easy to see new places, large and small. I completely recommend a visit.
nure SK — Google review
very nice and relatively quiet place, we parked on the hill at the large parking lot in front of the theater auditorium, we walked towards the main building, the man at the reception knew English, he explained to us every possibility we can do on the place, there is a museum of history of the fortress inside but we did not go there (because of kids), the tunnels are only guided so it is not possible to go there alone, the train was stand-by by one hour so we chose the possibility of a free walking around the area, pros: free toilet, small caffee inside, free movement, not so many people, very kind receptionist, cons: the cable car runs only until 17:00
Marek Sopko — Google review
Gigantic citadelle, the biggest in Europe I think. Lies in the center of Namur and stretches up the whole hill. Parking is available at the Confluence underground garage (tickets are cheaper when using their app) between both rivers at the foot of the citadelle.
You can drive up by car or bus, take the cable car to the top for € 5 - 7 or trek up on foot (lots of stairs on the foot paths: not suitable for mobility impaired people). If you walk, take a lot of fluid with you! Roadcyclists also use the steep ascent for training. There's also a TukTuk, which you have to book in a Vance according to the ads !
There are sculptures scattered along the way (see photo of the golden tortoise and it's rider) and the vistas of Namur's old town and rivers Sambre and Maas are spectacular!
There are some restaurants at the top. Beyond it even higher up lies luxury hotel + restaurant Chateau Namur. And the marriage license should also be up there.
Steph — Google review
To get the best city view from different angle, don't miss out Citadel top. Take the Cable car one way only on the top then walk down the road then you will amazed by mesmerizing views. ✌🏽✨😏
Travel With Farhin — Google review
What a pleasant surprise this town was an amazing sight to see. Love the ambience as Christmas season very pretty.
Mary Giovanelli — Google review
Stunning architecture, feels very Roman, and you get stunning views of the city of Namur. Walking till the castle with the kids took quite some time but the walk was totally worth it and very satisfying.
victoria nyaga — Google review
Amazing views but not great to access. Would advise cable car both ways if anyone is unsteady on their feet. Cafe isn't too great. Not many choices and self service. OK for kids. There is alittle mini train that runs but we missed it but I'm sure children would enjoy this.
Anne Marie Gordon — Google review
I made a tour of the citadel and visited the surroundings. I enjoyed the sightseeing.
Andreea Cîrjaliu — Google review
Just a stunning example of medieval architecture and the views are spectacular. The people in this little town are so very friendly, but if you do not speak French, bring a translator app or phrase book with you. We decided to take a look at this beautiful little place following a road trip from Germany to the UK. It's about halfway between the Calais Ferry Port and Kaiserslautern, so why not? We love visiting the little towns and villages when we travel for business. There are a thousand roads to and from everywhere, so it is very easy to see new places, large and small. I completely recommend a visit. Cin-Cin! 🍸
Christopher Combest — Google review
A journey through time and history awaited me at the Citadel of Namur. Nestled at the meeting point of the Sambre and Meuse rivers, this majestic fortress is a testament to the strategic importance of Namur and the evolution of military architecture over the centuries. The Citadel has witnessed countless stories and transformations with its origins back to the Roman era.
The view from the top, at a staggering 190 m, is unparalleled - overlooking the flowing Meuse and the iconic Parliament of Wallonia. But it's not just the views that captivate; the history is rich and deep. It began in 937.
Walking through the Citadel, you are reminded of its ever-evolving role – from a strategic military post to its repurposing in the 1930s as a protected command post space. Today, it is a reminder of the past and a symbol of Wallonia's heritage – rightfully classified as a Wallonia Major Heritage site.
For anyone looking for a panoramic view of Namur, the Citadel is a must-visit. Experience a blend of nature's beauty and human ingenuity in one place.
Alexander Belyakov — Google review
A great experience learning about the history of Namur from the middle ages until the last world wars as it played a significant role in defending the city. The tour of the tunnel systems is quite unique and informative and is a welcome addition to the tourism of the Citadel.
Andres Ignacio — Google review
You can hike from the entry way near the roundabout Rue Notre dame, and make your way up to the Tourist Information Centre. There’s also a museum in there that tells about the story of the city. Although the view is very pretty. The way from and to the Tourist Centre is not pedestrian friendly.
Audrey Laurentia — Google review
Fantastic citadel museum! The audio guides are perfect. If you get the chance for the guided tour of the tunnels absolutely jump on it! In my opinion he Citadel of Namur is a much greater visit than than the one in Dinant.
Musée provincial Félicien Rops is a Belgian art museum that showcases the works of the fin-de-siècle artist. The collection includes paintings, letters, and sketches portraying not only the "ladies of ill repute" but also ordinary people. Audio guides and tours are available to enhance visitors' experiences. While renovations take place at the museum in Elsene, part of the impressionist collection is on display alongside Rops's works.
Fabulous artist, insane to think he dared to paint and draw what he did in the 19th century. The museum itself is really nice, clean, well-lit, and the staff at reception is calm and friendly. Great souvenirs and high-quality prints in the museum shops.
E M — Google review
A really good museum for art lovers. Great permanent exhibition of works by Felicien Rops. Nicely exhibited with lighting that goes off when there’s no one in the room. The temporary exhibit of work called ‘Hommage a Pan’ was amazing. Beautiful large scale pen and ink drawings. Such detail. Staff very friendly. The appropriate member of staff jumped in to speak English to us.
Paula Love — Google review
Super r
Damien Baetens — Google review
Nice museum, kind employees. some more written explanations would have been nice, now only audio guide on own phone via app is available, audio guides are not my thing
domien fontaine — Google review
Very interesting museum with famous arts. It's possible to visit it for free with Pass musées of Belgium.
Nat Ginger — Google review
Felicien Rops is a well known artist for picturing the ladies of the 'houses of ill repute' and a criticaster during his years as a student. But his pendrawings of ordinary people and paintings really shows his talent as well. Due to renovations of the museum of Elsene, part of the impressionist collection can be viewed as well...and even if the permanent collection is nice, this temporary exhibition makes it top.
Bart Eekhaut — Google review
Excellent museum of the fin de siècle artist Félicien Rops. I had never heard of him before. Talented and for me surprisingly scandalous for the era.
Jonathan Murphy — Google review
A pearl in Namur, even in Belgium and the world! Never miss it! You will see the artworks by the talented artist Rops, who is Namur born. His home is not far away from the museum. The lady at the reception is a fair and tender lady. We had a happy chat about Rops. ‘French English’ is always melodious.
James — Google review
The outside of this museum is striking and worth a pass by. The inside houses many sketches and studies for larger works. I found the giant sketch for "British Empire panels" to be very interesting in it's detail and scale.
Jessica Mountz — Google review
A very fine museum dedicated to the life and output of this extraordinary artist. - Special exhibition with of of a Flemish artist echoing the work of Rops. Most explanations are in French only.
The Herge Museum, housed in a contemporary building, showcases the works of Georges Remi, the creator of Tintin. The museum offers an extensive and engaging display that celebrates the life and talents of the multitalented cartoonist. The exhibition features numerous models, photographs and source materials used by Herge to ensure accuracy in his sketches. Visitors can avail themselves of an entertaining audioguide during their visit.
Every Tintin fan must visit this museum. The museum was beautiful and very modern. Fairly priced at 12 euro per adult. I was surprised to find so many original drawings of Herge in the exhibition. It was very interesting to learn the background of Herge and see the development of the characters and the tools used! There was not a lot of people here when we the museum opened. It was easy to find, but a bit far out of Brussels, which was where we stayed. But I think the museum was worth the train ride and the fare.
Andr? Bryder — Google review
A wonderful purpose built museum for the work of Herge who spent his life elevating the work of ‘comic’ books quite an achievement. The structure is staggering and the work is so well displayed. Well worth a trip out to see it. The cinema section shows the movies that inspired his drawings from King Kong to the Marc’s brothers. Give yourself time to get around everything.
Graham Short — Google review
Unfortunately I didn't enjoy the visit. The overall experience was very very ordinary and uninteractive, actually it didn't meet my expectations. The visit is included in the musuempass so that is the only good part of it. The footfall was also very less on the day when I went there.
Sailpik Hazra — Google review
Very great museum. Every Tintin fan will love it, and every non-fan too. The museum is relatively large and has three floors which are accessible via an elevator and stairs. The contents are fantastic. It introduces Hergé himself, his works and of course there is a lot specifically about Tintin, one of his most famous comic series. The museum is really interestingly designed and there is a lot of media and film material. In addition, you can delve deeper and more intensively into the story with an audio guide. All important languages are supported in the app. The Tintin works were very diverse. Many drawings, original works and notes and templates for ideas are on display here. Also models from the comics. The restaurant is very good and lovingly designed. The Hergé shop is diverse and there is something for everyone. Highly recommended. We were there as a family.
C J — Google review
Super Cool, Well Designed and Interactive! One hour south of Brussels and is worth the quick trip!
Ohad Sternberg — Google review
Absolutely loved the space and so will any Tintin fan. Definitely recommend downloading the app/audio guide and it is a great collection especially given the low price. Definitely make the trek from Brussels if you have the time!
Ya Yay — Google review
Super good!! Must visit!!!
And the food and wine from the museum restaurant are also very good!!!
Danny Wong — Google review
This is a must for any Tintin fan.
The museum contains the life of Hergé which of course includes Tintin. The museum is well laid out, has hundreds of original examples of Hergé's work in different formats and many models and displays of Tintin.
There is a free downloadable audio guide which walks you through the 8 rooms available. It provides videos and images as well as voice and is a must when visiting.
The museum also contains lockers so you don't need to carry your bags, clean toilets, a restaurant and a shop with a whole host of different items.
Travelling from Brussels is easy as you can get on the train to Lovain-la-Neuve and the museum is a few minutes walk away from the station (well sign posted).
Vicci Skinner — Google review
Magnifico museo que recrea la historia del creador de las "Aventuras de Tintín". Aparte del valor ilustrativo del material expuesto, hay que destacar el edificio que lo contiene, una vistosa obra arquitectónica, que llama la atención por su volumetría asimétrica, con cierto desorden en los cuerpos que componen el edificio, que permite un recorrido mediante pasarelas que unen las distintas salas.
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Magnificent museum that recreates the story of the creator of the "Adventures of Tintin". Apart from the illustrative value of the exposed material, we must highlight the building that contains it, a showy architectural work that draws attention for its asymmetrical volumetry, with a certain disorder in the bodies that make up the building, which allows a walk through walkways that connect the different rooms.
José Guerrero S — Google review
Great looking museum with nice architecture, young and friendly staff and yummy + reasonably priced cafe. Special thanks and praise to the welcoming young staff at the cafe who didn’t turned us away when we tried to order at 5:30pm. They made our milkshake and yummy crepe very quickly and made our day and our experience at the museum great! Thank you! Museum closed at 6pm on n Sunday. It gives us sufficient time to tour around even we can only arrive at 3pm.
K m Y — Google review
I can’t recommend this museum highly enough. What an amazing experience. Carefully and meticulously thought through and arranged, it fulfils every expectation. It’s superb and a must for any Hergé, Tintin fan. It was very easy to get to from Brussels to. One train, very short walk (5 minutes) from the station. A wonderful place giving you all the warm and fuzzy feels you could imagine!
Colin Shaw — Google review
Had the most wonderful time here! The museum is excellent and there's a free audio guide app that was clever, informational, and easy to navigate. I spent probably 3-4 hours here but most people would probably take about an hour and a half. Great if you love Tintin, great if you love Hergé's other works too. Well designed and so interesting! You can see original inks, plates, gouache art, memorabilia, and photographs.
Ivy Antunes — Google review
This is my 2nd visit to Brussels and I had made the trip specifically to visit the Herge museum. We stayed near Brussels-Midi and it took us around an hour by train to go there. Since it was a Sunday, we bought the family ticket for my sister and myself - it cost us 12 euros for a round trip. The stop is Louvain-La-Neuve-Univ. You get out of the two track railway station and walk right up, go straight through a square, and you can actually see the museum in the distance.
Right at the entrance you can see Tintin and Captain Haddock on the glass door, and you go from zero to a happy place immediately. The staff is very helpful. The entrance fee of 12 euros included a free audio guide. Photography is not allowed. But there is an interactive photo room/machine where you can click these awesome pictures with Tintin and the rest of his crew. :)
Make it a point to go through all the rooms - they are arranged chronologically starting with Herge's birth and family - the way his art matured, and the final few rooms dedicated to Tintin exclusively. There is one particular chandelier-like structure made with all the 220 (??) characters that appeared in Tintin. And then there is this round room which is filled with all the Tintin titles from top to bottom - you have to experience it to believe it!!
The museum is wheelchair accessible and the day I visited, I actually saw a mother daughter duo of 76-94 enjoying the tour just as much as the rest of us did. Age is absolutely no bar.
Mahuya Paul — Google review
The museum offers a wonderful experience for any Tintin fan, and there is extensive information about Hergé's life and the historical context of his work as well. There is a multilingual audio guide app that you can download, and it really enhances your experience. I got the ticket for €7 with a student discount, and there are lockers to leave your jacket or bag as well.
Soroosh Akef — Google review
I had such a wonderful time at the Hergé museum! Learned so much and even picked up some nice souvenirs at the gift shop.
Zeeshan — Google review
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Rue du Labrador 26, 1348 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
The Kessel-Lo Provincial Domain is a large, popular park with swimming pools, playgrounds, ponds, pedal boats and petting zoo as well as a cafe. In addition there are sports fields such as a ball sport field and skateboard ramp as well as a roller skating rink in the summer months. There is also an outdoor swimming pool open in the summer. The park has educational attractions such as a traffic park and bee house.
Een mooi en afwisselend domein met een speeltuin en verschillende sportvelden. Ook de wandelaars komen goed aan hun trekken..perfect !
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A beautiful and varied domain with a playground and various sports fields. Hikers will also get their money's worth...perfect!
Gonda Puttemans — Google review
It is a great place to chill and enjoy the sounds of nature. A wide variety of birds can be seen here. This place is fairly big and is fitting for a nice and pleasant walk.
Pihu K — Google review
Very spacious and well maintained park. We played football and played in the new playground that even has a small pool.
Sendero Alihuen — Google review
Mooi ruim park met heel veel speelplezier voor (kleine) kinderen. Een goede plek om gewoon even een wandeling te maken of een rondje hard te lopen. Mooi houten beelden en een vijver waarop je kunt waterfietsen.
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Beautiful spacious park with lots of fun for (small) children. A good place to just take a walk or run a lap. Beautiful wooden statues and a pond where you can go pedal boating.
Jorn van der Veen — Google review
It's a nice place to go with kids with different playgrounds, a little farm, bees, lakes, special bikes terrain for kids to play in a safe zone, pedalo for kids starting 6yo, etc.
There is one natural playground, and then there are different playgrounds with sand (the typical ones).
There are two playgrounds with watee, one little Ploeterbad for babies or smaler kids anz one big one for sunny days. This is an outdoor artificial lake whit a playground where kids can have lot of fun. You have to pay attention because there are deeper spots with no indication.
There is also an outdoor swimming pool for which you need to do a reservation, you need to be quick ;)
There are two time slots in the morning and one in the afternoon. The water temrpature is most of the time 26°C and the highest spots are 1m30.
Enough little bars/ restaurants to buy ice cream, burgers etc. (We didn't find healthy alternatives though, no fruits or so for kids, but hey you can take it with you too ;) ) recently saw there are also sandwiches !
Also take good shoes for the kids so they can have fun without bothering there is sand or mud in their shoes :p
And also never a bad idea to take spare clothes for them :)
We also went to Hal 5, 5 min with the car to have some good food (at Falafel habibi)
Rabia Uslu — Google review
there are several playgrounds for kids, my son love this park, he has a lot of fun playing in it
jin zhang — Google review
Amazing getaway with kids in summer. Such a beautiful and lush green park. There is a swimming pool, multiple play areas for kids, 2 small boating avenues, and a little farm with donkeys, goats and sheep.
Gayathree Karthikkeyan — Google review
Great trails that are well marked for walking and other activities. Many activities available in the park, boating fishing, picnics, sliding to name a few. Many areas to sit while walking. It's a beautiful area with a lot of parking. Highly recommended.
Andy Woods — Google review
Great place to have a walk. Dream of dog owners in the city!
Jakub Ksiazkiewicz — Google review
Mooi park met vijvers, een speeltuin en in de zomer een openluchtzwembad. Altijd leuk vertoeven daar om tot rust te komen
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Beautiful park with ponds, a playground and an open-air swimming pool in the summer. Always nice to stay there to relax
Josiane Rosseels — Google review
Stunning park for a lovely stroll, with a restaurant and cafe for refreshments, boating in the summer as well, play area for the kids and seating to just sit and enjoy the birds and views of the lake and surrounding areas. Have to pay for parking now but nice car park and it's only a few euros for the day. They also have a skate park, football and tennis courts and an area with donkeys and goats. Beautiful place, you won't be disappointed.
Angela Vancauwenbergh — Google review
Aangenaam om wandelingen te maken, te joggen, te verpozen. Mooi onderhouden. Veel bankjes. Leuk zwembad.
Zou gerust een tearoom mogen aanwezig zijn.
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Pleasant for taking walks, jogging, relaxing. Nicely maintained. Lots of benches. Nice swimming pool.
There would certainly be a tea room available.
Annick Vanblaere — Google review
Love this park. They have a swimming pool open in the summer months, a go kart course for the children, a recently finished playground, and a massive pond that is beautiful. Will miss this park for sure
FS Y — Google review
Er is een nieuwe speeltuin, waar klimmen, klauteren, zand en waterpartijen de sfeer bepalen. Voor kinderen van 2 tot 16 jaar. Bij mooi weer zeker zwemkledij meebrengen voor heerlijk avontuurlijke pootje baden.
Na een jaar heeft de natuur al volop haar werk gedaan en is het in de lente en de zomer mooi door alle wilde bloemen en planten langs de waterkant.
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There is a new playground, where climbing, scrambling, sand and water features determine the atmosphere. For children from 2 to 16 years. If the weather is nice, be sure to bring swimming clothes for a wonderfully adventurous dip in the water.
After a year, nature has already done its work and it is beautiful in spring and summer because of all the wild flowers and plants along the waterfront.
dirk frigne — Google review
Adorable, public park with Immaculate walkways winding through the two pristine lakes which domineers the area.
The park is girdled with strategically located free parking spaces. (3 euro an hour during summer)
My girlfriend and I were down for a brisk walk on new years day and enjoyed the relaxing, peaceful atmosphere.
After a long walk and several chat topics, the sun broke through the mist, instantly heating our countenance and lifting our sprits.
The park is dotted with several playgrounds for children and during summer an outdoor swimming pool and water bikes on the lake turn out to be very popular attractions.
Public lavatory are few and far between, but were clean and tidy.
A hidden gem and perfect venue to escape the nearby bustling city of leuven, enlightening mind and spirit!
Matt D — Google review
Huge and beautiful park. There is also an outdoor pool opened in summer. My son loves the playgrounds. It's really nice walking around or cycling here
Fiska Ananda — Google review
Beautiful park to spend some quality time with your family or friends!
Ranim Salman — Google review
One of the best parks in Belgium!
It has the feel of a lake, a forest and a playground. Visit different parts of the park to get a different vibe!
Walibi Belgium is a seasonal amusement park located near Wavre, a city known for its historic castle and natural reserves. The park offers a mix of kids-only attractions, roller coasters, carousels, and an observation wheel. Easily accessible by train or car, the park has been entertaining visitors since 1975 and continues to introduce new thrill rides every few years.
We absolutely recommend Walibi in Belgium. The staff is super friendly. The family ambience is great.
Our favourite ride was Konda. Wow! Such thrills. We recommend to get speedy passes, specially the infinite one that you can once you are at the park.
LGBT+ couples like us feel at home. Really not a single person stared at us or seemed uncomfortable. 🏳️🌈
Good job Walibi!
Mr. Chill & Mr. Fluffy will be back!
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Mr. Chill & Mr. Fluffy — Google review
Very nice theme park. Well maintenance but very poor capacity. Waiting time at least 45 minutes for the extreme rides.
Speedy ticket is recommended in order to reduce waiting time.
Would love to go back again!
Nakarin P. — Google review
It’s one of the biggest amusement parks in Belgium. Lots of thrilling roller coasters, like the standout Kondaa, and immersive themed areas. Despite occasional crowds and long waits, the park's diverse attractions and friendly atmosphere make it a top choice for families and thrill-seekers seeking a fun-filled day in Europe. Would recommend to use the app to check out the wait times for each ride to plan your next ride
The place has ♿accessible Parking’s and toilets
Shreyas Gore — Google review
Super fun for everyone! It’s great to start the day with Aqualibi and then go to the main park! Walibi is full of attractions and everyone will find something for themselves! Food in the park in okay but unfortunately lacks healthy options so be prepared! Overall, great fun for a day or two not so far from Brussels :)
Can’t wait for them to reopen in October 2021! :)
Agnieszka — Google review
Very nice park,
The atmosphere is great there .
Some coasters are a bit old and should be replaced, however the newer attractions are so nicely done that I can look over the other ones.
It has something for everyone in there no matter how old you are.
The fast pass is very worth it, I can only recommend it on a crowded day.
Snorri — Google review
Very nice, clean, well maintained themepark. Good variety of food establishments throughout the park. All toilets very clean, sometimes a bit hidden. Waiting times for the attractions were very low, when we visited. The fastpass system works really well. Would recommend this themepark.
Kruimelgebakje — Google review
Very fun, recommend buying tickets in advance, makes it easier. The rides are very nice. You can buy food and souvenirs there. There are also little games like a claw machine or trying to throw a ball in a bucket and more games similar to this. You must visit this attraction park at least once in your life. But make sure you download the app walibi Belgium, because it really helps out if you need a quick check which tides have the smallest wait time. The wait time can be big, it can vary around 0-50min, I suggest going to the shorter times first if you want to go on more rides. But I think the day matters, if there's a special occasion like Halloween, there will definitely be a lot of people. Although it's very nice on Halloween, spooky. So in summary, it's very nice, I recommend going.
Gintare Skruodyte — Google review
Went for the halloween event this weekend, it surely was amazing! Very nice to have been back to Walibi. I Would recommended a fast pass tho', otherwise waiting lines for attractions are over an hour.
Alucardella — Google review
We love this place when there are no public Holidays, otherwise it is not fun to visit because of the crowd and long cues.
What we love is that there is now a special place for kids starting 1 meter to be able to have some atractions (I think a total of 5 atractions, like the mini version of the Dalton) in a protected/ closed area.
The kids just love it, there is also an open outdoor playground on the other side of the park, that is huge for them to have fun.
For us it was more advantageous to buy a subscription, because we planned to go more than one time. You can than also buy a subscription that is much more intresting for the parking.
Perfect during summer holidays or no rainy days.
My kids love it (that started when 3 and 4, and now 4 and 5, stil loving it)
Rabia Uslu — Google review
Very good parc, we enjoyed our Journey there, there is so much choice for the games, it was crowded in the middle of the journey and some times we spend too much time waiting our turn, that's why at last we prefered to choose the games according to the least waiting time and that's the reason why we enjoyed it, we didn't waste too much time...
Bettaieb Yosra — Google review
A very nice park with a good variety of rides for all ages. We love the water park and the food options. Our only complaint is how early dining closes and the seemingly random hours. Season pass is worth the money.
Truett Kinard — Google review
Had a blast at this park. You don’t need more than a day though. The coasters are fun and it has a great atmosphere.
We were treated very badly by 1 employee though. Spent over half an hour at guest service but they spoke no english or dutch (only french) which made it very annoying to file a complaint.
But besides that, we had a good day. Werewolf and kondaa were my favourite coasters. All the others are fun to do as well. Would definitely recommend a visit!
Naomi __ — Google review
It was my first time riding a roller coaster and it was simply PHENOMENAL. The variety and safety of each roller coaster is unbelievable for a newbie. It was a thrill!
Teodor Balaban (Bali) — Google review
It was Halloween, rainy and cold and a bit crowded when I was over there. The rides were fun and enjoyable, the attractions were also really interesting. The freaks show was really entertaining and fun. It was a nice experience for me!
Harry James Potter — Google review
Adequate security measures. Attractions were in optimal conditions. There is sufficient public space for rest and freshen up. Clean restrooms easy to find. Attractions for small children (0.90 meters) are week spread all over the park.
While there is an interesting online app, I was under the impression that it is not so precise. Hence, one suggestion would be to check the map. It is not necessarily user friendly.
Mónica Rico Benítez — Google review
My children and I love Walibi. We don't live too far away so visit regularly, occasionally it can be a little bit too busy, but generally we find the queue times reasonable. The park over the years is always being constantly improved. Always very clean and plenty of toilets.
Some brilliant rides, my kids love the kondaa and my favourite is the pulsar.
My children will have some great childhood memories from Walibi!
Cheryl Randall — Google review
I came for Kondaa from germany. 40 - 60 mins waiting times and only one train in operation!
This ride can double the capacity but their answer to the question why they didnt do it: not enough people.
So how much waiting time does this park want? 1:30??
The stuff operated great! Fast, super friendly but i dont get why this park wants people to spend their whole visit in the rain at 6 degrees standing in the line.
Its one of the best parks in europe and one of the greatest roller coasters too. But the decision how stuff is run ruins the whole experience.
Gabriel Leberwurst — Google review
The best amusement park in Belgium and one of the best in Europe. Not the first time there for me and my family, but we have seen this time the Halloween arrangements and they are really impressive.
Cezar Neculae — Google review
This was a great park! It is good for the whole family, but the roller coasters are better for older kids. Vampire, Weerwolf, and Cobra are pretty painful, so avoid these if you don’t want a headache. Kondaa is a MUST do. We unfortunately had to buy speedy passes for 50€ each because we wanted to make sure we rode everything. The speedy passes really slow down the normal lines which is annoying if you don’t buy them. Overall, this park is great for all ages, but if you have small kids, there are better parks that have more kid rides and kid coasters.
Daisy Plyler — Google review
Lovely place. We enjoyed a lot. Some improvements may be implemented: it closes early, no coffee choices and only coffee served inside the buffets is not a good one either. Too much smoking around. And the waiting times were too long. Looking forward to visit again.
Ismail Altas — Google review
It is an adult park more than Kids.
One of the best amusement park in Eu.
The queue was long on sunday.
Syrine Maatar — Google review
The attractions were truly remarkable ! However, we encountered an issue with a staff member at the boat attraction. Thankfully, a manager promptly intervened, resolved the problem, and even generously provided our entire family with speed line tickets (which we greatly appreciated). Nonetheless, certain parts of the park appear to require maintenance.
Another thing ,make sure that the QR code (photos) are working, we didn't get ours, they have an issue in there website ( it's been 3 days nothing yet.
P.S : Attraction lines can become quite length.
Waterloo Battlefield in Belgium is a must-visit for military enthusiasts and tourists alike. The underground museum and visitor center offer immersive multimedia exhibits on the 1815 Battle of Waterloo, one of the bloodiest battles in history. While there are few remains of the battlefield today, it serves as a place for reflection and contemplation. The new museum presents updated historical findings, debunking myths and reevaluating the roles of different parties involved.
Amazing piece of history and a great place to visit for both enthusiasts and general interest.
The path through the museum, into the panoramic and the Lions Mound are very clearly marked and allow you to really understand what you are seeing.
The reenactors were also very enthusiastic and did a great job with the cannon demonstration.
Jonathan Ouellet — Google review
Interesting historical site with loads of interactive modern features. With the online guides you can learn interesting facts about the whole area in many aspects. The Panorama also provides a good experience. Climbing to thetop of the artificial hill really requires some level of fitness. The onsite provided presentations, the 4D movie and many other fascinating things are providing entertainment for the full family.
Zsolt Zavodni — Google review
Good museum. Many different interpretations of the Battle of Waterloo and the different Coalition Wars. The painted panorama is also very impressive. However, the price is way to high for the experience. A 1€ discount for students is ridiculous.
Drago — Google review
Fantastic Experience!
Came here 7/5/23 10:00-14:50 with the €21 ticket for students (no entrance to the Wellington Museum and the farm where the general slept before the Battle)
€3,5 365a Bus from Bruxelles Porte de Hal.
At the ticket office you are provided with a map of the area, carrage ride timetable and the daily schedule for the different activities they offer (cannon shooting, first aid in a battlefield, platoon...).
The whole visit was great, the audioguide (that you download on your cellphone, good thing I carry headphones) was detailed and interesting. The displays working, and full of images and fun facts. The timelines on the wall help you understand the sequence of events on both sides.
Only things I feel were missing were more details about all the Marshalls that served under Napoleon (which I was looking forward after having seen a docuseries on YouTube), especially my sister's favourite Oudinout aka "colinder man".
After 2:25h, at 12:30 I got on the 10min horse carriage ride to the Hougoumont Farm.
There one of the workers gave a tour of the area, unfortunately only in French, so I couldn't participate.
Although a lot of action happened around this Farm and the importance it had in defeating Napoleon, there wasn't that much information (on the app), so you can easily visit it in 40min.
Walk back to the Panorama of the Battle of Waterloo. Very impressive!
It goes in great detail of what was happening in that day, and a MUST is using the guide to understand what all the details are representing. Don't glance at it quickly, but take your time to study it (it took me 40min). Loved it :-)
Then up I went to the Lion Mound which is more for the view you see, but on a rainy day, you had slippery stairs and not too much to see except dark clouds and green fields.
Afterwards I went to see the field activities, where I got to try the different (more for kids size) uniforms and hold an original bayonette (heavy!).
And that was my experience, really recommended :-)
serena ney — Google review
Must see for history geeks. Museum is interesting and has a 4D 15-minutes movie about the battle. Climb to the lion statue is not easy but not impossible either, The view from there on the battlefield is good. I would suggest to choose a good weather for the visit, as you will also have to walk around 1 km to reach the hougoumont farm - one of the key scenes of the battlefield. The only downside - I could not make the audio guide app work.
Rati Kobakhidze — Google review
Nice museum. Make sure to bring your own headphones so you can listen to the guided your on your phone. The app wasn't working when we were there but it would have been a great addition to our experience.
Kristin Kachmar — Google review
Visited Waterloo after leaving Brussels. Museum was very informative and well presented. Perfect when rainy outside. Lucky that we got to see the Lion on top after the rains had stopped. The view of the surrounding area where battle took place was worth the climb.
Nook Suphamongkhon — Google review
Very interesting and intense experience, especially since the new museum brings in all the new results of historians and reevaluated the role of each party. The myth of Wellington is definately debunked and it appears more like that the collaboration of all the United forces with a large part of German and Dutch groups who besieged Napoleon and his army in this battle. The exhibition focuses also on the sad destinies of the single soldiers, since they were the ones doing the „job“ in the end.
My only critique is the overrepresentation of Napoleon in the Museums shop. I prefer not to see cute figures of him after having experienced how aggressive he was against other countries.
Hans-Lothar Huhn — Google review
A greatly educative museum which is well preserved and recorded. Information about the historic event is very interactive
Muhammad Irfan — Google review
Incredible museum. Lots to see and interact with. Parking was no issue and free. Great mix of historical items, activities and life size figures. The 3D movie was very powerful. Really helped bring to life the setting and sequence of events prior to moving out onto the actual battlefield. I liked the timelines in one of the hallways that showed the actions take by Napoleon in parallel to the Coalition. Napoleon on the left and coalition on the right. The wax figures on Napoleon and his staff/commanders really put you there in the moment and were so realistic.
Benjamin — Google review
A really good museum. The 4d film is impressive as is the diorama. The cafe was expensive and didn't open until noon so have tea/coffee breakfast before going. Also, the shuttle bus to the farm wasn't running. All of this may be because we visited mid March. Still well worth visiting for about 4 to 5 hours.
Tim Williams — Google review
Great historical museum. When we went there where not manny people which I think is a shame since it’s hold great historical value.
Very interactive museum much information you can get from books 📚 but great to see I really live. Would suggest if you have the time to visit it. Parking was free.
MYO — Google review
It was better than I thought it was going to be :)
I drove past several times when flying from Charleroi, and even stopped by last time, but got there right before closing. This time I arrived too early. It was worth the wait, I'm a big fan of the Napoleonic Era, and the Waterloo memorial didn't disappoint. That 4D movie was a bit underwhelming, I guess they need a technology update at some point.
Patrick Erdei — Google review
Geschichte kann man hier hautnah erleben. Das Gelände besteht aus vier Teilen. Das unter der Erde errichtete Museum mit modernen Präsentationen zur berühmten Schlacht sowie einer Sonderausstellung zu 50 Jahre ABBA und ihrem gleichnamigen Song Waterloo, der 1974 zum Gewinn des ESC geführt hat. Hier hat mir ganz besonders die 4d Animation der Schlacht gefallen, die mit 3d Brille angeschaut wird. Die Akteure kommen einem dabei sehr nahe.
Im sogenannten Panorama wird die Schlacht in 360 Grad dargestellt, davor befinden sich Requisiten wie tote Soldaten und Pferde, Kanonen usw. Wirklich sehr beeindruckend. Dieses Gebäude ist schon fast 100 Jahre alt, aber nach wie vor faszinierend.
Draussen auf dem Schlachtfeld befindet sich der Butte de Lion, einem künstlich aufgeschüttetem Hügel mit 40 m Höhe, auf dessen Spitze ein 28 Tonnen schwerer Löwe aus Gusseisen thront. Hinauf kommt man über eine Treppe mit ca. 250 Stufen, wofür man eine gewisse Fitness benötigt.
Das sogenannte Biwak des Kaisers ist das Hauptquartier von Napoleon mit den Fahnen von Frankreich, Grossbritannien und Preussen. Draussen steht eine interessante Skulptur von Napoleon und ein Preussen Adler.
Ich kann jedem unbedingt empfehlen, dieses Memorial zu besuchen. Auch der gut sortierte Souvenierladen mit Literatur und Andenken ist hervorzuheben.
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You can experience history up close here. The site consists of four parts. The underground museum with modern presentations on the famous battle as well as a special exhibition on 50 years of ABBA and their song of the same name, Waterloo, which led to them winning the ESC in 1974. I particularly liked the 4D animation of the battle, which is viewed with 3D glasses. The actors come very close to you.
In the so-called panorama, the battle is shown in 360 degrees, in front of which there are props such as dead soldiers and horses, cannons, etc. Really very impressive. This building is almost 100 years old, but still fascinating.
Outside on the battlefield is the Butte de Lion, an artificially raised hill 40 m high, on the top of which sits a 28-ton cast iron lion. You get up via a staircase with around 250 steps, which requires a certain level of fitness.
The so-called Emperor's Bivouac is Napoleon's headquarters with the flags of France, Great Britain and Prussia. Outside there is an interesting sculpture of Napoleon and a Prussian eagle.
I can definitely recommend everyone to visit this memorial. The well-stocked souvenir shop with literature and souvenirs is also worth mentioning.
Guido Beck — Google review
I visited this battlefield back in 1988, now it’s an impressive site for what was a history making battle. It’s an impressive monument and place to visit, really enjoyed it.
Tranquil woodland famed for its dense springtime carpet of flowering bluebells.
It's an amazing place to visit in the springtime. I was impressed of the purple carpet of wild hyacinths. I recommend to visit the forest during the week. I was on Thuesday 19 April, and I met max 10 people.
The mother nature is amazing!
You have to visit this place for sure at least once in your lifetime!
Andreea A. — Google review
The best forest I've ever seen. Surreal, fairytale-like, these purple flowers are gorgeous. The forest has several sections even without the flowers and remains an enchanting forest. I honestly felt like I was in a fairy tale. I thought it was overrated or different from the photos, but it's not. THE PHOTOS DO NOT GIVE YOU THE IDEA, YOU HAVE TO GO THERE WITH YOUR EYES TO REALLY SEE THE BEAUTY.
Matteo Toma — Google review
If you are in Belgium for an extended period of time, go to this park, especially during spring. The park is not crowded and it is very well kept. Go there if you can.photos do not do it justice. Also, if you love the smell of garlic, there are certain trails that have a very strong scent of wild garlic and they also grow there.
Peninah Kimiri — Google review
Hallerbos is a stunning forest in Belgium, famous for its bluebell carpet that blooms in spring. The forest offers scenic walks, a forest museum, and a rich history. It is a great place to enjoy nature and relax. Hallerbos is managed by the Agency for Nature and Forest, and is accessible by public transport or car. I highly recommend visiting this forest, especially during the bluebell season.
Ginsy — Google review
Beautiful! Well worth the visit. You can either walk from the train station (about 4km) or take a bus. There is also a parking lot. The pathways are very well maintained and forest is wonderful.
Emil West — Google review
Lovely forest, with plenty of paths to explore, whether by foot, wheel or hoof! Hyacinths we're just starting to bloom too.
Ben Mason — Google review
Hallerbos is my all season favorite weekend forest bathing destination. With awesome trees, seasonal flowers like blue bells , wild white / yellow/ red flowers, it’s best to visit place in any season. Autumn colours and fall also awesome. Easy to reach by public transport and if going by car it has ample parking too . You can eat your picnic. The trails are well marked & safe for solo walks too .
Mamata Bait — Google review
A wonderful park, 30 minutes from Brussels. Many hiking and biking trails. Purple Zvoncic magically colours the entire forest, which is an incredible sight. This is not a phenomenon. There are forests like this all over the world, but the Belgians have protected this environment well and made it an attraction. In any case, a good walk and a wonderful view.
Radovan Zaric — Google review
Wonderful easy 2.5 hr hike with a cold, yet sunny weather this time of year.
Patricia Moghames — Google review
Get prepared to walk amidst tall green trees. Walking, cycling, horse ride paths are well maintained.
Kids friendly, solo, groups, family- a place for everyone to relax.
Enough parking areas around the little forest.
During this hyacinth festival, there are free buses running from Halle station during weekends.
Tables to sit here and there.
A good picnic spot, no entrance ticket.
Blue bells all around is a wonderful sight to walk.
Visitors leave the place as it is and pick your trash.
Swetha Chilla Navya — Google review
Beautiful place for a day walk. If visiting at the right time in spring, you can see thousands of blue bells in bloom.
The paths are very well marked and the place is very accessible. It is also forbidden to get out of the marked paths in order to preserve the flowers.