Top Things to do in Spa
Top 10 Things to do in Spa, Belgium
Discover the best top things to do in Spa, Belgium including Domaine de Berinzenne, Forestia, Circuit de Spa, December 44 Historical Museum, Vallee du Ninglinspo, Libertyrando, La Vallee de la Hoegne, Grottes de Remouchamps, Shrine of Our Lady of Banneux, Barrage de la Gileppe.
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1. Domaine de Berinzenne
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
In the heart of the Spa forest and on the edge of the Fagne de Malchamps, the Domaine of Bérinzenne offers spaces freely accessible to the public: panoramic tower, park with pond and picnic areas. The Museum of Forest and Water “P.Noé” presents the natural environments of the region thanks to an innovative scenography. (Closed on Mondays) A starting point for many walks, the Maison de la Nature has a shop, a cafeteria and a multipurpose room for conferences and temporary Exhibitions. (Closed on weekends and public holidays)
Reviewed By emile r - Ghent, Belgium
We were lucky as the snown had turned the vast landscape into a fairy-tale scenery. Vast domain with good paths . Feasible for young and old (not for wheelchairs). One of the best attractions around Spa.
2. Forestia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 258 reviews
Reviewed By nicolasj - Liege, Belgium
The animals are there, the nature is there, and it's an enjoyable walk. But in a park with paid access, some things are missing :
- maintenance of some of the paths, walkways, enclosures
- there is no bathroom facility in the park (only at the entrance)
- there is no picnic area in the park with clean tables, sanitary facilities, possibility to wash your hands
Maintenance of the playground close to the entrance is decent, but could be better.
The restaurant is nice, and the shop at the exit is fun.
3. Circuit de Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 454 reviews
Regularly acclaimed by drivers from across the entire world, the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps is one of motorsport’s most legendary tracks. With a length of 7 km, it has an undulating profile with fast corners such as the famous and unique Raidillon, and presides over the middle of a conifer forest reverberating to the roar of revving engines. Resolutely turned to the future, it has made the shift to industry 4.0 and is equipped with the latest, most cutting-edge technology, both for the drivers and their teams and for the general public.
Reviewed By Carole M - Bolton, United Kingdom
We were travelling through Belgium and decided to visit Spa circuit. Disappointingly the circuit was closed due to a private event so all we could do was drive into one of the car parks closest to the fence and try to catch a glimpse of the circuit. The security guard was polite when he spoke to us but several othe groups turned up to visit the circuit and all were directed to the car park outside. It would have been nice to have visited the gift shop...it seems a lot of money was lost due to the visitors that couldn't access because of the private event. Maybe a small gift centre near the security would be good?
4. December 44 Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
The December 44 Museum is located in the hearth of the Belgian Ardennes, in the village of La Gleize, where the Battle of the Bulge was fought, on the northern part of the offensive. Surrounded by American airborne, armored and infantry forces, 800 German survivors of the 1st Panzer SS, a "Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler" elite division, lead by Peiper, fled on Christmas Eve leaving behind 135 armoured vehicles including the 69 tonne King Tiger tank, still visible at the museum.The museum accurately recounts these tragic events through one of the most important collection in Europe, most of it collected on the very battlefield where it was fought.
Reviewed By DdeKerf - Axel, The Netherlands
I really loved this little museum. It tells a different part of the story about the famous battle of the bulge. A few days in December 1944 made a lasting impression. A German tank division followed the plan and swiftly took control of the area around La Gleize but because of many reasons all things went downhill (thankfully) quickly and the Germans fled in the middle of the night, leaving a lot of brand new tanks. All of this is documented with artifacts from the US and German army that were left on site (in case of the Germans) or donated by American soldiers. The movie in the middle is really nice because it just tells the story - really unemotional - with old movie material. This museum if very different than the one in Bastogne but the two together tell a really complete story, one more from the civilians point of view, and this one from the soldiers point of view. Only one of the German tanks is left and that one is parked outside the museum. I think this is one of the best tourist attractions around Coo, way more interesting that the famous man made waterfall at Coo.
5. Vallee du Ninglinspo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
http://fr.ardennes-etape.be/vacances-ardenne-Circuits-Promenades-decouverte-184/La-promenade-du-Ninglinspo-2491.html http://www.escapades.be/esca/parcours/ninglins.htm
Reviewed By enwee - Antwerp, Belgium
You will wonder if you've somehow ended up in a small mountainous valley somewhere in Switzerland...
The trail follows the river from it's source till it's ending in the river Amblève. Most people walk the other way, up the river, starting at the Amblève close to Remouchamps. In this direction, you will have the most spectacular views of the numerous small Waterfalls and Rock Formations.
--> The hike has since this year become accessible for most everyone who can walk (no strollers, wheelchairs or too small children). Wooden Bridges now cross the difficult parts and there is no need anymore to bring waterproof hikingboots. Sturdy shoes or normal walkingshoes will do.
--> Starting at the parking (free) at the N633: Sedoz, 4920 Awaille or 50°28'06.0"N 5°44'37.4"E , there is a map with several well-marked Hiking Trails, including a popular 6.5km roundtrip (I've seen kids of 5 years old walk this trail). Most days of the year, you will not be alone on this walk. I was there in July, Sunday afternoon, and at certain times it looked like a traffic-jam, including many dogs (some not even leashed!). Yet the beauty of this hike makes it all worth... The 6.5km roundtrip follows the Ninglinspo for about 3.5km, then goes on hard paths trough the woods, there is a panoramapoint at 5km, then it goes downhill back to the parking.
--> Along the walk, except for a few spots along the river and at the Panorama, there are no benches and even less places to have a picnic. Of course, one of the many rocks and boulders along the river can be used to sit down.
--> The cafe at the parking is old, pricey and the only spot to use the restroom (with charge but questionable hygiene). It's worth driving a few minutes back to Remouchamps and sit down at one of the typical terraces near the river Amblève to enjoy a cool drink.
Tip: try to go out-of-season, or early in the day to enjoy the quiet & beauty of this trail.
6. Libertyrando
Overall Ratings
5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By lise1180 - Brussels, Belgium
Un trés grand merci pour cette magnifique randonnée, c'était de toute beauté, avec des paysages variés....Vraiment à faire!! Merci à Cristel et Jean Louis pour leur accueil, on se sent tout de suite à l'aise: accueil chaleureux et sérieux, on se sent tout de suite au bon endroit: en sécurité avec de véritables connaisseurs, passionnés par leur métier. Merci pour vos conseils précis et trés clairs avant de monter qui mettent tout de suite en grande confiance. On part serein pour une belle aventure, et l'encadrement sérieux et rassurant permet d'etre trés détendu et trés relaxe à cheval, et de bien rigoler!!! Les chevaux sont supers!!! Merci aussi pour le cidre maison au retour de rando, c'est vraiment sympa d'avoir un petit temps trés familial pour atterrir aprés ces belles émotions. Pour sur on est chez des passionnés, et c'est contagieux!! C'était une trés belle aventure équestre, mais aussi une trés belle rencontre avec ces belles personnes que sont Jean Louis et Cristel, et on repart habité par un trés bel état d'esprit avec une seule idée en tete: bon quand est ce que l'on revient??? Ah j'oubliais on repart aussi avec une belle démarche de cow boy...et de belles courbatures qui prolongent l'aventure...Pour sur je vais penser trés trés souvent à vous pendant les quelques jours à venir, et ce sera avec un grand plaisir!!! Lise
7. La Vallee de la Hoegne
Overall Ratings
5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By HELENA_AIRLINES - Brussels, Belgium
Actually what we did was more a hiking trail than a Promenade. We combined different possibilities (easy to walk parts with some others a little bit difficult). 14 Km in total, worth to do it. The signalisation is very good; if you follow most of the time the white/red GR you won't get lost. We followed the course of the river, sometimes is peaceful, sometimes is wild. We were surprised by the colours (red/ bronze, green...) and the magic of the environment. Lots of pictures...You can adjust the way to your possibilities (short promenades are also possible). All of them nice and worth to travel.
8. Grottes de Remouchamps
Overall Ratings
4 based on 330 reviews
Reviewed By janholben - Folkestone, United Kingdom
The caves were easy to find and we enjoyed the visit immensely. I was wearing the wrong footwear (sandals), its best to wear shoes or trainers as you will be walking over rocky uneaven sometimes wet ground inside the caves.
The guide noted we were English and after describing the various items of interest to the rest of the party he would explain again in English for us. When we got in the boat he sat us in the front of the boat so he could translate for us too. Which was very thoughtful of him.
The walk into the caves is really great, so interesting to see these natural formations. These caves are definitely worth a visit, very good value for money in my opinion. In fact we are going back there again in a few days, taking my grandchildren (teens) there for a surprise visit.
9. Shrine of Our Lady of Banneux
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By KayFB - Manila, Philippines
Drove from Brussels to Banneux. We arrived around 7pm. Sun was still up but Bel-Art, the shop selling religious items, was already closing when we got there. There were a number of people of different races who were obviously believers of the Catholic faith and the Mother of the Poor. Most of them, including myself, took some water from the spring. You should bring your own container or you can just buy from Bel-Art. The place was well kept.
10. Barrage de la Gileppe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 190 reviews
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