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Things to see in Liège (Belgium): 194 places and when to go
Liège is a city in Belgium with around 749,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 194 places in and around it, mainly History (86), Nature (38), Hiking (38). The best known are Vaalserberg, Fort Ében-Émael and Liège Cathedral. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Belgium · 50.63, 5.58
- Population
- About 749,000
- Places
- 194 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (86) · Nature (38) · Hiking (38) · Temples (24) · Wildlife (22) · Architecture (16)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- LGG Grâce-Hollogne, 9.7 km as the crow flies
What to see in Liège
The places in and around Liège, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- VaalserbergMountain at the border of Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands34 km
- Fort Ében-ÉmaelInactive Belgian fortress on the Belgian–Dutch border20 km
- Liège CathedralChurch in Liège, Belgium1.3 km
- Opéra Royal de WallonieOpera house1.6 km
- St James's Church, LiègeChurch in Liège, Belgium1.0 km
- Prince-Bishops' PalacePalace in Wallonia1.8 km
- Collegiate Church of St Bartholomew, LiègeRomanesque church from 11th and 12th century in the city of Liege, Belgium2.0 km
- Schmerling CavesArchaeological site in Belgium13 km
- Curtius MuseumMuseum of archaeology and decorative arts, in Liège1.9 km
- Fort de la Chartreuse19th century fortification for Liège, Wallonia, Belgium1.4 km
- St. Martin's Basilica, LiègeChurch in Liège, Belgium1.9 km
- drielandenpuntTripoint between Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands34 km
- Citadel of Liège19th century fortification for Liège, Wallonia, Belgium2.4 km
- Collegiate Church of St Denis, LiègeRomanesque church in Liège, Belgium; formerly fortified collegiate church, now parish church, listed building1.5 km
- Collegiate Church of St John the Evangelist, LiègeChurch in Liège, Belgium1.7 km
- Basilique Notre-Dame de ChèvremontChurch in Vaux-sous-Chèvremont, Belgium5.6 km
- Fort de Barchon19th-20th century defence for Liège, Belgium9.1 km
- Fort de Flémalle19th-20th century defence for Liège, Belgium8.5 km
- Fort de Loncin19th-20th century defence for Liège, Belgium7.9 km
- Cave of RemouchampsCave in Belgium19 km
- Hôtel de Ville, LiègeCity hall1.7 km
- Pont-barrage de MonsinBridge in Belgium4.3 km
- Collegiate Church of the Holy Cross, LiègeChurch in Liège, Belgium1.9 km
- Fort de Hollogne19th-20th century defence for Liège, Belgium8.3 km
And the other 170, by what you come to do:
- History: Fort de Liers, La Boverie, Perron of Liège, Interallied Memorial of Cointe, Moulin Curtius, Abbaye de Brialmont, Haultepenne Castle, Waroux Castle, Heers Castle, Hex Castle, La Roche-en-Ardenne Castle, Hosdent, Cointe Observatory, Château de Cortils, Château d'Aigremont, Château de Chokier, Colonster Castle, Château de la Fenderie, Église du Sacré-Cœur et Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, Église Saint-Gilles, Église Saint-Servais, Abdij van Sinnich, Pont de Fragnée, Liège, Eben-Ezer Tower, château de Seraing, Castle of Argenteau, Château de Beaumont, Liège, Château de Bempt, Château de Fayenbois, Château de Méan, Château de Montjardin, Château de Péralta, Château de Dalhem, Borcht (Berneau), Château Le Fy, Château Nagelmackers, Abbaye de la Paix Notre-Dame, église du Saint-Sacrement, Église des Rédemptoristes, Église Saint-Amand de Jupille-sur-Meuse, église Saint-André de Liège, église Saint-Antoine-et-Sainte-Catherine de Liège, église Saint-Nicolas de Liège, Saint-Walburga church, Jadoulhoeve, Castle of Teuven, Hôtel d'Ansembourg, Hôtel de Grady, La Torette, Maison Baar-Lecharlier, Passage Lemonnier, Marcotty Bridge, Gallo-Roman temple complex Tongeren, Steenboskapel, Thier de Caster, Othée Tumulus, Tumulus of Saives, Tumulus of Koninksem, Pyramid of Verlée, Agnetenklooster, Château de Dalhem, Château des Thermes, Hotel Vorsen, Tumulus Graf van Gutshoven
- Museums and art: Museum of Walloon Life, musée des transports en commun de Liège, Aquarium-Muséum, Ansembourg Museum, Gourmet Museum and Library, Théâtre des Marionnettes Royal Ancien Impérial Musée Tchantchès
- Architecture: Fort de Boncelles, Pont des Arches, Passerelle Saucy, Pont de Milsaucy, Pont des Allemands, Pont des Vennes, Pont Albert Ier, Pont Kennedy, Pont Maghin, Liège, Pont Marexhe, King Baudouin Tower
- Nature: Roche aux Faucons, Beguinage of Tongeren, Caestert quarry, Quarry Ternaaien Inferior, Quarry Lanaye Supèrieur, Caves Sainte-Anne, Site Minier de Plombières, Schaesberg, Tumulus of Koninksem, Breitenbachtal, Kasteelgroeve, Grafkelder van Caestert, Chantoir de Sècheval, Côte de Hallembaye, Zuidelijk Gangenstelsel, Bosreservaat Teuvenerberg, Broekbos bosreservaat, Chantoir de Béron Ry, Derrière les Massottes, Ramioul (Grotte de) à Flémalle, Herzogenvenn (zone B), Île aux Corsaires, Konenbos bosreservaat, Maas bij Eijsden, Noorbeemden & Hoogbos, Parc de l'usine de la Vieille Montagne, Parc paysager du Ry-ponet, Réserve naturelle de Rognac, Réserve naturelle de Soëster, Schwarzes Venn (zone D), Site de Grand Intérêt Biologique "Les Monts", Sur les Tiers, Thier des Critchions, Veursbos-Roodbos-Vossenaerde bosreservaat
- Temples: église Saint-Lambert de Grivegnée, Sint-Véroniquekerk, Bildungsstätte Kloster St. Raphael
- Food and drink: market of la Batte, Belgian Owl Distillery, Brasserie de Warsage, Brasserie Warsage, Chaudron des Macrales, La Brasserie Belge, Le Grain d'Orge, Tour de Tilice, Vignoble de Lincé, Vignoble des Trois Rois
- With kids: Labyrint Drielandenpunt, Monde Sauvage Aywaille, Volière
- Hiking: Dutch Mountain Trail, Göhltalroute, Göhltalroute Via Gulia, GR 128, GR 15 Liaison entre le GR 15 et le GRP 571, GR 15 Liaison vers GRP 571, GR 15 Variante Charmille, GR 412 Boucle 2 Les Coteaux, GR 412 Liaison GR 573 et gare d'Angleur, GR 5 Liaison GR 576, GR 56 Hochwasservariante, GR 56 Liaison Gare Aix-la-Chapelle, GR 57 Liaison Barchon, GR 57 Liaison Tilff, GR 576 Liaison GR 5, GRP 563 Liaison gare Aix-la-Chapelle, GRP 563 Liaison Roerberg, GRP 571 Liaison GR 15 Variante crue, GRP 571 Liaison vers GR 15, GRP 571 Tour des Vallées des Légendes - Amblève - Salm - Lienne, GRP 571 Variante crue Fonds Quarreux, GRP 571 Variantes, GRP 573 Liaison gare d'Angleur, GRP 573 Liaison gare de Trooz, GRP 573 Liaison vers GRP 575 (Sprimont), GRT-BVW 18 My - Olne, GRT-BVW 22 Clermont-sur-Berwinne - Saint-Rémy-Geest, Krijtlandpad, Krijtlandpad, Krijtlandpad, Krijtlandpad, Pelgrimspad, Ronde van Nederland deel 4 - Krijtlandpad, Venntrilogie - Stage 1, Via Arduinna - Jevigné to La Roche, Camino de Santiago, Vijlenerbosch - Sippenaeken, Vom Dreiländereck bis zur Göhl
- Snow: Skizentrum Herzebösch
When to go to Liège
The best time to visit Liège is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:14
- FebPossible9:46
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:16
- JunBest time16:13
- JulBest time15:50
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:25
- NovPossible8:40
- DecBest time7:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. In April, 193 of the 194 places are at their best.
When to go to Belgium in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Liège
The nearest main airport is Liège Airport (LGG, Grâce-Hollogne), 9.7 km as the crow flies. How to get around Belgium (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Verviers57 places20 km
- Vieuxville27 places26 km
- Huy35 places27 km
- Hasselt96 places38 km
- Malmedy - Bellevaux42 places40 km
- Zoutleeuw74 places40 km
And all of Belgium, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Liège?
The best known: Vaalserberg, Fort Ében-Émael, Liège Cathedral, Opéra Royal de Wallonie, St James's Church, Liège. In all, 194 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Liège?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46.
How do you get to Liège?
The nearest main airport is Liège Airport (LGG), 9.7 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Liège as the destination and these 194 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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