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Things to see in Verviers (Belgium): 57 places and when to go
Verviers is a town in Belgium, and this site lists 57 places in and around it, mainly History (24), Hiking (18), Nature (10). The best known are Spa, Belgium, Fort de Tancrémont and Fort de Battice. 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 47. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Belgium · 50.593, 5.8638
- Places
- 57 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (24) · Hiking (18) · Nature (10) · Temples (4) · Food and drink (3) · Wildlife (2)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- LGG Grâce-Hollogne, 30 km as the crow flies
What to see in Verviers
The places in and around Verviers, 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.
- Spa, BelgiumHistory11 km
- Fort de TancrémontPlace in World War II in Belgium6.8 km
- Fort de BatticeFort6.4 km
- Franchimont CastleMedieval castle in Wallonia7.8 km
- Wégimont CastleCastle in Wallonia9.2 km
- Brasserie de l'Abbaye du Val-DieuBrewery12 km
- Burg StockemCastle in Eupen, Belgium12 km
- Château de GoéCastle in Goé, Limbourg, Belgium6.8 km
- Castle RuyffCastle11 km
- Château de GraafCastle in Plombières, Belgium13 km
- Château de WodémontCastle in Mortroux, Belgium14 km
- Église Notre-Dame des Recollets, VerviersChurch in Verviers, Belgium298 m
- église Saint-Georges de LimbourgChurch in Liège, Belgium5.9 km
- église Saint-Remacle de VerviersChurch in Verviers, Belgium538 m
- Former thermal baths of SpaHistory11 km
- Château BlancCastle in Mortier, Belgium12 km
- Château VieljaerenCastle in Plombières, Belgium13 km
- Église Saint-PaulChurch in Baelen, Belgium8.7 km
- Leopold II GalleryBuilding in Spa, Belgium11 km
- Grand Theatre of VerviersTheater in Verviers, Belgium578 m
- Verviers Town HallHistory260 m
- CommanderijCastle16 km
- Source of BarisartNature13 km
- Source Marie-HenrietteNature10 km
And the other 33, by what you come to do:
- History: Waux-hall de Spa, Château Charles, Château Lognay, Hotel Chaityfontaine
- Nature: Grottes de la Chantoire, Chantoir de Chefosse, Chantoir du Rouge-Thier, Chantoir le Pussin, Chantoir d'Adzeux, Chantoir de Grandchamps, Réserve naturelle du moulin du Val Dieu, Trou Lecoq
- Food and drink: Au repère Gourmand, Wijndomein De Planck
- Hiking: De Welkenraedt à la Gueule, GR 412 Boucle 3 Hasard-Bas Bois, GR 5 Liaison GRP 573 - GRP 576, GRP 563 Liaison via Verviers vers GR 573, GRP 563 Tour du Pays de Herve, GRP 563 Variante Soiron - Grand Rechain, GRP 573 Liaison gare de Dolhain-Gileppe, GRP 573 Liaison gare de Fraipont, GRP 573 Liaison gare de Pepinster, GRP 573 Liaison GRP 573 - GR 5 - GRP 575 (Hautregard), GRP 573 Liaison via Verviers au GRP 563, GRP 573 Liasons, GRP 573 Tour de la vallée de la Vesdre et des Hautes Fagnes, GRP 573 Variante Hoëgne, GRT-BVW 19 Olne - Soiron, GRT-BVW 20 Soiron - Limbourg, LRE Liberation Route Europe Berneau - Trois Frontières, Via Arduinna - Aachen branch
- Mountains: Forestia
When to go to Verviers
The best time to visit Verviers 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
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:16
- JunBest time16:13
- JulBest time15:49
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:25
- NovPossible8:40
- DecBest time7:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. In April, 57 of the 57 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 Verviers
The nearest main airport is Liège Airport (LGG, Grâce-Hollogne), 30 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
- Liège194 places20 km
- Roetgen83 places23 km
- Malmedy - Bellevaux42 places25 km
- Vieuxville27 places32 km
- Courtil22 places42 km
- Huy35 places45 km
And all of Belgium, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Verviers?
The best known: Spa, Belgium, Fort de Tancrémont, Fort de Battice, Franchimont Castle, Wégimont Castle. In all, 57 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Verviers?
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 47.
How do you get to Verviers?
The nearest main airport is Liège Airport (LGG), 30 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Verviers as the destination and these 57 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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