Advice

Let’s take a quick pause in your tour to highlight some other sights that didn’t fit into the main route—an open invitation to explore Liège and its surroundings even further. Just beyond the historic center, the Coteaux de la Citadelle offer a green escape with winding paths, hidden heritage, and sweeping views over the city and the Meuse Valley. Along the river, the Musée de la Boverie combines fine arts collections with prestigious temporary exhibitions in an elegant setting, perfect to pair with a stroll through its surrounding park. For something more intimate, the Domaine de Brunsode reveals a sixteenth-century château nestled in a romantic park, ideal for a quiet walk between nature and architecture. To soak up local life, don’t miss the Sunday morning Batte Market—one of the oldest and largest in Belgium—where you can snack on Liège specialties like syrup, marjoram sausage, or waffles. For curiosities, the Observatory of the Plant World at the University of Liège takes you through themed greenhouses filled with rare and fascinating species. Beyond the city, treasures abound. About forty minutes away, Modave Castle rises above the Hoyoux Valley with elegant interiors and French gardens, while closer by in Amay, Jehay Castle impresses with its checkerboard facade and sculpture-studded park. For an underground adventure, the Remouchamps Cave offers a spectacular walk ending with a boat ride on the world’s longest navigable underground river. If relaxation is your style, head to Spa, the world-famous thermal town where modern baths overlook the Fagnes. Less than forty minutes away, Huy reveals its fortress above the Meuse and a moving Second World War memorial. And why not cross the border? In just half an hour, Maastricht welcomes you with medieval streets and a cosmopolitan feel. Tongeren, Belgium’s oldest city, captivates with Roman remains, a majestic basilica, and its bustling Sunday antiques market, the largest in the country. And for thrill-seekers, the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit invites you behind the scenes with guided tours of one of the world’s most iconic racetracks—a paradise for motorsport fans. With all this to choose from, there’s plenty to keep you busy if you’re staying a little longer in the region!