Dinant, Belgium

Dinant

An onion-domed church squeezed between the Meuse river and a cliff with a citadel.

  • Apr–Oct
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Dinant

Day 1

  1. MorningTake the cable car or climb the 408 steps to the citadel.
  2. AfternoonKayak down the Lesse river from Houyet back to Dinant.
  3. EveningWalk along the Meuse past the giant saxophones and the onion-domed church.

Day 2

Visit the Abbey of Maredsous or the gardens of Annevoie.

What to eat

Couque de Dinant, a rock-hard honey biscuit.

Local tips

Make the most of Dinant

Beat the crowds

Summer weekends are busy with kayakers. Weekdays and off-season are calm.

Best photo spot

The onion-domed church with the citadel above it, from the bridge over the Meuse.

Getting there

Trains run from Namur, about 30 minutes. The centre is walkable.

Don't miss nearby

The gardens of Annevoie and the Lesse river, popular for kayaking.

Good to know

Dinant is the birthplace of Adolphe Sax, inventor of the saxophone; look for the saxophone statues on the bridge.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Dinant

Getting there

  • Brussels Charleroi Airport (CRL)40 km away
  • Brussels Airport (BRU)75 km away
  • Leuven70 km away
  • Brussels75 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeApr–Oct
TypeHidden town
Good forNature, Old towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryBelgium

Questions

Dinant: good to know

Is Dinant worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature and historic old towns. An onion-domed church squeezed between the Meuse river and a cliff with a citadel.

How many days do you need in Dinant?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Dinant?

The best time to visit is Apr to Oct. Summer weekends are busy with kayakers. Weekdays and off-season are calm.

How do you get to Dinant?

The nearest airport is Brussels Charleroi Airport (CRL), about 40 km away. Trains run from Namur, about 30 minutes. The centre is walkable.

What is there to see near Dinant?

Nearby hidden places include Durbuy (40 km), Leuven (70 km) and Brussels (77 km).

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