Durbuy, Belgium

Durbuy

A tiny cobbled town in the Ardennes, known for its topiary park.

  • All year
  • Best by car
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Durbuy

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the cobbled lanes of the old town and visit the topiary park.
  2. AfternoonKayak on the Ourthe river or do an Ardennes forest walk.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the old town's small square.

Day 2

Visit the Han-sur-Lesse caves or walk in the Ourthe valley.

What to eat

Ardennes ham and a Belgian abbey beer.

Local tips

Make the most of Durbuy

Beat the crowds

Busy on summer weekends and holidays. Come on a weekday for quiet lanes.

Best photo spot

The view over the town from the Belvédère viewpoint above it.

Getting there

Easiest by car. The nearest train station is in Barvaux, a few kilometres away.

Don't miss nearby

The caves of Hotton and the Ourthe valley.

Good to know

The topiary park has over 250 clipped box figures. Durbuy calls itself the smallest town in the world.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Durbuy

Getting there

  • Liège Airport (LGG)30 km away
  • Brussels Charleroi Airport (CRL)70 km away
  • Maastricht60 km away
  • Aachen65 km away

A car is the easiest way to get here and to see the area around it. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forFood, Nature
Getting thereBest by car
Stay1 night
CountryBelgium

Questions

Durbuy: good to know

Is Durbuy worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like food and nature. A tiny cobbled town in the Ardennes, known for its topiary park.

How many days do you need in Durbuy?

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

When is the best time to visit Durbuy?

You can visit all year. Busy on summer weekends and holidays. Come on a weekday for quiet lanes.

How do you get to Durbuy?

The nearest airport is Liège Airport (LGG), about 30 km away. Easiest by car. The nearest train station is in Barvaux, a few kilometres away.

What is there to see near Durbuy?

Nearby hidden places include Dinant (40 km), Hautes Fagnes (48 km) and Maastricht (58 km).

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