What to do in Ardennes, Belgium

The hilly heaven or green paradise! What should one call Ardennes? Well, Ardennes is both! Rolling hills and rough terrain are some of the geological features that truly describe the region of Ardennes which is located in southeast of Belgium. If you are a nature lover, find solace in the lap of nature, and wish to explore the beauty of nature away from the rush of cities, then Ardennes is your place. So, when you plan your Belgium Visa with any of the Belgium Visa service provider and your Belgium Tour, make sure that Ardennes is on your travel itinerary.

The lush green forest areas and hills are perfect for someone who loves pursuing activities like hiking, rock-climbing, cycling, camping, kayaking or mountain biking. Those who love to explore the place and wish to have super active holidays in the embrace of nature are bound to fall in love with what Ardennes has to offer. Spring is the best season to take your Ardennes tour as you will find the perfect conditions for kayaking and canoeing. The spring season also see a popular cycling event which take place here named as “Spring Classics”. So, this event along with picturesque towns of Ardennes is the best things while you plan your tour to Belgium. The fun doesn’t end here itself as the hills, greenery has stored various caves, castles, citadels, and forts, which can be a topic of interest for those who would love to, explore the region’s past. The Castle of Bouillon, built in 13th century and Castle of Sedan are two stunning castles in the region of Ardennes, which are definitely worth exploring.


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If you love photography as much as you love nature, then Ardennes will attract you the most in autumn season when the region is covered in golden hue with golden leaves falling everywhere around, making it even more alluring and heavenly irresistible. Exploring the caves running throughout the green pastures and hills along with horse riding in the closely packed woodlands of Ardennes would be the best thing you can do here during the autumn season. But if you are a skier and love snow, then what could be better than winters to explore this region. In winters, you can take up skiing or snowboarding, taste the local beers produced in the region and have the delectable mushrooms and game meat, which are the popular local dishes of this region.

The historic towns situated in the province of Liège, Namur and Luxembourg located nearby are worth a visit for their natural beauty and splendour. The adjacent regions of Liège and Namur are gateways to Ardennes and have some of the most beautiful and picturesque towns like Bouillon, Dinant and Spa etc. A trip to Belgium will undoubtedly be incomplete without visiting these hidden gems.

 

Last but not the least, you can visit the beautiful villages along with some notable sights like Grand Curtius Museum in Liège which is an impressive building built with red bricks rendering it, its own charm.  So, while you are about to end your Belgium tour, make sure that you end it with visiting these beautiful regions and gems of the country not demanding much of your time.

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