The trip is fully booked now. If you would like to join, please send an email to info@expatclub.org with the number of tickets you would like and your GSM-number(s). In case of cancellations we may call you last minute. All practical information can be found in the next line.
If you attend this event, you can find all practical information here. The departure points are Place Schuman, La Chasse, Metro Delta, Metro Hermann-Debroux. For maps and descriptions, click here.
The Caves of Han-sur-Lesse in the Ardennes are truly exceptional. It is one of Belgium’s top tourist attractions with well over half a million visitors per year and a 3-star rating by the Michelin guide. This hug complex of caves were carved out as a result of erosion by the small Less river. During our tour we will walk not less than 2km through the and visit several spectacular rooms, some of which are very large. Afterwards we’ll head for Durbuy, “the world’s smallest town” for a stroll along the many tourist shops and a nice afternoon drink in one of the many lovely bars and restaurants. Yet another perfect spring Sunday!
We depart from Place Schuman around 12h15 by luxury coach, followed by La Chasse, Metro Delta and Metro Hermann-Debroux. Along the way you’ll be served some snacks and drinks. It’s just a short drive of maximum 1h30 towards Han-sur-Lesse. Although we only visit the caves, it is part of a much larger natural complex, the Domain de Grottes de Han, which also includes a Wildlife Park and several smaller attractions.
It is quite amazing to know that the Lesse River found its way through the rocks of the Ardennes. As you can see on the above pictures, the river is considerably larger on exit than on entry. This is due to the water that is added to the river while running underground. It’s very humid inside (95%) with a constant temperature of 13 degrees.
Upon arrival we’ll be boarding a unique 110-year old tram that was once part of a much larger vicinal tramway network. Needless to say that they are expecting us, so there is really no need to stand in line for tickets and the tram itself. In just a few minutes the tram will take us to the entrance of the caves. At the end one or more English-speaking guides will be waiting for us to take us through the caves. Due to the temperatures and high humidity it is advisable to dress warm. Also keep in mind that there will be a total of 504 steps (up and down) over a length of about 2 kilometers. During 1 to 1,5 hours this guided tour we walk along many spectacular rooms with the most beautiful and amazing rock formations.
At the end of the tour you can either chill out in one of the two restaurants or you can go to the PrehistoHan (entrance also included). “This year PrehistoHan is highlighting the underwater excavations carried out on the bed of the Lesse and at the exit from the Cave of Han. Films, models and photos take you down with the divers, into the murky waters of the river, to the discovery of one of Belgium’s most fabulous archaeological treasures. It’s an adventure that started 50 years ago! Frequented by man for over 4,000 years, the Cave of Han has yielded up an impressive quantity of archaeological remains dating from the Late Neolithic to modern times. The best represented period is without doubt the Late Bronze Age. The quantity of objects discovered is such that it makes Han one of the most important sites in western Europe for this period. The exhibition also includes a section dedicated to the natural sciences: geology, the formation of the caves and concretions and cave fauna. A large model of the massif of the caves, a presentation of the various networks of the cave system and an animation on the Lesse in spate round off the exhibition.” (source: https://www.grotte-de-han.be/)
After leaving Han-sur-Less we make a short drive towards Durbuy. This town is rather touristy, but a real jewel and a definite must-see while you’re in Belgium. You will find many cute little shops and boutiques here, as well as many bars and restaurants.
There is a small tourist train, a castle, a 300 million year old rock, several walking routes, a famous garden with bushes and trees with beautiful shapes (people, animals etc). Durbuy is definitely a place where you can spend a few hours and feel totally away from the hustle-and-bustle of the big city.
We finish as a group in a nice bar / restaurant for some drinks and a light meal (optional). We leave again around 19h00 so we won’t be back too late in Brussels as it’s just 1h30 driving.
The trip is fully booked now. If you would like to join, please send an email to info@expatclub.org with the number of tickets you would like and your GSM-number(s). In case of cancellations we may call you last minute. All practical information can be found in the next line.
If you attend this event, you can find all practical information here. The departure points are Place Schuman, La Chasse, Metro Delta, Metro Hermann-Debroux. For maps and descriptions, click here.
The Caves of Han-sur-Lesse in the Ardennes are truly exceptional. It is one of Belgium’s top tourist attractions with well over half a million visitors per year and a 3-star rating by the Michelin guide. This hug complex of caves were carved out as a result of erosion by the small Less river. During our tour we will walk not less than 2km through the and visit several spectacular rooms, some of which are very large. Afterwards we’ll head for Durbuy, “the world’s smallest town” for a stroll along the many tourist shops and a nice afternoon drink in one of the many lovely bars and restaurants. Yet another perfect spring Sunday!
We depart from Place Schuman around 12h15 by luxury coach, followed by La Chasse, Metro Delta and Metro Hermann-Debroux. Along the way you’ll be served some snacks and drinks. It’s just a short drive of maximum 1h30 towards Han-sur-Lesse. Although we only visit the caves, it is part of a much larger natural complex, the Domain de Grottes de Han, which also includes a Wildlife Park and several smaller attractions.
It is quite amazing to know that the Lesse River found its way through the rocks of the Ardennes. As you can see on the above pictures, the river is considerably larger on exit than on entry. This is due to the water that is added to the river while running underground. It’s very humid inside (95%) with a constant temperature of 13 degrees.
Upon arrival we’ll be boarding a unique 110-year old tram that was once part of a much larger vicinal tramway network. Needless to say that they are expecting us, so there is really no need to stand in line for tickets and the tram itself. In just a few minutes the tram will take us to the entrance of the caves. At the end one or more English-speaking guides will be waiting for us to take us through the caves. Due to the temperatures and high humidity it is advisable to dress warm. Also keep in mind that there will be a total of 504 steps (up and down) over a length of about 2 kilometers. During 1 to 1,5 hours this guided tour we walk along many spectacular rooms with the most beautiful and amazing rock formations.
At the end of the tour you can either chill out in one of the two restaurants or you can go to the PrehistoHan (entrance also included). “This year PrehistoHan is highlighting the underwater excavations carried out on the bed of the Lesse and at the exit from the Cave of Han. Films, models and photos take you down with the divers, into the murky waters of the river, to the discovery of one of Belgium’s most fabulous archaeological treasures. It’s an adventure that started 50 years ago! Frequented by man for over 4,000 years, the Cave of Han has yielded up an impressive quantity of archaeological remains dating from the Late Neolithic to modern times. The best represented period is without doubt the Late Bronze Age. The quantity of objects discovered is such that it makes Han one of the most important sites in western Europe for this period. The exhibition also includes a section dedicated to the natural sciences: geology, the formation of the caves and concretions and cave fauna. A large model of the massif of the caves, a presentation of the various networks of the cave system and an animation on the Lesse in spate round off the exhibition.” (source: https://www.grotte-de-han.be/)
After leaving Han-sur-Less we make a short drive towards Durbuy. This town is rather touristy, but a real jewel and a definite must-see while you’re in Belgium. You will find many cute little shops and boutiques here, as well as many bars and restaurants.
There is a small tourist train, a castle, a 300 million year old rock, several walking routes, a famous garden with bushes and trees with beautiful shapes (people, animals etc). Durbuy is definitely a place where you can spend a few hours and feel totally away from the hustle-and-bustle of the big city.
We finish as a group in a nice bar / restaurant for some drinks and a light meal (optional). We leave again around 19h00 so we won’t be back too late in Brussels as it’s just 1h30 driving.
