Discover Ardennes in 24 Hours

• Battle of the Bulge Memorial (9:00 AM) - Explore the memorial and museum dedicated to the Battle of the Bulge, one of the defining moments of World War II. Learn about the battle in this beautiful setting overlooking the countryside.
• Dinant Citadel (11:00 AM) - Take a guided tour of this stunning fortress that played a critical role in the region's history. Offering breathtaking views of the city and the River Meuse below.
• Leffe Notre Dame Abbey (1:00 PM) - Discover one of the oldest abbeys in Belgium, Leffe Notre Dame Abbey, founded in 1152 AD. The tour includes the abbey grounds, gardens and a tasting of the famous Leffe beer.
• Bastogne War Museum (3:00 PM) - Visit one of the best war museums in Europe, providing a unique view into the events surrounding the Battle of the Bulge. An emotional visit to help you better understand the events that took place in the area.
• Durbuy Castle (5:00 PM) - Have a guided tour of the medieval Durbuy Castle (Château de Durbuy), perched on a hill overlooking the town. The castle dates back to the 11th-century and has been fully restored in recent years.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Battle of the Bulge Memorial (1 hour, Free Admission)
• Dinant Citadel (2 hours, €10)
• Leffe Notre Dame Abbey (1.5 hours, €8 per person)
• Bastogne War Museum (2 hours, €12.50 per person)
• Durbuy Castle (1.5 hours, €10 per person)
Total Estimated Costs: €40 per person

Transportation

It's best to rent a car and drive since public transport in the Ardennes can be limiting. Rental cars are available at each airport, and it'll cost around €30 per day. The total time on the road is around 3 hours during this itinerary.

Useful Tips

If you have a few more days, it's possible to explore more castles in the area or go hiking in the Ardennes forest. There are many more museums if you're interested, and if you have extra cash to spare, we recommend having dinner at Le Coq au Champs restaurant.

Airports

The largest airport near the Ardennes region is Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL), located in Charleroi 150km (90miles) away. Another possible airport is Luxembourg Findel Airport (LUX), being 120km (75miles) to the Ardennes. Both airports offer car rentals and public transportation.