The Citadel of Namur

Built on an impressive rocky spur, this exceptional heritage site has conserved traces of each period of its 2000-year-old history. Once a residence for the Counts of Namur in the Middle Ages, then transformed into a holiday home by King Leopold II, it is now a sought-out location for events, guided visits and walks in a verdant surrounding with spectacular views over the city.

THE “TERRA NOVA” VISITORS’ CENTRE

Situated in the ancient barracks of Terra Nova, the Visitors’ Centre is a must-see before embarking on your journey. You will discover 2000 years of urban and military history alongside the history of Namur and its Citadel, thanks to a dynamic and educational set up.

 

THE TOURS

Aside from the new Visitors’ Centre, several guided tours are available:

  • Underground tour: New guided tour with scenography ! Venture into the heart of “Europe’s Termite Mound” and explore the longest underground passages of the Old Continent, which lay within a Citadel.Number of steps in the visit of underground galleries: 350, for a guided tour of more or less 500 meters long.

    The temperature is 12°c to 14°c in the tunnels.

  • Visit the area by tourist train: Make the most of this guided tour and admire the magnificent panoramic views of Namur.

 

• Guided tour:
– Underground: € 12
– Train: € 6

Open access to the Visitor’s Centre: € 6

Citadel Pass : € 18 (all activities)

• Reduced rates for students and groups

 

 

Route Merveilleuse 64, Namur, Belgique

+3281 65 45 00

info@citadelle.namur.be

http://www.citadelle.namur.be

Mon 2 Jan. – Sun 8 Jan.:               10 am – 6 pm

Mon 9 Jan. – Fri 24 Feb.:              10 am – 5 pm (closed on Mondays)

Sat 25 Feb. – Sun 12 Mar.:           10 am – 6 pm

Mon 13 Mar. – Fri 31 Mar.:         weekdays: 10 am – 5 pm;
weekends, public and school holidays: 10 am – 6 pm

Sat 1 Apr. – Fri 29 Sept.:               10 am – 6:30 pm (closed on 18 Sept.)

Sat 30 Sept. – Fri 20 Oct.:             weekdays: 10 am– 5 pm;
weekends, public and school holidays: 10 am – 6 pm

Sat 21 Oct. – Sun 5 Nov.:              10 am – 6 pm

Mon 6 Nov. – Fri 22 Dec.:            10 am – 5 pm (closed on Mondays)

Sat 23 Dec. – Sun 7 Jan.:               10 am – 6 pm

Closed on 24 Dec. as of 12:00 and all day on 25 Dec.

Closed on 31 Dec. as of 12:00 and all day on 1 Jan.

See also

The Great Underground Passages of the Citadel of Namur
Parc Attractif Reine Fabiola
Citadelle de Namur - Tour en petit train touristique
1947 – MOTOCROSS CIRCUIT – 2007
Made In Namur
Military Heritage - The Citadel of Namur