Durbuy

Travel Guide

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Durbuy
Durbuy

This Walloon city looks like it came straight out of a fairy tale thanks to its castle, magical alleyways and beautiful nature. Don't miss this breathtaking part of Belgium!

Durbuy's beautiful nature, cultural history and friendly atmosphere are simply amazing. Spend a romantic weekend with your partner or an adventurous holiday with the whole family.

Durbuy is a modest village that was granted town privileges at the beginning of the 14th century. There are still traces of its mediaeval past such as the picturesque alleyways in the city centre and the majestic Château de Durbuy on the river Ourthe.

The best way to explore Durbuy is to take the touristic train which will take you past a lot of the sights such as the Belvédère observation tower and the extravagant Parc des Topiaires. If you're visiting the village with the kids during the summer holidays, the nearby Labyrinthe de Barvaux is a must. Get lost in a labyrinth of maize and have fun finding your way out!

If you're a history buff, a trip to Wéris is a must. The village is famous for its megaliths and dolmens. Take photos of them and study this extraordinary phenomenon!

Thanks to its location in the Ardennes, Durbuy offers a lot of outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, abseiling and horse riding. You can explore the area by car or bicycle. The area actually lends itself to day trips by bicycle.

The easiest way to get to Durbuy is by car. Take the car train from Folkestone or the ferry from Dover.

Durbuy is a 3.5 hour drive from Calais. If you're already in the Netherlands or Belgium and are not travelling by car you can always hire one and visit the more remote places. Durbuy is difficult, but not impossible, to reach by public transport.

Durbuy is a great place for a relaxed or even adventurous weekend away.

Hotel Sanglier
Hotel Sanglier
5 out of 5
14 Rue Comte D'ursel, Durbuy
The price is S$329 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
S$329
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Durbuy. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Durbuy Christmas Market and Castle are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (102 reviews)
nice get away
"it is a very nice hotel. It needs a bit of TLC. walls, coridors and elevators are in need of some paint and repairs. It makes the whole place look a bit tired. Rooms are very nice but quite dark. The gymm is not well equiped. needs some more equipments. matts, a weight bench and some more weights ..."

Reviewed on 23 May, 2025

Hotel Sanglier
Mont-des-Pins Dennenheuvel
Mont-des-Pins Dennenheuvel
3 out of 5
Mont-des-pins 100, Durbuy
The price is S$141 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
S$141
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Durbuy. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (220 reviews)
"Attended for the Belgium Grand Prix, so appreciably busy, however parking could be better as struggled to find places and due to a lack of demarcation in the overflow carparks, people were parking everywhere, including on grassed areas. Rooms are clean, however in need of air conditioning as the ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul, 2024

Mont-des-Pins Dennenheuvel
Azur en Ardenne
Azur en Ardenne
4 out of 5
Rue de la Jastrée 31, Barvaux-sur-Ourthe, Durbuy
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$150 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
S$150
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Durbuy. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Le Labyrinthe and Golf Durbuy are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (234 reviews)
"Lovely place. Nice staff. Thanks to Goran who made a special effort to enhance our stay. Thank you"

Reviewed on 9 Jan, 2024

Azur en Ardenne
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Smartflats City - Pot d'Or
Smartflats City - Pot d'Or
3.5 out of 5
53 Rue du Pot d'Or, Liege
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Liege. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Forum de Liege and Liege Cathedral are ...
Great location and excellent place
"Wonderful! Great location. Excellent facilities."

Reviewed on 12 Dec, 2024

Smartflats City - Pot d'Or
Appartement Fleurs des champs
Appartement Fleurs des champs
3 out of 5
13 Rue Hamerenne, Rochefort
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Rochefort. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Rochefort Chateau and City Centre are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Gezellig appartement met leuke eigenaars
"Toen we aankwamen werden we vriendelijk verwelkomd door de verhuurders. We kregen een rondleiding door het appartement door de verhuurder. Het appartement was heel net en proper. Zowel de keuken als de andere voorzieningen waren goed uitgerust. De wifi was stabiel en redelijk snel. De badkamer was ..."

Reviewed on 5 May, 2025

Appartement Fleurs des champs
Holiday Home With a Panoramic View
Holiday Home With a Panoramic View
3 out of 5
La Roche-en-Ardenne
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in La Roche-en-Ardenne. Enjoy free parking and a sauna. Popular attractions Parc à Gibier and La Roche-en-Ardenne Castle are ...
Holiday Home With a Panoramic View
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Durbuy

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Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

One of the most beautiful little towns we've seen.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Fascinating old town with plenty of outdoor activities in the area.