Durbuy

A walk around the most important touristic sights in Durbuy and info on ‘the smallest city’ in the world

What to see in Durbuy with kids

Durbuy has a medieval atmosphere with cobbled streets and stone houses

The Durbuy castle is stunning! It has a troubled history of being ravaged and rebuilt
Durbuy Castle
https://maps.app.goo.gl/fmuxZVf3qy9FqmJA6

Belvedere viewing point
Belvédère
Place aux Foires 13, 6940 Durbuy
https://goo.gl/maps/gz6LersYL8nhxZEz5

Anticlinal Durbuy, anticline is the geological term for this particular type of U-shaped rock formation
Anticlinal Durbuy
Chemin Touristique, 6940 Durbuy
https://goo.gl/maps/NPsmJh6qXb8iib3q9

Fun with kids in Durbuy

The Topiary park has bushes in funny shapes, which the kids love
Topiary Park
086 21 90 75
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DB4JhL4AWxsXdmc49

You can go to St Amour for confiture, the workshop is open to the public and you can see them making confiture in the morning. You can watch an 8-minute video on how they make confiture
Confiturerie Saint-Amour
Rue de Saint-Amour 13, Rue des Récollets 7, 6940 Durbuy
https://goo.gl/maps/jnoD68rJ9fZdTQjo9

There is also a touristic train that goes around Durbuy. The starting point is at the center of Durbuy (see Google maps pin below)
Train Touristique
086 21 28 15
https://maps.app.goo.gl/t1hKocz5fP5RW57ZA

The perfect place for kids is Adventure Valley Durbuy. This is a big adventure park with lots of different activities, from tree climbing to rock climbing. There is also a restaurant with indoor playground (and a separate indoor playground for toddlers). You can also enjoy glamping there!

Hiking in Durbuy

We did a 4.3km walk around Durbuy. It passes from the Belvedere viewing point, the St Amour confiture place, the castle and the Anticlinal. Not stroller friendly. Check the last pic. You can download it here: https://www.komoot.com/tour/313051585

There are many signposted hikes that start from the central square, check last pics for their details

Tip
Ask at the Maison du Tourisme if all hikes are accessible. Last time we went the Ourthe river had flooded and some trails were not accessible (see pic)

Where to eat in Durbuy with kids

At the restaurant Désirée Durbuy there is a small outdoor playground
Rue du Comte Théodule d’Ursel 1, 6940 Durbuy, Belgium
https://goo.gl/maps/YnZxgQekYskSv2jF9

You can have a hot chocolate and a waffle at Miam miam. It is also a friture
https://goo.gl/maps/uwymfSX1uFk31nkG6

There are public toilets here (they are also wheelchair accessible)

Where to stay in Durbuy with kids

Adventure Valley Durbuy is the perfect place for activities with kids. There is a restaurant with an indoor playground. They also offer glamping – you stay in a tent, what an adventure!

Where to park in Durbuy

There are several parking places, you can find all details on parking here

Address

About 1.5 hour drive from Schuman, Brussels

Durbuy
Parking D’ursel (check map above with different parking options)
Rue du Comte Théodule d’Ursel, 6940 Durbuy
https://goo.gl/maps/1R1zgyFQ9dwW6BrCA

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